Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapy in Montana
Advanced Counseling Bozeman is a trauma treatment center dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered mental health care. Our team of experienced therapists specializes in holistic, trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and attachment-based therapies. We serve individuals, couples, and families across Montana through in-person appointments in Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, and Lewistown, as well as secure telehealth sessions.Our mission is to empower clients to heal from trauma, overcome anxiety and depression, and build resilience through personalized care. We prioritize creating safe, inclusive spaces for diverse communities, including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and first responders. With a focus on mind-body integration and evidence-based practices, we help clients navigate life transitions, process grief, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Attachment-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Specialized trauma therapy with EMDR-certified clinicians
- Holistic mind-body treatment approaches backed by neuroscience
- Client-led care tailored to individual needs and goals
- Telehealth access for rural Montana communities
- Culturally inclusive services for diverse populations
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA
- Somatic Experiencing Institute
What people say
Exceptional trauma expertise
Genuine compassionate care
Life-changing therapeutic approach
Highly skilled clinicians
Safe inclusive environment
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps reprocess traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation to reduce emotional distress. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions by integrating distressing experiences into adaptive resolution. Clients often experience symptom relief in fewer sessions compared to traditional talk therapy.
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing addresses trauma stored in the body through nervous system regulation. This body-awareness approach releases trapped survival energy from traumatic events, restoring physiological balance and improving emotional resilience. Practitioners guide clients through gentle sensation tracking to resolve chronic stress patterns.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Attachment-based therapy explores early relationship patterns affecting current mental health. By addressing insecure attachment styles from childhood experiences, this approach helps develop healthier relational patterns and self-concept. Therapists create secure therapeutic relationships to model healthy attachment dynamics.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT identifies and modifies negative thought patterns impacting emotional wellbeing. This structured approach teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and maladaptive behaviors through cognitive restructuring and behavioral experiments. Sessions focus on present-day challenges with goal-oriented interventions.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious patterns influencing current behavior through therapist-client collaboration. This approach uncovers root causes of emotional distress by examining past experiences and relational dynamics. Clients gain self-awareness to break repetitive negative life patterns and improve interpersonal relationships.
People
Erin Clark
Owner & Psychotherapist
Founder of Advanced Counseling Bozeman, Erin specializes in trauma therapy with 15+ years experience. EMDRIA-approved consultant and somatic experiencing practitioner, she helps adults heal from complex trauma while mentoring emerging therapists in ethical practice.
Ashlee Owens
Telehealth Practice Manager
Licensed clinical social worker with expertise in trauma recovery and LGBTQ+ mental health. Provides strengths-based therapy for survivors of violence while serving as Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence board member since 2013.
Meagan Schmidt
Lead Psychotherapist
Trauma specialist with cross-cultural experience supporting survivors worldwide. Combines EMDR and expressive arts therapy to treat anxiety, depression, and intergenerational trauma while emphasizing creative pathways to healing and personal growth.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you treat?
We specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, and identity-related concerns. Our therapists have particular expertise working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, first responders, and survivors of domestic violence.
Do you offer telehealth therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth therapy across Montana. Virtual sessions offer the same quality care as in-person visits with added convenience for rural clients and busy professionals.
How do I choose the right therapist?
We help match clients with appropriate therapists based on presenting issues, treatment approach preferences, and demographic considerations. Initial consultations help determine the best therapeutic fit for your specific needs.
What therapy modalities do you use?
Our clinicians integrate evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and attachment-focused techniques tailored to each client's unique healing journey.
Are your services LGBTQIA+ friendly?
Yes, we provide affirming care for LGBTQIA+ clients. Many therapists have specialized training in gender-affirming mental health support and creating safe spaces for exploring sexual orientation and gender identity.
