WHO I AM
Originally from Minnesota, Kristen graduated with her Masters of Counseling degree in 2009 from the University of Great Falls. Over the past 14 years, she has worked with a variety of demographics in settings such as community mental health, school, integrated behavioral health, and private practice. As a clinician, she enjoys assisting others with discovering new interpretations and approaches to navigate their life journeys. She utilizes authentic and holistic approaches to emphasize the importance of emotional health as a part of overall health and wellbeing. Additionally, she is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. www.emdria.org)
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Kristen's areas of passion in mental health include Perinatal Mental Health, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Women's Issues. She frequently attends conferences and workshops to ensure knowledge of the most recent research, treatment options and guidelines, and methods to best serve her patients. She currently has two office locations, Merging Rivers (1124 Helena Avenue) and Helena OB/GYN (2560 Tracy Drive). Appointments are available to individuals ages 18 and up.
She is active within PostPartum Support International and currently serves as Chair on the Montana Chapter Board of Directors.
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Kristen is licensed in both Montana and North Dakota. She holds temporary licenses in Minnesota and South Carolina.
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"Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're right" - Henry Ford
MISSOURI RIVER COUNSELING, INC WELCOMES YOU
Counseling. Connection.Ā Consultation.
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All the Answers You Need
WILL MY HEALTH INSURANCE COVER THERAPY?
Most major insurance companies are accepted. Please contact me for confirmation about your specific policy.
HOW LONG WILL THE PROCESS TAKE?
Patient Portal setup is approximately 5-10 minutes. Initial appointments vary from 30 to 55 minutes. Following sessions also vary from 30-55 minutes.
HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?
Call, text, or email, whatever is easiest for you. Please note that text and email are not secure methods of communication and thus call is preferred with sensitive information.
I would love to hear from you!
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CAN I AFFORD THERAPY?
Yes! In the case of financial hardship, payment arrangements can be made. Please feel free to discuss this when scheduling your appointment.
WHAT IF IT ISN'T A GOOD FIT?
This can happen and it is okay!Ā If after our first meeting you don't feel it is a good fit, no problem. I am happy to provide referrals elsewhere. It is most important you feel a connection with your therapist.
HOW DOES THIS WORK WITH COVID-19?
Currently, all services are also offered via telehealthĀ through a secure and HIPAA compliant patient portal as an alternative to in-person services.
For in person services, proper sanitization and symptom monitoring procedures are in place.