Individual Therapy in Missoula, MT
Personalized Individual Counseling for Adults, Teens & College Students—in person in Missoula and online across Montana.
At Peaks & Valleys Therapy, we provide personalized individual therapy in Missoula, Montana, for adults, teens, and college students navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, and other mental health concerns.
Our therapists offer in-person counseling at multiple Missoula offices and secure online therapy for clients located across Montana. We know that finding the right therapist matters, which is why our Get Matched process helps connect you with a therapist whose experience, approach, availability, location, and insurance options fit your needs.
You don't have to know exactly what kind of therapy you need before reaching out. Start by telling us a little about what you're experiencing, and our care coordinator can help you identify the best next step.
What is Individual Therapy?
Individual therapy, also called individual counseling or one-on-one therapy, is a confidential and collaborative process between you and a licensed or supervised mental health professional. Therapy provides a dedicated space to understand what you're experiencing, develop practical coping strategies, work through difficult experiences, and make meaningful changes.
Your therapy is personalized to your goals and circumstances. Depending on your needs, sessions may focus on:
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Understanding thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns
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Managing anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout
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Healing from trauma and difficult past experiences
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Improving emotional regulation and coping skills
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Navigating relationships, boundaries, and communication
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Managing ADHD and executive-function challenges
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Building self-esteem, confidence, and a stronger sense of identity
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Processing grief, loss, divorce, or other major life changes
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Adjusting to school, college, career, parenting, or other transitions
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Developing greater self-awareness and emotional resilience
You do not have to be in crisis to begin therapy. Many people seek counseling because they feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or ready for something in their lives to change.
Individual Therapy Services in Missoula & Online
Our individual therapy services address a range of mental health concerns, life experiences, and personal goals. Explore the areas below to learn more about how our therapists can help.
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety can affect your thoughts, relationships, sleep, work, school, and everyday life. Our anxiety therapists help clients understand patterns of worry and avoidance, develop effective coping skills, and work toward greater emotional flexibility and confidence.
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Depression Therapy
Depression can involve persistent sadness, low motivation, loss of interest, fatigue, hopelessness, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Individual therapy can provide a supportive space to understand what you're experiencing and work toward meaningful change.
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ADHD Therapy
ADHD can affect attention, organization, motivation, emotional regulation, relationships, school, and work. Our therapists provide individualized support for teens, adults, and college students who want to better understand ADHD and develop strategies that work with the way their brains function.
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Trauma & PTSD Therapy
Traumatic experiences can continue to affect your sense of safety, relationships, emotions, and everyday life long after the event itself. Trauma-informed therapy provides a supportive environment to process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR is a structured psychotherapy approach that can be used to help people process distressing experiences and trauma. At Peaks & Valleys Therapy, EMDR is available as part of individualized treatment when it is clinically appropriate for the client.
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Teen Therapy
Adolescence can bring significant emotional, social, academic, and family changes. Our therapists provide individual counseling for teens age 13 and older, creating a supportive space where young people can develop coping skills, understand their emotions, and build confidence.
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College Student Therapy
College can bring new independence along with academic pressure, relationship changes, identity development, financial stress, and major life transitions. Therapy can help college and university students navigate these challenges while building skills they can carry into adulthood.
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Men's Therapy
Men may face unique pressures around work, relationships, identity, emotional expression, stress, and expectations about masculinity. Individual therapy provides a confidential space to work through these concerns without judgment and develop healthier ways of coping and connecting.
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LGBTQ+ Therapy
Our therapists provide affirming individual therapy for LGBTQ+ clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, self-esteem, family dynamics, life transitions, and other concerns. Therapy is a space where you can explore your experiences openly and be met with respect and acceptance.
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Addiction & Recovery Therapy
Recovery is a personal process, and therapy can provide support for people working through substance use, behavioral addictions, recovery challenges, and the underlying experiences that contribute to unhealthy patterns. Our therapists offer compassionate, individualized support for clients at different stages of recovery.
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Relationship Issues & Individual Therapy
You do not have to attend couples therapy to work on relationship concerns. Individual therapy can help you understand relationship patterns, strengthen boundaries, improve communication, process heartbreak, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
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Divorce & Breakup Recovery
The end of a relationship can bring grief, uncertainty, anger, loneliness, and major changes in everyday life. Individual therapy can help you process the loss, rebuild confidence, adjust to change, and move forward with greater clarity.
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Online Individual Therapy
Online therapy provides a flexible way to meet with your therapist from a private location. Peaks & Valleys Therapy offers secure telehealth counseling for eligible clients located in Montana, making therapy more accessible for people who live outside Missoula or have demanding schedules.
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Evening & Weekend Therapy
Finding time for therapy can be difficult when work, school, parenting, or other responsibilities fill your schedule. Depending on therapist availability, Peaks & Valleys Therapy offers evening and weekend appointments.
Who Can Benefit from Individual Therapy?
Individual counseling can be helpful for people at many different stages of life. Our Missoula therapists work with:
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Adults
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Teens age 13 and older
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College and university students
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Parents and caregivers
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Professionals
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Healthcare professionals
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Educators
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LGBTQ+ individuals
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People navigating major life transitions
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People seeking support for personal growth and self-understanding
You do not need a formal diagnosis to benefit from therapy. Some people seek counseling for a specific mental health concern, while others want support navigating a difficult season, relationship change, career decision, identity question, or major transition.
How Do I Know Which Therapist Is Right for me?
Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you're not sure what type of therapy you need.
At Peaks & Valleys Therapy, our Get Matched process is designed to make that decision easier. You can tell us about your concerns, preferences, availability, location, and insurance, and our team can help identify therapists who may be a good fit.
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What you're hoping to work on
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Your age and stage of life
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Your preferred therapy approach
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Whether you prefer a male or female therapist
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In-person or online therapy
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Office location
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Daytime, evening, or weekend availability
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Insurance or private-pay preferences
You do not need to research every therapist or diagnose yourself before contacting us.
Meet Our Individual Therapists
Peaks & Valleys Therapy is a Missoula group therapy practice with a team of therapists who bring different professional backgrounds, specialties, and therapeutic approaches to their work.
Our team includes:
Tiana Wilson, LCSW
Founder and therapist providing individual and couples therapy, with a focus on attachment, relationships, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
Sydney Lea, PCLC
Provides individual therapy for adults and young adults, with an emphasis on anxiety, trauma, relationship wounds, self-worth, and emotionally focused individual therapy.
Molly Wilson, PCLC
Provides individual therapy for teens, young adults, and clients navigating personal, academic, and career-related challenges.
Provides individual therapy for adults and teens, as well as couples and premarital counseling, with a focus on relationships, men's mental health, and life transitions.
Circe Vogel, LCPC, LAC
Provides individual therapy with a focus on substance-use recovery and related mental health concerns, with EMDR available within her clinical practice as appropriate.
What Can I Expect From Individual Therapy?
Your first therapy session is primarily about getting to know one another and understanding what brings you to counseling.
Your therapist may ask about:
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What has been happening recently
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What you would like to change
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Your current stressors and concerns
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Relevant personal or relationship history
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Your goals for therapy
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What you hope to get from counseling
You and your therapist will work together to determine where to begin. Therapy is collaborative, and your treatment can evolve as your needs and goals change.
You do not have to have everything figured out before your first appointment.
Is Individual Therapy Confidential?
Yes. Therapy sessions are generally confidential and are conducted according to applicable professional, ethical, and legal requirements. Your therapist will explain confidentiality and its limits during the intake process.
Online therapy is also conducted using secure telehealth technology designed for confidential mental health care.
Do You Accept Insurance for Individual Therapy?
Many Peaks & Valleys Therapy clinicians accept insurance for individual therapy, although insurance participation varies by therapist and plan.
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Aetna
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Allegiance
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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First Choice Health
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Montana Medicaid
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Mountain Health CO-OP
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Optum
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PacificSource
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TRICARE
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TriWest
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Other plans may be accepted by individual therapists
Because insurance participation can change and benefits vary by plan, our team can help you determine which therapists may be appropriate based on your coverage.
Private-pay options may also be available.
Where Is Individual Therapy Available?
Peaks & Valleys Therapy provides in-person individual counseling at multiple offices in Missoula, Montana, along with online therapy for eligible clients throughout Montana.
Missoula In-Person Therapy
Our Missoula offices provide convenient options in different parts of the city.
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Online Therapy Across Montana
If you live outside Missoula or prefer the convenience of meeting from home, online therapy may be an option. Telehealth availability depends on your location, therapist, clinical needs, and applicable licensing requirements.
How Do I Start Individual Therapy in Missoula?
Getting started is simple.
1. Tell us what you're looking for
Complete our Get Matched form and share a few details about who is seeking therapy, what you're hoping to address, and any preferences that are important to you.
2. We'll help identify a potential fit
Our team will review your needs and help connect you with an appropriate therapist based on specialties, availability, location, and insurance considerations.
3. Schedule your first appointment
Once you've connected with a therapist, you'll discuss scheduling and begin the intake process.
You don't need to know exactly which therapist or type of therapy you need before reaching out.
Frequently Asked Questions About Individual Therapy
What is individual therapy?
Individual therapy is one-on-one counseling between a client and therapist. It provides a confidential space to work through mental health concerns, life challenges, relationships, personal goals, and emotional difficulties.
Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?
No. People seek individual therapy for many reasons, including stress, relationship concerns, life transitions, personal growth, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and other challenges. A formal diagnosis is not required to reach out.
How often should I go to therapy?
The frequency of therapy depends on your goals, clinical needs, availability, and treatment plan. Some people begin with weekly sessions, while others may eventually transition to less frequent appointments.
Can I do individual therapy online?
Yes. Peaks & Valleys Therapy offers secure online therapy for eligible clients located in Montana. Telehealth availability depends on your location and therapist.
Do you offer therapy for teens?
Yes. Our therapists provide individual counseling for teens age 13 and older. Therapy for adolescents may address anxiety, depression, school stress, relationships, self-esteem, identity, trauma, and other concerns.
Do you offer therapy for college students?
Yes. We work with college and university students who are navigating academic pressure, relationships, independence, anxiety, identity development, and other challenges associated with college life.
Can individual therapy help with relationship problems?
Yes. Individual therapy can help you understand relationship patterns, improve boundaries and communication, process heartbreak, and work through concerns that affect your relationships.
How do I find the right therapist?
Our Get Matched process can help. Tell us about your concerns, preferences, insurance, location, and availability, and we'll help identify therapists who may be a good fit.
How much does individual therapy cost?
Rates and insurance coverage vary by therapist and service. Visit our Insurance & Rates page or contact us through Get Matched for current information.
Individual Therapy in Missoula, MT & Online Across Montana
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship concerns, burnout, grief, or a major life transition—or simply know that something needs to change—you don't have to figure it out alone.
At Peaks & Valleys Therapy, our Missoula therapists provide compassionate, individualized counseling for adults, teens, and college students, with in-person appointments and online therapy options across Montana.
Find a therapist who fits your needs, your goals, and your life.