Individual Counseling for Adults
No two people are exactly alike—which means no two therapy journeys should look the same. At Bozeman Therapy & Counseling, our therapists create a personalized approach that supports your specific needs and goals.
Through individual counseling, we can help you:
Feel less anxious and more grounded
Understand how your past is impacting your present
Work through depression and low mood
Improve relationships and communication
Manage anger and emotional intensity
Navigate grief and loss
Develop stronger social skills and self-confidence
Build healthy conflict resolution strategies
Change unwanted behaviors and patterns
Explore work, school, or career challenges
Strengthen parenting skills
Find balance in life transitions
What to Expect in Individual Therapy
The first step is understanding what’s keeping you stuck—whether that’s emotional distress, self-doubt, or patterns that no longer serve you. Many people develop coping strategies early in life that helped them survive but don’t create lasting fulfillment in adulthood.
Some people disconnect from their emotions, numbing or shutting down when things feel overwhelming. Others over-function—through people-pleasing, overthinking, or perfectionism—to feel safe and in control. Therapy slows this process down so you can notice and understand these patterns. Together, we uncover the deeper emotional needs driving your behavior, many of which may have been overlooked for years.
Emotional struggles often repeat themselves until they are understood and addressed. Without insight, cycles of withdrawal, anxiety, self-criticism, or mistrust can take over. In therapy, we explore these cycles with compassion and clarity, helping you reconnect with your needs and strengthen your sense of security.
In the beginning, our work focuses on making sense of your emotions and building a compassionate understanding of yourself. As therapy progresses, the focus shifts toward creating new ways of relating to yourself and others. With time, you’ll experience more emotional balance, stronger self-trust, and resilience in the face of challenges.
Many of our clients come to therapy with concerns like anxiety, trauma, self-worth struggles, or relationship difficulties. While our therapists use a foundation of attachment-based and emotionally focused approaches, every session is tailored to your unique story so the process feels relevant, supportive, and meaningful.
Counseling for College Students in Bozeman
For Montana State University students, college can be both exciting and overwhelming. It’s a time of independence, growth, and exploration—but it can also bring stress, uncertainty, and homesickness. Our therapists understand these challenges and provide counseling designed specifically for students navigating this stage of life.
How we can help you:
Manage anxiety (social anxiety, test anxiety, generalized anxiety, etc.)
Balance school, work, and social life
Build routines and structure
Address academic and performance pressures
Navigate big life transitions and identity questions
Manage homesickness or separation from family
Improve self-esteem and self-confidence
Work through depressed feelings or lack of motivation
Strengthen social skills and relationships
Reduce substance use and cope with stress in healthy ways
Navigate dating, friendships, and family relationships
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Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) helps you explore and process emotions in a way that promotes healing and growth. EFIT is not about changing who you are—it’s about building a deeper connection with yourself so you can move through life with clarity and resilience.
Through EFIT, you’ll learn to recognize attachment patterns, process past experiences, and break free from cycles of self-doubt, anxiety, or disconnection. The result is greater self-compassion, emotional security, and healthier relationships with yourself and others.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps you explore the different “parts” of yourself with curiosity and compassion. Instead of pushing emotions away, IFS allows you to build a relationship with them—understanding the purpose even your most protective or reactive parts serve.
Through IFS, you can heal wounded parts, resolve inner conflict, and create a sense of balance and harmony within. This approach supports emotional healing, builds confidence, and helps you move through life with greater self-leadership.
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Attachment-Based Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy helps you understand how early relationships shaped your emotional patterns and connections with others. While the past can’t be changed, the way it influences you today can be explored and healed.
In this approach, you’ll gain insight into how you connect—or struggle to connect—with yourself and others. By working through attachment wounds, you can strengthen self-trust, build security, and experience healthier, more fulfilling relationships.