Founder and Counselor

Kelly Ryan, MS, LCPC

Kelly has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years and is passionate about her work and clients. She values getting to know her clients' stories and understanding their experience, in order to identify what's contributing to the struggle, help build skills, and empower clients to navigate whatever life throws their way.

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Kelly is a licensed practitioner in the state of Montana. She meet clients in-person with her therapy dog, Fred, and remotely for those seeking telehelath services. Kelly accepts insurance and is contracted with BCBS, Aetna, Allegiance, Cigna, First Choice, EBMS, Mountain Health Coop, and PacificSource.

Kelly's areas of clinical practice include:

• Relationship Difficulties

• Divorce

• Self-esteem

• Life Transitions

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Family Conflict

• Grief and Loss

• Shame and Vulnerability

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Mascot and Co-Counselor

Laura, Intern

Laura is deeply passionate about supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, especially those within the LGBTQ+ community and those who are neurodivergent. They believe in creating a safe and affirming space where individuals can process their emotions, develop coping mechanisms, and find healing on their own terms.

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Laura is completing their Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University. They previously earned a degree in Public Health and brings a strong passion for empowering individuals in their health and wellness journey. Laura incorporates holistic counseling approaches to support healing and growth.​

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Laura accepts a sliding scale fee for sessions.

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Laura's areas of clinical practice include:

• Young adults

• Life transitions

• Anxiety

• Grief

• LGBTQ+

• Neurodivergence

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Mascot and Co-Counselor

Fred

Fred is the in-house therapy dog, and all around, good guy. He is compassionate, calm, and soft. The perfect co-counselor for digging into the hard stuff. Fred likes a good snuggle, but is also happy to support you from across the room as well. 

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Fred's areas of clinical practice include:

• Empathetic listening

• Compassion

• Nonjudgemental support

• Couch snuggles

• ​Emotional support

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