Yes. We are currently accepting new individual adult patients (18+).
Clinical Psychologists (PhD/PsyD) hold doctoral degrees in psychology (5-7 years of graduate school including a 1 year intensive internship), which is the most extensive training one can receive in clinical practice, psychological assessment, research, pedagogy in psychology, and supervision. Psychologist training entails thorough education in the science and theory that underlie human behavior. Clinical psychologists receive expert training in diagnosing mental disorders and treating those disorders through validated therapy methods. In most states, Psychologists cannot prescribe medications.Psychiatrists (MD/DO) are medical doctors who attend medical school (4 years) and residency (4 years). Psychiatrists can diagnose and treat mental health disorders through a combination of medication, therapy, and other medical interventions. Psychiatrists have extensive training in prescribing medication for mental health disorders and often focus on this area of expertise.Professional Counselors (LCPC) are Master’s-level practitioners who receive 2+ years of graduate school typically focused on clinical skills. Counselors often help patients to gain personal insights, develop strategies, and find solutions to the problems and challenges they face.Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) are Master’s-level practitioners who receive 2+ years of graduate school typically focused on clinical skills, particularly as they relate to community and social systems. They receive training in how patients interact with these macro-level systems, and often emphasize connecting people with community resources.
Mental health providers use different approaches to treat various disorders. A previous approach may not have been an effective method for you or for your particular circumstances. At SHAPE, we use a shared decision-making process with our patients to collaboratively select a treatment that is most likely to help our patients meet their goals.Likewise, sometimes patients feel that a treatment was not helpful prior to receiving a “full dose” of that treatment. For example, if a patient only received 5 sessions of a 12-session Evidence Based Treatment, they may not experience much improvement. This would be similar to taking 5 days worth of an antibiotic regimen that was supposed to be taken for 12 consecutive days, and the antibiotic not effectively eliminating the bacterial infection.
Many EBPs are designed as 12-session treatments, and often facilitate clinically significant improvement within this timeframe. Patients may feel they have received the help they need with 12 treatment sessions. Other times, patients want additional services or choose to focus on other issues. Some patients may switch to meeting less frequently or return to treatment for one or several “booster sessions” several weeks after completing an EBP. At SHAPE, we incorporate measurement-based care to track patient improvement and also seek feedback from patients to evaluate the extent to which patients are noticing change in their lives. We are flexible in meeting the needs of our patients.
Yes. Video telehealth is available for those living in Montana or Utah. We use a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing software to conduct therapy and some assessments over the internet. Research indicates that face-to-face televideo therapy can be equally as effective as in-person therapy.
Yes, we are currently taking new couples patients.
No, we only see adult patients (18+).
Yes, our services are confidential. Therapy and assessment are completely confidential with exceptions for safety and legal purposes. We use HIPAA-compliant software to maintain confidential medical records, conduct video telehealth, and protect the privacy of our patients. We take confidentiality seriously.
Yes. See Rates, Payment & Insurance tab.
You will be responsible for the remainder of the bill that your insurance does not cover. We recommend you contact your insurance provider prior to your first session to ask the following questions:
We do not currently accept Medicare or Medicaid.
We are licensed to practice in Montana and Utah.
No. Psychologists typically do not prescribe medication.
At SHAPE, we use psychological assessment to diagnose or clarify psychiatric and developmental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. Psychological assessment often includes a clinical interview, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and personality and psychopathology tests and self-report measures, as well as the evaluation of medical and mental health histories. This information helps inform treatment recommendations.
Questions regarding brain impairment or brain injury are often better answered through a neuropsychological assessment. Neuropsychological assessments evaluate neurological, medical, neurodevelopmental, and cognitive conditions, such as Altzheimers or Dementia, Parkinsons, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or exposure to neurotoxins. Neuropsychological assessments are used to measure the brain’s functioning and how that functioning may influence behavior.
We do not conduct neuropsychological evaluations at SHAPE.
