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The team of doctors and mental health professionals pride themselves on providing family-centered care that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit.

At Open Door Wellness Center our missions is to produce whole people, that will create whole families, generating whole communities collectively working toward hope in truth. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuKUmSXpRdE2nZ3-OwklqSg

Open Door Wellness Center offers faith-based mental health counseling and primary care to people and families in Great Falls, Montana. Offering primary health care and mental health care under the same roof benefits all patients. The providers work together as a team to collaborate on personalized care that helps patients achieve mental and physical well-being. Faith-based counseling, family counseling, and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy help patients struggling with anxiety and depression. Because Open Door Wellness Center has a primary care approach, patients also get help managing chronic health conditions like diabetes or heart disease. The practice also offers annual physicals and specialized DOT physicals (department of transportation physicals). Reach out today to Open Door Wellness Center to benefit from their holistic, compassionate, and faith-based care. Call today or use this website to schedule an appointment online.

10/01/2025

The God Who Sees: Suffering, Trauma, and the Nearness of the Lord
Scripture meets suffering not with clichés but with the God who sees, speaks, and saves.

God sees and stays
• Hagar (Gen 16): in the wilderness she names the LORD, “the God who sees me.” He attends to the unseen and mistreated.
• Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you”—not a life without floods, but His presence within them.
• Psalm 34:18: “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

God comforts and redeems
• 2 Cor 1:3–4: the Father of mercies “comforts us… so that we may comfort” others.
• 2 Cor 4:8–9: “Afflicted… but not crushed; perplexed… but not driven to despair.” Hurt can be deep and yet hope still real.
• Heb 4:15–16: our sympathetic High Priest invites us to “draw near… to receive mercy and find grace.”
• 1 Pet 2:24: “By his wounds you have been healed.” At the cross the deepest wound—sin and separation—was addressed.
• Rom 8:38–39: nothing can “separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.”

Practices for sufferers and friends
• Name and notice (Gen 16:13; Ps 139:23): write what God sees—wrongs, fears—and ask Him to search your heart.
• Presence over platitudes (Job; Rom 12:15): be with; “weep with those who weep.”
• Receive and relay comfort (2 Cor 1:3–4): track His comfort → share it.
• Pray Heb 4:16: come boldly for today’s “grace to help.”

Reflection
• Where do you most need to hear, “I will be with you”?
• Who could receive comfort from you this week?

Prayer
God who sees, draw near. Heal what is broken, steady what is shaken, and let Your unfailing love hold us fast. Amen. (Gen 16:13; Ps 34:18; Rom 8:38–39)

09/26/2025

Employee Spotlight!!

Heather is rocking it at Open Door and we love her here!! Here are the last few questions we asked her for you to get to know her a little better.

What is your favorite season and why?
Spring, new baby animals, green grass, and the earth just feels like it’s coming back to life after winter

What is a skill are you working on?
Time/project management so my projects don’t drag on forever

What are you passionate about? My kids

What is your best childhood memory?
Crazy story, we went to the Calgary Stampede, We lost my grandpa, snuck onto a train to get back to where we were staying for the night because we had no money (grandpa had all the cash), and when we got back we had been robbed. It sounds awful but it felt like such an adventure with my grandparents.

What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas, the lights, the smells, the cozy feel of the house all decorated

Heather is accepting new patients!
To schedule an appointment, call (406) 781-4414

09/24/2025

“Do Not Be Anxious”: God Meets Fear with His Peace

Anxiety is heavy (Prov 12:25), yet Scripture lifts our gaze to the Father who knows our needs (Matt 6:25–34). Jesus calls us to “seek first the kingdom of God” (Matt 6:33). Paul directs us to pray “with thanksgiving,” promising God’s guarding peace in Christ (Phil 4:6–7). Peter urges humble trust by “casting all your anxieties on him” (1 Pet 5:7). David models honesty and rest—“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Ps 56:3); “I have calmed and quieted my soul” (Ps 131:2). Jesus gives His own peace: “Let not your hearts be troubled” (John 14:27).

Practice:
(1) Name three anxieties; add one kingdom‑first step to each (Matt 6:33).
(2) Pray a Burden → Thanksgiving list (Phil 4:6–7).
(3) Answer intrusive thoughts with Phil 4:8.
(4) Speak a “good word” to the anxious (Prov 12:25).

Prayer: Father, I cast my anxieties on You; guard my heart and mind in Christ. Amen. (1 Pet 5:7; Phil 4:7)

09/19/2025

Employee Spotlight!!

Heather has been such a great asset to Open Door! We are very blessed to have her on our team.

Continuing with the 20 questions we asked her, here are more of her responses.

If you had a superpower what would it be and why? Heal people’s pain (emotional and physical). I hate it when I feel like I can’t help someone feel better.

Describe yourself in three words. Genuine, empathetic, and stubborn (my brother tells me that stubbornness is not a character flaw 🙂)

What was your dream job as a kid?
I wanted to be a horse trainer

What are the top three items on your bucket list?
Travel to Italy and Greece, ziplining over some amazing scenic place, riding horseback on the beach

Who would be the three guests at your dinner table?
My grandmother Gloria (miss her so much), Abraham Lincoln, and truthfully I love it when my kids bring their friends to our house and the fun conversations we have

Heather is accepting new patients!
To schedule an appointment, call (406) 781-4414

09/17/2025

Grief After a Loss — Faith and Sorrow

Grief after losing someone you love is not a problem to solve but a process of mind, body, and spirit. Research describes grief as waves: we move between facing the loss and returning to daily life. Healthy mourning often keeps “continuing bonds” through memories and rituals rather than trying to “get over” the person. As Christians, we bring this to God in lament—honest prayer that names our pain. *“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit”* (Psalm 34:18, ESV); even Jesus *“wept”* at Lazarus’s tomb (John 11:35, ESV).

Faith does not cancel sorrow; it reframes it with hope. Paul urges believers to *“not grieve as others do who have no hope”* because Jesus died and rose, and God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep (1 Thessalonians 4:13–14, ESV). Hope does not deny today’s ache; it trusts that death will not have the last word (Revelation 21:4; Romans 8:38–39). In practice, give yourself permission to mourn while rooting your day in small anchors of hope—pray a psalm of lament (Psalm 42) and record daily mercies (Lamentations 3:22–23).

Caring for mental health in grief is both spiritual and practical. Gentle routines—regular sleep, nourishing meals, and brief walks—help steady the nervous system. Share your story within trustworthy community: a pastor, a mature Christian friend, or a group that understands loss (2 Corinthians 1:3–4). Meaning-making can also heal: write a letter to your loved one, create a small memorial, or serve in an area that reflects their values. These practices weave loss into ongoing life rather than forcing closure.

Finally, seek extra help when needed. If disabling sadness or numbness persists for many months, daily functioning collapses, or thoughts of self-harm appear, pursue professional care promptly; a Christian counselor can integrate faith with evidence-based therapies. Grief is a long road, but you do not walk it alone. *“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted”* (Matthew 5:4, ESV)—comfort through God’s presence, His people, and steady practices that help the heart heal while it hopes.

09/12/2025

Hello Open Door Family!!

Heather is our employee spotlight for this month! We asked her 20 questions here are more of her responses.

What’s something - big or small - that you’re really good at?
People tell me I’m a really good cook

What’s the best advice you were ever given and who was it from?
It’s okay to laugh (my husband)

What is a totally irrational fear you have and how are you working to overcome it?
I don’t think I have any irrational fears, I really don’t like snakes, but I feel like that is totally rational. I also really don’t like driving up steep bridges where you can’t see the other side.

What is your go-to karaoke song?
You don’t want to hear me sing! lol

What is a goal you are working towards?
Getting all my hours to be fully licensed (3000 total, whew that’s a lot)

Heather is accepting new patients now.
To schedule an appointment call: (406) 781-4414
Check in next week to hear move about Heather!!

09/10/2025

Grief Isn’t Linear: Understanding the Waves of Loss

Grief is one of the most universal—and misunderstood—human experiences. Many expect it to follow a neat timeline: shock, sadness, acceptance, and then “moving on.” But grief rarely works that way. It’s messy, unpredictable, and deeply personal.

You might feel okay one day, then shattered the next. A song, scent, or memory can send a wave of emotion crashing over you. That doesn’t mean you’re regressing—it means you’re human.

Grief can stem from many losses: a death, a breakup, a miscarriage, a lost job, or even the loss of an identity. All are valid. What matters is honoring the pain instead of rushing to fix it.

In therapy, we explore your grief in a safe, non-judgmental space. You’re not expected to be “strong” or keep it together. We process the meaning of your loss, the impact on your life, and how to move forward while still holding space for what was.

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means learning to carry your loss with tenderness. And it’s okay if that takes time.

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09/05/2025

Employee Spotlight!!!

We are back and Heather is our Employee of September!
Heather was asked 20 questions for us to get to know her better. For the next few weeks we will post her answers! Here are the first 5 responses.

How do you prefer to start your day? A cup of hot coffee, my recliner and my bible & devotional

If you could write a book about your life, what would the title be and why?
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times/ I have had some really difficult times but I’ve experienced some amazing things too

What do you do to turn things around when you’re having a bad day?
read a book, get a hug from someone I love, talk to a friend on the phone

What is one of your favorite memories from that last year? My last day of school for my master’s degree.

What’s one thing you’re currently trying to make a habit of? Being present with my family and enjoying/finding joy in the small moments

Heather is accepting new patients now.
To schedule an appointment call: (406) 781-4414
Check in next week to hear move about Heather!!

09/03/2025

You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Carrying a Lot

So many clients walk into therapy thinking something is wrong with them. They say things like “I should be over this,” or “Why can’t I just be normal?” But here’s the truth: You’re not broken. You’re responding exactly how a person with your story, your stress, and your circumstances might respond.

Mental health struggles don’t mean you’re defective. They mean you’re human. Anxiety, depression, trauma responses—these are signals, not failures. They’re your mind and body’s way of saying “something’s not working.”

Therapy helps you understand what you’re carrying. We look at your history, the messages you’ve internalized, and the patterns you’ve adopted to cope. Often, those patterns served a purpose at one point. Now, we gently ask if they’re still helping—or if they’re holding you back.

You’ll learn to reframe self-judgment into self-understanding. Instead of asking “What’s wrong with me?” we’ll explore “What happened to me—and how did I survive?” That shift opens the door to healing.

You’re not broken. You’re brave. And you don’t have to carry it all alone.

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08/27/2025

Perfectionism Is a Trauma Response

Perfectionism often wears a disguise of ambition or high standards—but beneath it is fear. The fear of failure, rejection, or not being enough. Many perfectionists learned early that their value came from performance, not presence.

This isn’t just about working hard—it’s about a deep belief that mistakes are unacceptable, that rest is indulgent, and that your worth is always on the line.
In therapy, we uncover where these beliefs began. Often, perfectionism is rooted in childhood trauma, unpredictable environments, or conditional love. If perfection was your shield, therapy helps you gently set it down.

We explore what it’s like to be “good enough.” We practice self-compassion, risk-taking, and rest. You’ll learn to measure progress by presence, not perfection.

Healing perfectionism doesn’t mean lowering your standards—it means freeing yourself from the tyranny of never feeling like you’re enough.

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08/20/2025

Understanding Codependency: It’s More Common Than You Think

Codependency isn’t just about enabling someone else’s bad behavior—it’s a pattern of losing yourself in relationships. You might prioritize others' needs so much that you don’t even know your own. You may feel responsible for others’ happiness—or fear abandonment if you stop fixing or caretaking.

These patterns often start in childhood. If you grew up in a chaotic, neglectful, or emotionally unpredictable home, codependency might have been how you survived. In adulthood, it can show up as chronic caretaking, low self-worth, and difficulty setting boundaries.

In therapy, we help you reconnect with your own identity. You’ll learn that your value doesn’t depend on being needed. We build skills in emotional regulation, assertiveness, and self-trust.

Healing from codependency is about learning to stay connected to others without abandoning yourself.

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08/13/2025

Social Media and Mental Health: Finding Your Balance

Social media can be both a blessing and a burden. It helps us stay connected, share ideas, and build community—but it can also contribute to anxiety, comparison, and disconnection from real life.

If you find yourself constantly scrolling, comparing your life to others’, or feeling drained after being online, you’re not alone. These platforms are designed to be addictive, and the pressure to curate a perfect life can be overwhelming.

Therapy helps you understand your relationship with social media. Are you using it to numb, avoid, or validate? We explore ways to create digital boundaries, reclaim your time, and protect your mental space.

You’ll learn to notice when comparison is creeping in, pause the scroll, and re-center on your real values. We can also explore practices like digital detoxes, mindful consumption, and finding offline ways to connect.

You don’t have to quit social media to feel better—but you may need to redefine how you use it.

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2022 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT
59401

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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http://opendoor406.com/

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