Sunflower Counseling

04/14/2026

Josephine is new to the Sunflower Counseling team! She is taking clients for all ages - and has openings for after school:

Josephine Lange, SWLC, MSW If you or your child are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I love working with kids, teens, and young adults, and

04/13/2026

One of the biggest reasons people put off finding a therapist is not knowing whether their insurance will cover it.

So let us make this simple.

Sunflower Counseling Montana accepts most major insurance plans — and we verify your benefits before your first appointment so there are no surprises.

We wrote a complete guide to finding a therapist who accepts your insurance in Montana including what to do if you have Medicaid and what your options are if you have no insurance at all.

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Serving clients in person in Missoula, Kalispell, and Butte — and online throughout Montana.

04/10/2026

Grief and depression can feel almost identical from the inside.

Both bring deep sadness, fatigue, and the sense that life has fundamentally changed. But they are not the same thing — and understanding the difference matters, because it shapes the kind of support that will help you heal.

We wrote about what really separates grief from depression, when grief can become something more serious, and how to know when it is time to reach out for help.

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Serving clients in person in Missoula, Kalispell, and Butte — and online throughout Montana.

04/09/2026

Montana ranks near the bottom in the nation for mental health care access.

Our su***de rate has been among the top five highest in the country for more than 30 years. Over half the state lives in communities without enough mental health providers. And nearly half of Montanans who needed care could not get it because of cost.

These are not just statistics. These are our neighbors, our families, and our kids.

We wrote about what the data really says, why Montana's crisis is so severe, and most importantly — what you can do right now if you or someone you love is struggling.

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Serving clients in person in Missoula, Kalispell, and Butte — and online throughout Montana.

04/08/2026

Talking to your child about mental health is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. But for many parents it is also one of the most intimidating conversations to start. What do you say? How young is too young? What if they won't open up? We wrote a practical guide for parents covering exactly how to start the conversation, what words to use with young children, how to handle a teenager who shuts down, and when it might be time to bring in a professional. Link in first comment 👇 Serving clients in person in Missoula, Kalispell, and Butte — and online throughout Montana.

04/05/2026

CBT. DBT. You have probably seen both of these terms if you have ever looked into therapy.

But what do they actually mean? And which one might be right for you?

We broke down both approaches in plain language — what they are, how they work, how they differ, and which conditions each one tends to work best for.

If you have been trying to figure out where to start with therapy this is a good read.

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Serving clients in person in Missoula, Kalispell, and Butte — and online throughout Montana.

04/04/2026

One of the most common questions we hear from people struggling with anxiety is: do I need medication to feel better?

The honest answer might surprise you.

Therapy alone is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety — and research shows the results last significantly longer than medication alone for most people.

We wrote a complete guide explaining how therapy treats anxiety, which approaches work best, and what to expect when you reach out for help.

If anxiety has been running your life — this is worth reading.

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Serving clients in person in Missoula, Kalispell, and Butte — and online throughout Montana.

04/04/2026

You've probably seen the phrase "trauma-informed care" on therapist websites and bios. But what does it actually mean — and why should it matter to you when choosing a therapist?

We wrote a plain-language guide that covers where trauma-informed care came from, what the six core principles are, how it's different from regular therapy, and why it matters especially here in Montana.

Whether or not you identify as a trauma survivor, this approach changes everything about how therapy feels.

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Serving clients in person in Missoula, Kalispell, and Butte — and online throughout Montana.

03/30/2026

If someone you love is struggling with their mental health right now — this is for you.
Not for them. For you.
Because watching someone you care about suffer while not knowing what to say or do is one of the hardest things a person can go through. And nobody talks about that enough.
Here is a blog - that can serve as a guide - covering what to say, how to encourage therapy without pushing them away, what to do if they refuse help, and — most importantly — how to take care of yourself while you are taking care of them.
https://sunflowercounseling.com/how-do-i-help-someone-i-love-who-is-struggling-with-mental-health/
Serving clients in person in Missoula, Kalispell, and Butte — and online throughout Montana.

Watching someone you love struggle with their mental health is one of the hardest things a person can experience. You want to help, but you are not sure how. You are afraid of saying the wrong thing. You do not want to push them away. And somewhere underneath all of that, you are probably carrying

03/28/2026

One of the most common reasons people put off calling a therapist is cost.
But here is what most people do not realize — therapy in Montana is more accessible and more affordable than you might think. Insurance covers it. Medicaid covers it. And if you do not have insurance there are still options.
We wrote a complete, honest guide to what therapy actually costs in Montana — including what your copay might look like, how sliding scale fees work, and how to find out exactly what you will pay before your first appointment.
No surprises. No pressure. Just information.
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Serving clients in person in Missoula, Kalispell, and Butte — and online throughout Montana.

One of the most common reasons people put off reaching out for therapy is cost. If you have ever wondered whether therapy is something you can actually afford — this post is for you. The honest answer is that therapy in Montana is more accessible than most people realize, and there are more option...

03/18/2026

Have you heard of EMDR therapy but wondered what it actually is — or whether it really works?
EMDR is one of the most researched therapy approaches in the world for trauma and PTSD. And yet most people have never had it explained to them in plain language.
We wrote a complete guide covering what EMDR is, what a session actually feels like, what conditions it treats, and what the research says. If you or someone you love has been carrying something heavy for a long time — this is worth a read.
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Serving clients in person in Missoula, Kalispell, and Butte — and online throughout Montana.

If you have ever heard the term EMDR and wondered what it actually means — or whether it really works — you are not alone. EMDR is one of the most researched and effective forms of therapy available for trauma and PTSD, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. This

03/05/2026

One of the most common things we hear from new clients is: 'I wasn't sure my problems were bad enough to come in.'
If you have ever felt that way — this is for you.
You do not need to be in crisis to deserve support. You just need to be a human being going through something hard. We wrote a guide to help you figure out whether therapy might be right for you right now.
Serving Missoula, Kalispell, and Butte — and online throughout Montana.

If you have ever found yourself wondering whether what you are going through is bad enough to warrant professional help, you are already asking one of the most important questions a person can ask. The truth is that most people who could benefit from therapy never reach out — not because