- Warm interactive style
- Attachment informed work
- Practical coping tools
About Alana
Alana holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and has seven years of clinical experience. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Montana State University in 2015. Her credentials include LCPC and LPC, and she is based in Montana.
Her work blends attachment-based, emotionally-focused, and dialectical behavior approaches. Sessions typically focus on practical tools, emotion work, and communication patterns. She adapts the plan to each person’s goals rather than applying one fixed method.
People come to her for help with body image, self-esteem, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, career transitions, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, infidelity, jealousy, and questions about polyamory and non-monogamous relationships.
Alana asks clients to be honest about their needs so she can shape sessions around them. She does not work weekends and notes availability can change week to week. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and follow the matching steps.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Texas
Languages
English
How these approaches shape online work
Alana often blends attachment-based and emotionally-focused methods with cognitive and behavioral tools. Attachment-based work looks at how early connections influence current relationships and helps people recognize patterns in how they seek closeness or pull away. Emotionally-focused work focuses on naming and sitting with feelings so people can share them more clearly with others. Cognitive behavioral tools break down unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills for anxiety and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try approaches that fit. This is a collaborative effort where techniques are adjusted based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between appointments. It can also help people use quieter surroundings, avoid camera use when needed, or schedule a session during a work break. Ask about formats and scheduling when completing the matching questionnaire to find what works best.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Common concerns include stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and addictions. She also supports people with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, eating and body image issues, and career changes.
How would you describe the therapist's style?
The approach is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful, nonstigmatizing conversation. Sessions mix practical skills with emotion-focused work tailored to each person's goals.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Montana State University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, and has seven years of clinical experience.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
Credentials listed are LCPC and LPC, and the clinician is based in Montana.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.