Barbara Canning-Graziano

It isn't easy navigating our complex our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, especially in our chaotic world. Whether it be anxiety, depression, or other mental illnesses; life transitions; chronic illness; caring for a terminally ill loved one; or other issue affecting your life, I am here to help. My name is Barbara. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Helena. I have spent the last 25 years supporting children, adults, the elderly, couples, and families through therapy, care coordination, and counseling to meet their treatment goals. So, let's get started and contact me for a 15-minute consult or to schedule an appointment. One of the ways I help is to bring Hope back into your life and increase emotional intelligence that is a crucial skill for personal growth and success through self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. If you are struggling in these chaotic times, life transitions, grief, or mental health disorders, please contact me. I am an exceptional listener, compassionate and empathic, and I am very easy to talk to. I believe that you are in charge or your health care, and often know what works for you, and if not, we will work together to identify how to help you succeed in therapy and your life's happiness. You will have complete transparency when working with me. Specialties: I provide talk therapy, psychosocial assessment and support, emotional support, education for clients, parents, adult children, family caregivers, and other people named by the client. The first few sessions will be for us to assess the issues, identify the goals, and create a treatment plan. The goal is provide relief of problems/issues and life improvements that is identified by the client. Credentials & Experience: I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 25 years in MT. I have worked successfully as a therapist for children, teens, adults, the elderly, and families. I hold additional certifications in grief and loss, trauma, and dementia caregiving support and education.

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