OUR PLATFORM
Wellness In Action is a non-profit that supports a counseling platform. We partner with private practice counselors to provide the Big Sky community with affordable counseling opportunities. WIA recognizes that the cost of mental health care can be a barrier for people trying to access resources. To help alleviate the financial burden of receiving care, WIA provides a sliding scale to reduce the cost of counseling for those who live, work, or learn in Big Sky.
WIA’s sliding scale is based on household size and income level.
You can view our current sliding scale here: WIA 2023 SLIDING SCALE.
HOW TO SCHEDULE
To schedule a counseling appointment, please reach out to the counselors directly. You can visit the Counselor Profiles section to read their bios, see what insurance they accept, and decide who may be a good fit for you.
The counselor(s) you contact will inform you of their availability, walk you through their intake process, and help you confirm eligibility to use WIA’s sliding scale.
COUNSELOR PROFILE
Danielle Osti Chenoweth, MA, LCPC
Danielle Osti is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She specializes in providing support for individuals of all ages who experience Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Stress, and Substance Abuse.
Danielle has lived in Big Sky year-round for the past several years and genuinely understands the intense mental health challenges that may arise for the people living and working in this community.
Accepted Insurance:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Counseling Options:
In-person at the WIA Office or tele-health.
Please inquire about appointment availability.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (406) 225-7797
Julie Grimm
Julie is excited to support children, adults, and families in the Big Sky Community! She lives in Big Sky, spends her time exploring nature and the surrounding wilderness atop a horse, and is passionate about supporting children and families. She believes that every person needs an ally and that counseling is a way for people to explore, celebrate, and navigate their lives.
Counseling services include in-person and telehealth sessions for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Julie can support clients experiencing individual or systemic stress, including issues of separation, divorce, infertility, identity and existential crisis, and transition.
Accepted Insurance:
Julie cannot accept insurance at this time.
Counseling Options:
In-person at the WIA Office or BASE. Online booking is available.
Please inquire about appointment availability.
Contact Information:
Client Portal: https://crcounseling.clientsecure.me.
Phone: (406) 545-2242
Abbe McClenahan, LCPC, LMFT
Abbe is skilled in dual diagnosis treatment and spent several years working in the field of substance abuse and is highly qualified to work with those suffering from addiction. Abbe also sees many clients who are suffering from anxiety and she treats anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness.
Abbe is professionally trained in Somatic therapy used for healing trauma and PTSD. The aim of Somatic therapy is to help the client lesson the automatic responses to unpleasant triggers by developing a window of tolerance that is acceptable, manageable, and grounded in the mind and body.
Abbe has experience working with children aged 9 and up through highschool. Abbe also has experience working in hospice with those actively dying and helping those suffering from grief due to death or loss of any kind.
Accepted Insurance:
Cigna, Optum/United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana
Counseling Options:
Tele-counseling only.
Please inquire about appointment availability.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (406) 201-9806
Zach Todd, MS, LCPC
As a 5th-generation Montanan, I have experienced the value of deep roots and being connected to a place, a people, and a story. I believe relationships are at the heart of every story, and am passionate about helping individuals, families, and children reconnect with others and reconnect with themselves to make sense of their past, present, and future.
I have formal training in individual therapy for adults and minors, couples therapy, and family systems. Whether working with adults, children, or families, I believe relationships are the mechanism for healing and that my relationship with my clients is a starting point for change.
Accepted Insurance:
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Montana Health Co-Op, and Pacific Source.
Counseling Options:
Please inquire about appointment availability.
English and Spanish Speaking clients by telehealth or in person at his Bozeman office.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (406) 219-7432
Darcy Dobb, LCSW
In-person counseling with adolescents, individuals, and couples. Focused on helping to heal past wounds enabling clients to move towards a happier, healthier future. Research had found there is often a connection between trauma and substance abuse, and Darcy has a passion help heal people from both.
Accepted Insurance:
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Montana Health Co-Op, Pacific Source, Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Aetna.
Counseling Options:
In-person at the WIA Office on Wednesdays & Thursdays
Please inquire about appointment availability.
Contact Information:
Phone: (406) 209-2265
Website: bigskyhealingmt.com
Ally Wold, LMFT
Ally Wold is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. She supports couples, families and individuals experiencing challenges through behavioral interventions, improving communication and increasing personal awareness and coping strategies. Ally strives to create a comfortable and safe environment to support clients in achieving their unique personal goals.
Accepted Insurance:
Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Montana Health Co-Op, Pacific Source, and United Healthcare.
Counseling Options:
Primarily at BASE yet can also see clients in the WIA Office.
Please inquire about appointment availability.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bigskycounseling.org
Phone: (406) 510-3006
Jessica DiRienzo, Master’s of Social Work Intern
Jessica is a social work intern pursuing her LCSW and is offering free therapy to help further her skills and expertise in the field of social work. She is supervised by an LCSW who will provide guidance and oversight as she gains practical experience. As a social work intern, Jessica is able to assist adolescents and adults in navigating resources and overcoming various challenges. This could include providing counseling, helping clients identify and access appropriate community services, offering guidance on coping strategies, assisting with problem-solving, and advocating for clients' rights and needs. Jessica's roots are in Colorado, but she now calls Montana home. She has an adventurous spirit and enjoys hiking, biking, and skiing with her two dogs.
Accepted Insurance:
Counseling Options:
In-person on Wednesday and Thursday at WIA with ON-SITE CLINICAL SUPERVISION.
Please inquire about appointment availability.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (406) 920-6763
Allison Gilley, Counselor-In-Training
Allison is a Counselor-in-training with Experiencingchange.com counseling for Montanans interested in living their best lives. She believes authenticity is the key to discovering one’s true self and the path to genuine happiness. She is passionate about assisting people in reconnecting with their authentic selves and understanding how their past experiences in life influence the present and the future.
Allison prides herself on offering a safe and nonjudgmental approach to ensure her clients experience validation and overall mental health improvement. It is important to Allison to develop a trustworthy and positive therapeutic relationship with her clients. She maintains that developing the mind, the spirit, and the body are the primary components of tangible growth.
Allison supports adult clients experiencing trauma from domestic and sexual violence, crisis management, depression, suicidal ideation, addiction, and gender dysphoria. She also works with clients looking for life strategies to develop their personal lives and career goals. Empowering the client to take control of their lives, Allison will give you the knowledge and tools to take reclaim the person you were meant to be.
Allison has lived in Montana for almost three decades. She understands the unique mental health challenges (and joys) of living in a rural, recreational state. Her contagious positivity and altruistic nature will support and guide you in your journey to living your best life!
Partaking in the incredible beauty of Montana is her passion. Allison is an avid outdoors-woman and her hobbies include snowboarding, nordic skiing, sailing, wake surfing, golf, horseback riding, fishing, dancing, and live music. She is a highly trained fitness coach working in the Big Sky fitness community. In 1995 she graduated from Northern Arizona University with a B.S. in Forestry with an emphasis on outdoor recreation and education. Currently she is completing a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Walden University.
Accepted Insurance:
None at this time. Sliding Scale available.
Counseling Options:
In-person or telehealth.
Please reach out to inquire about appointment availability.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 406-851-5850
Montana State University Masters Students
The two counselors in training listed below are Masters Students in Montana State University's Counseling Program and are completing their clinical internship. To schedule an appointment or inquire about availability, please call the Human Development Clinic at 406-994-4113 and let them know you would like to work with Isabela or Laural.
Isabela Romero
Isabela Romero is a mental health counselor student at MSU. Originally from Lima, Peru, she moved to Montana after falling in love with the outdoor lifestyle. She is passionate about community building and outreach, connecting with community members, hearing their needs, and empowering them to achieve their goals.
For Isabela, meaningful relationships are at the core of human development. That is why she focuses on supporting her clients on the road to understanding themselves and finding new and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. She works in both English and Spanish, with adults and adolescents.
Counseling Options:
In-person at the WIA office, the Human Development Clinic (HDC) in Bozeman, or through telehealth.
Please reach out to the Human Development Clinic to inquire about availability.
Contact Information:
Phone: (406) 994-4113
Laural Lawler
Laural is a counselor in training attending school at MSU for marriage, couples, and family counseling. Originally from Wyoming, she moved to Montana to seek out her degree and quickly fell in love with the extension of life close to home.
She is passionate about family systems, mental health, and advocacy in rural settings. She believes that every person has a story worth telling and that empathy, understanding, and collaboration can help externalize and re-author a new life story.
Counseling Options:
In-person at the WIA office, the Human Development Clinic in Bozeman, and via telehealth.
Please reach out to the Human Development Clinic to inquire about availability.
Contact Information:
Phone: (406) 994-4113
PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS
Dr. Nevada Reed
Nevada Reed, M.D., is an ABPN board-certified pediatric neurologist. She completed medical school at Washington University School of Medicine and her Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Neurology Fellowship at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She has served as the medical director for the Autism Program at Akron Children’s Hospital and was a member of the Ohio Autism Taskforce. For the past 15 years, she has been in private practice at KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center.
Dr. Reed has over twenty-five years of expertise in treating children and young adults with various neurologic and neurodevelopmental diagnoses. She has expertise in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders and developmental disabilities, tic disorders, language regression, and ADD/ADHD. She also treats many children with seizures, headaches, anxiety and OCD. She enjoys treating children with various neurologic needs and believes family involvement is essential for the best medical care.
Please reach out to Nevada directly to inquire about appointment availability.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (330)-963-8600
Counseling Office
Wellness In Action
47855 Gallatin Rd
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 161143
Big Sky, MT 59716
Contact Us:
Admin: (406) 589-6522
Info: (406) 993-6803
[email protected]