About

Hi there, I'm Sue! Welcome, I am Dr. Sue Pollington. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of California, Nevada, and Montana, for the past 36 years. Focusing on cliented centered treatment as each person is unique and deserves the attention and time needed to focus on attaining their goals. As as Therapist I am here for you, not the other way around. My theraputic approach with clients is based on their needs. This may call for cognative behavioral therapys, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational therapy aproaches or a host of other modalities which we discuss and decide on together. The client is the head of our treatment team, I am a resource and support for the client's journey. Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to work with all ages of clients. At this time I am focused primarily on working with adults, couples and families. My aproach to thereapy is conversational. There is a dialogue and a collaboration where trust is built to overcome issues and create a quality of life that sustains and nourishes. My story of becoming a therapist began when my childhood friends would bring me animals and themselves for help, it might be a bandaid or a sholder to lean on. It might be to share sadness with them. This created in me a wonder at how amazing people are, how much we try to cope. When the opportunity to become a therapist opened for me it felt familiar and wonderful to be able to walk with someone in difficult times and be present for them. Therapy is one of my favorite things to do. Goal setting for therapy is about what the client wants and the path to reaching goals should be enjoyable. Because honestly, if it's not enjoyable we as people won't want to do it. So not only are the goals positively focused so is the path to getting there. In our first session, expect questions, none of which do you have to answer. I want to get to know you for who you are not just what you do or don't do.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Florida International University, Master's in Social Work

Years in Practice

33 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical
  • Code: 101YA0400X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Addiction

Credentials

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 19767 Verify CA
LCSW 01752-c Verify NV
LCSW 352 Verify MT
LCSW 352 LCSW Verify MT
LAC 1253 Verify MT

Practice Locations

1023 5th St

Havre, MT 59501-4106

Phone Number: (406) 217-5222

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