About

Hello!
Welcome to the Find A Therapist community! My name is Julaine Beatty and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Helena, Montana. I began my career in counseling as a Licensed Addiction Counselor in 2008, and have since moved on to providing counseling for mental health and co-occurring diagnoses.

I graduated from Walla Walla University in 2010 with a Master's degree in social work, and worked for several years in Juvenile Corrections and community mental health, as well as managing the Employee Assistance Program for the State of Montana. In March 2016, I opened a private practice in Helena. In addition to providing therapeutic services, I also contract with Montana businesses to provide training on workplace mental health and wellness issues. Over time, a specialty developed in providing support to individual clients experiencing challenges in the workplace.

My approach is client centered and I seek to adjust my approach and style to meet the needs of the person in front of me. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Resilience Training. These modalities are hands-on, practical approaches to problem-solving. CBT treatment involves efforts to change thinking patterns and/ or behaviors. The goals are to change patterns of thinking or behavior behind difficult situations, and so change the way they feel. Resilience Training utilizes CBT, education, and mindfulness to address and shift our stress language from negative to positive. Shifting our mindset about life's stressors , both big and small, is a powerful tool to improve our health. And DBT utilizes mindfulness and other skills to find balance in our emotions and our approach to choices.

Life can be challenging and painful, but also beautiful and fulfilling. I believe in human resilience and our ability to change and grow, and our ability to connect or re-connect with the things that inspire us.