- Family and grief
- Self-esteem work
- Practical coping skills
About Montanna
Montanna Clendening is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho who helps people facing family concerns, grief, and major life changes. She focuses on improving self-esteem and easing compassion fatigue. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at practical steps people can use each week.
She spends sessions talking through relationship patterns and communication problems. She helps clients name their goals, spot unhelpful habits, and try small changes. Work often includes practicing new ways to speak up, set boundaries, and manage strong emotions.
Montanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address guilt, shame, impulsivity, and caregiver stress. She partners with clients to build coping skills and to strengthen sense of self. The approach is strength-focused and grounded in real-life tasks clients can use between sessions.
For people dealing with grief or attachment issues, Montanna combines gentle exploration with concrete tools to reduce overwhelm. She also supports those navigating blended family issues and aging or geriatric concerns by focusing on practical problem-solving and clearer communication.
Her work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs. With four years of clinical experience, Montanna aims to help people gain clarity, improve relationships, and move forward with more confidence.
Approaches that focus on skills and relationships
Montanna draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and improved communication. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and emotional regulation to reduce impulsivity and manage strong feelings; this involves learning short, repeatable strategies to use when emotions rise. Another approach centers on exploring attachment patterns and relationship habits, helping people recognize repeated dynamics and try new ways of relating that feel healthier.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Montanna will work with each client to identify goals, test what helps, and adjust methods over time so the plan fits the person’s needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice new communication skills between sessions in their everyday routine. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing so therapy fits with work, caregiving, and other daily demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with family concerns, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related areas like caregiver stress and communication problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and strength-focused, with an emphasis on practical steps and clearer communication rather than long abstract reflection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a clinician in mental health settings.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Idaho.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.