Spela Bertoncelj

Spela Bertoncelj is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She frames therapy around each person's strengths and helps them build on what already works. Her approach is practical and collaborative, aimed at people who want clear tools and compassionate listening.

Spela has four years of clinical experience supporting people through life changes and motivation challenges. She works with issues such as coping with major transitions, communication problems, control struggles, and feelings of isolation. She also addresses concerns like attachment wounds, abandonment fears, body image, and caregiver stress.

In sessions she blends client-centered work with structured techniques when useful. That can include cognitive methods to change unhelpful thinking and skills from dialectical approaches for managing intense emotions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps are used to set small, achievable goals.

Spela aims to meet people where they are and build a plan together. She encourages small steps, consistent practice, and checking what is working. The tone in her work is respectful and straightforward, with a focus on practical progress.

If you are considering therapy, she asks you to choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. This begins the scheduling process and helps identify the best fit for your needs.

Therapeutic approaches and what they do online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and supports self-directed change by emphasizing strengths and personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and patterns. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and problems with self-esteem by teaching ways to notice and shift thinking that fuels distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, includes skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. It is practical for people who need tools to regulate feelings and handle difficult moments more effectively.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with you to pick methods that match your needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as you progress.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm available options before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, avoid long commutes, and continue support across locations when needed.