Donna Gettle, LCPC

Donna Gettle is a Montana-based licensed therapist with 22 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. As an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she brings long-term professional training and practice to work with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem issues.

Her practice emphasizes a personalized, respectful approach that honors each person’s background and beliefs. Donna meets clients where they are whether they approach therapy from a faith-based perspective or a secular one, and she aims to create a compassionate environment that supports individual goals and values.

Donna works with clients of different ages to build coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and foster deeper self-understanding. She draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs, helping them navigate difficult transitions and emotional challenges with empathy and professional expertise. Her focus is on collaborative problem solving and practical strategies that promote growth and well-being over time.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Donna employs skills-focused cognitive and behavioral strategies that help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping tools. These techniques are useful for addressing stress, anxiety, and challenges with self-esteem by teaching concrete ways to respond to difficult thoughts and emotions.

She also uses relational and grief-focused interventions aimed at exploring relationship dynamics and processing loss. These approaches help clients improve communication, navigate transitions, and find ways to rebuild resilience after significant life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Donna works with each person to determine what methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access support from wherever the client is located within Montana. The practical benefits include scheduling flexibility, consistent contact between sessions when needed, and the ability to continue care through different communication styles that suit individual comfort and circumstances.