Licensed clinical social worker recordMontana
Spela Bertoncelj, LCSW
Montana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Montana
- LCSW, licence BBH-LCSW-LIC-72765
- NPI
- 1366261448
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Montana
These details come from information Spela supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT
- DBT skills
- Client-centered
About Spela
Spela Bertoncelj is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Montana with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. Spela uses straightforward talk and active listening to help people sort out immediate problems and make practical changes.
Spela views clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them build on existing strengths. She draws on Client-Centered techniques to focus on what matters most to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach practical ways to manage intense emotion.
Sessions are aimed at clear, doable steps. That might mean setting short-term goals, practicing new coping skills between meetings, or testing small changes in daily routines. Spela also works with issues around attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and financial stress that affect everyday life.
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented while remaining respectful of each person's pace. People who choose her often want concrete strategies to handle pressure, improve relationships, and steady their mood. For new clients the usual start is a short intake where priorities and next steps are agreed on together.
Spela offers services in English and accepts international clients. The next step is to follow the site's process to match and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to each person. In online sessions this means time is given to what you bring and the therapist helps you clarify priorities and choose next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and many everyday problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance that can be practiced between sessions and reviewed remotely.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean using CBT tools some weeks and DBT skills in others, depending on what helps most in daily life.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Many people find they can practice skills between sessions and then bring results back for review, which keeps progress focused on everyday demands.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, money issues, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices a practical, goal-oriented style using Client-Centered methods alongside CBT and DBT skills. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience informs her focus on coping strategies and short-term goals.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Montana.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border details during the booking process.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session as the next step.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers