Plain Talk Counseling
WHY CHOOSE US
At Plain Talk Counseling, we believe small changes will bring BIG results! Our clients feel valued because we understand that relationships matter. You matter! We want our client's therapy experience to be one of excellence. Our office is an environment that is peaceful, beautiful, and relaxing--all elements to help our clients heal. We even offer healthy snacks and beverages during your sessions!
You cannot feel good just by thinking well. True healing is more than improving your thoughts. Plain Talk Counseling promotes wellness with a whole-being approach. We focus on the brain, mind, body, and spirit. When positive changes are made to the whole-self, clients improve quickly and begin to feel their best.
Plain Talk Counseling wants to begin helping you feel better to be better today!
WHAT WE OFFER
Who We Are
At Plain Talk Counseling, we are real people and we talk to real people who want to feel better. Together, we explore ways you can get from where you are now to where you want to be, using a holistic approach that considers your entire self- brain, mind, body, and spirit.
When Plain Talk Counseling therapists work with clients, we are focused on seeing the person in all their contexts. We evaluate and support our client with physical health, relationship development, and career or education goals.
We want our clients to make a lasting change beyond their time in our practice. The ultimate goal for us is simple - we want our clients to graduate from therapy because they feel too darn good to keep coming every week!
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When Plain Talk Counseling therapists work with clients, we are focused on seeing the person in all their contexts. We evaluate and support our client with physical health, relationship development, and career or education goals.
We want our clients to make a lasting change beyond their time in our practice. The ultimate goal for us is simple - we want our clients to graduate from therapy because they feel too darn good to keep coming every week!
Our Services
Our team offers therapy services that addresses a wide range of concerns, counseling approaches, and treatment styles, including:
Individual counseling,
Therapy for youth and adolescents in trauma,
Therapy for depression,
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Family Therapy,
Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,
Therapy for Anxiety,
Online Therapy Sessions (Tele-Counseling),
Therapy for Grief and Loss.
As a Montana certified teacher, your counselor can also offer consulting services (professional development, curriculum development, school based mental health programming) in the area of behavior and academic performance.
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Individual counseling,
Therapy for youth and adolescents in trauma,
Therapy for depression,
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Family Therapy,
Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,
Therapy for Anxiety,
Online Therapy Sessions (Tele-Counseling),
Therapy for Grief and Loss.
As a Montana certified teacher, your counselor can also offer consulting services (professional development, curriculum development, school based mental health programming) in the area of behavior and academic performance.
Your Next Steps
When you initially call for counseling services, our team will ask you questions about what you are struggling with, ideal appointment times, and whether you want to use insurance or not. Your first appointment will also be scheduled.
During your first appointment, your counselor will ask you a bazillion questions about yourself, so they can start to understand your world.
In the sessions afterwards, you'll do most of the talking and your counselor will focus on helping you reach your goals (tackling anxiety, feeling better if you struggle with depression, etc).
You do not have to bring anything or prepare anything. However, some clients find it helpful to bring a notebook with them to jot down ideas they find helpful during their counseling sessions.
REACH OUT TO US
During your first appointment, your counselor will ask you a bazillion questions about yourself, so they can start to understand your world.
In the sessions afterwards, you'll do most of the talking and your counselor will focus on helping you reach your goals (tackling anxiety, feeling better if you struggle with depression, etc).
You do not have to bring anything or prepare anything. However, some clients find it helpful to bring a notebook with them to jot down ideas they find helpful during their counseling sessions.
OUR COUNSELOR
Shannon James Augare, MS, LCPC, NCC
(Hon) Shannon James Augare, enrolled member of the Blackfeet Indian Nation, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Shannon is owner-managing partner of Plain Talk Counseling, LLC.
Shannon is a former Montana state senator who chaired the Montana Legislative Law and Justice interim committee which reviewed mental health disparities within the Montana justice system. This review led to wide-ranging state reform during the 2013 legislative session. Shannon is also a former member of the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council, the governing body of the Blackfeet Indian Nation. As chairman of the budget committee for the Blackfeet Indian Nation, he tirelessly worked to secure funding for suicide prevention and counseling services for youth and adolescents.
Shannon earned a bachelor of arts in legal studies from the University of Providence in Great Falls, Montana, a bachelor’s of arts in philosophy from Mount Angel Seminary in St. Benedict, Oregon as well as a bachelor’s of science in secondary education from the University of Montana-Western in Dillon, Montana. Shannon completed his master’s of clinical mental health counseling degree from the University of Providence in Great Falls, Montana.
Shannon also serves as an adjunct professor for the education department of the University of Montana Western.
SPECIAL FEATURES
24/7 Support
Our phone support is always available to you
Licensed professional
Fully qualified in our field
Custom service
A professional, personalized experience
Trust
We are responsible and careful
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