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Spela Bertoncelj, LCSW
Montana
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion regulation skills
- Short-term goal focus
About Spela
Spela Bertoncelj is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana with four years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She works with people who want practical tools to manage difficult feelings and day-to-day struggles.
Her style centers on clear goals and straightforward skills. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to support emotional regulation and improved communication.
Spela aims to help clients build small, usable habits. Sessions often include identifying thought patterns, practicing coping skills, and setting short-term goals. She emphasizes motivation and confidence so people can try changes between sessions.
She also addresses specific issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and communication problems. Financial stress, midlife questions, and feelings of isolation are areas she commonly helps people work through.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens to what matters most, suggests focused strategies, and reviews progress together. To get started clients select options through the service, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online work
Spela commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to make thoughts and behaviors easier to notice and change. CBT focuses on identifying patterns that increase worry or low mood, testing alternative beliefs, and practicing different reactions over time. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and managing day-to-day coping.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and responding to what the person says so goals come from the client's priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills when strong emotions get in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, try an approach, and adjust methods based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide which techniques are used.
The profile 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 needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum while they practice new skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions often include identifying thought patterns and practicing concrete skills.
What is her professional background?
She holds the credential LCSW and has four years of professional experience in clinical work supporting people with stress and emotional concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Montana and works with clients from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the profile; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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