Rachael, a Tennessee native who has called Montana home for nearly two decades, discovered her passion for working with couples shortly after graduating. With a keen understanding of attachment science, she found a modality (EFT) that genuinely works in helping individuals and couples heal their attachment distress. Her heart goes out to those who often feel misunderstood in their relationships, and she's equally passionate about guiding new and seasoned therapists in harnessing the power of attachment systems. Rachael's personal journey includes time on the therapy couch with her husband Adam, making her a firm believer and dedicated consumer of the transformative work she offers.

Liz grew up in Wyoming, where she earned her BA from the University of Wyoming in Psychology and Sociology, and moved to Bozeman a few years ago after finishing graduate school at the University of Utah. Liz has long worked with people across the age span, supporting children, adolescents, and families in various positions in the past decade. Working with families is a great joy in her life, and she is excited to have the opportunity to train in EFT to better support families in their pursuit of health and happiness. She is also looking forward to bringing these skills to individual and couples work! Liz loves to work mindfulness into sessions to support connection to our emotions while staying grounded and present. 

During her free time, Liz can be found hanging out with her partner and their black lab Mayhem (who very much lives up to her name). Liz grew up spending as much time as possible outside, so it’s likely that if she isn’t at work, she is out skiing, running, or fly fishing. 

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Angelique is a native of southwest Montana. Through her life experiences and challenges, she developed a passion to support and empower individuals, couples and families in our community, which led her to continue her education to become a therapist. She completed her B.S. in Family and Consumer Science at Montana State University, Bozeman and earned her Master of Social Work at Walla Walla University, Billings. As a Clinical Social Worker, she  has experience in therapy, as well as, advocating for clients and connecting them to resources.
She understands that seeking therapy can seem a bit intimidating and taboo to many. She hopes to put her clients at ease through building a warm, supportive and low pressure environment, where clients feel comfortable working together.  As a team, she aims to invite healing and security into clients' personal lives, marriages, and relationships. S
When Angelique is not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, children, grandchildren and extended family. She loves animals, especially dogs and pigs, though she currently do not have any. She also enjoys spending time outdoors camping, trying to garden, floating the river, riding side by sides, riding motorcycles and traveling.

Aubrie is a Missouri native who has called Bozeman home for quite some time now. She earned her B.S. from Saint Mary’s University in Biology and Psychology and quickly moved to Bozeman where she completed graduate school at Capella University. Aubrie completed her internship here at Little Bear where she was trained and fell in love with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). While Aubrie is a recent Master's graduate of counseling, Aubrie has a wealth of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges.
Currently, Aubrie holds roles at both Little Bear and Bozeman Health, serving as an inpatient social work case manager. Her professional experience spans advocacy, community education, counseling, and program development. She has specialized in person and family-centered services within trauma-informed systems, focusing on assessments, safety communications, and intervention facilitation.
In her therapeutic practice, Aubrie aims to create an open, safe, and collaborative environment where clients feel valued and understood. She brings humor and a laid-back approach to the therapeutic space and understands how hard simply walking through the door can be.
During her free time, Aubrie can be found hanging out with her partner on the pickleball courts, ski hill, or in the mountains enjoying all the outdoors have to offer. As a former NCAA colligate soccer player Aubrie has a passion for sports and sharing the game with others. She loves to travel and aims to spend as much time as possible with friends and family along the way.

Maria Costa earned her B.A. in both Art History and Studio Art (painting) at the College of Charleston, Charleston, SC. She has worked as a portrait artist doing commissions which over time, developed her interest in psychology. Maria completed her M.A. in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, CA.  
Trained and training in the art of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Maria is a couples therapist for couples that need to crack the code! The EFT model has specific steps to take couples into turbid waters such as differing backgrounds, life experiences, feeling unacknowledged, misunderstood; with the goal to neutralize this protesting dynamic and bring it toward its opposite.
She has found that it is this dynamic that gets in the way. Yet there is also valuable information contained in it and she is aware that unlocking its secrets will bring productive communication; the kind which is the foundation of a satisfying, secure connection. Even if things have been hard for a while, it does not mean it has to stay that way. It can get better!

​Eileen grew up in Minnesota, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Bethel University in 2020. She relocated to Bozeman four years ago with her partner where she shortly began working on her Masters degree in Trauma-informed clinical social work. She graduated from her Masters program in April of 2023. 

She has worked extensively with youth, adolescents, and families in Minnesota and Montana providing art and play based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and nervous system work with an emphasis in polyvagal theory. She is excited to grow and train using EFT and provide support to clients through this therapeutic lens. 

She enjoys bringing humor and laughter into her work as it allows for clients to feel more at ease, build a connection, and find healing. She understands that starting therapy can be daunting and scary, but invites clients to ask questions and be curious about the therapeutic process. She views therapy as a time to support her clients and help them develop new coping skills and tools. She is looking forward to building connections with her clients and providing them a space where their voices can be heard and uplifted, can be seen, and they can be understood. 

When not working, Eileen can be found hanging out with her partner and their dog, Maisy, in the great outdoors. She enjoys hiking and running in the mountains, being out in the sun, and spending time with friends and family. She also participates heavily in weightlifting and Crossfit most evenings. She enjoys engaging in Crossfit competitions, developing strength with her lifts, and pushing herself to new athletic heights.

Kelsie is a proud “cheesehead” having grown up in rural Wisconsin most of
her life surrounded by corn fields and cows. She moved away to Kentucky for
a few years before making the move to Bozeman recently with her husband
and two furbabies. The mountains have been a long-standing dream so once
her husband retired from the Army, they decided to fulfill their dreams and
make the move! Kelsie’s husband is a disabled Veteran and together they
are both active in the Veteran community, raising awareness around Veteran
Suicide and ways to provide all Military Men and Women and their families
with the proper care and compassion they need.
Kelsie graduated with her degree in Journalism and found her passion for
hearing people’s stories early in her life. Kelsie has always been an advocate
for all humans to live their most authentic life and that passion continues in
her work as a counselor. Kelsie is currently earning her Master’s Degree in
Clinical Mental Health through Murray State University and will graduate in
December 2024. Kelsie is enjoying learning about Emotion Focused Therapy
& Attachment through Little Bear Counseling and how to use this modality to
help couples and individuals. Kelsie has experience with mindfulness and
breathwork practices that help bring the unconscious to our conscious mind
as well as solution-focused and person-centered approaches that help her
provide empathy and understanding to her clients who are struggling with
anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship hardships, and/or difficult
family dynamics.
In their free time, you can find Kelsie and her husband visiting local coffee
shops or bakeries and you can’t beat spending time outside taking pictures of the gorgeous mountains and rivers of Montana.

Becky, a Montana native, transitioned to counseling after years of advocating and working in local government. With extensive experience supporting individuals who have faced sexual assault and domestic violence, Becky utilizes her profound understanding of these issues to provide compassionate and effective counseling. She excels in identifying the patterns that individuals and couples often find themselves in and guiding them toward healthier dynamics. As a newcomer to the counseling profession, Becky is dedicated to applying her advocacy skills to help clients overcome their past and build a brighter future. Her empathetic approach makes her a trusted ally for those seeking healing and change.