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Hi, I am a Mental Health, Addiction and Anger Management Counselor. I have been working in this field for 25-years in Montana, Nevada and Alaska. I have managed programs for agencies in Montana, Nevada and Alaska and have been in private practice 8-years. I have great respect for all of my clients, no matter what issues are brought to counseling. I tailor my counseling to my client's specific needs.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I genuinely like and enjoy my clients and develop great counseling relationships.
I usually utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Person Centered, Humanistic and Rational Emotive Therapies. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families – adolescents and adults suffering from depression/mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/abuse, addiction and substance use, divorce, infidelity, family conflict, relationship issues, self-harming, suicidal ideations, and grief.
If you are struggling with life issues and/or grief you do not have to struggle alone. I offer hope, help, care, and support.
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dee McLellan-Sams. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dee is the real deal. So blessed to have someone like her as a source of support.
Written on Oct 02, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dee is incredible and has such an incredible depth of experience and knowledge. I am so grateful to have been paired with her, our time together has radically changed my life!
Written on Sep 29, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dee is amazing she has helped me beyond words. I would recommend her to anyone
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I appreciate the wisdom she carries with her and I love her cheery personality about her she makes it easy to feel better bout myself.
Written on Jul 20, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
She listens very well and responds fast. She has been very attentive to what I want to work on and always brings a positive attitude.
Written on Jun 24, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dee is very good at listening and giving her opinion and advice. Very respectful
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dee makes therapy comfortable. She creates a safe space to dig into the big stuff. She’s very organized and open about how she’s going to take you through your journey, all while being open to changes you ask for. I’m very thankful I found her!
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Dee is a wise and practical professional, she is helping me in a marriage crisis , trying to get my wife and I reconciled.
Written on May 28, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Dee offers a lot of insight and experience. And is just very easy to talk to
Written on May 06, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
I have met with her once so far and she is very understanding of my situation. Listens and helps me work through stuff! She is a gem, and look forward to taking with her again.
Written on Apr 26, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dee respects and responds to what is important to me. She is not afraid to confront me and I need that. She is friendly, but does not take sides and is not emotionally involved. This is what I need right now.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and anger management
Dee took the time to get to know me and earn my trust within the first session. She has a lot of experience with families and helping me set attainable goals after each session.
Written on Apr 21, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 1 month
She is great, she listens and cares about what is going on. She even messages between meetings to check up on you.
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
She is a pleasure to communicate with. Helpful and understanding.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
She absolutely knows her stuff and she’s compassionate.
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 4 months on issues concerning depression, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dee has given great advice for working in stressful situations. She's helped me communicate better and cope. It's been helpful for my career in a high pressure tech job.
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Dee for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Dee has been a grateful Therapist, has really given me a comfortable space to share and I appreciate her advice!
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Dee is very easy to talk to. Some therapists tend to talk down to their clients---not Dee. I appreciate her insights.
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Dee is wonderful, caring, and responsive. She helped me greatly through my troubles and gave me constructive advice/steps toward a better outlook on life.
Written on Oct 15, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Dee is a good therapist, who understands my concerns and who offers me good advice. Thank you.
Written on Sep 24, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dee, is easy to talk to, she makes you feel comfortable and calm. She is a great therapist!
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I am looking forward to continuing our sessions to get the help I need
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Only my second visit but Dee has offered some good suggestions!
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dee is a very empathetic therapist who allows you to express yourself freely and does not judge you and that is great for me!
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
So far Mrs Dee is very attentive and listens to my concerns, I love it how she sends my worksheets.
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I'm enjoying the process thus far!
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She was thoughtful, understanding and listened to my needs, and set a goal for our next session. I’m enjoying her as a therapist!
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very knowledgeable and friendly. I feel at ease putting my emotional health in her hands.
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
Dee cares about her clients and is good at making connections. Dee made me feel like she knew me and could relate to my problem. I would trust her with the treatment of a loved one.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, adhd, grief, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
Dee is a wonderful person to talk to. She listens and gives honest advice. I highly recommend working with her.
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dee has helped me carve new paths in my thinking and helped me through a very acutely time of crisis in my family’s life. I am very grateful for our sessions.
Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
She’s very sweet and give amazing/ life changing advice!
Written on Feb 26, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Awesome
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
Pretty good and helpful so far, looking forward to growing into a more successful person with her guidance
Written on Feb 03, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
The sweetest person ever , so easy to talk to , more than a therapist she feels like a lifelong friend !
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Awesome
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks
Very friendly, compassionate, and understanding. She is knowledgeable and always gives good advice. Always feel better after talking with Dee!
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Dee is so nice, and very easy to talk to.
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Dee for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She is nice. She talks a lot about her self a lot sometimes. Like half our therapy. Does not ask me enough questions about my self sometimes.
Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Dee for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I felt at ease with Dee and very comfortable. Video conference was easy. She is great at connecting and understanding my issues.
Written on Dec 03, 2021 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Totally recommend Dee, I was able to get over something I have struggled to let go for years from the very first session with her.
Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Dee for 1 month
Dee has an easy going nature and a conversational style that really made me feel comfortable and encouraged to open up.
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Dee for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I am grateful that I was able to work with Dee as she is so comforting to talk to and can relate to a lot of the things I experience. I felt like I could really open up and she was so understanding and supportive throughout our sessions. Thank you Dee and I recommend her to anyone looking for a great therapist.
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Dee for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dee McLellan-Sam is a good listener. She is compassionate. I would recommend her for sure.
Written on Oct 09, 2021 after therapy with Dee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder
Just after one meeting I already feel seen and listened too.
Written on Oct 08, 2021 after therapy with Dee for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
she’s been amazing, extremely caring, and just there for you it’s amazing
Written on Oct 08, 2021 after therapy with Dee for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
So far i feel pleased with my first ever experience with any counselor. Dee has been both professional and compassionate
Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and parenting issues
Dee was a wonderful person to talk with. She was very kind, and a great listener. She was able to help me pinpoint some of the root causes of my stress and anxiety this past year and simplify the steps that I could take to help manage a healthier lifestyle. She was able to connect with me personally on a few topics which always makes it nice to feel like you are not talking to a stranger. She was able to be flexible and take the call on video or phone. I would recommend her.
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Dee for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dee is great. She is understanding, level headed. Supportive. Offers advice when it’s required but also knows when to just listen. I really enjoy speaking with her
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Dee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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