Meet The Team
Where the Passion Begins
Olivia Simonson
Counseling Intern
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olivia.mountaintherapy@gmail.com
Olivia is a fun and creative person with a passion to help children process their emotions, create goals and to learn how to make healthier decisions. She uses positive psychology and strength-based counseling. She works with children from the ages of 5 to 15. She enjoys running and is a support to the coach of cross country at Providence University.
Ashley Smith, LCPC, LAC
Therapist
Ashley.mountaintherapy@gmail.com
Ashley is retired from the Navy. He is laid-back, compassionate, and willing to spend extra time helping you meet your goals. He comes with a wealth of experience in mental health and addictions. He enjoys spending time with his dog Gunner.
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Maria Cortez, MS, PLCPC
Therapist Working on Licensure
maria.mountaintherapy@gmail.com
Maria is a bilingual/Spanish counselor working towards her LCPC. Using a compassionate and client-centered approach she aims to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Her goal is to support you in gaining insight, finding solutions, and developing the tools to navigate life's challenges. Her experience includes individual counseling, group counseling, crisis stabilization, and community counseling with at-risk youth. As a military member, she is excited to support military members and their families. She works with individuals 6 years and older.
Alivia Shelton
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist/Payee
livvy.mountaintherapy@gmail.com
Liv is our receptionist, administrative assistant, and payee support. She is an integral part of keeping our company running smoothly. She greets everyone that walks through our door with kindness and respect. She is working on her degree in healthcare administration. She loves her cats Miles and Brew.
Austin Shelton, AS
Medicaid Specialist/Group and Case Management Support
Austin.mountaintherapy@gmail.com
Austin makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable. He is our social group support. He enjoys Dungeons and Dragons and can be found running a creative campaign in the social group. He enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Emily Shelton, LCPC, LAC, C-DBT
Owner/Therapist
Emily.mountaintherapy@gmail.com
Owner of Mountain Therapy, LLC. Mental Health and Addiction therapist specializing in CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. She is certified to practice in both CBT and DBT. She offers DBT groups. Emily has been practicing for over 14 years. She has experience in various settings, including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and crisis management. She also attends school at Grand Canyon University to work on her Ph.D. in Psychology with an Emphasis on Cognitive and Instruction.
Tori Shelton, AS Criminal Justice
Office Manager/Human Resources Manager
Tori.mountaintherapy@gmail.com
Tori manages the important office details, such as Human Resources, policies and procedures and billing. She graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice, which helps when working with clients involved in the legal system. She loves hiking, paddle boarding and spending time with her many animals.
Hannah Burleson, MA, PLCPC
Therapist Working on Licensure
hannah.mountaintherapy@gmail.com
Hannah finds deep fulfillment in her work as a trauma-informed therapist. She is a trained provider of EMDR, an evidence-based therapy that is the top recommendation for those recovering from trauma. She has significant experience working with the Christian population to overcome concerns and grow spiritually. She is actively involved with her husband in the ministry of the church where he preaches (Great Falls Church of Christ) and enjoys learning about the Enneagram (she is 4w5), reading, or just enjoying life at home with her family + cat.
All of our counselors offer telehealth services upon request. We are family-oriented and dedicated to giving you a positive counseling experience.
