Spela Bertoncelj, LCSW
Licensed in Montana · 4 years in practice
Spela Bertoncelj is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
License and registration
- LCSW, Montana
- BBH-LCSW-LIC-72765 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1366261448 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
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About Spela
Spela Bertoncelj is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She works with practical goals and supports people as they take the first steps toward change. Her style is direct but warm, aimed at making therapy feel manageable for busy lives.
Spela uses approaches that center the person in the room. She listens to each person’s story and builds on what already works for them.
Background and approach
Sessions often include clear tools to manage strong feelings and steps to try between meetings. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. For people who struggle with intense emotions or impulsive reactions, skills from dialectical behavior therapy can help slow things down and create more options.
Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. Solution-focused methods are used to set short-term goals and track small wins. These practical methods are mixed to fit each person’s needs and pace.
Spela trained and practices in Montana and has four years of professional experience as an LCSW. She offers sessions in English and is open to working with people from other countries. Signing up begins with a short questionnaire and a scheduled session time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Spela lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Spela names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist reflects what she hears, helps people name their strengths, and supports decisions they want to try. This approach is useful for building trust and making a plan that fits someone's life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches simple steps to notice thoughts and test them. Sessions often introduce short exercises to practice between meetings, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood over weeks. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings emotion regulation and coping skills for people who feel overwhelmed or act impulsively.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust over time based on what helps. Clients and the therapist choose tools together rather than using a fixed plan.
Online therapy formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when you want face-to-face conversation. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or when a voice check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and messaging allow short check-ins, written reflections, and flexible timing between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules, while still using the same therapeutic methods as in-person care.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Spela commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, communication problems, and chronic illness stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style centers the person and focuses on practical skills. She combines listening with clear tools and short-term goal work.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds an LCSW and has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Montana and lists Montana LCSW as her credential.
Can I meet with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes. Sessions may be offered to international clients; language used in sessions is English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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