Kelly L. christy, Ms, lcpc
I am a 1992 graduate of Montana State University-Billings with a Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Extended Studies. I began my career at the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch in Billings, Montana as a psychotherapist for severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in the Intensive Care Unit where I provided individual, group, and family therapy. I have been in private practice since 1993. I contracted with South Central Treatment Associates for several years providing treatment for sexual offenders, victims of sexual abuse, and sexually reactive children. In 2000, I opened and manage Yellowstone Counseling Center. I continue to specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, victims of sexual abuse, stress management, domestic violence, grief and loss, family, and parenting issues. I am certified in EMDR. I have presented on numerous topics of sexual abuse, sexually reactive children, children in foster care, mental illness in the classroom, anxiety, bullying amongst elderly, and stress management in the work force. I am a member of Montana Clinical Mental Health Association, Association for Play Therapy, American Counseling Association, and Billings ZONTA.
Jill Mord, MS, lcpc
I believe that we are constantly striving to reach our true potential, and that when we are loved, valued and accepted for who we are, we feel safe and motivated to reach that potential. I also believe life's obstacles can sometimes prevent us from reaching our goals and that guidance, along with security and empathy, is the catalyst for emotional healing and growth. As your counselor, I will strive to create an accepting and secure therapeutic relationship, as I walk alongside you in your journey towards a fulfilling life. My aim is to create a space of trust, empathy and genuineness to invite vulnerability and to explore maladaptive patterns that may be preventing you from reaching your goal.
Having worked with a wide age range, 3 to 95, I understand the importance of meeting you where you are in life, and capitalizing on your individual strengths to achieve the inner peace you seek. I can work with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, grief, and trauma. I am particularly passionate in working with young adults, middle school aged adolescents, attachment injuries, anxiety, depressive and mood disorders, and the shame that often accompanies them.
I have been working in the mental health field since 2012 and graduated from Montana State University with a Master's of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling. I have experience in working with individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, couples, and families. I have also facilitated a wellness group for older adults, and groups for middle school aged adolescents.
Patti Mazurkiewicz, MS, RN, LCPC, CNLCP, CRC, NCC
My journey to becoming a licensed clinical professional counselor started 35 years ago with a fulfilling, and ongoing career as a registered nurse. I am from a small community in Montana but relocated to Billings eight years ago. I graduated from MSUB in 2018 with a degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling.
I utilize a holistic philosophy in my practice as I believe healthy nutrition and physical health also play a role in each individual’s overall mental well-being. I use person-centered therapy as the foundation for building a safe place to develop a strong working alliance. Additional modalities I have received specialty training in include: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I also authored two articles for the summer 2022 Journal of Nurse Life Care Planning.
Emily Smith, MS, pclc
I felt called to counseling in my undergraduate education because I had a strong conviction that all people have purpose and value. It is easy to lose sight of these truths when facing the hardships and struggles of life. Counseling provides a safe and accepting environment to explore emotions, thoughts, or experiences with the goal of finding hope and healing.
I graduated from Liberty University in 2022 with a master’s in clinical mental health counseling. While completing my education I was able to work in out-patient and residential group home settings conducting individual, group, and family therapy. I worked with Yellowstone Counseling Center through my education and am now working towards my licensure hours as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Candidate (PCLC).
I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with struggles related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment, grief, and more. As I work towards my clinical hours for my license, I am continuing my education through specialized training and supervision.