Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Billings, MT
Brighter Sky Counseling is a dedicated mental health practice offering expert, culturally competent therapy and emotional wellness services. With over 45 years of combined experience, our team of licensed therapists specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship stressors, and life transitions. We employ evidence-based methodologies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and somatic therapy to provide personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs.Our inclusive environment welcomes individuals, couples, and families, with specialized services for adolescents, LGBTQIA+ clients, and neurodivergent adults. Committed to community engagement, we participate in local events like the Yellowstone Valley Out of the Darkness Walk and 406 Pride Festival, reinforcing our mission to foster healing and connection across diverse populations.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Depression Therapy
Trauma Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Couples Counseling
Adolescent Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Counseling
Telehealth Services
Somatic Therapy
Group Therapy
Highlights and features
- We have 45+ years of combined experience in mental health therapy
- Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR
- Specialized care for adolescents, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent adults
- Inclusive environment with telehealth options for Montana residents
- Community involvement through local mental health advocacy events
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Our anxiety therapy addresses persistent worry, panic attacks, and fear responses through evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients understand thought-emotion-behavior connections while mindfulness techniques promote present-moment awareness. Supportive counseling creates safe spaces for emotional expression, helping clients develop coping strategies that improve daily functioning and reduce anxiety's impact on quality of life.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy reprocesses traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation techniques. This evidence-based approach helps clients reduce distress associated with traumatic experiences by activating the brain's natural healing processes. Our trained therapists guide clients through structured protocols to address trauma-related symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and develop healthier coping mechanisms for lasting recovery.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication patterns and rebuilding emotional connections. Using Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, we help partners address conflict cycles, restore intimacy, and develop relationship skills. Sessions combine joint and individual discussions to address both partnership dynamics and personal contributions to relationship challenges through structured, goal-oriented therapy.
Adolescent Therapy
Specialized therapy for adolescents addresses anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. Our therapists use age-appropriate approaches like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to teach emotional regulation skills. Individualized treatment plans consider developmental needs while addressing academic stress, social challenges, and family dynamics through a combination of talk therapy and skill-building exercises.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy integrates physical awareness with emotional processing to address trauma's bodily manifestations. Through mindfulness practices, breathwork, and gentle movement, clients learn to identify and release physical tension patterns connected to emotional stress. This holistic approach helps regulate the nervous system and develop greater body awareness as part of the healing process.
People
Erin Bratsky
Owner/Clinician
Erin Bratsky specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma with a focus on helping clients build self-confidence and present-moment awareness. As owner and clinician, she combines clinical expertise with leadership to ensure quality care delivery.
Kendra Herlyn
Clinical Director
Kendra Herlyn provides trauma-informed therapy using evidence-based methods like CBT. With expertise in adolescent and adult mental health, she oversees clinical operations while maintaining a caseload of clients seeking anxiety and depression treatment.
Kylie Becker
Art Therapist
Kylie Becker offers art therapy services specializing in grief counseling and support for neurodivergent adults. Her creative approach combines expressive arts with mindfulness techniques to help clients process emotions and develop coping strategies in individual therapy sessions.
Grady Johnson
Therapist
Grady Johnson provides family and couples counseling with a focus on relationship repair. His approach creates collaborative spaces for clients to explore solutions to family dynamics and communication challenges through play therapy and systemic interventions.
Kinsey Irvin
Therapist
Kinsey Irvin specializes in sports counseling and performance enhancement for athletes. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gottman Method couples therapy, she helps clients improve communication skills while addressing mental health challenges related to athletic performance and life transitions.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide anxiety therapy, depression treatment, trauma counseling, EMDR, couples therapy, adolescent services, LGBTQIA+ support, and somatic therapy for adults and teens.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth services for Montana residents. Sessions maintain the same quality as in-person therapy with flexible scheduling options.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online request form or call (406) 272-6228. We'll contact you within one business day to match you with an appropriate therapist.
What insurance do you accept?
While we don't directly bill insurance, we provide superbill documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Private pay options are also available for all services.
Are therapy groups currently available?
We periodically offer group therapy sessions. Check our website regularly or contact us directly to inquire about current group offerings and waitlist options.
