Spela Bertoncelj

Spela Bertoncelj is a licensed clinical social worker who centers sessions on the person's needs and strengths. She emphasizes a client-centered approach that helps people feel heard first. Many who come to her are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or major life changes.

She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotions feel intense and people want clearer ways to cope. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas help set small, doable goals and keep momentum.

Spela draws on four years of experience in clinical work in Montana. She focuses on everyday problems like communication breakdowns, control issues, and feeling isolated. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, financial strain, and relationship endings.

Sessions are built around what each person wants to achieve. Expect a calm, down-to-earth style that looks for small steps you can try between meetings. The therapist invites clients to bring their whole story and move at a pace that feels manageable.

People who reach out will be guided through the first steps toward clearer goals. Spela encourages honest conversation about what’s working and what needs to change, and she helps make plans that fit real life.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It focuses on understanding your perspective and building on your strengths to move forward. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaches practical ways to change them.

Choosing the right approach is usually a team effort. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process is part of finding a plan that fits your life and needs.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools from CBT and DBT between sessions, like worksheets and skills practice, to keep progress moving forward.