A woman with long blonde hair sitting on a teal couch in a living room. She is wearing a white dress and is barefoot, with one leg tucked under the other. There are two decorative pillows on the couch, one textured and one plain. Behind her, a wall features two framed black-and-white artworks depicting traditional dance figures. To the left, there is a wooden tripod floor lamp with a large white lampshade.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Addictions Counselor, and my work as a therapist is deeply rooted in lived experience. I came to this path because I understand, on a personal level, what it means to long for connection, safety, and a sense of being truly seen.

My own healing journey led me to this profession. The parts of me that once needed care and understanding now guide the way I show up for others. This work is not just a career; it is a calling. I walk alongside my clients as a compassionate guide, holding space for their stories while honoring the inherent wisdom within them.

I am committed to continuously doing my own inner work. Therapy, reflection, and spiritual practice are integral parts of my life, allowing me to meet clients with authenticity, humility, and depth.

Outside of my work, I feel most alive in nature. I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, skiing, and fly fishing. I am drawn to the symbolic and the unseen—owls, astrology, depth psychology, and dreamwork all hold a special place in my life.

Hi, I’m Lindsey Hoerner, LCSW, LAC.

Work with Me

My Approach

I am a trauma-informed therapist who integrates evidence-based and depth-oriented approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and spiritual exploration.

Together, we will gently explore your internal world, helping you build trust with your “parts” so that you can lead from your core Self. IFS allows us to move beyond symptom management and into true healing at the root.

I also hold space for the intersection of psychology and spirituality, including transpersonal psychology, dreamwork, breathwork, and non-ordinary states of consciousness. I believe that many of the “technologies of the sacred” have always been available to us, and part of healing is remembering rather than pathologizing our human experience.

My work is grounded in the belief that you already carry the capacity for wholeness. Therapy is a process of uncovering, reconnecting, and embodying that truth.

Who I Serve

I work with adults and teens who are navigating:

  • Trauma and complex trauma

  • Depression and anxiety

  • Grief and loss

  • Substance use and addiction

  • Life transitions and identity exploration

Professional Experience

I bring over 16 years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

My background includes:

  • Inpatient treatment at Recovery Center Missoula (2013–2017)

  • Wilderness therapy

  • School-based mental health

  • Group home settings

  • Outpatient therapy in rural communities

  • Integrated Behavioral Health

In 2021, I founded my private practice in the Bitterroot Valley, where I continue to support individuals, families, and communities in their healing journeys.

Education & Training

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature – University of Montana, Missoula

  • Master of Social Work – Walla Walla University

Specialized Training

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

  • Internal Family Systems (Level 1)

  • IFS and Spirituality (Richard Schwartz, Sounds True)

  • Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Certificate – Naropa University

  • Ketamine Apprenticeship Training – Naropa University

  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Theory & Methodology – Fluence

  • MDMA-Assisted Therapy Education Program – Naropa University & Lykos Therapeutics (formerly MAPS PBC)

I remain forever curious and committed to lifelong learning, walking a path oriented toward compassion, integration, and the embodiment of the greater Self.

Cost & Insurance

Work With Me

    • Initial Assessment: $200

    • 60-minute session: $175

    • 45-minute session: $150

    • 20–30 minute session: $125

  • Aetna
    Allegiance
    Anthem
    Blue Cross
    Blue Shield
    BlueCross and BlueShield
    Cigna & Evernorth
    First Choice Health (FCH)
    Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
    Medicaid
    Medicare
    Montana Health Co-op
    Optum
    PacificSource
    TRICARE
    TriWest
    UnitedHealthcare (UHC | UBH)

Healing is a movement toward wholeness.

It is a remembering of who you are beneath the layers of protection and pain.

I would be honored to walk alongside you in that process.