Spela Bertoncelj

Spela Bertoncelj is an LCSW who focuses on building practical skills and steady support. She centers sessions on the person's own goals and strengths. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. Spela emphasizes gentle encouragement for taking first steps toward change.

Spela draws on client-centered methods to listen and shape the work around what matters most to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are offered when emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills are helpful. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide short-term goal setting and clearer next steps.

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She talks through coping strategies and breaks larger problems into manageable tasks. Sessions often focus on skills you can practice between meetings to reduce overwhelm and build confidence.

Spela has four years of professional experience and practices in Montana. She works with a range of concerns beyond the primary list, including body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and life purpose. She accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English.

Signing up begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability. Spela aims to help people find doable changes that fit their daily life and values.

How Spela’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and tailoring the work to each person's priorities. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what she hears, and helps you clarify goals and strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, stress, and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Spela will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make sense given their goals and day-to-day life. She will check in on what’s working and adjust the plan together.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer sessions for deeper issues. Discuss format and timing when you schedule to ensure sessions fit your routine and needs.