Counseling Practice – Counseling Associates, LLC
Counseling Associates, LLC is a private mental health practice based in Helena, Montana, offering services to residents of Helena and the broader surrounding communities. Two clinicians are listed on the site: Tracy Vaughn, LCPC/LMHC, and Elaine Mele, DPT, SWLC. Both clinicians serve clients across the age range the practice accepts.
The practice provides individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. The stated mission centers on delivering high-quality, professional mental health services grounded in progressive, compassionate, and confidential care. The practice describes its goals as promoting wellness, providing meaningful support, and restoring mental wellness for the individuals and families it serves.
Sessions are available in both in-person and telehealth formats. The telehealth option extends coverage across the state of Montana and is described on the site as particularly suited to clients who face barriers to in-person attendance due to remote location or an inability to travel. This statewide telehealth availability broadens the practice’s reach beyond the immediate Helena area.
The website does not detail specific therapeutic modalities or structured treatment frameworks on the main page. Information on insurance plans accepted and session fee structures is not listed in the available content. No founding year is stated.
The site includes crisis resource information for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies, directing them to contact emergency services (911) or go to the nearest emergency room. Additional crisis contacts listed include the National Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255 and Montana’s crisis text line, reached by texting “MT” to 741741.
Prospective clients are invited to contact the practice through the website’s contact page to schedule an appointment with one of the therapists.