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Consultation
A free 20-minute conversation to discuss your needs, location, and fit.
Online OCD therapy in Montana
Specialized OCD therapy in Montana, without the long drive
Meet online with a bilingual, PSYPACT-authorized psychologist whose practice focuses on OCD, intrusive thoughts, phobias, panic, and anxiety. Receive structured ERP-informed care from a private location in Montana.
Free 20-minute initial consultation · Secure telehealth · Bilingual care
FormatTelehealth in Montana
SpecialtyOCD, phobias, panic, and anxiety
ApproachesERP, ACT, CBT
First stepA brief consultation
Specialized care
The right treatment is not always nearby.
If you live in Montana and are looking for a psychologist who specializes in OCD, telehealth can expand your options beyond nearby providers. Dr. Schuster offers online treatment to eligible adults through PSYPACT.
Therapy is collaborative, active, and tailored to your goals. The work focuses on reducing compulsions and avoidance, developing a more flexible relationship with uncertainty, and helping you return to the activities and relationships that matter.
Reasons people seek care
Care for patterns that make your world smaller.
Intrusive thoughts
Compulsions and rituals
Health anxiety
Phobias and panic
Avoidance
Difficulty with uncertainty
How online ERP works
A clear process from consultation to change.
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Assessment
One or two structured sessions to understand your symptoms, context, and goals.
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Treatment
An active plan that may integrate ERP, ACT, and CBT, with between-session practice when useful.
Access in your community
Specialized care for Big Sky and communities across Montana.
Living in Big Sky or another rural or mountain community can make specialized mental health care harder to reach. Online therapy removes the drive while preserving direct, individual work with a psychologist who focuses on OCD and anxiety disorders.
Sessions take place by secure video from a private location in Montana. Telehealth can be especially practical when weather, distance, work schedules, or limited local options make regular specialty care difficult.
Online sessions anywhere in Montana, including:
- Big Sky
- Bozeman
- Livingston
- Missoula
- Whitefish
- Kalispell
- Helena
- Billings
- Butte
All sessions are online. Dr. Schuster's physical office is in Bellingham, Washington.
PSYPACT
Interstate care with eligibility confirmed.
Dr. Schuster is a PSYPACT-authorized psychologist and can provide telehealth to eligible clients who are physically present in Montana. Location and eligibility are confirmed before care begins and at each session.
Participating jurisdictions can change. Review the official PSYPACT map for current information.
View the official PSYPACT mapFees and insurance
Interstate telehealth is $285 per 50 minutes and is provided out of network through private pay. The rate reflects specialized interjurisdictional care and out-of-state regulatory requirements. Superbills are available for out-of-network reimbursement and a personalized Good Faith Estimate is provided before intake.
Frequently asked questions
Online therapy in Montana
Can I see Dr. Schuster if I live in Montana?
Eligible clients physically located in Montana may receive telehealth through Dr. Schuster's PSYPACT authorization. Eligibility and location are confirmed before treatment begins.
Can I start therapy from Bozeman, Missoula, or Whitefish?
Yes. Online therapy is available to eligible clients anywhere in Montana, including Bozeman, Missoula, Whitefish, Helena, and Billings. You need a private space and a reliable internet connection for each session.
What if I spend part of the year outside Montana?
Each session depends on where you are physically located at that time. Care can continue while you are in Washington, California, Oregon, or another PSYPACT participating state. Your location is confirmed at every session.
Is online ERP effective for OCD?
ERP is an evidence-based treatment for OCD and can be delivered by secure telehealth. Online sessions can also allow treatment to address triggers and routines in the environment where they occur.
Do you have an office in Montana?
No. Dr. Schuster's physical office is in Bellingham, Washington. Services for Montana clients are provided online only.
Does Aetna cover sessions in Montana?
No. Services outside Washington are out-of-network and private pay at $285 per 50-minute session. Monthly superbills are available through SimplePractice for clients seeking out-of-network reimbursement, and a personalized Good Faith Estimate is provided before intake.
Next step
See whether this approach is a fit.
Start with a short, no-cost conversation. You can ask questions, confirm eligibility where you are located, and decide whether Dr. Schuster's approach feels right for what you need.