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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 stepFree 20-minute 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.

01

Consultation

A free 20-minute conversation to discuss your needs, location, and fit.

02

Assessment

One or two structured sessions to understand your symptoms, context, and goals.

03

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.

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 map

Fees and insurance

Telehealth outside Washington is $285 per 50-minute session and is provided out-of-network through private pay. Monthly superbills are available through SimplePractice for out-of-network reimbursement, and each client receives a personalized Good Faith Estimate 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.

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 free 20-minute conversation. You can ask questions, confirm eligibility where you are located, and decide whether Dr. Schuster's approach feels right for what you need.

Dr. Ryan Schuster, Psy.D.

Specialized, evidence-based psychological care offered in English and Spanish.

Crown Plaza Building · Suite 406

Fourth floor · Bellingham, Washington

schuster.ryan@gmail.com213-259-3156

CA PSY 29137 · WA PY61117866

OR 4119 · PSYPACT Authorized

NPI 1619256914

Aetna Washington · Private pay $225–$285

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