Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry Services Across Montana
Dr. Bowers offers virtual/telehealth services for all ages throughout the state of Montana.
In person services for office patients (outpatient services) are not available at this time, however most services can be provided virtually, including mindfulness-based modalities and diagnostic services.
MONTANA COVERAGE
Care That Comes to You, Wherever You Are in Montana
From the Bitterroot Valley to the High Plains, Dr. Bowers offers secure telehealth appointments to Montana residents statewide. No drive to Billings or Missoula required.
TELEHEALTH
Virtual Visits Across Montana
Secure video appointments for patients statewide. Most integrative psychiatric care translates well to telehealth, and for many Montana residents virtual visits mean quality mental health care without driving across Big Sky country to reach a specialist.
Medication management and follow-ups
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
Mindful movement with custom video demonstrations
Comprehensive initial evaluations (60 to 90 minutes)
Ongoing integrative psychiatric care
Serving Montana Communities
Billings · Missoula · Bozeman · Great Falls · Butte · Helena · Kalispell · Havre · Anaconda · Miles City · and across the state
Billings
Billings is home to Montana's largest concentration of behavioral health infrastructure, including Billings Clinic's telehealth network, but demand for child and adolescent psychiatry still outpaces local supply. Telehealth appointments with Dr. Bowers are available to Billings-area families without a wait for an in-person opening.
Missoula
Missoula residents have access to University of Montana-affiliated mental health resources, yet child and adolescent psychiatric specialists remain limited. Telehealth visits allow Missoula families to see a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist without traveling out of the Missoula Valley.
Bozeman
Bozeman's rapid population growth has outpaced its behavioral health workforce, and Gallatin County families often face long waits for psychiatric evaluation. Secure video appointments give Bozeman-area patients and families a faster path to comprehensive evaluation and medication management.
Great Falls
Great Falls serves as a regional hub for north-central Montana, but many surrounding Cascade County communities have no local psychiatric provider at all. Telehealth extends care to Great Falls and the smaller towns around it without requiring a drive to a metro area.
Butte and Anaconda
Butte-Silver Bow and Anaconda-Deer Lodge County residents historically have had to travel to Missoula or Helena for specialty psychiatric care. Telehealth removes that drive, connecting families in Butte and Anaconda directly to evaluation and ongoing treatment from home.
Helena
As the state capital, Helena has a modest base of mental health services, but child and adolescent psychiatry availability is still thin relative to demand. Telehealth appointments give Helena families access to specialized care on a schedule that fits around work and school.
Kalispell
Kalispell and the greater Flathead Valley draw on Logan Health's regional system, but psychiatric specialty care — especially for children and teens — is limited locally. Telehealth visits mean Kalispell-area families don't need to travel over Flathead Pass or further for an appointment.
Havre and Miles City
Havre and Miles City anchor two of the most remote regions of the state, in counties where a round trip to the nearest psychiatrist can mean the better part of a day. Telehealth is often the only realistic way for families in these communities to access ongoing psychiatric care.
Why Mental Health Care Is Hard to Find in Montana
Montana is one of the most rural states in the country, and that shapes access to mental health care. Vast geography, a severe psychiatrist shortage, and harsh winters all make it hard for many residents to reach a specialist.
More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Montana is no exception, yet many residents never see a specialist.
51 of Montana's 56 counties are designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas by HRSA, meaning the population-to-provider ratio doesn't meet federal access thresholds across most of the state.
SAMHSA data shows that roughly half of adults with a diagnosable mental health condition do not receive treatment in any given year, and the gap tends to be wider in rural states like Montana.
For many Montanans, the nearest psychiatrist may be hundreds of miles away. For child and adolescent psychiatry, the nearest specialist may not be in the state at all.
Access is even more limited for Montana's children and teens. Child and adolescent psychiatry is one of the most severely understaffed specialties nationally, and in much of Montana, a family seeking a child psychiatrist may need to look outside the state entirely. Telehealth closes that gap by connecting Montana families directly to specialized child and adolescent psychiatric care without relocating or crossing state lines for an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Bowers see patients anywhere in Montana, or only certain regions?
Telehealth appointments are available to residents throughout Montana, from major cities like Billings and Missoula to smaller and more remote communities statewide.
Is telehealth psychiatric care as effective as in-person care?
For most psychiatric services — evaluation, medication management, and follow-up care — telehealth has been shown to be an effective and appropriate mode of delivery, and it removes the travel burden that keeps many Montana families from accessing specialty care at all.
What do I need for a telehealth appointment?
A private space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone. No special software or in-person visit is required beforehand.
Does Dr. Bowers treat children and teens, or only adults?
Dr. Bowers is board-certified in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry and sees patients across the lifespan, including comprehensive evaluations for children and teens.
How soon can I be seen?
Start with the free 15-minute introductory call to discuss your concerns and confirm fit; from there, most families are able to schedule a full evaluation without the extended waitlists common at Montana's larger psychiatric practices.
Does Dr. Bowers accept insurance?
No, Dr. Bowers is not in network with insurance. Details on rates and fees can be found here. Your insurance provider may reimburse you for a portion of the cost of working with an out of network psychiatrist. Dr. Bowers can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. Reach out to your insurance for details.
Services in Montana Available via Telehealth
GETTING STARTED IN MONTANA
Your Path to Integrative Care
From your first call to your first telehealth session from anywhere in Montana, here's how care works at Bowers Integrative Psychiatry.
Step 01 — Free Introductory Call
A complimentary 15-minute phone call with Dr. Bowers to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and see if integrative care is the right fit for you or your child. Available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Mountain Time.
Step 02 — Schedule Your First Telehealth Session
Book a time that works for you and we'll send a secure video link ahead of your appointment. All you need is a device with a camera and microphone, and a quiet space. No commute, no waiting room.
Step 03 — Comprehensive Intake
Your first appointment is a 60 to 90 minute evaluation. Dr. Bowers reviews your history, coordinates with your primary care provider when beneficial, and takes time to understand your goals before recommending a direction.
Step 04 — Personalized Plan
A plan tailored to you, combining medication, mindfulness, mindful movement, nutrition, and lifestyle work as appropriate. Ongoing visits happen via telehealth from anywhere in Montana, so care fits your schedule.