Nakeesha Duneman , LCPC, LMHC

Nakeesha Duneman is a multi-state licensed therapist based in Montana who brings a holistic viewpoint to supporting people facing both mental health and substance use challenges. With five years of clinical experience, she focuses on the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and tailors care to each individual’s unique journey. Her work emphasizes practical symptom management while also guiding clients toward deeper balance and renewed purpose.

Nakeesha integrates evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, whole-person perspective to address issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, and the fallout of separation or loss. Her approach is collaborative and strengths-focused, helping clients identify patterns, build resilience, and develop coping skills that support lasting growth.

Holding the credentials LCPC and LMHC - which stand for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor respectively - she combines professional training with a supportive therapeutic stance. Nakeesha aims to create a respectful space where clients can explore challenges and work toward meaningful change, with personalized plans that reflect each person’s goals and values.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Nakeesha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include skills-focused strategies to reduce stress and manage anxiety, teaching practical tools for breathing, grounding, and emotional regulation that clients can apply in everyday life. She also emphasizes integrated care approaches for co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns, combining symptom management with relapse prevention planning and support for rebuilding routines and relationships. For trauma and abuse-related struggles, her work incorporates trauma-informed methods aimed at helping clients process distressing experiences and restore a sense of safety and agency.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Nakeesha partners with each client to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting the plan over time so treatment aligns with what feels most helpful and sustainable.

Online therapy with Nakeesha offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options allow clients to engage in consistent work, try different communication styles, and access support in a way that meets their needs and lifestyle.