Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Spela works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Montana
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Spela
Spela Bertoncelj is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses a client-centered approach to help people manage strong emotions and life stressors. She focuses on practical strategies for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and adapting to life changes. Her tone is encouraging and straightforward, aimed at people taking a first step toward feeling better.
She believes people know their own story and brings a steady, respectful presence to sessions.
Background and approach
Spela draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance for intense moments. Motivational Interviewing helps her support people who want to make changes but feel stuck.
Solution-Focused Therapy tools are used to set small, practical goals and track progress over time. These methods are chosen to give clear, usable steps rather than abstract ideas. Spela has four years of professional experience and holds the Montana Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW.
She works with adults dealing with painful memories, anger, low self-worth, and the stress of major life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled in a variety of online formats. People who start with Spela can expect a collaborative, paced approach.
She will listen, help identify what matters most, and build simple skills to handle tough moments. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that effort while focusing on what comes next.
What Spela works with
Everything Spela lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Spela's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Spela lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online emotional work
Spela commonly combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people can describe their struggles in their own words. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches ways to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills provide concrete tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and practicing better emotion regulation.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Spela will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. She checks in regularly and adapts techniques based on what is helpful and what feels realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief check-ins and flexibility during busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel routines while keeping the focus on learning skills and making steady progress.
Questions people ask about Spela
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She combines strategies from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to teach skills and set small goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and life challenges. That background shapes her practical, skills-based approach.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds the Montana Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and is based in Montana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She is also available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.