DENEEN PANCARI

MSW, SWLC

Thanks for being here. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a sense of safety and connection. My intention is to meet people where they are and walk alongside them as they build a deeper understanding of their emotions, patterns, and nervous system responses.

I focus on helping people feel more regulated and self-aware rather than pushing for quick fixes. Therapy with me tends to be experiential and skills-based, with space for both reflection and practical tools for daily life. I am also a gender-affirming therapist and strive to create a space where clients of all gender identities and expressions feel seen, respected, and supported in their full sense of self.

I have had the honor of working with adolescents, young adults, and older adults in high level of care eating disorder treatment settings, supporting individuals through both individual and group therapy. I also have experience facilitating and co-leading therapeutic groups in these environments. In addition, I have worked with teens navigating body image concerns, identity development, grief and loss, anxiety, and challenges with emotional regulation.

 

Clinical Concentrations:

  • Anxiety

  • Eating Disorders

  • Trauma

  • Depression

  • Body Image Concerns

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Distress Tolerance

  • Grief & Loss

  • Life Transitions

  • Stress

  • Self Esteem and Identity

 

Therapeutic Modalities:

  • Mindfulness-based Interventions

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Somatic & Nervous System Informed Approaches

  • Expressive & Experiential Interventions:
    Art, Writing, Sand tray, and Play Therapy

  • Strength Based Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Education and Training:

I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Montana and am currently a Social Work Licensure Candidate (SWLC). I am also a certified yoga instructor (200-hour RYT), with additional specialized training in children’s yoga and prenatal yoga.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Deneen, you can contact us directly at (406) 209-8711 or through the contact us page.