Therapy in Polson, MT • Telehealth Services Across Montan

Individual, Couples & Family Counseling — Flexibly Provided In-Person or Online

At The Gathering Room, Leigh Allen (LCSW) and Mike O’Rourke (SWLC) are dedicated to supporting you in your journey toward emotional well-being. We offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you prefer meeting in person in Polson or connecting online from anywhere in Montana, we’re looking forward to working with you!

Meet the Therapists

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Leigh Allen, LCSW

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma and PTSD, spirituality, and sexuality. Available in person in Polson & via telehealth statewide. Accepts a variety of insurance plans and provides sliding scale fee options.

Contact: leigh@thegatheringroom.space

(406) 607-8216
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Mike O’Rourke, SWLC

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Clinical Social Worker License Candidate with experience in depression, anxiety, stress, spirituality and religious trauma, and men’s mental health. Offers both in-person and online sessions. Accepts a variety of insurance plans and provides sliding scale fee options.

Contact: mikeorourke@protonmail.com

(406) 360-1795
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Want to get started?

Use the form below to reach us. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

Fees and Insurance

Session length: 50 minutes.

  1. Rate: $160 per individual session. Contact us for group or family therapy rates.

  2. Insurance: Leigh Allen, LCSW—Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, BCBS, Montana Health Co-OP, Optum, Allegiance, Self-pay.
    Mike O’Rourke, SWLC—BCBS, Montana Health Co-Op, Out of Network benefits, Self-pay.

  3. Using insurance out-of-network? We use Thrizer to handle out-of-network claims for sessions. Thrizer files claims for you and tracks reimbursement; when eligible, you can also use Thrizer to pay roughly your copay/coinsurance upfront while they wait for reimbursement. You can either (a) pay your therapist and Thrizer auto-submits your claim and tracks reimbursement to your bank (typically a small fee), or (b) when eligible, pay roughly your copay/coinsurance upfront via Thrizer’s payment option and Thrizer waits for reimbursement on your behalf. We’ll help you choose the right option.

  4. Sliding Scale available. Contact us for details.

  5. Telehealth: Clients must be physically in Montana at session time.

  6. Good Faith Estimate (self-pay): If you’re uninsured or not using insurance, you’re entitled to a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges before your first session. Ask us anytime.

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