Julie "Renee" McLendon, LMFT

Julie "Renee" McLendon is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Montana with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, career shifts, trauma, and other big life changes. Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at making the first steps feel safer and more manageable.

Renee keeps sessions interactive and practical. She listens for what matters most, then tailors conversation and goals to each person. Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside humanistic and psychodynamic ideas to fit each situation.

She has substantial experience with people affected by emotional abuse and trauma. Renee also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment struggles, body image, and related challenges. She takes a nonjudgmental approach and avoids stigmatizing labels.

In sessions she focuses on clear, usable strategies as well as deeper patterns that influence feelings and behavior. That can mean short-term coping skills or longer work on relationships and life direction. The pace and focus are set together so clients move forward at a comfortable rate.

Renee encourages people to try one small step toward change. She offers straightforward guidance, respectful listening, and tools to handle difficult moments and decisions. If someone is ready to explore changes in midlife, career, loss, or trauma recovery, she will work with them to map out next steps.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Julie "Renee" McLendon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives. Evidence-based methods focus on practical skills and measurable steps to reduce symptoms like anxiety or stress, and they often use structured exercises or homework to build new habits. Humanistic approaches emphasize understanding the client's experience and values, helping people find meaning and direction during life transitions. Psychodynamic ideas look at patterns from earlier life that affect current feelings and relationships, which can help with persistent struggles like attachment or grief.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Renee collaborates with each person to decide which ideas and methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts pacing and focus over time so therapy feels useful and relevant rather than one-size-fits-all.

The original profile did not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to continue care after relocating or while traveling. Renee aims to make sessions practical and focused so clients can apply what they learn between meetings.