Maurice Pritchard , LCPC

Maurice Pritchard brings decades of direct counseling experience to his practice, combining formal training with long-term work in a range of clinical settings. He earned a master’s degree in 2007 and has been active in the mental health field since 1983, providing individual, couple, and group counseling across evaluation and treatment facilities, crisis centers, residential programs, and community mental health centers.

He has supported people facing depression, anxiety, PTSD including veterans, grief and loss, crisis situations, and anger issues, and has worked with court-ordered clients as well as those seeking help for a broad variety of mental health concerns. His experience spans diverse populations and treatment formats, with a focus on practical skills and real-world coping strategies.

His general theoretical orientation is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and he also draws on mindfulness practices, dialectical behavior techniques, illness management and recovery methods, and personality-informed approaches as appropriate. Maurice is client-focused, approaching therapy as a partnership in which he supports each person’s capacity to make meaningful, lasting change. He is open to working with anyone willing to take the step toward growth. He lives in Montana and has also spent extended time in Washington, New York, California, and Wisconsin. He holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Maurice often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to create measurable improvements in day-to-day functioning.

He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can support emotional regulation and provide tools for coping with trauma, grief, or chronic stress. These practices help clients build resilience and respond to challenges with greater clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maurice works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods over time, combining strategies to address specific concerns and support steady progress.

Online therapy with Maurice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provides flexible options for scheduling and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances.