Mental Health and Recovery Services in Missoula, MT
Calm, grounded therapy for adults.
One step closer.
Our team meets you where you are — offering thoughtful support for mental health, substance use, recovery, and life’s challenges so you can move forward.
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step.
At Barefoot Mental Wellness, care moves at a pace that respects both where you are and where you want to go.
Our approach is calm, collaborative, and centered on what matters most to you. You will be listened to carefully, supported with intention, and never rushed.
Whether you are seeking psychotherapy, substance use counseling, an evaluation, or peer support, we begin with your needs and move forward one step at a time.
How We Work
Care at Barefoot is steady, collaborative, and focused on meaningful change.
• A calm, supportive relationship grounded in dignity and respect
• Space to slow down, reflect, and understand your experiences more clearly
• Practical tools that support steady, day-to-day change
• Care tailored to your mental health, substance use, recovery, or evaluation needs
Services
Barefoot Mental Wellness offers two connected paths of care for adults—in person in Missoula and through telehealth.
Mental Health Services
Individual psychotherapy and mental health evaluations for anxiety, stress, life transitions, emotional regulation, and other concerns affecting daily life.
Substance Use & Recovery Services
Individual substance use counseling, chemical dependency evaluations, and peer support for people seeking change, stability, or continued recovery.
Wherever you begin, we move forward one step at a time.
In-person psychotherapy, substance use counseling, evaluations, and peer support are available in Missoula, Montana.
Telehealth services are available for clients located across Montana. Availability and format may vary by service.
Here when you’re ready.
Not sure where to begin? Tiffany, our Practice Manager, can answer questions and help connect you with the service that best fits your needs.
Barefoot Mental Wellness was founded by Stephanie Barfuss, LCSW, LAC, and is growing into a small, collaborative group practice.
Our founding team brings together mental health care, substance use and recovery support, thoughtful practice management, and community outreach—all grounded in dignity, trust, and moving forward one step at a time.
From left: Tiffany Dear, Practice Manager and Outreach; Stephanie Barfuss, Founder and Psychotherapist; and Ginger Connelly, ACLC, CBHPSS, Substance Use Counselor and Peer Support Specialist.