Our Therapists
Mark Knox, D.Min., Ph.D., LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Trauma Counseling
Mark is a marriage and family therapist with more than 20 years of experience in the field. He specializes in helping individuals and couples find healing from trauma, attachment injuries, and relationship wounds. His doctoral dissertation focused upon helping traumatized military couples strengthen their relationship and find healing from the wounds of trauma.
Mark retired from the US Army in 2016 after more than 25 years of service, which included more than 13 years assigned to Special Operations and multiple deployments. He earned the Green Beret in 1994 and understands the world of Special Operations operators, military veterans, and their families.
Mark uses an integrative approach, tailored to best meet the needs of his client. He integrates research-proven approaches to help individuals and couples, including: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. He provides counseling for PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, addictions, and a range of other issues. He also often uses LENS neurofeedback as part of the therapy.
Mark is currently a full-time professor in the online Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Colorado Christian University.
Education:
Regent University, Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision - 2016
Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, D.Min. Theology (Family Ministry) - 2003
Tarleton State University, M.S. Counseling Psychology - 2000
Emmanuel School of Religion, M.Div. Theology - 1989
Nebraska Christian College, B.S. Christian Ministry - 1979
License and Certifications:
LMFT - Montana #71
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
EMDR Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant
EAGALA Certified Mental Health Professional (Equine Assisted Psychotherapy)
EquiLateral Certified Therapist (Equine Assisted Trauma Therapy)
Additional Training:
Brain Spotting
EMDR for Complex Combat PTSD
EMDR for Migraines
LENS Neurofeedback
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Gottman Couples Therapy Levels I and II
Natural Lifemanship (Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy)
Professional Activities and Memberships:
AAMFT Clinical Member
EMDRIA Full Member
Chi Sigma Iota Member (Counseling Honor Society)
Kristi lahusen, M.S., Provisional lcpc
My Counseling Approach
As a counselor, my focus and view are holistic in nature. I seek to work collaboratively as we gain insight into the various and complex facets that may have become stumbling blocks in your path and are thwarting you from living optimally. My counseling services are based upon a highly relational, client-centered approach. This is the foundation that guides my counseling style in which I use interventions from attachment theory and a neurobiological framework, polyvagal theory, trauma informed care, choice theory, and an understanding how you create meaning and purpose.
I tailor and implement a combination of play and expressive arts interventions for children ages 3-10, and use an integrative approach for teens and adults to include narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), strength-based, and cognitive-behavioral (CBT) approaches. I am currently in training for certification in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and TraumaPlay.
The relationship that we develop with each other is the most important factor in determining the success of our progress together, which includes building trust, safety, empathy, respect, and genuineness. By assessing clients' current life situations holistically, I acknowledge the interconnectedness of various life factors and recognize the importance of considering multiple influences in the therapeutic process. I will do a thorough intake to include gathering information about your early childhood attachments, any prior trauma history, family relationships, friendships, intimate relationships, spirituality, career, education, leisure activities, physical health, and living environment. This holistic view allows us to explore the interplay among these areas, recognizing that they collectively shape an individual's experiences and overall mental health.
About Me
My professional journey has been diverse, encompassing both military service and a broad range of roles across various sectors. During my four years of active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard, my contributions included working as a law enforcement officer, search and rescue responder, emergency dispatch operator, and later as an executive assistant. Following my military service, my career path has spanned over 25 years working in real estate and healthcare. I have served in roles as a mobile crisis counselor, providing mental health evaluations for a county jail, served as a rural clinic counselor, laboratory sales director for cardiovascular and diabetes prevention, and a nutritional, lifestyle, and fitness coach and trainer. I have also been involved in facilitating mental health groups in psychiatric units, working in rehabilitation with patients with traumatic brain injuries, and counseling in juvenile detention centers.
I have formal training in individual and group counseling from Liberty University where I earned my Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am currently a licensed clinical professional counselor candidate (PCLC) and am under supervision by Mark Knox, LMFT. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I also enjoy working with couples as a certified Symbis assessment facilitator, counseling pre-marital and married couples.
As a military veteran, I am honored to continue working with and serving military members and their families and further developing my training in trauma interventions unique to military experience and demands. I have been traveling to Montana for vacation for over 20 years and finally made it home several years ago. I am originally from Utah, but have lived all over the country from one coast to another. On my down time, I can be found in various fitness endeavors, enjoying nature, laughing with family and friends, traveling, playing guitar, or enjoying reading a book by a fire.
Kristi sees clients in Bozeman, Livingston, and via tele-health.
Contact Kristi Lahusen directly:
Work Phone: 406-209-1446
Email: kristi@inspiredinsightsmt.com
Allison flynn, m.a., provisional lcpc
Allison is a licensed clinical professional counselor candidate (PCLC) and a recent graduate of Regent University's Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Previously, Allison spent a decade in the architecture and construction world honing her project skills while helping clients' dreams become architectural reality before stepping into her role as a counselor.
She works alongside Mark Knox with his integrative approach to trauma treatment. Allison appreciates working with clients walking though traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationship distress, self-esteem concerns, and women's issues. She is a long-time Montana resident and a granddaughter of farmers and ranchers; a major focus of her work is on rural Montana and its unique struggles.
She offers client-centered, spiritually integrated, emotionally-focused individual, solution-focused, and Brainspotting therapies. Allison is a level 2 Brainspotting practitioner and trauma therapist, having logged hundreds of hours of trauma theory with a focus on creativity, intuition, play, and the cultivation of joy. A teacher at heart, she loves to work with clients, holding space as they delve into their healing journey and assisting them in building coping skills for the future.
Allison is located in Helena, MT; however, she is only available for teletherapy sessions at this time.
Education:
Regent University, Masters of Arts Clinical Mental Health Counseling – 2023
Montana State University–Northern, Bachelor of Science Design Drafting Technology, Minor in Civil Engineering – 2007.
License and Certifications:
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate: BBH-PCLC-LIC-69982
Brainspotting Level One & Two
Professional Memberships:
American Counseling Association
Contact Allison Flynn directly:
Work Phone: 406-459-6238
Email: allison.flynn@safehavenhealingranch.com
Our Equine Specialist
Diane Knox, EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist and Natural Lifemanship Trained
Trained in various approaches to natural horsemanship
Years of experience working with horses
A military spouse and partner-in-ministry to an Army chaplain for 25+ years
Understands people and horses
