Kathryn Trucano MS, LCPC, LPC, NCC, NATC
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Kathryn Trucano is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Montana, and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. She provides mental health counseling services primarily to teenagers and adults ages 15 and older.
Kathryn's therapeutic approach is grounded in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based model that integrates concepts from attachment, psychodynamic, gestalt, and family systems theories. She has received specialized training in Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals, couples, families, and trauma. In her work with clients, she also incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based practices, person-centered, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based approaches to support lasting growth and healing.
Kathryn earned her Master of Science degree in Health and Human Development with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University–Bozeman in 2012. She completed coursework in both the Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Counseling tracks through the university's CACREP-accredited counseling program.
In addition to her clinical training, Kathryn completed a two-year program in Interfaith Studies through The New Seminary in New York and was ordained as an Interfaith Minister through the Interfaith Temple. This education provided extensive study of world religions, spiritual traditions, and contemplative practices. She has also completed advanced training in religious trauma, coercive control, and recovery from harmful high-control groups, including:
Understanding Cults: A Foundational Course for Clinicians through the Freedom of Mind Resource Center
Training in religious abuse and trauma through the Global Center for Religious Research
Working with Cult Survivors: A Basic Certification Course for Mental Health Clinicians through the Lalich Center
These specialized trainings allow Kathryn to support individuals who are exploring questions of faith and spirituality, healing from religious trauma, or recovering from experiences within highly controlling religious or ideological groups.
Kathryn is also a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC), having completed extensive training with Dr. Ramani Durvasula. This certification equips her to help survivors of narcissistic abuse, emotionally abusive relationships, coercive control, and other forms of antagonistic relational dynamics.
Throughout her career, Kathryn has worked as an outpatient therapist at the Bozeman Help Center and the Intermountain Community Service Center in Helena. She has also volunteered with Family Promise, The Help Center, Hearts and Homes, and HAVEN, a domestic violence shelter serving survivors of abuse. She is currently in private practice and is proud to collaborate with dedicated colleagues at Rivers and Mountains as well as within the broader Helena community.
Kathryn works with clients experiencing:
Anxiety and depression
Life transitions and adjustment challenges
Relationship and family difficulties
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Grief and loss
Self-esteem and self-worth concerns
Spiritual and religious concerns
Narcissistic abuse recovery
Religious trauma and recovery from high-control groups
Kathryn is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients can deepen self-understanding, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful change.
Telehealth services are available when clinically appropriate.
Please note: Kathryn does not accept cases that may involve providing testimony or participation in legal proceedings, including divorce and custody disputes, parenting evaluations, criminal matters, or other court-related cases.