Feeling Stuck? Let’s Talk It Through.

A new kind of mental & behavioral health consultations for children, teens, and families across Montana.

Single-Session Consultations (SSC) are structured, one-time mental and behavioral health visits designed to empower children, teens, and families make meaningful progress with just a single appointment.

In traditional therapy, the first visit often focuses on introductions, paperwork, and gathering background history. While that process is important, it can be challenging for families who have already coordinated school schedules, taken time off work, arranged transportation, and completed insurance forms only to leave without concrete tools or steps for what to try next.

Plus, research has also shown that many people who begin therapy only attend one session. Single-Session Consultations were designed with this reality in mind.

Developed by Dr. Jessica Schleider and the Lab for Scalable Mental Health at Northwestern University, SSCs are evidence-based care designed to help individuals and families make meaningful progress in a single visit.

In a 45–60 minute, goal-led and solutions-focused session, your child will work with a trained professional to:

Talk through what’s happening and identify the most important challenge to focus on
Learn practical strategies that can help right away
Leave with clear next steps and a plan for moving forward

Many families find that one focused conversation can bring clarity, confidence, and meaningful progress, and while some families choose to pursue ongoing therapy afterward, others find that a Single-Session Consultation provides exactly the support they needed.

Montana Pediatrics is proud to bring this innovative approach to mental health care to families across Montana.

Ready to Schedule?
Please complete the form below, and our team will reach out to schedule.

You do not need a referral
Typically, we can schedule your session within 48 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

What Can a Single-Session Consultation Help With?

Families seek Single-Session Consultations for many different reasons. Some common topics include:

Anxiety, worry, or stress
School challenges or school avoidance
Behavior or emotional regulation concerns
Friendship or peer difficulties
ADHD-related challenges
Parenting strategies or family dynamics
Big life changes such as moves, illness, or family transitions

Sometimes families simply want a chance to talk through what’s going on and get guidance on what to try next.

How much does this cost?

Montana Pediatrics believes cost should never prevent children from getting the care they need. These visits can be covered by:

Health insurance (including Montana Medicaid/Healthy Montana Kids)
$75 cash pay
With help from our financial assistance program, which is available for all families

We look forward to supporting your family.

Where can I learn more about Single Session Consultations?

Single-Session Consultations are part of a growing, research-backed approach to mental health care designed to provide meaningful support in a single visit. You can learn more about the research behind single-session interventions and how they are improving access to mental health care in the article below:

Single-Session Interventions Significantly Reduce Mental Health Issues for Youth and Adults