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Liz Bassler, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor and Therapist
Clinical Supervisor, Individual DBT Therapist for Adults, and DBT Skills Training Group FacilitatorMissoula, MTshe/her

Liz Bassler

LCSW

Montana DBT Associates

Trauma-informed care for adults, drawing on the Trauma Resiliency Model and DBT to support emotional regulation and healthier relationships.

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About Liz

“Known for her compassionate, direct, and engaging therapeutic style, Liz brings authenticity and clarity to her sessions.”
From Liz’s bio

Liz Bassler is a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for trauma-informed care and emotional resilience. She began her career in mental health in 2015 and became independently licensed in 2018. Liz’s early work focused on supporting women impacted by substance use disorders, followed by several years working with children in educational settings. Over time, her clinical interests evolved toward working primarily with adults, where she found her niche.

Approach to care

Liz is trained in a range of evidence-based modalities, including the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her clinical focus centers on reducing trauma-related symptoms and helping clients stabilize and build capacity for emotional regulation and healthy relationships. In 2024, Liz completed the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Foundational Training through the Behavioral Tech Institute, expanding her skill set to further support clients with complex emotional needs.

Known for her compassionate, direct, and engaging therapeutic style, Liz brings authenticity and clarity to her sessions. She often uses visual tools—including her trusty whiteboard—to support clients who are visual or kinesthetic learners.

Outside of her clinical work, Liz enjoys mountain biking, skiing, walking her senior Labrador, and reading.

Education & Credentials

Professional credentials

LCSW

Clinical Supervisor, Individual DBT Therapist for Adults, and DBT Skills Training Group Facilitator

Education, training & experience

  • Master of Social Work, University of Montana (2015)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational Training, 2024 (Behavioral Tech Institute)

  • Trauma Resiliency Model, Levels I & II

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Community Resiliency Model

  • Internal Family Systems (informed)

  • Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)

How Liz Can Help

Trauma-informed care

Her clinical work centers on trauma-related symptoms, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships.

Trauma Resiliency Model

Her training includes the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), which supports stabilization and building capacity for emotional regulation.

Visual learning

Liz often uses visual tools, including a whiteboard, to support visual and kinesthetic learners.

Ready to work with Liz?

Reach out to our intake team to discuss your needs, ask about current availability, and explore whether this is a good fit.

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