Addiction and Trauma Treatment Center Clinicians

Geral T. Blanchard, M.A., N.C.P., L.P.C.
Geral's university training is in the fields of anthropology and psychology.  He holds an M.A. degree in counseling psychology from Norwich University.  Gerry has been in the counseling profession since 1971.  He has lectured throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in Sweden.  Gerry has authored four books, three of them on the subject of sexual abuse.  His professional journal articles have appeared in human sexuality, social work, pastoral psychology, and neuropsychiatric journals.  Gerry has also published two book chapters addressing spiritual and indigenous contributions to Western psychology and medicine.    Gerry has been profoundly influenced by his contact with indigenous healers from around the world.  He has lived with shamans in Africa, South America, and northern Canada.  Much of his recent work has focused on blending ancient and modern healing methods, from age-old rituals and ceremonies to microcurrent brain stimulation and neurobiological interventions.  Similar to indigenous shamans, Gerry prefers healing in nature and in community rather than in the limited confines of the 50-minute office visit.   Currently Gerry splits his time between two homes, in Wyoming and Iowa.

Marla North, MS, LCPC, NCC
Marla holds a BS in psychology and sociology, and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from MSU, Bozeman. She has maintained a counseling practice since 1990. Marla founded Counseling Associates and North Professional Seminars (NPS). She has developed therapy programs, trained and supervised therapists and interns, and managed a counseling office. She has done numerous trainings and presentations, and edited a text on Native American psychology.  Marla has done co-therapy and consultation with Geral since 1996.  Marla works as the primary treatment therapist in Montana.

Donald E. Bell, M.Ed., LCPC
Don earned his Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development from MSU, Bozeman. He has been practicing as a counselor since 1988. Don is a trained neurofeedback therapist.  In addition to his counseling experience, Don has a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management from the University of Alaska. He has extensive survival experience in the Alaskan wilderness.