Tyler Flot, MS, PCLC
Hi, I’m Tyler!
I spend most of my free time in my room playing guitar. Fingerstyle pieces, mostly instrumental, the kind of songs that tell a story even without words. Music has been a big part of my life since I was a kid, and I honestly think I might internally combust if I ever have to go without it.
That detail matters more than it might seem. I’ve always been drawn to things that carry meaning beneath the surface. People’s stories work the same way. Long before I considered therapy as a career, I was the person friends came to when they needed someone to actually listen. I just didn’t know yet that listening could be a job.
It was a slow road to figuring that out. I got my undergraduate degree in psychology, worked in an autism clinic, and somewhere in there I fell in love with the work. That was it for me.
“Your soul is dyed by the color of your thoughts.” — Marcus Aurelius
How I Work
When I started grad school at MSU, I expected to spend two years memorizing theories and interventions. What surprised me was being told the whole focus would be on learning how to build a relationship. It took me a long time to shift my perspective on that. In hindsight it makes total sense.
That realization shapes everything about how I practice. I believe therapy should be personal, not theoretical. A lot of therapists and clinics put theory first, which can lead to sessions that feel impersonal and clinical. I want the opposite of that. I’m person-centered and I like to meet clients where they are, while also bringing in direct, goal-oriented approaches when that’s what helps someone move toward their values.
Counseling is collaborative. I want clients to feel empowered in session, not talked down to.
Who I Work With
I’m especially energized working with neurodivergent folks. My first job in the field was at an autism clinic and I fell in love with it. I’m neurodivergent myself, and getting to go alongside clients on the journey to self-acceptance is genuinely one of the most rewarding parts of this work. I also love working with teens and young adults.
Outside the Office
Writing and playing music is how I process my own week. Whatever I’m carrying, working through it with a guitar in my hands is cathartic in a way I wouldn’t trade for anything. I wouldn’t give it up for the world. And I added a picture of me skiing, because well I enjoy that part of Montana too.
“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” — Viktor Frankl
If You’re Thinking About Starting
Therapy should feel like yours. You should feel like there’s a clear path forward and that you have the autonomy to make the changes you’ve always hoped to see. That’s what I’m aiming for by the end of a first session.
If that sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d love to hear from you.
Supervision & Licensure
I received my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University. I am a PCLC licensed by the State of Montana practicing under the clinical supervision of Kathryn Bowen, MS, LCPC and Emily Grills, MS, LCPC, who are both licensed by the State of Montana.
Modalities:
Person Centered
Solutions Focused
CBT
Neurodivergent Affirming Care
Specialties:
ADHD
ASD
Anxiety
Depression
College Students and Young Adults
Education:
Undergraduate - BS in Psychology, University of North Florida
Graduate - MS, Mental Health Counseling — Montana State University
License:
Montana - BBH-PCLC-LIC-89348
