Mike Linderman came into my life at a time that a therapist was the last person I wanted to see. As a teen, I was totally out of control – running away, addiction, dropping out of school – my parents tried everything they could to help me – alternative school, a psych ward, school counselors, psychiatrists and psychologists. There hadn’t been a single one I couldn’t manipulate or charm my way out of.

The second time I met Mike, with dirt-covered cowboy boots propped up on his desk, he kicked me out of his office because, as he later so delicately phrased it, I “was being a little snot.” From conducting a group therapy session in the bathroom after I went there to avoid sharing, to moving me in with a boy’s family as a way of confronting male trust issues I had, Mike’s therapy was as untraditional as it was effective. A year and a half worth of sessions later, I knew more about myself, my beliefs, and my behavior than most adults know by their middle ages. Seven years have passed since then, I’ve gone on to college and now have a fantastic job, but I still call Mike at least once a year – on my birthday, which also happens to be his.  – Shared Birthday

I met Mike Linderman through my daughter who happened to be in a program for Behavior Modification in Montana.  Mike was her therapist.  Mike has the insight and intelligence to see things that others do not see.  Mike also has the same insight with us parents.  He tells you like it is with no fluff.  He can also be very empathetic.  Mike has a very welcoming mannerism and you immediately feel at home with him.  I admire the work he does with the kids.  He helped my daughter with her struggles and showed her the patterns that she created and how to stop the patterns.  – Grateful

I came into Mike’s office as a macho, power hungry, egomaniac, whom would do anything he wanted no matter who it hurt. Almost a year later this backwoods cowboy helped transform me into the man I aspired to be. I am more confident in myself, my faith, and my life, than I have ever been.

When I first came into Mike’s office my parents and I didn’t have an ounce of a relationship, but Mike’s therapy and out there ways of getting to the bottom of things, my parents and I have a relationship to go off of now. I have seen many therapists, psychologists, and counselors, but Mike Linderman by far helped my family and I the most. Mike has a gift from the Lord and he used that gift to change my life and many others for the better. – Cole from Colorado

Mike came into our lives at a time when I had had much exposure to mental health professionals – both personally and professionally. Mike is among the best. The most remarkable thing is that he was very quickly able to discern where I was and to help me move forward; at a time when I believed I was completely spent and just couldn’t go any further. There is no doubt that he has had a significant and enduring effect on my son’s life; but he has also had an extraordinary and lasting effect on my life.

Mike is bright, perceptive, intuitive, and a great listener. He exudes the “cowboy values” of honesty, integrity, hard-work, courage, and perseverance. He lives by guiding principles that he makes transparent. This allowed me to know where he was and where he was coming from. He “walks the talk”.

Mike is direct while empathic. He is both bold and gentle. He knew when to push me and when to nurture me. He was able to balance what he perceived was best for my son, with what was best for me, and for the family. He was willing to go the extra mile and to put himself out there and engage in the work. He was able to connect with me and develop a relationship with me that allowed me to further unlock my potential and continue to grow.

Every time I got to, “I’m done; I can’t do it anymore”, Mike found a way to encourage and inspire me to take that next step! Of course, he has no patience for, “I can’t go any further” either! He is that blend of skills, knowledge, and talent that is rarely found in one individual. Mike is not only an amazing therapist; but a truly wonderful human being. I am very thankful to have him in my life … and will be forever touched by his work and his being. – Sharon MacLeod

I met Mike Linderman while I was enrolled at Spring Creek Lodge Academy.  When I met him I was very timid, shy, and lost.  Mike on the other hand was very outgoing, warm and honest.  He broke down the barriers I had built up, and got to know me for me.  He helped me to grow a lot in a number of ways.  One of the biggest ways was the challenges he gave me;  for instance helping me deal with my issues with males by having me work in close proximity with boys for an entire day.

Mike was instrumental in helping my entire family in bettering our communication with one another.  One thing my mom remembers very well is Mike’s encouragement to both she and my dad to write “You’re okay” to me one hundred times in every letter they sent me.  Also he helped my sister deal with her rape.  She and my mom were up visiting me, and he put together the sexual abuse group that very day so that my sister could attend.  This in turn promoted more healing for her than had taken place in the last year.  My life has been greatly improved because of my relationship with Mike.  I’m much more aware of what goes on with me, and much more secure in my own identity.  For this my family and I are forever grateful. – Forever Grateful