Category: YBGR Spotlight

Meet Erika Wilcox, Kalispell Community Office Therapist

Meet Erika Wilcox, Kalispell Community Office Therapist

Meet Erika Wilcox, Kalispell Community Office Therapist

Behind every strong outcome for kids and families is a caring person doing the work day after day. In Kalispell, Erika Wilcox is part of that work as a therapist serving through our community-based mental health services.

Supporting Kids in the Community

Erika provides individual, group, and family therapy, helping kids work through challenges while building on their strengths.

Through community-based services, she meets kids where they live and learn—helping them develop skills, confidence, and resilience that carry forward into everyday life.

Her work reflects the importance of meeting families where they are and ensuring care is accessible in communities across Montana.

Strengths-Based Care in Action

In therapy sessions, Erika focuses on recognizing each child’s strengths while helping them navigate the challenges that come with growing up. By working closely with families, she helps create opportunities for growth and stronger relationships.

This work calls for patience, compassion, and a steady belief in each child’s potential.

Caring People, Preparing Youth for Life

Erika’s work is part of a larger effort across our community-based services programs—where caring people come alongside kids and families to help build the skills and support systems needed to move forward.

Erika, thank you for the work you do each day for kids and families in the Flathead Valley.

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Introducing Dr. Leslin Ossoff, PhD, Regional Clinical Manager at YBGR

Introducing Dr. Leslin Ossoff, PhD, Regional Clinical Manager at YBGR

Introducing Dr. Leslin Ossoff, PhD, Regional Clinical Manager at YBGR

We’re excited to announce that Leslin Ossoff recently earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision.

This achievement reflects years of focused study, applied research, and leadership development that strengthens the care we deliver to kids and families across Montana.

Research and Experience That Strengthen Care

Dr. Ossoff grounded her doctoral work in real-world impact. Her dissertation, “The Efficacy of Casting for Recovery: Improving the Quality of Life Among Women Survivors of Breast Cancer,” examined how experiential, nature-based interventions support healing and improve overall quality of life. Through this research, she highlighted approaches that honor lived experience, resilience, and holistic well-being—principles that align closely with how we deliver care at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR).

Over the past six years, Dr. Ossoff has served in multiple direct-service roles at YBGR and now leads as Regional Clinical Manager in Livingston. She brings clinical expertise, curiosity, and compassion into her work—supporting teams and strengthening outcomes for the kids and families they serve.

Building Strong Foundations Through Leadership

When we invest in leadership, we strengthen care across programs and improve continuity for those we serve. Leaders like Dr. Ossoff help guide our teams with integrity, grounded practice, and a deep belief in people’s capacity to heal and grow.

We’re grateful for the expertise and leadership Dr. Ossoff brings to YBGR and proud to recognize this important professional milestone.

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