Our Team

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Mackenzie Fulleton, MSW, LCSW

Owner/ Clinical Director

Mackenzie is part owner and clinical director of The Meridian Therapy Group. She specializes in trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, grief, and interpersonal violence, drawing on EMDR, IFS, CBT, and trauma-focused psycho-education to guide her work. Mackenzie prioritizes the relationships she builds with her clients, striving to make sessions feel like a genuine conversation rather than an evaluation. Outside of the office, she loves spending time outdoors, cooking, photography, and hunting her bird dog.

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Owner/ Clinical Director

Jamie Mercado, MSW, LCSW

Jamie is part owner and clinical director of The Meridian Therapy Group. Her specialties include comprehensive dialectical behavioral therapy, borderline personality disorder, teenagers and adolescents, suicidal ideation and self-harm, and post-hospitalization care. In her work, she draws on DBT, CBT, solution-focused brief therapy, somatic interventions, ACT, and preventative services. Sessions with Jamie are collaborative and motivating, grounded in unconditional positive regard. Outside of being a therapist, she loves spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs.

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Justin Connor, MSW, SWLC

Pre-licensed therapist

Justin is a SWLC with extensive experience working with women and men, helping them navigate life's challenges, overcome hurdles, and nurture relationships. You never know when you might have a breakthrough moment. My interest lies in addressing anxiety, self-esteem, pregnancy/postpartum concerns, and life transitions. I am here to be a part of your support system and guide you through the change process. There may be many uncertainties and obstacles during this stage of your life. Your individual experiences shape you, and I believe that is a beautiful thing.

Let's work together to discover your "why" and set goals for positive changes in your life. Take the time to prioritize self-care and learn to set healthy boundaries. Together, we can establish goals to bring about positive changes in your life. Remember, you are not alone; we will work together to help you start feeling better. I utilize EMDR, ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

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Ashling Bowen, MS, PCLC

Pre-licensed therapist

Ashling is a mental health therapist who works with trauma and C-PTSD, grief, attachment wounds, and the aftermath of interpersonal violence. She's especially drawn to clients navigating crisis or acute distress, as well as survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and stalking, and has also worked extensively with adolescents, families, and older adults. Her approach is trauma-informed and client-centered, drawing on CBT, DBT, somatic practices, and ACT alongside crisis intervention and stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and individual, group, and family-based counseling. She believes strongly in meeting each client where they are and collaborating with them to define what healing and growth look like on their own terms. Her clinical background is paired with a commitment to ethical, culturally responsive care and ongoing training in trauma-focused practice. Above all, she's passionate about walking alongside clients through some of their hardest moments and helping them reconnect with their own sense of safety and resilience.

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Jenn Jovin, MSW. LCSW

Licensed Therapist/ Independent Clinical Provider

Therapy can be a place to slow down, sort through what feels overwhelming, and gain clarity about what comes next. I work with college students, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, relationships, career decisions, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Using Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing, I help clients better understand themselves, build on their strengths, and develop meaningful strategies for change.

As a military veteran, I also understand the unique experiences of military life, career transitions, and finding a new sense of direction after service. My goal is for therapy to feel genuine, supportive, and purposeful—leaving you with insight and tools you can carry into everyday life.

*In person in Great Falls or Telehealth

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A young woman with long light brown hair and glasses sitting on a green velvet couch, smiling, wearing a patterned blouse and a beige cardigan, with pillows behind her, in a room with a wooden door, a white wall, and a leafy plant in the foreground.

Micheal Wilson, MSW, SWLC

Pre-licensed therapist

Micheal is a SWLC who supports adults navigating the everyday stressors and emotional challenges that life can bring. She is passionate about helping clients work through anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, relationship struggles, and difficulties with emotional regulation.
Drawing from approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and creative art therapy techniques, Micheal creates a welcoming and comfortable space where clients can explore their experiences with curiosity and without judgment. She believes therapy is a collaborative process, and she works alongside each client to discover meaningful strategies and a path toward greater balance and well-being.