Kristina Grovhoug

CEO & Owner, LCSW

Kristina advocates to bridge the gaps between the brain and body, individuals and societal resources, seeking to improve the overall well-being within our communities As a licensed clinical social worker and therapist in the states of MT and NC, she has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work specializing in Mental Health and Military Social Work from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelors of Psychology and Child and Family Development from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Using clinically tested and evidence-based interventions, Kristina’s worked with over 300 clients (families, children, individuals) within the last three years before opening my own private practice in 2018.  Ambre's Bridge Counseling & Consulting was founded in memory and honor of her sister, Ambre Lee Grovhoug.  Ambre gave the organization the understanding of the needs within our community and ourselves, through her own life and journey.  In honor of her memory, Kristina will continue to create a voice within our community, provide quality and effective therapeutic intervention, and collaborate and advocate with other clinicians and community members.

Linda and Bud Grovhoug

Office Manager

Linda Grovhoug is Kristina and Ambre’s mother. She has lived in Montana for 31 years and is a retired military spouse. She has three children, 2 grandsons, and one due next week! She feels the Lord calling her to help this practice grow and help Kristina fulfill her mission and honor her daughters memory. Her husband, Bud, also helps with handyman duties around the office.

Julia Hinkley

Mental Healthy Therapist, LCSW-C

As a Mental Health Therapist, Julia has experience helping a diverse population to better cope with daily issues they struggle with which can include trauma, drugs and alcohol addiction, and grief. Treatment methods involve Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Therapy, Reality Therapy, Art Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing Therapy. Julia works with both individuals or in group settings.

Julia is passionate and specializes in Grief Therapy for those individuals that need help accepting and healing from the effects of losing a loved one; as well as coping in grief associated with losing employment, health, finances, and relationships. Grief has no timetable, and each person experiences it in their own way.

Belinda Thrift, LCPC

“I grew up believing a lie: ‘It is weak to ask for help; I must do it on my own.’ During my 40s, after my life became unbearable, I finally turned to a trained professional counselor who helped me explore ways in which my past continued to affect my present; and learn healthier ways of coping and relating. The difference this made in my well-being, coupled with my compassion for those who are hurting, compelled me to become a counselor and offer that hope of healing to others (1 Corinthians 2: 3-4). My passion is journeying with hurting people and offering a safe environment in which they can grow and heal while discovering the truth about themselves: ‘You are strong, precious and loved!’” – Belinda Thrift

Belinda earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary of Orlando and her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services from Belhaven University of Orlando. She’s facilitated grief groups and sexual abuse recovery groups that’s helped participants cope with and recover from significant trauma and loss. She offers therapeutic care for individuals, couples, families, and groups seeking assistance in their struggles. Belinda is particularly passionate about working with folks recovering from abuse, trauma, and codependency.

Belinda is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy, successfully utilizing it and other evidence-based trauma-informed care to help many folks overcome issues caused by trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and abuse.