A Team Built for Families Like Yours

Our therapists aren't just clinically skilled, many have lived the experiences our families face. We're former foster parents, adoptive parents, and advocates who built Wild Roots because we saw firsthand how much families needed real support.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To provide hope, inspiration, and education for families and systems across Montana, delivering care that sees the whole child, not just the diagnosis.

Our Vision

A statewide model for trauma-informed, multidisciplinary care, a place where every type of family feels truly supported and welcome.

Founders & Directors

Erica Schuppe
Founder & CEO

Erica Schuppe

Occupational Therapist

As a former foster parent, Erica founded Wild Roots Therapy after experiencing firsthand the lack of understanding and support available to parents raising children who've experienced early trauma. She set out to build something better.

Erica specializes in evaluating and treating children, from infants through teens, with developmental differences rooted in trauma. She is one of only a handful of nationally certified Child Trauma Academy occupational therapists in the country.

Safe & Sound Protocol Certified
Remote SSP Certified
Brian Schuppe
Director of Operations

Brian Schuppe, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Born and raised in Billings, Brian is an Army veteran with a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Information Systems. He brings a structured, caring approach to both counseling and clinic operations.

Brian provides counseling services at Wild Roots' counseling location at 1010 Central Ave Suite 2. He works with adults and couples only. He is accepting new clients, call or text (406) 969-1795 to schedule.

Our OT Team

Emili, OT
Emili
Lead OT ยท Integrator

Specializes in early trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and developmental differences. Expert in comprehensive therapy planning and identifying each client's unique strengths.

Madyson, OT
Madyson
Senior Occupational Therapist

Focused on regulation and motor skills. Practices from a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming lens with playful parent engagement at the core.

Naomi, OT
Naomi
Occupational Therapist

A lifelong Montanan with deep Crow family connections and a background as a Rocky Mountain College volleyball player. Brings a grounded, personal approach to her work.

Allie, OT
Allie
Occupational Therapist

Former MSU-Billings softball athlete, now a Doctor of OT from University of Mary-Billings. Has always had a heart for working with children.

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Lindsay
Occupational Therapist
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Kyla
Occupational Therapist
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Kyra
Occupational Therapist

Our Speech Therapists

Janelle, Speech Therapist
Janelle
Speech Therapist

Over 17 years of pediatric clinical experience, with a specialty in feeding and speech/language development for ages 0โ€“3. Originally from Wyoming and passionate about early intervention.

Andy, Speech Therapist
Andy
Speech Therapist

More than a decade of pediatric experience across home, daycare, clinic, and teletherapy settings. Takes a play-based, relationship-first approach to every child.

Our Physical Therapists

Christine, Physical Therapist
Christine
Physical Therapist

Earned her Doctorate of PT from the University of Puget Sound and relocated to Billings for both career and family. Brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to every session.

Sarah, PTA
Sarah
Physical Therapy Assistant

A lifelong Montanan known for her creativity and contagious enthusiasm. Brings years of therapy and management experience to the PT team.

Our Counselors

Brian Schuppe, LCPC
Brian Schuppe
LCPC ยท Director of Operations

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Army veteran. Seeing adults and couples only at 1010 Central Ave Suite 2, Billings.

Support Staff

Callie, Office Manager
Callie
Office Manager

The heartbeat of our scheduling operation. Callie coordinates referrals and manages hundreds of patients each week with expertise and calm under pressure.

Angela, Dyslexia & Literacy Specialist
Angela
Dyslexia & Literacy Specialist

Over two decades working with children and families. Trained in Orton-Gillingham, Angela delivers individualized literacy support for children struggling with dyslexia and reading challenges.

Want to Join Our Team?

We're always looking for passionate, trauma-informed clinicians who share our vision for family-centered care in Montana.