Therapists in Vermont

I was the consulting therapist to the Northeastern Family Institute's Dialectical Behavior Therapy residential program for just under 8 years, the past year venturing out to expand my practice. I provide services to adults, specializing in treatment for individuals and families wrestling with the aftermath of trauma. I also serve first responders as an EAP First therapist, and I am a team member that conducts Critical Incident Stress Debriefing sessions to first responders. I believe in the potential for personal change. You are in a position of influence in your life and those who you care about and love.

An effective, compassionate therapist helps you connect to your own wisdom and harness the energy to thrive. Though life can be hard sometimes, extreme suffering need not persist. I will help you escape stuck patterns or traumas that stop you from enjoying life and doing what matters most to you. It's common to have to rediscover, or even learn for the first time, how to live well. During difficult times, we may just need a little assistance. I have twenty-five years of experience supporting clients as they eliminate obstacles, reach cherished goals & attain enduring satisfaction.

Therapy is a collaborative journey of self discovery and integration. Its aim is wholeness. I draw on a variety of therapeutic frameworks to meet individuals where they are at and help them identify strengths and areas of growth in their life. Together we look at how thoughts, feelings and beliefs intersect with our life transitions and relational patterns and how they contribute to our sense of well being, or misalignment. By uncovering the needs under our feelings, we learn to take personal responsibility for expressing ourselves accurately and authentically, allowing us to feel heard, valued and understood.

Life presents challenges that are difficult to move through alone. Together we can explore the thoughts, behaviors, and experiences that strengthen you and those that may be in your way. Through this exploration, our work may focus on deepening self-compassion, healing from painful experiences, improving personal relationships, taking on challenges, or harnessing power for positive change.

I am a VT, MA and TX licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety and depression along with stress stemming from relationship problems and chronic illness. I believe in utilizing evidence based treatments while recognizing the need to tailor my work to meet individual needs and goals. One of my particular strengths is making patients feel safe and judgement-free during treatment. Together, we make a therapy plan that maximizes gains while ensuring the process is as comfortable and soothing as possible. I am available for in-person treatment in VT and remote virtual therapy for those in MA or TX.

Are you feeling uncomfortable in your skin? Struggling to find motivation to do the things you enjoyed before? Feeling confused about your identity or your relationships? Engaging in behaviors you want to stop or don’t understand? I work to support people in exploring solutions to their mental health and recovery challenges and needs. I work with my therapy dog “co-therapists” (non-shedding labradoodles). I have a deep personal commitment to celebrating diversity and working with individuals with unique life experiences and identities. I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ folks (and am Queer/Genderqueer myself).

Being a human is not easy. We search for our meaning, our purpose, all while the world spins a web of uncertainty, making it hard to feel safe and leaving us feeling anxious, hopeless, and estranged from what makes us happy. My goal as a therapist has always been to support my clients, both teenagers and adults, in looking at their lives to identify their meaning and purpose and to build skills to accept and move through difficult emotions. I am of the firm belief that confronting those things that are hardest, with the support of others, can break the overwhelm of anxiety, the frustrations of ADHD, and the domination of OCD.

My specialization is addiction. However, unlike many others I do not just diagnose and treat addictive disorders, I treat trauma, depression, anxiety and or other co-occurring disorders that contribute to interfering with one’s functioning. I will work with you and together we will identify and address barriers to help you reach your personal goals.

I help children, teenagers, and adults to navigate the challenges of life through cultivating greater inner awareness, presence, and compassion. My clinical experience is in working with clients who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and interpersonal issues. My therapeutic approach treats you, the client, as the expert on your own inner experiences, and empowers you to create solutions for areas of your life that are not working.

I became a therapist because I believe that all people have the innate ability to heal and sometimes, we need extra support and guidance to get us there. We all experience challenges in our lives whether it be grief, job stress, relationship issues, difficulties at home, and sometimes we don’t know why but, we don’t feel like ourselves. In my 15 years of working in community mental health, I have helped children, adolescents and adults heal from these challenges.

As a doctoral-level psychologist, certified creativity coach, and visual artist, I bring a unique blend of skills and over 25 years of experience helping individuals create more vibrant and fulfilling lives. By cultivating awareness and getting to know ourselves deeply, we are freed up to live the life we choose rather than being held hostage to depression, anxiety, fear, and old patterns that no longer serve us. Working from an integrative, collaborative orientation, I support clients in translating insight into action to make positive changes in their lives and relationships.

I utilize a client centered approach- talk therapy- with a goal of providing clients an opportunity to develop an improved sense of self. With heightened self awareness, clients can realize how their attitudes, feelings, and behaviors are being negatively affected by their current mental health. Trauma and DBT informed, my practice philosophy is to work collaboratively with clients to develop an understanding of the presenting problems and to find strategies to cope and improve their lives. My work focuses on emotional, cognitive and behavioral therapy techniques.

Navigating our way though life can be extremely challenging, specifically as an adolescent and young adult. During this phase of life, we work to discover who we are, and then take steps to create the life we desire, while simultaneously finding our way through challenging dynamics in work, school and social settings. I use a collaborative approach to assist my clients as they seek to gain a greater understanding of themselves, and improve their overall well-being.

I am a family and marriage therapist licensed in Vermont with over 8 years of experience working as Marriage and Family counselor. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and various family therapy models. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) since 2008, graduating from Boston College. I'm currently providing outpatient therapy through teletherapy, serving Massachusetts, New Hampshire & Vermont residents. I am open to seeing children 8 years or older as well as adults of all ages. I have experience working with a wide range of diagnoses, including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning disabilities, trauma, bipolar, schizophrenia & have experience working with those affected by someone else’s drug addiction. I'm a LGBTQ allied therapist.

I'm dedicated to helping individuals discover and enhance their emotional capacities. I hope to raise awareness within the sense of self, leading to stronger interpersonal relationships and a more fulfilling life. Through the therapeutic experience of being understood by another in a safe and genuine relationship, individuals develop an increased kindness for themselves and others, and are able to experience a more authentic view of themself. This self-awareness often leads us to new ways of relating to others, increased awareness and tolerance for difficult emotions, and the transformation of destructive patterns in our lives.

I have been offering psychotherapy and substance abuse counseling to adults, couples and families for more than 30 years. With a combination of practical guidance, humor and respect, I work collaboratively with people to ease the stress and tensions that block them from living more fully. I have studied mindfulness and I have focused extensively on training in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and it is the primary model I use in working with individuals and couples. Areas of interest include relationship issues, anxiety and depression, and recovery from addiction.

In 20 years of witnessing adults/children within the therapeutic relationship, I am in awe of the strength and resiliency individuals show in the face of truly traumatic events. Over the years, I have built a level of expertise in understanding the role that the transpersonal plays in the healing process. Being a Registered Play Therapist means that I have examined clinically how the story we tell ourselves about an event dictates both the burdens & the strengths we assign to our "self." I welcome you to that process of discovery and healing as we partner on the human journey together.

Therapy can help break old patterns and habits which can stand in the way of forming new opportunities or relationships. I have been practicing as a counselor in Vermont for fourteen years, working with children, adolescents, and families. I am also trained as a crisis clinician. I have worked closely with families and teens experiencing depression, suicidal ideation, trauma, anxiety, family conflict and school challenges.