Therapists in Vermont

My therapeutic goal is to tailor treatment to each individual's needs, situations and personalities through a collaborative process. I seek the optimal and most beneficial approach to the individual's needs, whether child, adolescent, adult, couples, or families. I have over 30 years experience working in the field with a wide variety of client populations. I have spent many years working with youth and special needs individuals who displayed severe challenging behaviors. This has included developmental disabilities, autism and those with self-harm and severe anger issues. My overall approach is holistic, integrative, and strength and evidence based.

I believe that everyone has the capacity within themselves to create positive and sustained change in their lives. I invite you to contact me and create the life of well-being you deserve.

One of the greatest truths is that life can be difficult. Once we see this truth, we can transcend it. My counseling approach is centered on you and where you are in the moment. We'll explore you, your life, where you've been, and where you want to go. We'll design a therapeutic approach that is right for you. I have 35 years of experience and have worked with many models of treatment, treating a myriad of symptoms and life situations. I was a crisis clinician for 27 years, so not much intimidates me. When contacting me, please provide your insurance's name, 3 ideal time slots, and if you are willing to do telehealth sessions.

My mission is to inspire others through dignity, respect, acceptance, and empathy. I work collaboratively to find solutions, gain insights, and offer support to effect positive change and outcomes. We will work together to learn and implement strategies for relaxation, stress and anxiety reduction, lessen depressive tendencies, process past trauma, and regulate emotions.

In my clinical mental health practice, my goal is to support you in cultivating more peace, connection, and joy—honoring what this means to you and your individual experience. With over 15 years in the field, I have found that when one seeks support for the things that aren't working in their life, these things tend to get better. You can improve your world—I am here to walk with you on your path.

I have had over 20 years of experience in private practice treating children, adults, families and couples in a rural area. I am well-versed in common issues such as adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety, childhood trauma and substance abuse and recovery.

Growing up with an alcoholic or narcissistic parent can be incredibly challenging, leaving lasting impacts on your emotional well-being. Counseling offers a safe space to explore these experiences and their effects on your life. Together, we can work on understanding and healing from past trauma, developing healthier relationships, and building resilience. Through personalized strategies and compassionate support, counseling aims to empower you to reclaim your life and find the inner peace you deserve. If you're ready to start this journey, let's collaborate to help you become who you'd like to be.

Welcome into my virtual office! We can talk together in confidence, discovering new approaches to whatever challenge brings you to therapy now. My focus is to mindfully assist you towards well being including, but not limited to, freedom from anxiety, depression, addiction symptoms, trauma, physical pain, impulsivity and the resolution of grief. Self confidence, self knowledge, skillfulness and the personal freedom that comes from letting go of the past and moving forward in your life is the reward you can look forward to by engaging in therapy. I am queer welcoming and enjoy helping trans folk.

Imagine enjoying talking with your health care provider about your mental health. That is what it should be like, and you deserve that. Exciting and effective treatments you can feel GOOD about taking. Nourishing the mind and body and addressing you the individual- not just the diagnosis. Trauma, ACE's are huge contributors to mental health, but so are things like viruses and hormones. Lyme tick born disorders can be checked for and addressed. PANS in teens treated as naturally as possible. Addiction to pharmaceutical or recreational drugs is addressed at our clinic with naturopathic therapeutics. Take charge of your health

Sometimes life can seem difficult, sometimes you feel as though your words are not coming out right, sometimes you feel as though your voice is not being heard, sometimes we feel overwhelmed or misunderstood and sometimes we just don’t feel happy. During those moments, it is important to have a safe and non-judgmental space to discuss your stressors and find support in identifying tools to utilize to find balance to lead you to your road of living a happy and healthy life.

Are you looking for compassionate care to help you or a loved one address difficult emotions, experiences, or transitions? Hanover CBT is a group private practice with clinicians who specialize in working with individuals across the lifespan experiencing a wide range of mental health struggles. We seek to assist clients in cultivating awareness, wisdom, and courage in every aspect of their lives while meeting each client with compassion, integrity, and presence. We believe that it is brave to ask for support and we work with our patients to develop strength-based practices and approaches to coping with challenges.

Please note prior to contact, I only provide video therapy sessions at this time. I believe that every person deserves to feel peace, self love and have the internal resources necessary to regulate their emotions. Through process, reflection and learning to challenge patterns of self doubt and avoidance, engaging in therapy can present opportunities for personal growth.

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” - Carl Jung You’re here because you know that you deserve better. When we’ve experienced events in our lives that cause significant distress it can be hard to remember that we’re worth continuing to care for ourselves and asking for help. Our emotions can feel so big that they take over and we feel powerless in our own decisions. The fact that you’re here and reading this tells me you’re ready to try something different.

NOW Accepting NEW Clients: At the heart of my practice is a client-centered philosophy that respects the individual. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard. My approach to therapy is grounded in the principles of behavioral psychotherapy, which emphasizes the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I believe that understanding and altering maladaptive behavior patterns can lead to significant improvements in emotional well-being and life satisfaction. I utilize a range of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, and ACT, tailoring my methods to meet the unique needs of each client.

I have worked as a personal counselor since 1986 and as a licensed clinical social worker since 2004. I am a solution-focused therapist who listens deeply to my clients, then engages each in a true two-way conversation. Whether I'm seeing adults, older adolescents, or couples, I treat my clients respectfully. We focus on the issue at hand, work to understand the history and causes behind it, then together implement steps to bring change quickly. Most clients see me for six to eight weekly sessions, moving to less and less frequent sessions as their confidence and life satisfaction increases. I look forward to working with you.

Psychotherapy is a lifelong arduous learning and self exploration process that will improve the quality of life. I approach therapy with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and respect. I will competently employ techniques in which I have received training to assist you in reaching your goals. Technics I may use are EMDR, hypnosis, confrontation, desensitization, homework, humor, imagery, 'I' statements, modeling, psychodrama, journal writing and role-playing. If through the course of psychotherapy an acceptable degree of progress is not reached, I will refer you to another licensed professional.

I believe that freedom from emotional hijack is found in noticing, naming, & knowing. I am a licensed clinical therapist (VA, DC, MD, NC, VT, & WV) specializing in counseling adults, teens, and relationships, of all identities, orientations, and lifestyles. My areas of focus include trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, grief/loss, stress reduction, LGBTQIA+ concerns & identity issues, family disruptions, polyamory/ENM/CNM, & relationships challenges. Those preyed on online, catfished, or who have experienced DNA test revelations will also find a welcome home here. Reach out to see if we are a good fit!

I use an integrative approach to therapy that addresses symptoms and behaviors, thoughts, sensations, and core beliefs. People's experiences and problems are influenced by many factors; genetics, biology, psychology, society, community, family, relationships, education, occupation, religion, and culture. I work with clients to help them reach the goals we develop together collaboratively, through person centered, strengths based, trauma-informed, cognitive, behavioral, somatic, and attachment theory work. I am primarily interested in Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, and Motivational Therapies.