Therapists in South Burlington, VT

I help people overcome obstacles to live their best life and become who they want to be, restoring their belief in themselves. I am a non-judgmental counselor who can help you find that connection again as we collaborate on what you need. I provide a safe space for you to tell your story and I am honored to hear it. The human connection is an important one and when it’s lost, you feel a need to get it back. Maybe you have lost energy or sense of self.

Lao Tzu wrote, “Your own positive future begins in this moment.” This quote speaks to the heart of my clinical practice. I view therapy as a path taken together rooted in respect, humility, kindness, honesty, and perseverance. On this journey, we will develop a life of meaning and purpose grounded in your own goals and values.

Life can be tough and difficulties are unavoidable, but counseling can help strengthen your internal resources so you can navigate stressors more effectively. I work with adults to help them manage stress, ease anxiety & depression, and increase self-awareness. My approach is based in empathy & curiosity, and my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment. At a pace that is comfortable, we’ll work collaboratively to explore and process thoughts & feelings, clarify personal goals, and identify barriers to growth. Together we may explore strengths, practice skills, and identify strategies to facilitate the change you desire.

I strive to provide an open, safe and respectful place for individual's to begin, or continue, working on their identified issues. My approach is to work collaboratively with individual's to facilitate person-centered strengths based therapy in order to help them accomplish their goals. I utilize a variety of therapy modalities to help with this process.

Now accepting new client inquiries! My clients seek me out for a variety of reasons which might include postpartum depression, professional burnout, panic attacks, complex trauma/PTSD, depression or mood disorders. I offer support to reconnect with yourself and feel better about the important relationships in your life. For parents, caregivers, and professionals in medical, mental health or education, feelings of overwhelm, guilt, worry, sadness or self-doubt don't have to be your new normal.

Life can present many unexpected challenges, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. These challenges impact our emotional wellbeing and our relationships. As your therapist, I will offer you the opportunity to reflect upon your life in a safe, respectful, and confidential environment. My area of expertise is Whole Mind-Body Psychotherapy which focuses on the interplay between physical health (body) and mental health (mind). We will identify how your life experiences are stored in your brain-body and influence your emotions, thinking, and behaviors. You will develop new pathways to promote a sense of well-being and inner strength.

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.

Feeling lost and disconnected? Thinking "I need help" but not sure where to begin? You're not alone and you're in the right place. Searching for help and reaching out is hard and often easier said than done. If you've made it as far as looking you've already made a small but significant win for yourself. Life is messy and we're not meant to do it alone. I enjoy helping people as a guide to take a step back and clean up their mental and emotional space to find deeper connection to themselves and within relationships. I work with young adults and adults ages 17 and up.

As a clinical social worker, I believe that we all have unique strengths and capacities to face the challenges in our lives. I work with my clients in a collaborative, empowering way. Through the therapy process, solutions and plans to move forward reveal themselves, as you grow more confident in your strengths, intuition and your vision for your life. Working with the stories and thoughts we carry about ourselves and the world, we work to create new ideas, beliefs and behaviors that will lead to a more fulfilling life.

I approach therapy through creating a safe and supportive space in which a strong therapeutic relationship can form. Through a genuine partnership I support clients to identify meaningful goals. Working together we can grow to a better understanding of unhelpful life patterns, both inside and out, that leave one feeling distressed and unfulfilled. I use a holistic approach that draws upon a broad array of therapeutic resources depending upon what best suits your particular needs and situation. Clients are able to cultivate strengths and helpful skills along this therapeutic journey that help to improve identified difficulties.

I am a licensed doctoral-level psychologist in practice for more than 25 years, working and living in four different countries, including the U.S., China, Jamaica and Botswana. I have had experience in private practice, medical settings and schools, treating the mental health issues of populations with diverse cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and languages. You have taken the first step toward reaching your (or your child's) mental health and wellness goals by searching for a psychologist.Our work together would begin with the development of a trusting supportive relationship, an integral part of the process.

I approach the therapeutic relationship with authenticity, warmth, humor and non-judgment while meeting clients where they are. My approach is collaborative and curious, placing you as the expert of your own life while offering insight, compassionate support and holding space for vulnerability throughout the healing process. I believe all struggles in life to be valid and worthy of acceptance and empathy and I believe in the human capacity for resiliency. I place strong emphasis on building a trusting and safe client-therapist alliance and I strive to empower my clients while working together toward goals and desired life changes.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the basis of long-lasting change. As a clinician, I strive to offer a safe space where no problem feels too big or small and all feel welcome. I am passionate about working with clients using a strengths-based lens to find the root causes of undesired thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while encouraging healing through empathy and compassionate support. I practice through an emotion-focused, mindfulness, and feminist lens, although I incorporate eclectic modalities to best suit my client’s needs.

I have extensive experience as a psychotherapist and clinical social worker. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and backgrounds, and have the experience, training, and skills to help with a wide array of issues and problems. My specialties include general mental health issues, family and relationship problems, work related stress, life transitions, care-giving, grief and loss. I also provide clinical supervision and consultation on clinical and organizational issues.