Therapists in Wells River, VT
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Renee L Schulze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Wells River, VT 05081
Not accepting new clients
I have treated people with all forms of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, and ADHD. I’m an EAP therapist and help employees with work stress and coping with difficult situations at work . I’m also trained in relief from narcissistic abuse and understanding “gaslighting” and “deflection” skills . I believe that people can feel better emotionally. I moved to VT in 2002 from CT where I worked for 14 years as a therapist in state facilities for the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Corrections.
I have treated people with all forms of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, and ADHD. I’m an EAP therapist and help employees with work stress and coping with difficult situations at work . I’m also trained in relief from narcissistic abuse and understanding “gaslighting” and “deflection” skills . I believe that people can feel better emotionally. I moved to VT in 2002 from CT where I worked for 14 years as a therapist in state facilities for the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Corrections.
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I think the connection between a therapist and client is the most important aspect of the counseling work. When a good relationship is established you can reach your goals and challenge yourself in an environment that feels safe. I enjoy working with children, teens, and families in a variety of ways. I also enjoy supporting parents with the many challenges of raising children in todays society. My theoretical approach is supported by Internal Family Systems theory where we will work with parts of self to help understand, and support a healthier version of ourselves.
I think the connection between a therapist and client is the most important aspect of the counseling work. When a good relationship is established you can reach your goals and challenge yourself in an environment that feels safe. I enjoy working with children, teens, and families in a variety of ways. I also enjoy supporting parents with the many challenges of raising children in todays society. My theoretical approach is supported by Internal Family Systems theory where we will work with parts of self to help understand, and support a healthier version of ourselves.
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Tracy M Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wells River, VT 05081 (Online Only)
I strive to work with you to identify your goals and how to reach those, using your strengths. I have almost 20 years of experience, working with all ages, in a range of settings including community mental health, school-based counseling, day treatment and short-term residential treatment. I actively seek out training in research-supported strategies to ensure that I am offering the most effective support to clients that I am able.
I strive to work with you to identify your goals and how to reach those, using your strengths. I have almost 20 years of experience, working with all ages, in a range of settings including community mental health, school-based counseling, day treatment and short-term residential treatment. I actively seek out training in research-supported strategies to ensure that I am offering the most effective support to clients that I am able.
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Mechia Sydnor
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Newbury, VT 05085 (Online Only)
I help adult women address and manage overwhelming feelings related to experiences such as relationship issues with people you care for, anxious feelings that arise, family and life changes, and helping to increase self-assuredness. I collaborate with you to help you develop a deeper understanding of emotional and behavioral patterns that may interfere with your quality of life and the relationship with yourself and others.
I help adult women address and manage overwhelming feelings related to experiences such as relationship issues with people you care for, anxious feelings that arise, family and life changes, and helping to increase self-assuredness. I collaborate with you to help you develop a deeper understanding of emotional and behavioral patterns that may interfere with your quality of life and the relationship with yourself and others.
Online Therapists
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If you found yourself here, I imagine you’ve been feeling worried, sad and maybe even lonely. I imagine you’ve been struggling with how to solve a problem or a theme that continues to show up in your life. You know that something needs to change, but you aren’t sure what that is quite yet. I can imagine you’ve been attempting to make this problem go away or to solve it, but it hasn’t worked so you found yourself exploring resources to help you figure this out. Often folks are wanting something different from their relationship, or their work, or both and would like a non-biased person to process these concerns with.
If you found yourself here, I imagine you’ve been feeling worried, sad and maybe even lonely. I imagine you’ve been struggling with how to solve a problem or a theme that continues to show up in your life. You know that something needs to change, but you aren’t sure what that is quite yet. I can imagine you’ve been attempting to make this problem go away or to solve it, but it hasn’t worked so you found yourself exploring resources to help you figure this out. Often folks are wanting something different from their relationship, or their work, or both and would like a non-biased person to process these concerns with.
![Photo of Shelby Bentzoni, MA, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53db18ca-898c-4bd2-951f-8618bfe96b88/3/320x400.jpeg)
Currently accepting new clients via telehealth! I believe that looking inward allows us to build resilience for the difficult times and enjoy the positive times. Therapy is a journey in a safe and supportive space that allows for deep introspection and reflection of ourselves and relationships with others. Whether you are working through a life transition, have feelings of anxiousness or struggle with finding your place in life, the therapeutic experience can allow for a deeper understanding of oneself. Email me today to get the conversation started!
Currently accepting new clients via telehealth! I believe that looking inward allows us to build resilience for the difficult times and enjoy the positive times. Therapy is a journey in a safe and supportive space that allows for deep introspection and reflection of ourselves and relationships with others. Whether you are working through a life transition, have feelings of anxiousness or struggle with finding your place in life, the therapeutic experience can allow for a deeper understanding of oneself. Email me today to get the conversation started!
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The goals of my practice are to support the development of self-compassion, reduce suffering and increase the capacity for a meaningful life. I am a Vermont Rostered Master of Psychology specializing in the Expressive Arts Therapies. I earned my degree at Goddard College and completed my clinical internship with a community mental health agency in Vermont, The Clara Martin Center. Prior to earning my degree, I worked for mental health agencies in New England and the Midwest, facilitating Wellness programming and therapeutic farming with young adults at alternative schools in Detroit, Michigan and Western Massachusetts.
The goals of my practice are to support the development of self-compassion, reduce suffering and increase the capacity for a meaningful life. I am a Vermont Rostered Master of Psychology specializing in the Expressive Arts Therapies. I earned my degree at Goddard College and completed my clinical internship with a community mental health agency in Vermont, The Clara Martin Center. Prior to earning my degree, I worked for mental health agencies in New England and the Midwest, facilitating Wellness programming and therapeutic farming with young adults at alternative schools in Detroit, Michigan and Western Massachusetts.
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You have struggled for so long to overcome your suffering and have tried various coping strategies – overeating, perhaps overdrinking, overworking, and numbing out. Maybe, you even tried individual therapy. Has any of this helped? Hopefully, your effort has sometimes taken the edge off your suffering, but you still feel ashamed and guilty while thinking, “What’s wrong with me?” Why can’t I stop feeling, thinking, and acting this way? You deserve credit for not giving up and keeping a glimmer of hope alive that change is possible despite not finding a solution to your pain and suffering. But something has to change.
You have struggled for so long to overcome your suffering and have tried various coping strategies – overeating, perhaps overdrinking, overworking, and numbing out. Maybe, you even tried individual therapy. Has any of this helped? Hopefully, your effort has sometimes taken the edge off your suffering, but you still feel ashamed and guilty while thinking, “What’s wrong with me?” Why can’t I stop feeling, thinking, and acting this way? You deserve credit for not giving up and keeping a glimmer of hope alive that change is possible despite not finding a solution to your pain and suffering. But something has to change.
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Tia Winter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
White River Junction, VT 05001
Waitlist for new clients
My particular interests are with infants, children, adolescents, and families. I specialize in working with trauma and attachment disorders as well as parenting skills. I also help with anxiety, depression, OCD, oppositional defiant disorder, and issues related to divorce. When working with parents and families, I focus on positive discipline techniques, and have been trained in child-parent psychotherapy (CPP), the attachment, self-regulation, and competence (ARC) model, Parent Management Training (PMT), and Helping the Noncompliant Child (HNC).
My particular interests are with infants, children, adolescents, and families. I specialize in working with trauma and attachment disorders as well as parenting skills. I also help with anxiety, depression, OCD, oppositional defiant disorder, and issues related to divorce. When working with parents and families, I focus on positive discipline techniques, and have been trained in child-parent psychotherapy (CPP), the attachment, self-regulation, and competence (ARC) model, Parent Management Training (PMT), and Helping the Noncompliant Child (HNC).
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Alexandra Mejia
Counselor, LMHC, C-PD, CCTP II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05405 (Online Only)
NEW virtual groups available! We have an open ongoing Single Womens Dating Group for ages 32-42 and an 8 week Skills-Based Mindfulness group. We offer Letters of Support for Gender Transitioning. Our practice specializies in working with trauma, complex trauma, dissociation and personality disorders. Utilizing an integrative approach with CBT, DBT, Mentalization, Mindfulness, Radical Openness, sensorimotor, EMDR and structural dissociation. I offer low fee sessions ($50) with MHC Clinical Residents under my supervision. All Residents are supervised in utilizing evidence based practices such as DBT and other interventions.
NEW virtual groups available! We have an open ongoing Single Womens Dating Group for ages 32-42 and an 8 week Skills-Based Mindfulness group. We offer Letters of Support for Gender Transitioning. Our practice specializies in working with trauma, complex trauma, dissociation and personality disorders. Utilizing an integrative approach with CBT, DBT, Mentalization, Mindfulness, Radical Openness, sensorimotor, EMDR and structural dissociation. I offer low fee sessions ($50) with MHC Clinical Residents under my supervision. All Residents are supervised in utilizing evidence based practices such as DBT and other interventions.
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I believe that the relationship between client and counselor is key to healing and growth. I bring a supportive and non-judgmental approach to examine the thoughts and beliefs that keep us stuck in unproductive and often painful patterns in our lives and in our relationships. Using warmth, compassionate curiosity, humor, and especially respect, I build a strong alliance to support adults from all backgrounds and identities who are experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty in relationships, major life transitions, substance use, abuse, and addiction. Together we can begin to identify and heal breaches in trust from the past.
I believe that the relationship between client and counselor is key to healing and growth. I bring a supportive and non-judgmental approach to examine the thoughts and beliefs that keep us stuck in unproductive and often painful patterns in our lives and in our relationships. Using warmth, compassionate curiosity, humor, and especially respect, I build a strong alliance to support adults from all backgrounds and identities who are experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty in relationships, major life transitions, substance use, abuse, and addiction. Together we can begin to identify and heal breaches in trust from the past.
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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.
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.
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Parker Bowling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401 (Online Only)
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed and stressed, therapy can offer a compass to navigate the complexities of your inner and outer worlds so that you can live a more meaningful day-to-day life. By creating a compassionate space for reflection, insight and motivation, I support people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, substance use, and developmental trauma. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we will work together to understand the root causes of your symptoms and co-create an actionable path towards healing.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed and stressed, therapy can offer a compass to navigate the complexities of your inner and outer worlds so that you can live a more meaningful day-to-day life. By creating a compassionate space for reflection, insight and motivation, I support people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, substance use, and developmental trauma. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we will work together to understand the root causes of your symptoms and co-create an actionable path towards healing.
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Lisa Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401 (Online Only)
Currently booking for JULY. I am honored and privileged to join my clients on their journeys. A successful therapy experience is two-sided: a high level of motivation and commitment on your part, along with my experience, expertise and support. My clients tend to be ready and willing to take deep dives inward to explore themselves. Examining perspectives can lead to deeper understanding and thus allow you to make the shifts you desire in all areas of your life, including your relationships. As life is a series of relationships, the relationship between therapist and client(s) is one that can be a springboard for growth.
Currently booking for JULY. I am honored and privileged to join my clients on their journeys. A successful therapy experience is two-sided: a high level of motivation and commitment on your part, along with my experience, expertise and support. My clients tend to be ready and willing to take deep dives inward to explore themselves. Examining perspectives can lead to deeper understanding and thus allow you to make the shifts you desire in all areas of your life, including your relationships. As life is a series of relationships, the relationship between therapist and client(s) is one that can be a springboard for growth.
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Brandy Haden
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, VT 05091 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients! Have you ever avoided doing things you loved because you’re worried about what others think? Have you experienced confusion and prejudice because of your identity? Has it negatively impacted your sleep, eating habits, or relationships? Living authentically can come at a cost to those with marginalized identities; the stress, fatigue, and fear that come with interacting with non-affirming people can ultimately shrink your world. The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves can shape beliefs about the world and our place in it.
I am currently accepting new clients! Have you ever avoided doing things you loved because you’re worried about what others think? Have you experienced confusion and prejudice because of your identity? Has it negatively impacted your sleep, eating habits, or relationships? Living authentically can come at a cost to those with marginalized identities; the stress, fatigue, and fear that come with interacting with non-affirming people can ultimately shrink your world. The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves can shape beliefs about the world and our place in it.
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At my practice, I support individual adults in managing daily stress, emotional struggles, and life transitions. I also create a comfortable and safe place for clients to process unresolved past traumas and deepen and expand their capacity to skillfully navigate issues like identity, values, sexuality, and relationships. I have extensive experience working with adults with ADHD, helping them understand and embrace their unique brain and develop effective strategies for mastery and well-being. My sessions are infused with curiosity, warmth, humor, and compassion to ensure you feel safe, supported, and empowered.
At my practice, I support individual adults in managing daily stress, emotional struggles, and life transitions. I also create a comfortable and safe place for clients to process unresolved past traumas and deepen and expand their capacity to skillfully navigate issues like identity, values, sexuality, and relationships. I have extensive experience working with adults with ADHD, helping them understand and embrace their unique brain and develop effective strategies for mastery and well-being. My sessions are infused with curiosity, warmth, humor, and compassion to ensure you feel safe, supported, and empowered.
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There comes a time in everyone’s life when extra support is necessary to move through hardship. If you have found yourself feeling stuck or afraid, struggling with relationships or your relationship to yourself, I can help.
There comes a time in everyone’s life when extra support is necessary to move through hardship. If you have found yourself feeling stuck or afraid, struggling with relationships or your relationship to yourself, I can help.
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Offering in-person in VT & telehealth NY Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Does your life feel unbalanced and relationships feel strained? Is this source of unrest and discomfort evident in your daily life; perhaps reflected in relationships with your children, spouse, partner, or friends? Sometimes significant life events can dramatically change the course of your life. Other times you may be confused and unaware of how you ended up on your current path. If you clicked on this page, you recognize that you want change. I believe in your innate ability to heal and achieve a sense of wholeness and wellbeing.
Offering in-person in VT & telehealth NY Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Does your life feel unbalanced and relationships feel strained? Is this source of unrest and discomfort evident in your daily life; perhaps reflected in relationships with your children, spouse, partner, or friends? Sometimes significant life events can dramatically change the course of your life. Other times you may be confused and unaware of how you ended up on your current path. If you clicked on this page, you recognize that you want change. I believe in your innate ability to heal and achieve a sense of wholeness and wellbeing.
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Celeste P. Berstene
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Burlington, VT 05403 (Online Only)
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.
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.
![Photo of Collin Hagood, LPC, LCMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b83c6760-8c35-4202-93ba-e8c5bfdd419b/1/320x400.jpeg)
My aim is to help you address problematic ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving by way of examining the ways in which you perceive the world around you. The goal is to assist you in reaching a position of appreciation for your genuine self (for you are the perfect you!) and an acceptance of the events that occur in your life. I would be honored to take part in your journey of discovering the narratives which potentially distort reality and lead to discomfort, diminished self-worth, or other barriers to attaining contentment.
My aim is to help you address problematic ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving by way of examining the ways in which you perceive the world around you. The goal is to assist you in reaching a position of appreciation for your genuine self (for you are the perfect you!) and an acceptance of the events that occur in your life. I would be honored to take part in your journey of discovering the narratives which potentially distort reality and lead to discomfort, diminished self-worth, or other barriers to attaining contentment.
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Number of Therapists in Wells River, VT
< 10
Therapists in Wells River, VT who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Grief |
100% | Parenting |
100% | Trauma and PTSD |
100% | Behavioral Issues |
Average years in practice
18 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
100% | Cigna and Evernorth |
50% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Wells River, VT see their clients
67% | In Person and Online | |
33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
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Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.