Therapists in 05452

Are you feeling overwhelmed in your daily routine and unsure how to navigate work-life balance? Have life transitions been challenging for you? Do you feel at an impasse and you’re wanting to make changes to improve your overall well-being? Do you find it difficult to manage anxiety, stress, depression or sleep issues? Let’s work together to help you take charge of things that are in your control.
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your daily routine and unsure how to navigate work-life balance? Have life transitions been challenging for you? Do you feel at an impasse and you’re wanting to make changes to improve your overall well-being? Do you find it difficult to manage anxiety, stress, depression or sleep issues? Let’s work together to help you take charge of things that are in your control.

Tawnya McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Not accepting new clients
The challenges of cancer do not stop after treatment. The National Cancer Institute defines cancer survivorship as “focusing on the health and well-being of a person with cancer from the time of diagnosis until the end of life. This includes the physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial effects of cancer that begin at diagnosis and continue through treatment and beyond.” This resonates with me because it acknowledges the whole cancer journey and the unique concerns and needs of each individual as they change over time. Loved ones and caregivers are also impacted by cancer and are also a part of the survivorship experience.
The challenges of cancer do not stop after treatment. The National Cancer Institute defines cancer survivorship as “focusing on the health and well-being of a person with cancer from the time of diagnosis until the end of life. This includes the physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial effects of cancer that begin at diagnosis and continue through treatment and beyond.” This resonates with me because it acknowledges the whole cancer journey and the unique concerns and needs of each individual as they change over time. Loved ones and caregivers are also impacted by cancer and are also a part of the survivorship experience.

Coree Kirsch -
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Not accepting new clients
Hello and thanks for your interests. I really appreciate your willingness to explore the benefits of therapeutic support. I currently work with adults only. With 22 years as a licensed provider, I am committed to bringing warmth, empathy, collaboration and an open mind to the counseling relationship. E-mail or call to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a fit for you.
Hello and thanks for your interests. I really appreciate your willingness to explore the benefits of therapeutic support. I currently work with adults only. With 22 years as a licensed provider, I am committed to bringing warmth, empathy, collaboration and an open mind to the counseling relationship. E-mail or call to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a fit for you.

In my practice, I honor each client's unique life experience, history, and current ways of viewing and coping with the world. Since relationships influence our lives in many ways, I promote a safe, trusting, caring, and collaborative environment to allow my clients to address their particular needs at their own pace.
In my practice, I honor each client's unique life experience, history, and current ways of viewing and coping with the world. Since relationships influence our lives in many ways, I promote a safe, trusting, caring, and collaborative environment to allow my clients to address their particular needs at their own pace.

Life’s challenges sometimes can feel like mountains which we are never going to get over or storms that we may never be able to see another sunset or sunrise. This is when we need a little helping hand that I can provide to allow you to move within the world in a healthier and more fulfilling way. I work with adults, adolescences, preadolescences, children, and families to help get through their challenges. I enjoy age diversity. I have over 20 years of experience with children and teens either as a teacher, athletic coach, or a counselor.
Life’s challenges sometimes can feel like mountains which we are never going to get over or storms that we may never be able to see another sunset or sunrise. This is when we need a little helping hand that I can provide to allow you to move within the world in a healthier and more fulfilling way. I work with adults, adolescences, preadolescences, children, and families to help get through their challenges. I enjoy age diversity. I have over 20 years of experience with children and teens either as a teacher, athletic coach, or a counselor.

You deserve to experience a life that is authentic, connected, and rich with meaning. It takes courage to change your story from one of disconnection, struggle, and fear, to one of empowerment, growth, and healing. I work with survivors of sexual trauma, individuals navigating infertility and pregnancy loss, and those carrying the weight of grief in its many forms. I also support individuals dealing with the complex dynamics of the teaching profession, parenting, and aging. Whatever you're carrying, I offer a space where it can be named, held, and worked through at your pace.
You deserve to experience a life that is authentic, connected, and rich with meaning. It takes courage to change your story from one of disconnection, struggle, and fear, to one of empowerment, growth, and healing. I work with survivors of sexual trauma, individuals navigating infertility and pregnancy loss, and those carrying the weight of grief in its many forms. I also support individuals dealing with the complex dynamics of the teaching profession, parenting, and aging. Whatever you're carrying, I offer a space where it can be named, held, and worked through at your pace.

Currently have several daytime, telehealth openings (as of 5/15/25). I am a Licensed Counselor and local Vermonter offering support for those experiencing challenges associated with anxiety, panic, mood, stress & burnout, as well as chronic illnesses. My background includes training in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine, Health Sciences, and Exercise Instruction. I took this integrative route because while I believe processing and talking through challenges can be very effective, I also believe helping clients set goals and providing them with concrete skills that benefit the whole body and self are critical.
Currently have several daytime, telehealth openings (as of 5/15/25). I am a Licensed Counselor and local Vermonter offering support for those experiencing challenges associated with anxiety, panic, mood, stress & burnout, as well as chronic illnesses. My background includes training in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine, Health Sciences, and Exercise Instruction. I took this integrative route because while I believe processing and talking through challenges can be very effective, I also believe helping clients set goals and providing them with concrete skills that benefit the whole body and self are critical.

Robin Lauzon Farrell
Counselor, LCMHC, MA, PLC
1 Endorsed
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling lost in your own story? Breaking patterns, finding your story, rewriting the journey, understanding ourselves, and designing new paths can be ways out of cycles of behavior. Living your best life takes work, honesty and exploration. Working together, we can develop strategies and tools you can continue to use now and throughout your life. Change begins when we start to look more closely at our lives and think intentionally about who we are and who we want to be.
Are you feeling lost in your own story? Breaking patterns, finding your story, rewriting the journey, understanding ourselves, and designing new paths can be ways out of cycles of behavior. Living your best life takes work, honesty and exploration. Working together, we can develop strategies and tools you can continue to use now and throughout your life. Change begins when we start to look more closely at our lives and think intentionally about who we are and who we want to be.

I believe there are times that all of us will experience a sense of struggle. I believe in a collaborative approach to help people manage feelings and thoughts that make it harder to engage in experiencing life to its fullest. I have been in the mental health field since 2000 and support individuals and families in identifying life long tools to continue to cope.
I believe there are times that all of us will experience a sense of struggle. I believe in a collaborative approach to help people manage feelings and thoughts that make it harder to engage in experiencing life to its fullest. I have been in the mental health field since 2000 and support individuals and families in identifying life long tools to continue to cope.

Thank you for visiting. I hope I can be of assistance. While I draw from several treatment methods, I offer a straightforward, down-to-earth approach rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), helping clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop more balanced, empowering beliefs. I believe healing begins with honest, compassionate conversation and a willingness to explore what’s not working so we can create space for what is.
Thank you for visiting. I hope I can be of assistance. While I draw from several treatment methods, I offer a straightforward, down-to-earth approach rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), helping clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop more balanced, empowering beliefs. I believe healing begins with honest, compassionate conversation and a willingness to explore what’s not working so we can create space for what is.

New Clients Welcome 07/25 - Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? Anxiety, past or current stressors, trauma, or relationship struggles can make it difficult to find peace or joy in daily life. You may be caught in racing thoughts, self-doubt, or patterns that no longer serve you. I provide an empowering and supportive space to explore emotions, grow, and create lasting change. Let’s work together to help you feel more at peace, build healthier relationships, and develop greater balance. You don’t have to do this alone.
New Clients Welcome 07/25 - Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? Anxiety, past or current stressors, trauma, or relationship struggles can make it difficult to find peace or joy in daily life. You may be caught in racing thoughts, self-doubt, or patterns that no longer serve you. I provide an empowering and supportive space to explore emotions, grow, and create lasting change. Let’s work together to help you feel more at peace, build healthier relationships, and develop greater balance. You don’t have to do this alone.

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'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.

Therapy is a journey of self-exploration and discovery. Finding the parts of oneself to accentuate, embrace, and accept is part of this journey. Often, we focus on the things holding us back, depression, anxiety, worry, feelings of inadequacy or anger, regret and loss. Discovering what's below these symptoms can lead to a peaceful clarity and compassion. Being able to appreciate our experiences, grow from them, and accept their place within us provides a fertile environment from which we can grow.
Therapy is a journey of self-exploration and discovery. Finding the parts of oneself to accentuate, embrace, and accept is part of this journey. Often, we focus on the things holding us back, depression, anxiety, worry, feelings of inadequacy or anger, regret and loss. Discovering what's below these symptoms can lead to a peaceful clarity and compassion. Being able to appreciate our experiences, grow from them, and accept their place within us provides a fertile environment from which we can grow.

Barbara Lewis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I currently am not taking on new clients.
I currently am not taking on new clients.

Kiersten Parks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Waitlist for new clients
I provide psychotherapy to adults (18+) in the perinatal, postpartum, and parenting periods, as well as women throughout all phases of life. I specialize in treating issues such as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, reproductive loss and trauma, and parenting-related stress and overwhelm. I support clients experiencing life transitions, relationship issues, challenges related to self-worth, as well as those seeking to foster self-awareness and personal growth. I guide clients through a self-explorative process so they can gain clarity and identify the necessary steps toward making the changes they want to see in their lives.
I provide psychotherapy to adults (18+) in the perinatal, postpartum, and parenting periods, as well as women throughout all phases of life. I specialize in treating issues such as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, reproductive loss and trauma, and parenting-related stress and overwhelm. I support clients experiencing life transitions, relationship issues, challenges related to self-worth, as well as those seeking to foster self-awareness and personal growth. I guide clients through a self-explorative process so they can gain clarity and identify the necessary steps toward making the changes they want to see in their lives.

Calm Waters Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Not accepting new clients
We provide authentic and evidence-based outpatient therapeutic services. Calm Waters Counseling is committed to providing compassionate and effective counseling services tailored to individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. We use modalities such as EMDR, DBT, CBT and Solution-Focused Interventions to help clients overcome their challenges, build resiliency, and reach their treatment goals.
We provide authentic and evidence-based outpatient therapeutic services. Calm Waters Counseling is committed to providing compassionate and effective counseling services tailored to individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. We use modalities such as EMDR, DBT, CBT and Solution-Focused Interventions to help clients overcome their challenges, build resiliency, and reach their treatment goals.

I operate under the belief that mental health and wellness exists at the junction of the biological, social and psychological facets of an individual, and that a balance is needed to address the human condition. With this in mind even the most difficult of concerns to address can be a profound force for positive change in someone's life.
I operate under the belief that mental health and wellness exists at the junction of the biological, social and psychological facets of an individual, and that a balance is needed to address the human condition. With this in mind even the most difficult of concerns to address can be a profound force for positive change in someone's life.

Life just isn't what you thought it would be. You sometimes wonder if your relationships bring you more pain than they do joy. It's hard to show others the real you, which leaves you feeling unseen, alone, and uncared for. Maybe you find yourself repeating patterns that sabotage your wellbeing. Does this sound familiar? If so, I would love to meet you! I pride myself on working with couples and individuals who, tired of living beneath their potential, are truly ready to face their struggles, move through the pain that's holding them back, and access the authentic love, connection and confidence they’ve been searching for.
Life just isn't what you thought it would be. You sometimes wonder if your relationships bring you more pain than they do joy. It's hard to show others the real you, which leaves you feeling unseen, alone, and uncared for. Maybe you find yourself repeating patterns that sabotage your wellbeing. Does this sound familiar? If so, I would love to meet you! I pride myself on working with couples and individuals who, tired of living beneath their potential, are truly ready to face their struggles, move through the pain that's holding them back, and access the authentic love, connection and confidence they’ve been searching for.

I have provided mental health and addictions counseling since 2002 in a variety of settings. I currently work in a private practice with several other independent therapists. I believe in holistic approach to wellness/recovery. I offer individual therapy using a variety of clinical approaches. I work with adult and adolescents. I am currently offering in-person and remote counseling. I also provide supervision for clinitians working towards their mental health and LADC credentials. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.
I have provided mental health and addictions counseling since 2002 in a variety of settings. I currently work in a private practice with several other independent therapists. I believe in holistic approach to wellness/recovery. I offer individual therapy using a variety of clinical approaches. I work with adult and adolescents. I am currently offering in-person and remote counseling. I also provide supervision for clinitians working towards their mental health and LADC credentials. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.

I have always been interested in people, how they experience the world and what drives them to do what they do. I work to create space for self-exploration and self-love.
Maybe you are struggling with day-to-day stressors; maybe your struggle is more existential. Anxiety and depression can create blocks to our goals, our creativity, and shut us off from our love ones. I believe you are your own expert and through our relationship, we can create meaning and action in your world.
I have always been interested in people, how they experience the world and what drives them to do what they do. I work to create space for self-exploration and self-love.
Maybe you are struggling with day-to-day stressors; maybe your struggle is more existential. Anxiety and depression can create blocks to our goals, our creativity, and shut us off from our love ones. I believe you are your own expert and through our relationship, we can create meaning and action in your world.
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Number of Therapists in 05452
90+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in 05452 who prioritize treating:
97% | Anxiety |
91% | Depression |
77% | Stress |
75% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Coping Skills |
71% | Life Transitions |
70% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
76% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
61% | Medicaid |
60% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 05452 see their clients
59% | In Person and Online | |
41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
73% | Female | |
26% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
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.
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.