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Alnora Sights
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Some favorites are: EMDR, attachment-based, polyvagal theory, narrative and mindfulness techniques, bibliotherapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), The Gottman Method, and the work of Esther Perel.
I specialize in working with both couples and individuals who are dealing with complex trauma, PTSD, and religious trauma, as well as those who are exploring their identity and navigating life transitions, such as relationship ruptures, career changes & grief. I provide therapy to both adults and youth ages 16+. In addition, I specialize in working with Latin/Hispanic and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am particularly passionate about supporting expats and professionals from Latin American countries as they adjust to a new culture and build a life away from home. I work with couples experiencing trauma, life crises, and major transitions.
Some favorites are: EMDR, attachment-based, polyvagal theory, narrative and mindfulness techniques, bibliotherapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), The Gottman Method, and the work of Esther Perel.
I specialize in working with both couples and individuals who are dealing with complex trauma, PTSD, and religious trauma, as well as those who are exploring their identity and navigating life transitions, such as relationship ruptures, career changes & grief. I provide therapy to both adults and youth ages 16+. In addition, I specialize in working with Latin/Hispanic and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am particularly passionate about supporting expats and professionals from Latin American countries as they adjust to a new culture and build a life away from home. I work with couples experiencing trauma, life crises, and major transitions.
(720) 640-8891 View (720) 640-8891
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Dr. Cyrus Patten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly two decades of experience with clients of all ages. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and managing the stress of everyday life. I also offer an outdoor/adventure based program for teens using hands-on projects as a conduit for building confidence, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness. Unfortunately. this is only available to private-pay clients. I don't deploy a single therapeutic technique. Rather, I blend the best parts of many different approaches. My clients typically find me warm and validating while gently pushing them to grow in the specific areas.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly two decades of experience with clients of all ages. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and managing the stress of everyday life. I also offer an outdoor/adventure based program for teens using hands-on projects as a conduit for building confidence, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness. Unfortunately. this is only available to private-pay clients. I don't deploy a single therapeutic technique. Rather, I blend the best parts of many different approaches. My clients typically find me warm and validating while gently pushing them to grow in the specific areas.
(802) 494-1186 View (802) 494-1186
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Amanda White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wilder, VT 05088
I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are seeking therapy to support them on their path toward wellness. I have over 10 years of experience working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and symptoms related to trauma. As a psychodynamically trained clinical social worker my goal is to help clients gain insight that can be a catalyst for positive change.
I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are seeking therapy to support them on their path toward wellness. I have over 10 years of experience working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and symptoms related to trauma. As a psychodynamically trained clinical social worker my goal is to help clients gain insight that can be a catalyst for positive change.
(802) 200-2602 View (802) 200-2602
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Artie Seelig
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, MSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VT 05477
Forty years of research has shown that psychotherapy is an effective mental health treatment. I'm an experienced educator and psychotherapist ready to support your growth and change. Whether it be relationship difficulties, trauma, or other mental health struggles we will engage in the unique challenges that have brought you here.
Forty years of research has shown that psychotherapy is an effective mental health treatment. I'm an experienced educator and psychotherapist ready to support your growth and change. Whether it be relationship difficulties, trauma, or other mental health struggles we will engage in the unique challenges that have brought you here.
(802) 210-1779 View (802) 210-1779
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Marissa Manning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hi, I'm Marissa Manning, a Vermont clinician with a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. I have worked in the medical field for 13 years, and as a medical social worker for 5 of those years. I have a passion for supporting people throughout the lifespan including new mothers/fathers as they navigate changes that come with parenthood, as well as the geriatric community navigating aging, and at times loss of independence. With this I also enjoy working with caregivers discussing burnout and changes in roles in the family system.
Hi, I'm Marissa Manning, a Vermont clinician with a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. I have worked in the medical field for 13 years, and as a medical social worker for 5 of those years. I have a passion for supporting people throughout the lifespan including new mothers/fathers as they navigate changes that come with parenthood, as well as the geriatric community navigating aging, and at times loss of independence. With this I also enjoy working with caregivers discussing burnout and changes in roles in the family system.
(802) 402-4497 View (802) 402-4497
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Loren Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Brattleboro, VT 05301
I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive clinical training and experience with individuals, families and groups specializing in the areas of infertility, pregnancy related losses, challenging pregnancies, traumatic birth experiences, balancing career and family, the identity transformation that comes with parenthood and postpartum adjustment.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive clinical training and experience with individuals, families and groups specializing in the areas of infertility, pregnancy related losses, challenging pregnancies, traumatic birth experiences, balancing career and family, the identity transformation that comes with parenthood and postpartum adjustment.
(802) 257-4555 x2 View (802) 257-4555 x2
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Karen Chalom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Woodstock, VT 05091
Ms. Karen Chalom, LICSW, utilizes traditional talk psychotherapy combined with a holistic/systems approach to the healing process. She works with the mind, body, emotions and spirit to the degree that is comfortable for each child, adult, couple, family or group. Clients can receive therapy for many life issues including trauma, anxiety, relationships, stress. anger, depression, life transitions, parenting, grief and loss.
Ms. Karen Chalom, LICSW, utilizes traditional talk psychotherapy combined with a holistic/systems approach to the healing process. She works with the mind, body, emotions and spirit to the degree that is comfortable for each child, adult, couple, family or group. Clients can receive therapy for many life issues including trauma, anxiety, relationships, stress. anger, depression, life transitions, parenting, grief and loss.
(802) 457-6191 View (802) 457-6191
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Kimberly E Sherman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I have an eclectic style, utilizing therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, etc… with a Strengths-Based and Humanistic approach. My eclectic style represents my understanding that every client has individualized clinical needs. While being specialty trained and certified in specific clinical interventions, I believe the therapeutic relationship-building a strong, trusting, rapport-is at the core of my clinical work; that trust of relationship helps heal wounds of the past, allowing one to thrive in the present.
I have an eclectic style, utilizing therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, etc… with a Strengths-Based and Humanistic approach. My eclectic style represents my understanding that every client has individualized clinical needs. While being specialty trained and certified in specific clinical interventions, I believe the therapeutic relationship-building a strong, trusting, rapport-is at the core of my clinical work; that trust of relationship helps heal wounds of the past, allowing one to thrive in the present.
(802) 536-6164 View (802) 536-6164
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Catherine Marrin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Albans, VT 05478  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with folks with chronic illness, birthing and postpartum, life transitions, loss/grief, death & dying. I utilize mindfulness skills and reflection to support folks in shaping their lives that align with their core values, belief systems and goals. The therapeutic relationship is an essential part of my work with individuals. Understanding how oppression and cultural inequalities impact an individual’s well-being is a valuable part of recovery. I strongly believe in the healing power community and support folks in discovering resources that cultivate connection.
I specialize in working with folks with chronic illness, birthing and postpartum, life transitions, loss/grief, death & dying. I utilize mindfulness skills and reflection to support folks in shaping their lives that align with their core values, belief systems and goals. The therapeutic relationship is an essential part of my work with individuals. Understanding how oppression and cultural inequalities impact an individual’s well-being is a valuable part of recovery. I strongly believe in the healing power community and support folks in discovering resources that cultivate connection.
(802) 681-0219 View (802) 681-0219
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Hannah Engelken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Essex Junction, VT 05452  (Online Only)
Are you in a tough spot or struggling? No matter what you are going through, therapy is a valuable place to get support, work towards making a change, and create a better understanding of oneself. I believe that therapy can be a beneficial experience for anyone as it provides a safe space to process feelings/stressors and to be heard and understood. My approach to therapy is grounded in relational theory - focusing on the therapeutic connection between an individual and their therapist - as this is one of the best predictors of progress and improvement over the course of therapy.
Are you in a tough spot or struggling? No matter what you are going through, therapy is a valuable place to get support, work towards making a change, and create a better understanding of oneself. I believe that therapy can be a beneficial experience for anyone as it provides a safe space to process feelings/stressors and to be heard and understood. My approach to therapy is grounded in relational theory - focusing on the therapeutic connection between an individual and their therapist - as this is one of the best predictors of progress and improvement over the course of therapy.
(802) 210-3381 View (802) 210-3381
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By Your Side
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, OTA
Verified Verified
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Growing older can mean confronting many psychological, emotional, medical and social issues in one's life. Dealing with loss comes in all sizes and each one is unique to you. Loss of loved ones, physical ability, independence, purpose, connection with others are just some of the on-going challenges that elders face and often face alone. Having support to negotiate these life changes with grace, creativity and empowerment is crucial in living to one's fullest. This support is what I provide to anyone who finds themselves in life transition, regardless of age.
Growing older can mean confronting many psychological, emotional, medical and social issues in one's life. Dealing with loss comes in all sizes and each one is unique to you. Loss of loved ones, physical ability, independence, purpose, connection with others are just some of the on-going challenges that elders face and often face alone. Having support to negotiate these life changes with grace, creativity and empowerment is crucial in living to one's fullest. This support is what I provide to anyone who finds themselves in life transition, regardless of age.
(802) 328-9481 View (802) 328-9481
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Amy Dingman-Parini, MA, PLC
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vergennes, VT 05491
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is relational and eclectic, adapting to the needs of each person. I have worked with youth, emerging adults, and caregivers for over fifteen years in community mental health, schools and college resulting in a wide range of clinical experience in many areas including identity development and changes in role throughout the lifetime, especially in the transition into parenthood. I have background working with issues of mood, trauma, grief, life transitions, college adjustment, and identity. I offer clinical supervision for pre-license clinicians and also enjoy supporting professional identity development.
My approach to therapy is relational and eclectic, adapting to the needs of each person. I have worked with youth, emerging adults, and caregivers for over fifteen years in community mental health, schools and college resulting in a wide range of clinical experience in many areas including identity development and changes in role throughout the lifetime, especially in the transition into parenthood. I have background working with issues of mood, trauma, grief, life transitions, college adjustment, and identity. I offer clinical supervision for pre-license clinicians and also enjoy supporting professional identity development.
(802) 347-9135 View (802) 347-9135
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Marilyn Gilbert Gabriel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Gabriel has over 30 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, families and adolescents. She provides comprehensive evaluations and works with clients in traditional as well as alternative therapy modalities. Dr. Gabriel is trained to perform QEEG and uses brain mapping to understand and treat symptoms of depression, trauma, executive function and other neurologically based disorders. She integrates biofeedback, photobiomodulation and other neurotechnologies to support recovery and regain a whole sense of well-being.
Dr. Gabriel has over 30 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, families and adolescents. She provides comprehensive evaluations and works with clients in traditional as well as alternative therapy modalities. Dr. Gabriel is trained to perform QEEG and uses brain mapping to understand and treat symptoms of depression, trauma, executive function and other neurologically based disorders. She integrates biofeedback, photobiomodulation and other neurotechnologies to support recovery and regain a whole sense of well-being.
(802) 275-4788 View (802) 275-4788
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Anna Marsh Clinic Brattleboro Retreat
Psychologist, MD, PhD, LICSW, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Waitlist for new clients
Living in today’s world is more complicated than ever. And when you’re also struggling with a mental health, substance use, or personal or family issues, it can feel overwhelming. The experts at the Anna Marsh Clinic are a group of experienced therapists who provide quality outpatient psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
Living in today’s world is more complicated than ever. And when you’re also struggling with a mental health, substance use, or personal or family issues, it can feel overwhelming. The experts at the Anna Marsh Clinic are a group of experienced therapists who provide quality outpatient psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
(802) 357-7589 View (802) 357-7589
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Samuel David Markewich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05602
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is in helping families, couples, teens, and adults to heal from the direct and indirect effects of trauma and build healthy lives and relationships. Trauma shows up in many ways, some obvious and some not realized to be trauma by the person or people going through it. It can have many effects, including fear, anxiety, depression, numbness, chronic pain, negative thoughts, anger, feeling out of control, feeling like it's your fault, not feeling normal, feeling a sense of needing to keep busy, panic, self-harm, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, shutting down, isolating, or being uncomfortable being alone.
My focus is in helping families, couples, teens, and adults to heal from the direct and indirect effects of trauma and build healthy lives and relationships. Trauma shows up in many ways, some obvious and some not realized to be trauma by the person or people going through it. It can have many effects, including fear, anxiety, depression, numbness, chronic pain, negative thoughts, anger, feeling out of control, feeling like it's your fault, not feeling normal, feeling a sense of needing to keep busy, panic, self-harm, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, shutting down, isolating, or being uncomfortable being alone.
(802) 755-3500 View (802) 755-3500
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Christopher Steller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MA
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05602
My goal in all my work with all my different clients is to help them better understand themselves, their lives and their struggles. With honesty, compassion, warmth, humor and respect, as well as my own insights and knowledge gained from my work and my life, I help people more fully become who they wish to be. Whether their issues are behavioral, emotional, relational or involving more specific challenges, I use different strategies from different disciplines to assist my clients in reaching their goals.
My goal in all my work with all my different clients is to help them better understand themselves, their lives and their struggles. With honesty, compassion, warmth, humor and respect, as well as my own insights and knowledge gained from my work and my life, I help people more fully become who they wish to be. Whether their issues are behavioral, emotional, relational or involving more specific challenges, I use different strategies from different disciplines to assist my clients in reaching their goals.
(802) 231-2327 View (802) 231-2327
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Anne Unangst
Psychologist, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05602
Waitlist for new clients
In a safe and supportive environment I work with adults, teens, children, couples, and families. For more than thirty years I have worked collaboratively with my clients around many different concerns, including illness and grief, relationship stress, separation and divorce, parenting (including co-parenting and step-parenting), career change and stress, care-taking of elderly and other family members, and self esteem struggles resulting from childhoods touched by neglect and/or abuse. Special interest and training in EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy).
In a safe and supportive environment I work with adults, teens, children, couples, and families. For more than thirty years I have worked collaboratively with my clients around many different concerns, including illness and grief, relationship stress, separation and divorce, parenting (including co-parenting and step-parenting), career change and stress, care-taking of elderly and other family members, and self esteem struggles resulting from childhoods touched by neglect and/or abuse. Special interest and training in EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy).
(802) 465-4296 View (802) 465-4296
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Marc A Cecil
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rutland, VT 05701
I provide psychotherapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and families. Some of the issues I focus on include: anxiety and depression; trauma and loss; relationship and family conflict; health, stress, and work issues; self-esteem; life transitions; and child behavior and parenting issues.
I provide psychotherapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and families. Some of the issues I focus on include: anxiety and depression; trauma and loss; relationship and family conflict; health, stress, and work issues; self-esteem; life transitions; and child behavior and parenting issues.
(802) 221-0286 View (802) 221-0286
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Callia Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LADC, ACS, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Are you pregnant or in any stage of parenting and not feeling like yourself lately? Or a medical, mental health or education professional feeling the effects of stress and compassion fatigue? These feelings of overwhelm, guilt, worry, sadness or self-doubt don't have to be your new normal. 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.
Are you pregnant or in any stage of parenting and not feeling like yourself lately? Or a medical, mental health or education professional feeling the effects of stress and compassion fatigue? These feelings of overwhelm, guilt, worry, sadness or self-doubt don't have to be your new normal. 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.
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Marilyn Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unsure of your path or how to heal your pain? I create a safe, supportive space for you to set aside "the noise of the world", to have time just for you, where your fears, struggles, and stressors can be heard with understanding and compassion. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, loss of identity, life transitions, chronic fear, PTSD or trauma, relationship conflict, grief or loss of a beloved, triggers as a Highly Sensitive Person, or spiritual questioning, it is possible to heal: to have inner calm, clarity, peacefulness, self-compassion, authenticity, and empowerment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unsure of your path or how to heal your pain? I create a safe, supportive space for you to set aside "the noise of the world", to have time just for you, where your fears, struggles, and stressors can be heard with understanding and compassion. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, loss of identity, life transitions, chronic fear, PTSD or trauma, relationship conflict, grief or loss of a beloved, triggers as a Highly Sensitive Person, or spiritual questioning, it is possible to heal: to have inner calm, clarity, peacefulness, self-compassion, authenticity, and empowerment.
(413) 650-1371 View (413) 650-1371

Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.