Buddhist Therapists in East Thetford, VT

I come to my work as a therapist from backgrounds as an artist, hospital oncology chaplain, art professor and activist, meditation teacher, lover of movement, backpacker Dharma bum, essayist, companion of rescue pups, and former Buddhist nun. I've been around the block, tried many things, succeeded and failed, and carried my heart through many of this world's wild, beautiful, boring, terrible, sacred spaces. All of which feels relevant to working with clients who dare to trust their creative and intuitive processes as they come into fierce, tender, inalienable wholeness.

For over a decade, I’ve worked with individuals in some form of transition or major life change, often with trauma histories not too far below the surface. In each situation, I’ve found the most transformational interactions to be those rooted in both insight and somatic practices so it is a gift to craft a professional life at that precise intersection. Guided by genuine care and warmth, I support clients in gently attuning to the “data” stored in their body as a springboard to better understand, and compassionately respond to, core needs of safety, ease, worth, and authentic connection (with both self and others).

Life is a daring adventure... with a lot of pitfalls and crash landings. Sometimes you need help to get out, over and/or through. I provide psychotherapy with respect, compassion, and a sense of humor to guide and walk alongside you. I focus on skill-building and helping you become the hero of your own life, sometimes combining counseling with hypnotherapy. I follow the Intentional Peer Support philosophy: there is nothing wrong with you; and you are the expert on your own life.

An effective, compassionate therapist helps you connect to your own wisdom and harness the energy to thrive. Though life can be hard sometimes, extreme suffering need not persist. I will help you escape stuck patterns or traumas that stop you from enjoying life and doing what matters most to you. It's common to have to rediscover, or even learn for the first time, how to live well. During difficult times, we may just need a little assistance. I have twenty-five years of experience supporting clients as they eliminate obstacles, reach cherished goals & attain enduring satisfaction.

Brief Waitlist - new clients. What is most important to you in this one precious life? What are ways your thoughts, speech and actions help align or make discordant your life goals? What are ways you find calm and safety? What are the ways your body communicates? These are some questions we explore together as we navigate the landscape of what it is to be alive, right here, right now. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Psychedelic Integration Therapy. I am a certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider. Visit: innerintelligencevt.com for information about my practice and training.

My best work is with women who are suffering from PTSD, depression, and anxiety. If you're experiencing symptoms associated with these diagnoses or disorders with personality, mood, or substances then set up a time with me to consult with you. I am passionate about treating individuals who want to go beyond a diagnosis, are unsure about a diagnosis, or don't feel comfortable with a diagnosis. There is much more to therapy and healing than what is laid out in the DSM we are all too familiar with in America. I made a conscious decision to learn Buddhist Psychology in order to go beyond the norm in order to help my clients.

Providing Supervision to Licensed and Pre-Licensed Therapists, Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist and Certified Consultant, Internal Family Systems Psychotherapist. The development of a gentle curiosity of one's internal experience becomes the basis for compassion and authentic expression. This contemplative relationship with oneself can then expand the way in which we connect and relate to others. Therapeutic style is interactive, while encouraging the client's inner consciousness to guide the process. Use of somatic, parts work, and strength-based modalities that view individuals as having an innate propensity toward health.

My style is very relational. I believe the strength of relationship over any modality is what is most healing in a therapeutic relationship. I am here to walk alongside you on your healing journey as a compassionate, kind and supportive witness. Offering support to those healing from experiences of trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, shame, codependency and relationship challenges. I would also be a good match for parents (soon to be parents, postpartum or parenting birth - 5 years old).

Work on your personal issues and concerns in a safe, supportive, and non-threatening environment. We can address a range of issues including depression,anxiety, self-esteem, relationships and creativity for individuals and couples a confidential private setting. During an initial consultation we will work together to develop the approach best suited to your individual needs.

One of life’s greatest challenges can be beginning the healing journey. Whether you're feeling stuck, depressed, uncertain, anxious, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you. Bringing awareness and/or identifying the root causes of behaviors and emotional experiences can be both challenging and rewarding. My hope for you is that we can work together to identify and progress toward goals to alleviate your suffering and increase your ability to cope, make healthy decisions, and regain direction within your journey.

Did you know that the body's natural response to stress includes restless, on edge wound up feelings? Stress also compromises our attention? You might feel digestive and sleep issues, feelings of anxiousness, and dis-ease. Has a recent life event, such as a job transition, a shift in your relationships, or unsettling medical news, triggered these feelings of unease? It's essential to recognize that such moments of high alert often present remarkable opportunities for personal growth, even though they may not initially feel terrible, awful or unsettling. From experience, I can help you find brightness in the darker places.

New clients welcome (04/22/24). If you are struggling with strong feelings that are holding you back, then you have come to the right place. Difficult experiences can overwhelm us at different stages in our lives which can lead to poor sleep/appetite, difficulties to connect, racing thoughts, and issues with finding ways to avoid these feelings. Maybe you have had some challenging or stressful experiences in the past, or they may be happening right now. If these experiences sound familiar to you, then perhaps you feel stuck in your life and don't smile as often as you would like. This can be difficult to carry alone.

My work centers on helping clients confront, relate to, and manage the interplay between their feelings, actions, and sense of self. This understanding shapes my therapeutic approach, grounded not in a quest for temporary happiness or conventional success but in exploring and affirming our values, emotions, and unique way of being. Through simple exercises, journaling, and thoughtful conversation, we journey together toward a deeper self-awareness and coherence of being.

I understand that making the decision to seek therapy is a personal and soul-searching process. At times it can be difficult to admit that we need help and when we reach out we need a compassionate and understanding psychotherapist to listen, support, and encourage us on our journey back to wellness. It has been my privilege to be invited into the lives of some of the finest people I have ever known, my clients. Helping you find your way through difficult times and confusing circumstances is my specialty and my calling.

Are you someone who has done talk therapy in the past and thinks of yourself as self-aware, but wants an approach that is designed to help you make positive and lasting change from the inside out? You’re feeling stuck and maybe a little burned out in your looks-so-awesome career? Or maybe you’re facing a potential or imminent life or relationship change, wondering about your next steps and not sure how to move forward? Or maybe you are looking for a therapist who "gets it" about climate distress, threats to democracy, and the social justice concerns that keep you up at night.

I am now maintaining a waitlist; contact for scheduling options. Adolescence and adulthood are challenging; coping with anxiety, depression, and the daily barriers of life can easily complicate things further. You may struggle to cope with and find balance between the frustrations of school, relationships, work, and family. Maybe you feel it is time to focus on personal growth and seek harmony. Taking the first steps can feel extraordinarily challenging but I will be there to provide support and guidance within your journey. I believe everyone has the capacity to manage life's challenges and I can provide you the skills to do so.

We could all benefit from support at times. Someone who is willing to listen. Someone to provide an outside perspective. We can work together to help you stay connected to your positive parenting skills, your need to find calm or perhaps work through a past trauma. You may be at the beginning of a journey, in the middle or further along. Wherever you are, connect with someone who provides encouragement and perspective. Children and families are welcome! We live in an ever changing world. Let's do something to help strengthen our foundation...for life!

Drawing from evidence-based and holistic therapy practices, I support people of all ages, children, teens, families and adults, in handling stress, emotions, distressing thoughts, and limiting beliefs. As you move towards your values and goals through mind-body-based treatments, you will develop self-kindness, acceptance, inner strength, improved communication, boundaries, and empowerment along the way. Whether you are navigating challenging relationships, difficult life circumstances, life transitions, grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, suffering, or a desire to change your lifestyle or career, I will meet you where you are.

Are you looking to bring balance and fulfillment into your life? Would you like to be happier, more peaceful and clear in your direction? Would you like to feel that you are living up to your potential? Perhaps improve communication, deepen intimacy, and fun in your relationships? Maybe make better choices for your health or simply feel satisfied as you are? I can help.