Child Therapists in Caledonia County, VT
Talaia Thomas
Counselor, LCMHC, MA, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hardwick, VT 05843
My counseling approach is both practical and realistic, provided in a relaxed atmosphere. I work with adults, children, and families interested and willing to make necessary changes in their lives. I've also incorporated pets into my practice, as research has proven the use of pets in counseling reduces stress and elevates mood. Areas of treatment include depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavioral issues, identity concerns, relationship difficulties, crisis consultation, etc.
My counseling approach is both practical and realistic, provided in a relaxed atmosphere. I work with adults, children, and families interested and willing to make necessary changes in their lives. I've also incorporated pets into my practice, as research has proven the use of pets in counseling reduces stress and elevates mood. Areas of treatment include depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavioral issues, identity concerns, relationship difficulties, crisis consultation, etc.
Alleson Christie Hamelin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Lyndonville, VT 05851
In my career, I have provided mental and drug counseling services to address those in need of counseling. I have worked with individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, anger issues, family conflict, trauma, drug abuse, physical and sexual trauma along with behavioral development. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults along with families who have experienced these issues. I believe it is important to work together to address changes in the patient and families, if needed, to create a positive outcome so the patient and their family can live a healthier and fulfilling life.
In my career, I have provided mental and drug counseling services to address those in need of counseling. I have worked with individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, anger issues, family conflict, trauma, drug abuse, physical and sexual trauma along with behavioral development. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults along with families who have experienced these issues. I believe it is important to work together to address changes in the patient and families, if needed, to create a positive outcome so the patient and their family can live a healthier and fulfilling life.
Anna Helfand
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
I utilize play therapy to help children work through developmental transitions, cope with stressors in their life, and build confidence.
I am here to support you as you navigate your way through life, whether it is to solidify a balance or to work through challenges. If you are struggling to make sense of how to be a less stressed parent in today's world, I can help you work through your own triggers and find solutions that are cooperative and confident. If your child needs help communicating their inner world, then play therapy will help them do so in a developmentally nurturing way. If you are an adult who needs to find confidence in their own thoughts, beliefs, and guidance, then our work together can free you of what is holding you back.
I utilize play therapy to help children work through developmental transitions, cope with stressors in their life, and build confidence.
I am here to support you as you navigate your way through life, whether it is to solidify a balance or to work through challenges. If you are struggling to make sense of how to be a less stressed parent in today's world, I can help you work through your own triggers and find solutions that are cooperative and confident. If your child needs help communicating their inner world, then play therapy will help them do so in a developmentally nurturing way. If you are an adult who needs to find confidence in their own thoughts, beliefs, and guidance, then our work together can free you of what is holding you back.
Connie Sanville
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Lyndonville, VT 05851 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I seek to help children, teens, and adults in need of positive support or whom may be struggling with behavior support questions, attention deficit, depression, anxiety, goal development, and family relational problems. I support personal goal coaching and provide a safe environment for exploration in a number of many other areas. I seek to bring elements of joy, comfort, and safety to the personal process of healing.
I seek to help children, teens, and adults in need of positive support or whom may be struggling with behavior support questions, attention deficit, depression, anxiety, goal development, and family relational problems. I support personal goal coaching and provide a safe environment for exploration in a number of many other areas. I seek to bring elements of joy, comfort, and safety to the personal process of healing.
Cherise Renee Boutin
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hardwick, VT 05843
Waitlist for new clients
In our journeys through life we experience both pleasurable and distressing events. When these events reach a level of trauma and are not processed or effectively integrated, individuals may rely on less adaptive strategies to manage discomfort, stress and change. These strategies can negatively influence the way we perceive and interact with the world and affect our intuitive nature and our intentionality for seeking meaning and experiencing joy. My practice is informed by a deeply attuned and heartfelt approach to my client’s emotional wellbeing. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
In our journeys through life we experience both pleasurable and distressing events. When these events reach a level of trauma and are not processed or effectively integrated, individuals may rely on less adaptive strategies to manage discomfort, stress and change. These strategies can negatively influence the way we perceive and interact with the world and affect our intuitive nature and our intentionality for seeking meaning and experiencing joy. My practice is informed by a deeply attuned and heartfelt approach to my client’s emotional wellbeing. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
Christopher Colpitts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
For over 20 years, I have enjoyed working with children, adolescents and their families to improve relationships, overcome the effects of complex trauma, and foster healthy attachments between children and parents. I have experience working with attachment issues, as well as training in Trauma-Focused CBT. With children, a directive, supportive and playful approach is used to overcome shame and fear. I also treat adults with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety and personality disorders. Meeting clients where they are is important to healing emotional wounds and building confidence in personal decision making.
For over 20 years, I have enjoyed working with children, adolescents and their families to improve relationships, overcome the effects of complex trauma, and foster healthy attachments between children and parents. I have experience working with attachment issues, as well as training in Trauma-Focused CBT. With children, a directive, supportive and playful approach is used to overcome shame and fear. I also treat adults with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety and personality disorders. Meeting clients where they are is important to healing emotional wounds and building confidence in personal decision making.
Randy J. Bulpin Counseling and Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843
Waitlist for new clients
I completed advanced training in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy the model developed by Daniel Hughes to support the needs of children and adolescents with attachment deficits.
My practice is based on the premise that the relationship is key to emotional wellbeing. Life experiences and especially trauma can lead us to distort our interpretations of both our internal and external worlds. My counseling experience began in 2007 working with young people with extensive social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This inevitably raised my awareness of the importance of the family and related support systems. I spent much of my life as a professional musician and have been able to use music in my therapeutic work, supporting the development and maintenance of sharing, self-regulation, and effective communication.
I completed advanced training in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy the model developed by Daniel Hughes to support the needs of children and adolescents with attachment deficits.
My practice is based on the premise that the relationship is key to emotional wellbeing. Life experiences and especially trauma can lead us to distort our interpretations of both our internal and external worlds. My counseling experience began in 2007 working with young people with extensive social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This inevitably raised my awareness of the importance of the family and related support systems. I spent much of my life as a professional musician and have been able to use music in my therapeutic work, supporting the development and maintenance of sharing, self-regulation, and effective communication.
NEK Therapeutic and Educational Services LLC
Registered Psychotherapist, LSC
Verified Verified
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
I specialize in working with school-age children and young adults to address anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, ADHD, executive functioning, and various other concerns.
My office is a safe, relaxing, and fun space for clients. As an experienced school counselor, school based clinician, and college tutor, I have built my practice based on providing high quality care to young people in need. I'm passionate about teaching social skills and healthy coping skills in a manner that is enjoyable and values every client's uniqueness.
I specialize in working with school-age children and young adults to address anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, ADHD, executive functioning, and various other concerns.
My office is a safe, relaxing, and fun space for clients. As an experienced school counselor, school based clinician, and college tutor, I have built my practice based on providing high quality care to young people in need. I'm passionate about teaching social skills and healthy coping skills in a manner that is enjoyable and values every client's uniqueness.
Danielle Leriche-Forkey
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill. While life can be rewarding, it can also present its challenges. By viewing this site, you have taken the courage to make the first steps in addressing these challenges in hopes for a more successful and rewarding life. I have particular experience working with individuals that struggle with past traumas and those that have difficulties in their relationships. I am familiar working with families and systems dynamics, including those served by agencies. I work with individuals of all intellectual ability (children- adults).
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill. While life can be rewarding, it can also present its challenges. By viewing this site, you have taken the courage to make the first steps in addressing these challenges in hopes for a more successful and rewarding life. I have particular experience working with individuals that struggle with past traumas and those that have difficulties in their relationships. I am familiar working with families and systems dynamics, including those served by agencies. I work with individuals of all intellectual ability (children- adults).
Dale Sickles
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
East Burke, VT 05832 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Expertise with Adult Children of Narcissists (ACON) & high conflict loved ones; Understanding PDO's, Co-dependency, and Complex Trauma (CCTP).
Waitlist - leave detailed v-mail for call back: Bcbs of Mass. insurance and self-pay only Ty! It has been my experience that many of us become frozen by yesterday to the point that tomorrow evokes anxiety and today becomes lost. I will help you reconnect to the here and now & together we will design a treatment plan that will allow you to move past stuck and start living the life you deserve!
Expertise with Adult Children of Narcissists (ACON) & high conflict loved ones; Understanding PDO's, Co-dependency, and Complex Trauma (CCTP).
Waitlist - leave detailed v-mail for call back: Bcbs of Mass. insurance and self-pay only Ty! It has been my experience that many of us become frozen by yesterday to the point that tomorrow evokes anxiety and today becomes lost. I will help you reconnect to the here and now & together we will design a treatment plan that will allow you to move past stuck and start living the life you deserve!
Angel Mason
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843
If you are having trouble talking with your child, preteen, teen, these can be a challenging time and I can be a safe, welcoming place for them to work through these transitions of their life.
My approach is person centered and meeting each individual where they are at in their lives. We work together to address barriers that they may be facing, and work on issues that they are currently facing to ensure a better quality of life for them and those around them.
If you are having trouble talking with your child, preteen, teen, these can be a challenging time and I can be a safe, welcoming place for them to work through these transitions of their life.
My approach is person centered and meeting each individual where they are at in their lives. We work together to address barriers that they may be facing, and work on issues that they are currently facing to ensure a better quality of life for them and those around them.
Lori J Leff
MA
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone has the capacity to grow and to heal. It's easy to get stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, limit our perspective and perpetuate suffering. I'd like to help you explore what you need to gain resilience, to discover joy. I'm a good active listener with a big heart. My art background and compassion practice inform all I do. In therapy, we'll look at the larger picture together: notice the patterns and the narratives you've created about them, the self-judgments, the emotions that can (but don't need to) run the show, the places you feel stuck. My practice is client-centered. I honor you and your self-expertise.
Everyone has the capacity to grow and to heal. It's easy to get stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, limit our perspective and perpetuate suffering. I'd like to help you explore what you need to gain resilience, to discover joy. I'm a good active listener with a big heart. My art background and compassion practice inform all I do. In therapy, we'll look at the larger picture together: notice the patterns and the narratives you've created about them, the self-judgments, the emotions that can (but don't need to) run the show, the places you feel stuck. My practice is client-centered. I honor you and your self-expertise.
Wendy Billings-Litke
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
West Danville, VT 05873 (Online Only)
I work with adolescents, families and adults, joining with them in their quest for wholeness, emotional recovery and greater happiness. I have experience helping others navigate through trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger and issues specific to the LGBTQQ community.
I work with adolescents, families and adults, joining with them in their quest for wholeness, emotional recovery and greater happiness. I have experience helping others navigate through trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger and issues specific to the LGBTQQ community.
Claire Berry
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843 (Online Only)
When your life needs direction, connection, and/or balance, whether it's your past, present, or future that brings your desire for change, you hold the power to heal. I believe that with honest self-exploration you can identify the roots of your discomfort and the path forward. I believe in the innate goodness of each person and their power to create the solutions to their challenges. I will partner in your self-discovery and healing by creating a safe, non-judgmental space to begin the work of lowering defenses and looking into the most protected areas of yourself.
When your life needs direction, connection, and/or balance, whether it's your past, present, or future that brings your desire for change, you hold the power to heal. I believe that with honest self-exploration you can identify the roots of your discomfort and the path forward. I believe in the innate goodness of each person and their power to create the solutions to their challenges. I will partner in your self-discovery and healing by creating a safe, non-judgmental space to begin the work of lowering defenses and looking into the most protected areas of yourself.
Grace M Hurley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843
Each life is sacred and all life deserves freedom, happiness, abundance, and connection. Yet through the patterning of wounding, we so often harm ourselves or others through our relation to these unmet needs. Past narratives live on into our present lives through the manifestations of anxiety, depression, addiction, poor or abusive relationships, and...the list goes on. But all wounds can heal if given the proper attention and time.
Each life is sacred and all life deserves freedom, happiness, abundance, and connection. Yet through the patterning of wounding, we so often harm ourselves or others through our relation to these unmet needs. Past narratives live on into our present lives through the manifestations of anxiety, depression, addiction, poor or abusive relationships, and...the list goes on. But all wounds can heal if given the proper attention and time.
Mallory Billings-Litke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Danville, VT 05873 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You will receive a quicker response if you send an email rather than leaving a voicemail. I provide counseling for individuals and couples. We will focus on problem-solving through improved communication and conflict resolution as well as goal setting through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness skills and traditional talk therapy. I will tailor your treatment to your specific needs. I look forward to hearing from you!
You will receive a quicker response if you send an email rather than leaving a voicemail. I provide counseling for individuals and couples. We will focus on problem-solving through improved communication and conflict resolution as well as goal setting through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness skills and traditional talk therapy. I will tailor your treatment to your specific needs. I look forward to hearing from you!
Rachael M. Little
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
East Coast upbringing meets West Coast ideology! I currently practice in both Vermont and California, and am proud to blend the progressive nature of the SF Bay with my Northern Attitude and roots. I work with families, couples, and individuals, supporting folks through life transitions, work stress, tough relationships, and difficult adolescent periods. I approach our work with a sense of directness, candor, and humor. I promise I can not only handle your tough stuff, but help you through to the other side. Our work together will be fulfilling and never boring, and I'll help you take control of your life in ways you never dreamed.
East Coast upbringing meets West Coast ideology! I currently practice in both Vermont and California, and am proud to blend the progressive nature of the SF Bay with my Northern Attitude and roots. I work with families, couples, and individuals, supporting folks through life transitions, work stress, tough relationships, and difficult adolescent periods. I approach our work with a sense of directness, candor, and humor. I promise I can not only handle your tough stuff, but help you through to the other side. Our work together will be fulfilling and never boring, and I'll help you take control of your life in ways you never dreamed.
Christopher Steller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MA
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843
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.
Heidi Behrendt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
Waitlist for new clients
Your wellness matters! I believe in the power of each individual to face adversity and heal. If you are struggling with depression, grief, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, mood disturbances, and adjustment difficulties to the many transitions we make throughout our life span- I would be honored to help you on your wellness journey. I am skilled in a variety of therapy treatment modalities and tailor the use of these approaches and skills to each clients' unique needs. Your body and mind strive to move toward balance, healing and wellness, I like to assist my clients with this process as a collaborator in your wellness journey .
Your wellness matters! I believe in the power of each individual to face adversity and heal. If you are struggling with depression, grief, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, mood disturbances, and adjustment difficulties to the many transitions we make throughout our life span- I would be honored to help you on your wellness journey. I am skilled in a variety of therapy treatment modalities and tailor the use of these approaches and skills to each clients' unique needs. Your body and mind strive to move toward balance, healing and wellness, I like to assist my clients with this process as a collaborator in your wellness journey .
Lydia S Russell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CMHC, HHC, CYT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Hardwick, VT 05843
As a somatic and mindfulness-based mental health counselor, I work with individual adults in identifying and affirming gifts and strengths; finding and maintaining calm, connection, and contentment; and creating new patterns that encourage health, growth, and resilience through life’s changes. A session with me might include movement exploration (informed by dance/movement therapy and yoga), awareness-building (mindfulness and meditation) exercises, therapeutic conversation, and lifestyle coaching. Sessions can be online, or outdoors among the trees - an opportunity to gain insight and inspiration from the natural world.
As a somatic and mindfulness-based mental health counselor, I work with individual adults in identifying and affirming gifts and strengths; finding and maintaining calm, connection, and contentment; and creating new patterns that encourage health, growth, and resilience through life’s changes. A session with me might include movement exploration (informed by dance/movement therapy and yoga), awareness-building (mindfulness and meditation) exercises, therapeutic conversation, and lifestyle coaching. Sessions can be online, or outdoors among the trees - an opportunity to gain insight and inspiration from the natural world.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Caledonia County provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Caledonia County build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Caledonia County build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.