Children (6 to 10) Therapists in 05401

Hello - I am a counselor who is also a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse with 40 years of experience, including 20 years of practicing Clinical Hypnosis for a myriad of issues: anxiety, trauma, depression, and pain, to name but a few. I also train clinicians to utilize Clinical Hypnosis and am an Approved Consultant for the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. I focus on finding and treating the cause of the symptoms and in this way, most symptoms are markedly reduced and, often gone altogether. As a client, you and I would team up together and work cooperatively as a team!

The path of healing varies pertaining to each individual. One thing that remains the same for all is that this pathway resides within you. There exists a magical world full of wonder beyond what most have allowed themselves to perceive. The key to unlocking that world resides within the healing itself. Great magnificence awaits any individual when they devote themselves upon the journey home to their own heart. I am here to assist you to move through old painful patterns and beliefs that no longer serve you. I am happy to be of assistance along your journey of healing so that you can restore your passion and live a life of joy.

I offer healing arts, psychotherapy and education for people who wish to live "the well examined life" and make the most of life's sojourns . I am a holistic counselor and adjunct professor of psychology, media and communications over the past 15 years. I earned my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Norwich University in 1993, following studies in the Classics and a B.A in Transpersonal Psychology. I provide support, encouragement, and the benefit of my closest attention to those seeking to develop greater awareness, deeper insight, and fuller capacity to love life and all that it brings.

Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today profile & please reach out to me if you would like to begin therapy. I am currently accepting new clients and provide individual and family therapy sessions in person OR via telehealth. I have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and recently earned my Master of Social Work (MSW). I have also earned an academic concentration in mental health and trauma for my MSW. I have experience working at a wonderful community mental health agency for 5.5 years in addition to experience working with children in public schools helping them with learning and emotional/behavioral challenges.

My understanding of how people are impacted by substance use disorder, trauma, mental illness and the human condition has seen me focus on the utilization of Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Contemplative Therapy to guide a search for deeper meaning and provide tangible skills to use along the way.

I specialize in treating individuals, couples and families who are struggling with anxiety and relational turmoil. My approach differs slightly based on the presenting problem. In treating anxiety we will take a close look at the thought processes that inform it. We will then tailor treatment to your situation. When relational turmoil is the presenting concern, we will look at the relational patterns across the span of your life, and explore how these patterns are manifesting in the present. We'll then explore pathways to relational security and empowerment.

Openings Mon AM, Wed AM/early PM, Thurs at noon: I work with children, teens, families, and adults who are ready to heal from trauma and build healthy relationships. As a Queer therapist, I support marginalized people to build self-worth and live with a greater sense of wellbeing amidst systems that undermine our inherent value. Working with me is what it sounds like: having a guide for you, your child, and partner(s) in building more loving, functional, and liberating relationships with yourself and others. With adults and teens, I utilize an evidence-based modality based in neuroscience called Brainspotting to heal trauma.

We share a universal humanness as we agonize over decisions, struggle with isolation, endure losses, & seek meaning in life. I believe this fundamental connection is at the root of all healing. You yearn for compassionate listening & an empathetic personal engagement in your journey towards positive self-discovery. I want to help you find the freedom to generate new ways of thinking, feeling & acting: to transform unhelpful personal narratives into strength-based versions you can use to flourish. Adult or child, you are uniquely beautiful & vulnerable. Through talk or play, we'll explore how you can live more comfortably as both.

I specialize in working with youth & adults, couples, and families to improve personal and relational satisfaction, quality of life, and daily functioning. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach to therapy utilizing family systems, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, talk, and solution-focused therapy. I incorporate Christian counseling into therapy sessions for individuals who would like to incorporate their spirituality into their sessions. I am looking forward to working with you and or your family to gain personal insight to lessen stress and facilitate moving forward in life to create the life you want.

My scope and approach to clinical practice is grounded in a holistic/whole-person model. My experience and training include narrative, mindfulness practices, cognitive behavior therapy, trauma-informed care & strength/empowerment approaches. I believe that no one therapeutic approach fits all. I tailor clients' treatment plans to meet their individual needs. I work with children, adolescents & adults.

I work with clients who are dealing with a range of difficulties. Through the use of different therapeutic techniques, we can dive deep into past traumas & begin your long waiting healing journey, or work through a current life struggle. Or, I find that some clients simply need an unbiased source to talk through their day-to-day functioning with. If you have a goal that you want to achieve, big or small, we can work to figure out what works best for you. I don't stick to one specific type of therapy in my practice, I believe it is more beneficial to the client if I stay flexible & we find what works best for them & their situation.

It's your life. It's important. Figuring things out for yourself doesn't mean you must do it alone. Therapy helps reconnect to fundamentals, grow from pain, and cultivate wellness. Your therapist is your partner on the journey. We help you build pathways, forge deeper connections, build relationships, and live authentically. We tune into the core of the matter and acknowledge the impacts of your history and society.

I can only imagine what growing up in the world today must be like. With so many dynamic challenges present in so many areas of life, it's no wonder to me that young people are struggling. While the feelings and experiences behind these struggles may be completely valid, sometimes the ways in which we cope, communicate or express ourselves may be unpleasant, unhealthy, or downright damaging. As the therapist, I am here to listen deeply to my child, teen and young adult clients (and their caregivers as needed), help them explore and identify what’s going on for them, and support them in making desired changes.

I am inspired by the healing power of relationships. I specialize in helping women feel more alive and empowered, as well as helping couples reconnect and thrive. Therapy works when you and I build trusting relationship that is a catalyst for change in other relationships. My clients describe me as calm and empathetic, with a sense of humor. When you meet with me, you and I will create a safe environment where you can explore your full self and heal without judgement. With individuals I use EMDR, parts work, and other modalities to help you rebuild. With couples I use EFT, Gottman, and PACT therapies to help you reconnect.

Has your teen felt lost or hopeless? Does your child suffer from excessive worry that interferes with social and academic life? Children and teens are particularly susceptible to the pressure handed out by society and often need help developing the tools to cope with intense symptoms of anxiety and depression. Working as a team, I will help you, your child, and any other providers create and plan ways to achieve goals of decreasing symptoms such as intense worry, insomnia, mood swings, panic attacks, school problems, and suicidal thoughts. I also run two teen groups focused on symptom management and building self confidence.

Email inquiries preferred. Seeking support is a courageous first step toward growth, healing, and self-improvement. I am passionate about helping people make positive changes within themselves and their lives. I meet clients where they are at in their journey. Together we will work to explore strengths, practice skills, and to help alleviate distress. I use a range of therapeutic interventions that include, but are not limited to, cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered, narrative therapy, and mindfulness based approaches.

LIMITED availability, waitlist started - Are you and/or your teenager feeling worried, overwhelmed, and struggling with the stress of work, school, and day to day life? Are you or you looking for traditional as well as holistic, mindfulness based, and movement based therapeutic modalities to help you navigate life's challenges? Are you looking for alternatives to medication to manage your symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, Aspergers syndrome, or an eating disorder? Are you seeking guidance for gender identity and transgender issues? Then Mandi may be right for you!

My practice focuses on fertility / pregnancy / postpartum (incl. new dads & LGBTQ families), grief (more specifically early mother loss, and pregnancy loss), and relationship issues. Throughout our lives, we're constantly relating to one another, and building new experiences from these relationships. Unfortunately, relationships can also often feel unfulfilling, or make us feel neglected somehow. They can bring on feelings of loss and disconnection. Then, life in general starts to feel unfulfilling. This can be changed. Psychotherapy, where the fit between patient / therapist is right, can be an immensely powerful tool.

I have done 4,500+ hypnosis sessions to help children and adults resolve anxiety issues, lose weight, quit smoking, and to overcome countless other habits and phobias. I am on the Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners as a Certified Hypnotherapist. I am NOT a talk therapist, so if you have done that, perhaps it's time for an expert at hypnosis. I have been resolving stubborn problems resistant to other approaches since 2007. Learn more about this short-term therapy (ave. 3 sessions) at: www.champlainhypnosis.com or just give me a call now.