Therapists in 05404
Diana Buchanan
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404
Waitlist for new clients
Note: I am not able to take new clients at the moment but I can still provide support letters for gender affirming surgery. I am a transgender woman who specializes in working collaboratively with transgender and gender diverse adults. I understand from personal experience that many of us feel like others have written our life stories and that these stories don’t reflect who we really are. Using the strengths-based framework of narrative therapy, I will help you take control of your life story and find your happily ever after.
Note: I am not able to take new clients at the moment but I can still provide support letters for gender affirming surgery. I am a transgender woman who specializes in working collaboratively with transgender and gender diverse adults. I understand from personal experience that many of us feel like others have written our life stories and that these stories don’t reflect who we really are. Using the strengths-based framework of narrative therapy, I will help you take control of your life story and find your happily ever after.
In my practice I aim to empower clients to discover their capacity for both acceptance and change through a safe and respectful therapeutic relationship. I value your expertise about your own lived experience, and together we will find the balance between developing greater self-compassion and learning new tools and strategies to help you grow. I work hard to establish a strong therapeutic alliance and provide a warm nonjudgmental environment where you can develop concrete skills, process your lived experience, and reach your personal and interpersonal goals.
In my practice I aim to empower clients to discover their capacity for both acceptance and change through a safe and respectful therapeutic relationship. I value your expertise about your own lived experience, and together we will find the balance between developing greater self-compassion and learning new tools and strategies to help you grow. I work hard to establish a strong therapeutic alliance and provide a warm nonjudgmental environment where you can develop concrete skills, process your lived experience, and reach your personal and interpersonal goals.
Stephanie Dunn
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I'm so glad you're taking this step in support of your own wellbeing! Pursuing therapy is an act of self love and demonstrates a commitment to yourself and your future. Through therapy, I believe you can improve your self-compassion, and learn new strategies that will help you build a fulfilling life. In our work together, I will support you in reaching your goals by providing a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to process your experience and develop concrete skills. Over time, you'll improve your relationships with yourself and others and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and skillfulness.
Hello! I'm so glad you're taking this step in support of your own wellbeing! Pursuing therapy is an act of self love and demonstrates a commitment to yourself and your future. Through therapy, I believe you can improve your self-compassion, and learn new strategies that will help you build a fulfilling life. In our work together, I will support you in reaching your goals by providing a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to process your experience and develop concrete skills. Over time, you'll improve your relationships with yourself and others and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and skillfulness.
As humans, we crave connection and community, but it can sometimes feel difficult to achieve in our everyday lives. We find ourselves looking for different supports, seeking to better understand ourselves, our experiences, and our interactions with the world around us. You are made up of so many different parts and I believe in the importance of seeing and acknowledging all of those pieces. Sometimes we can be told - directly or indirectly - that we hold a singular role, so we may find ourselves trying to fit in a mold that does not hold all the pieces we value about ourselves.
As humans, we crave connection and community, but it can sometimes feel difficult to achieve in our everyday lives. We find ourselves looking for different supports, seeking to better understand ourselves, our experiences, and our interactions with the world around us. You are made up of so many different parts and I believe in the importance of seeing and acknowledging all of those pieces. Sometimes we can be told - directly or indirectly - that we hold a singular role, so we may find ourselves trying to fit in a mold that does not hold all the pieces we value about ourselves.
I work with a very diverse population -- including male, female, gay, straight, late adolescence to old age, and more; and a variety of ethnic and culturally different people.
My work is based in Cognitive-Behavioral psychotherapy, with a wide variety of experiential techniques tailored to the needs of individual clients. I infuse this work with Mindfulness concepts and practices when appropriate to the client's needs. I enjoy my work tremendously, and have a very strong belief that anyone can learn to be comfortable in their own skin, and create a meaningful and fulfilling life for themselves.
I work with a very diverse population -- including male, female, gay, straight, late adolescence to old age, and more; and a variety of ethnic and culturally different people.
My work is based in Cognitive-Behavioral psychotherapy, with a wide variety of experiential techniques tailored to the needs of individual clients. I infuse this work with Mindfulness concepts and practices when appropriate to the client's needs. I enjoy my work tremendously, and have a very strong belief that anyone can learn to be comfortable in their own skin, and create a meaningful and fulfilling life for themselves.
Tanya C Vyhovsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Waitlist for new clients
I have a focus on providing collaborative support within a framework of social justice and a strong belief that each person has everything they need within them and sometimes we all lose touch with these things and could use some outside support to discover our answers. I view my role as a therapist as the bridge to the answers within that may be difficult to see. I believe that the context of our lives is important to understanding our experiences.
I have a focus on providing collaborative support within a framework of social justice and a strong belief that each person has everything they need within them and sometimes we all lose touch with these things and could use some outside support to discover our answers. I view my role as a therapist as the bridge to the answers within that may be difficult to see. I believe that the context of our lives is important to understanding our experiences.
I currently have openings in my Burlington office. Do you have questions or concerns about your drinking or drug use, or perhaps that of someone else? Have recent events in your life caused you to be sad, confused, or feeling alone? I can provide you with a safe and accepting environment with which to explore these uncomfortable feelings. Together we will make a plan to help you eliminate the shame and secrecy which may keep you from thriving. I will help you to communicate about your beliefs and behaviors in an inquisitive, non-judgemental manner which will aid you in fully realizing your potential.
I currently have openings in my Burlington office. Do you have questions or concerns about your drinking or drug use, or perhaps that of someone else? Have recent events in your life caused you to be sad, confused, or feeling alone? I can provide you with a safe and accepting environment with which to explore these uncomfortable feelings. Together we will make a plan to help you eliminate the shame and secrecy which may keep you from thriving. I will help you to communicate about your beliefs and behaviors in an inquisitive, non-judgemental manner which will aid you in fully realizing your potential.
Kimberly Hannah LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I welcome people of all ages, races, faiths, abilities, identities, ethnicities, and orientations. I'm dedicated to holding emotional safety. I work with clients to help them achieve connection, confidence, and a calm sense of safety. Painful emotions can be buried by responses to life experiences, long or short term, from long ago or yesterday. I aim to help set clients free from their extreme thoughts and emotions by building a new connection with their authentic self.
I welcome people of all ages, races, faiths, abilities, identities, ethnicities, and orientations. I'm dedicated to holding emotional safety. I work with clients to help them achieve connection, confidence, and a calm sense of safety. Painful emotions can be buried by responses to life experiences, long or short term, from long ago or yesterday. I aim to help set clients free from their extreme thoughts and emotions by building a new connection with their authentic self.
Lizzie Werner-Gavrin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404 (Online Only)
I help queer and trans adults struggling with eating disorders and other roadblocks to embodiment, feel safe in their whole dynamic selves. Do you feel that if you were a little more perfect, you would feel belonging, love, or acceptance? That if you only showed up like that or just tried harder, then you would love who you are? Do you crave to feel safe in your own being but are unclear on how to get there? Perhaps you understand how complex you are as a person but notice an uncomfortable resistance when you try and unearth these new parts. I would love to support you in becoming your most authentic self.
I help queer and trans adults struggling with eating disorders and other roadblocks to embodiment, feel safe in their whole dynamic selves. Do you feel that if you were a little more perfect, you would feel belonging, love, or acceptance? That if you only showed up like that or just tried harder, then you would love who you are? Do you crave to feel safe in your own being but are unclear on how to get there? Perhaps you understand how complex you are as a person but notice an uncomfortable resistance when you try and unearth these new parts. I would love to support you in becoming your most authentic self.
Erin Kolle, MS, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking support is courageous and a strength to be cultivated. Throughout life we encounter hardships, losses, and transitions, often uncovering emotions and experiences that are difficult to sit with. Despite obstacles there is an inherent human capacity for learning and growth, and in therapy we explore how to tap into these inner resources and break free of patterns that no longer serve you. Through introspection, curiosity, embodiment, and authenticity, I believe you can come into better relationship with yourself and others.
Seeking support is courageous and a strength to be cultivated. Throughout life we encounter hardships, losses, and transitions, often uncovering emotions and experiences that are difficult to sit with. Despite obstacles there is an inherent human capacity for learning and growth, and in therapy we explore how to tap into these inner resources and break free of patterns that no longer serve you. Through introspection, curiosity, embodiment, and authenticity, I believe you can come into better relationship with yourself and others.
Kara DeLeonardis Kraus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As a clinical social worker, I believe that we all have unique strengths and capacities to face the challenges in our lives. I work with my clients in a collaborative, empowering way. Through the therapy process, solutions and plans to move forward reveal themselves, as you grow more confident in your strengths, intuition and your vision for your life. Working with the stories and thoughts we carry about ourselves and the world, we work to create new ideas, beliefs and behaviors that will lead to a more fulfilling life.
As a clinical social worker, I believe that we all have unique strengths and capacities to face the challenges in our lives. I work with my clients in a collaborative, empowering way. Through the therapy process, solutions and plans to move forward reveal themselves, as you grow more confident in your strengths, intuition and your vision for your life. Working with the stories and thoughts we carry about ourselves and the world, we work to create new ideas, beliefs and behaviors that will lead to a more fulfilling life.
I have a special interest in working with clients who are LGBTQ+, female/nonbinary.
Sometimes life is complicated, stressful, and can feel overwhelming, especially in today's world. When interpersonal relationships, family dynamics, or mental health challenges present themselves it is comforting to know that you don't have to sit with all of that by yourself. Connecting with someone and working on life's difficulties, whether it be old wounds or new, can be liberating and empowering. Together we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions; together we can work on the difficult and rewarding work of being the best version of yourself you can be.
I have a special interest in working with clients who are LGBTQ+, female/nonbinary.
Sometimes life is complicated, stressful, and can feel overwhelming, especially in today's world. When interpersonal relationships, family dynamics, or mental health challenges present themselves it is comforting to know that you don't have to sit with all of that by yourself. Connecting with someone and working on life's difficulties, whether it be old wounds or new, can be liberating and empowering. Together we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions; together we can work on the difficult and rewarding work of being the best version of yourself you can be.
Emily McDonald
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients (updated 7/8/24). Sometimes, the things that we think of as our "shortcomings" or "flaws" are actually just a product of modern day society, where we are often told how we should behave, think, and feel from moment to moment. My goal is to help you discover your true needs, desires, and feelings, and distinguish them from those imposed onto you by external pressures. I strive to create a supportive therapeutic space for all teenagers and adults regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, class, ability status and age.
Not accepting new clients (updated 7/8/24). Sometimes, the things that we think of as our "shortcomings" or "flaws" are actually just a product of modern day society, where we are often told how we should behave, think, and feel from moment to moment. My goal is to help you discover your true needs, desires, and feelings, and distinguish them from those imposed onto you by external pressures. I strive to create a supportive therapeutic space for all teenagers and adults regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, class, ability status and age.
Caroline O'Connor Supervision & Counseling
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! I currently have openings for supervisees who are acquiring the necessary hours for state licensure. I also have limited openings for couples' workshops or intensives, or those interested in holistic healing retreats. I help clients with deepening their understanding of themselves and their patterns. I offer guidance and support with relational issues, anxiety, personal transitions, and suppressed creativity & vitality. While working together, we may focus on thought processes, feelings and mindfulness, in order to support positive relationships, emotional health, and increased awareness & empowerment.
Welcome! I currently have openings for supervisees who are acquiring the necessary hours for state licensure. I also have limited openings for couples' workshops or intensives, or those interested in holistic healing retreats. I help clients with deepening their understanding of themselves and their patterns. I offer guidance and support with relational issues, anxiety, personal transitions, and suppressed creativity & vitality. While working together, we may focus on thought processes, feelings and mindfulness, in order to support positive relationships, emotional health, and increased awareness & empowerment.
*** I am NOT taking new clients at this time*** I am an advance-trained clinical hypnotherapist and LCMHC. I have personally experienced the healing and growth that comes from using clinical hypnotherapy within a supportive therapeutic milieu. I find the accelerated, effective results from clinical hypnosis very impressive and enjoy helping others heal and actualize change with this powerful technique. I approach counseling from a client-centered perspective, meet people where they are at, and help them get to where they want to be without judgement or pressure.
*** I am NOT taking new clients at this time*** I am an advance-trained clinical hypnotherapist and LCMHC. I have personally experienced the healing and growth that comes from using clinical hypnotherapy within a supportive therapeutic milieu. I find the accelerated, effective results from clinical hypnosis very impressive and enjoy helping others heal and actualize change with this powerful technique. I approach counseling from a client-centered perspective, meet people where they are at, and help them get to where they want to be without judgement or pressure.
Laurel Gray Robbins (She; They)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling uncomfortable in your skin? Struggling to find motivation to do the things you enjoyed before? Feeling confused about your identity or your relationships? Engaging in behaviors you want to stop or don’t understand? I work to support people in exploring solutions to their mental health and recovery challenges and needs. I work with my therapy dog “co-therapists” (non-shedding labradoodles). I have a deep personal commitment to celebrating diversity and working with individuals with unique life experiences and identities. I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ folks (and am Queer/Genderqueer myself).
Are you feeling uncomfortable in your skin? Struggling to find motivation to do the things you enjoyed before? Feeling confused about your identity or your relationships? Engaging in behaviors you want to stop or don’t understand? I work to support people in exploring solutions to their mental health and recovery challenges and needs. I work with my therapy dog “co-therapists” (non-shedding labradoodles). I have a deep personal commitment to celebrating diversity and working with individuals with unique life experiences and identities. I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ folks (and am Queer/Genderqueer myself).
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Do you want to learn more about yourself, or just see what therapy is all about? I’m here for you. I find great joy in creating genuine and meaningful relationships with my clients, and helping them connect more deeply with themselves and others. I truly want to support and empower you in the process of achieving your goals and living a life that you enjoy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Do you want to learn more about yourself, or just see what therapy is all about? I’m here for you. I find great joy in creating genuine and meaningful relationships with my clients, and helping them connect more deeply with themselves and others. I truly want to support and empower you in the process of achieving your goals and living a life that you enjoy.
Lyllie Harvey
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Not accepting new clients
We are co-creators, lead by you, the expert in your healing and challenges. In a non pathologizing relationship that is rooted in trust, empathy, and curiosity, we can sit with difficult feelings, symptoms and experiences. Together we cultivate self-understanding and acceptance as they are the sources of empowerment and authenticity. In order to heal, we must sift through painful experiences, narratives, and feelings. Therapy is difficult and rewarding work that requires bravery, authenticity, and self-forgiveness. Acknowledging our growth edges while also releasing burdens that are no longer serving us.
We are co-creators, lead by you, the expert in your healing and challenges. In a non pathologizing relationship that is rooted in trust, empathy, and curiosity, we can sit with difficult feelings, symptoms and experiences. Together we cultivate self-understanding and acceptance as they are the sources of empowerment and authenticity. In order to heal, we must sift through painful experiences, narratives, and feelings. Therapy is difficult and rewarding work that requires bravery, authenticity, and self-forgiveness. Acknowledging our growth edges while also releasing burdens that are no longer serving us.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.