Feminist Therapists in Burlington, VT
Millie Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I work from a feminist perspective, seeking to understand how intersecting identities contribute to who we are and strive to understand each person’s unique needs and capacities.
I approach counseling work from a position of compassion, curiosity, and authenticity. Many of the challenges that we experience arise from disempowerment and disconnection from ourselves. By becoming empowered in our minds, bodies, and spaces, we can feel less distress, find greater compassion for ourselves and others, and experience more satisfaction and fulfillment in our lives.
I work from a feminist perspective, seeking to understand how intersecting identities contribute to who we are and strive to understand each person’s unique needs and capacities.
I approach counseling work from a position of compassion, curiosity, and authenticity. Many of the challenges that we experience arise from disempowerment and disconnection from ourselves. By becoming empowered in our minds, bodies, and spaces, we can feel less distress, find greater compassion for ourselves and others, and experience more satisfaction and fulfillment in our lives.
Lauren Turk
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
My approach is strengths based and deeply rooted in humanist, existential, feminist, multicultural, and social justice oriented theories.
We are all worthy of love and belonging. It is a fundamental part of the human experience. We all strive to find meaning, purpose, connection, safety, and healing within all domains of our lives. I am enthusiastic about aiding people in their quest to deepen self-understanding, self-compassion, and personal growth. Together we will create a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, respect, authenticity, curiosity, and collaboration. This allows us to address the issues you are facing in a warm empathic space. It helps us to develop a greater awareness of self and others; cultivating more fulfilling interpersonal relationships.
My approach is strengths based and deeply rooted in humanist, existential, feminist, multicultural, and social justice oriented theories.
We are all worthy of love and belonging. It is a fundamental part of the human experience. We all strive to find meaning, purpose, connection, safety, and healing within all domains of our lives. I am enthusiastic about aiding people in their quest to deepen self-understanding, self-compassion, and personal growth. Together we will create a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, respect, authenticity, curiosity, and collaboration. This allows us to address the issues you are facing in a warm empathic space. It helps us to develop a greater awareness of self and others; cultivating more fulfilling interpersonal relationships.
Erin Kolle, MS, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
I work from a feminist lens and believe in disrupting oppressive systems that locate our self-worth externally.
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.
I work from a feminist lens and believe in disrupting oppressive systems that locate our self-worth externally.
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.
Isabel Lippincott
Pre-lic, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05405 (Online Only)
I approach counseling from a Feminist, anti-racist, systems lens primarily using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic modalities.
Now accepting clients for online Adult ADHD Group Tuesdays at 5:30 starting April 30th! Learn about ADHD, process challenges, and learn strategies in community with other ADHDers. Covered by BCBS, Cigna, MVP, and Medicaid or self-pay rate of $60/session. Email for more info or to set up a consult call.
I approach counseling from a Feminist, anti-racist, systems lens primarily using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic modalities.
Now accepting clients for online Adult ADHD Group Tuesdays at 5:30 starting April 30th! Learn about ADHD, process challenges, and learn strategies in community with other ADHDers. Covered by BCBS, Cigna, MVP, and Medicaid or self-pay rate of $60/session. Email for more info or to set up a consult call.
Mandy J. Cleland
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
I implement a variety of theoretical approaches that are strengths-based and person-centered, this includes solution-focused, narrative, feminist, somatic, dialectical behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
We all face challenges in our lives. The current climate of our world can often lead us to feel like our struggles are outweighing life's gifts. I work to help clients balance the different aspects of their lives. Together, we can challenge unwanted negative thoughts and work on changing how we react to the struggles that we face each day with a goal of strengthening healthy emotional regulation and coping skills. I believe in the importance and effectiveness of a strong therapeutic alliance between clinician and client, this alliance serves as the foundation for meaningful and rewarding treatment.
I implement a variety of theoretical approaches that are strengths-based and person-centered, this includes solution-focused, narrative, feminist, somatic, dialectical behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
We all face challenges in our lives. The current climate of our world can often lead us to feel like our struggles are outweighing life's gifts. I work to help clients balance the different aspects of their lives. Together, we can challenge unwanted negative thoughts and work on changing how we react to the struggles that we face each day with a goal of strengthening healthy emotional regulation and coping skills. I believe in the importance and effectiveness of a strong therapeutic alliance between clinician and client, this alliance serves as the foundation for meaningful and rewarding treatment.
Alexis Pless
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
Currently scheduling intake sessions for late April and May. I ground my work in a Relational-Cultural and Feminist perspective, in which a collaborative therapeutic relationship is integral to supporting you in recognizing, establishing, and reaching personally meaningful goals. I work primarily with adults working through relationship and communication struggles, identity development, depression, and anxiety. Through creating a stable and grounded therapeutic relationship to each other, we will explore the ways in which maladaptive relational patterns and beliefs impact your current ability to live the life you want and deserve.
Currently scheduling intake sessions for late April and May. I ground my work in a Relational-Cultural and Feminist perspective, in which a collaborative therapeutic relationship is integral to supporting you in recognizing, establishing, and reaching personally meaningful goals. I work primarily with adults working through relationship and communication struggles, identity development, depression, and anxiety. Through creating a stable and grounded therapeutic relationship to each other, we will explore the ways in which maladaptive relational patterns and beliefs impact your current ability to live the life you want and deserve.
Stephanie Dunn
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), feminist therapy, and non-violent communication.
Currently building a waitlist with openings expected in late May. As a therapist, I value the pursuit of both acceptance and change. I believe we can all benefit from developing greater self-compassion, and learning new strategies that can help us grow. I aim to support people to feel empowered in their relationships with themselves and others so that they can navigate life with greater confidence. In our work together, I will support you in reaching your personal and interpersonal goals by providing a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to process your experience and develop concrete skills.
I have experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), feminist therapy, and non-violent communication.
Currently building a waitlist with openings expected in late May. As a therapist, I value the pursuit of both acceptance and change. I believe we can all benefit from developing greater self-compassion, and learning new strategies that can help us grow. I aim to support people to feel empowered in their relationships with themselves and others so that they can navigate life with greater confidence. In our work together, I will support you in reaching your personal and interpersonal goals by providing a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to process your experience and develop concrete skills.
Intrins Inq
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I serve a diverse clientele and work really well with creatives, empaths, entrepreneurs, and the LGBTQ+ community. I typically treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use, and support clients with behavior change, life stage + transitions, identity + sexuality, relationships, and career issues. I am trauma-informed, apply queer, feminist, anti-oppressive, and body/sex-positive lenses, and incorporate harm reduction principles. I also offer clinical supervision.
I serve a diverse clientele and work really well with creatives, empaths, entrepreneurs, and the LGBTQ+ community. I typically treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use, and support clients with behavior change, life stage + transitions, identity + sexuality, relationships, and career issues. I am trauma-informed, apply queer, feminist, anti-oppressive, and body/sex-positive lenses, and incorporate harm reduction principles. I also offer clinical supervision.
Motivation Hypnosis
Counselor, MEd, RNBC, LCMHC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 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!
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!
Diana Buchanan
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
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.
Maria Vogt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401 (Online Only)
I'm currently accepting new clients, telehealth only! Please email me with a little bit of what you're looking for if you'd like to schedule an intake. We all deserve a space to be heard as we navigate the challenges and complications of being human. Therapy allows us to gain insight into our behavioral patterns, motivations, hopes, and fears. I believe it is this deeper understanding of self that can empower growth and healing. My goal as a therapist is to provide a setting in which my clients feel safe and supported to explore their emotional experiences with curiosity and compassion.
I'm currently accepting new clients, telehealth only! Please email me with a little bit of what you're looking for if you'd like to schedule an intake. We all deserve a space to be heard as we navigate the challenges and complications of being human. Therapy allows us to gain insight into our behavioral patterns, motivations, hopes, and fears. I believe it is this deeper understanding of self that can empower growth and healing. My goal as a therapist is to provide a setting in which my clients feel safe and supported to explore their emotional experiences with curiosity and compassion.
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Unlicensed Psychotherapist, MA, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401 (Online Only)
There comes a time in everyone’s life when extra support is necessary to move through hardship. If you have found yourself feeling stuck or afraid, struggling with relationships or your relationship to yourself, I can help.
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Hollis Easter
Registered Psychotherapist, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401 (Online Only)
I'd like to help support you. I often work with people who are entering new life stages: having kids, changing jobs, finishing school, getting married, leaving relationships, or learning to set boundaries. I believe that therapy should feel encouraging, equip you with the skills and confidence you need, and support you in being yourself—whatever that means for you. Maybe you’re feeling worn down by some old struggles and are ready to move on from them. Maybe you’re trying to get used to a whole new set of challenges. Maybe you’re feeling totally lost in the woods. I’d like to help you find your way through.
I'd like to help support you. I often work with people who are entering new life stages: having kids, changing jobs, finishing school, getting married, leaving relationships, or learning to set boundaries. I believe that therapy should feel encouraging, equip you with the skills and confidence you need, and support you in being yourself—whatever that means for you. Maybe you’re feeling worn down by some old struggles and are ready to move on from them. Maybe you’re trying to get used to a whole new set of challenges. Maybe you’re feeling totally lost in the woods. I’d like to help you find your way through.
Hollie Hurewitz, MACP
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I have enjoyed helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), addiction/alcoholism in the family, couples, self-esteem, dissociation, and attachment issues. I offer EVIDENCE BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY to individuals, couples and groups as a licensed psychologist since 1991. Expertise: INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS THERAPY (IFS), PHASE ORIENTED TRAUMA TREATMENT, EMDR, 12 STEP work. My Aussie, Smudge works with me. She can be a source of comfort and kindness. I would be happy to speak with you. Outside of work, I am a mom and wife; artist and gardener; meditator, and do my own psychotherapy.
I have enjoyed helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), addiction/alcoholism in the family, couples, self-esteem, dissociation, and attachment issues. I offer EVIDENCE BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY to individuals, couples and groups as a licensed psychologist since 1991. Expertise: INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS THERAPY (IFS), PHASE ORIENTED TRAUMA TREATMENT, EMDR, 12 STEP work. My Aussie, Smudge works with me. She can be a source of comfort and kindness. I would be happy to speak with you. Outside of work, I am a mom and wife; artist and gardener; meditator, and do my own psychotherapy.
Brooke Lockwood-Cole, LCMHC
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I believe that each client is their own best expert, and has come to counseling because they have hit a log jam or bump in the road. Often times they have unresolved issues in their past that have been triggered by current issues that have the same theme. Also, some clients come to counseling due to current situations that are more short-term. My counseling style is very respectful, collaborative, going at a pace that meets the client's needs. Validation of the client's strengths, feelings and stressors is key to helping them transcend traumas and negative experience of the past and present.
I believe that each client is their own best expert, and has come to counseling because they have hit a log jam or bump in the road. Often times they have unresolved issues in their past that have been triggered by current issues that have the same theme. Also, some clients come to counseling due to current situations that are more short-term. My counseling style is very respectful, collaborative, going at a pace that meets the client's needs. Validation of the client's strengths, feelings and stressors is key to helping them transcend traumas and negative experience of the past and present.
Kelly Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
Waitlist for new clients
I work with women and LBGTQIA+, vanilla, kinky, asexual, and polyamorous individuals and couples looking to navigate anxiety and gain more confidence. Are you tired of the constant stream of chatter in your head? Are you looking to feel confident about yourself and your relationships? Are you and your partner up against what feels like an impasse? You are tired of second guessing everything you do and/or the relationship you are in. You may feel like things will be like this forever, but they don’t have to be. You are ready to turn down the noise in your head and step into confidence.
I work with women and LBGTQIA+, vanilla, kinky, asexual, and polyamorous individuals and couples looking to navigate anxiety and gain more confidence. Are you tired of the constant stream of chatter in your head? Are you looking to feel confident about yourself and your relationships? Are you and your partner up against what feels like an impasse? You are tired of second guessing everything you do and/or the relationship you are in. You may feel like things will be like this forever, but they don’t have to be. You are ready to turn down the noise in your head and step into confidence.
Kerry K Skiffington
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCHMC, DHyp
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05408 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Kate Stattel
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
In my clinical mental health practice, my goal is to support you in cultivating more peace, connection, and joy—honoring what this means to you and your individual experience. With over 15 years in the field, I have found that when one seeks support for the things that aren't working in their life, these things tend to get better. You can improve your world—I am here to walk with you on your path.
In my clinical mental health practice, my goal is to support you in cultivating more peace, connection, and joy—honoring what this means to you and your individual experience. With over 15 years in the field, I have found that when one seeks support for the things that aren't working in their life, these things tend to get better. You can improve your world—I am here to walk with you on your path.
Aimee I. Gaffney
Psychologist, MACP, SEP
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I have practiced for over 30 years . My desire is to help you live vitally and to maintain a deeper sense of self and connection to others in order to live your life purposefully. Understanding symptoms like depression, anxiety and fear is a core part of the work; transforming them into agency, self mastery and compassion is the purpose. I work with adult relationship issues; health and medical issues that impinge a sense of stability and safety; help with aging parents or ill family members.
I have practiced for over 30 years . My desire is to help you live vitally and to maintain a deeper sense of self and connection to others in order to live your life purposefully. Understanding symptoms like depression, anxiety and fear is a core part of the work; transforming them into agency, self mastery and compassion is the purpose. I work with adult relationship issues; health and medical issues that impinge a sense of stability and safety; help with aging parents or ill family members.
Annie Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
Welcome! I believe that every person deserves to live a life that feels the most true and fulfilling to them. My goal is to be present with you through any challenges you may be facing, while using those challenges as a powerful opportunity for healing and growth.
Welcome! I believe that every person deserves to live a life that feels the most true and fulfilling to them. My goal is to be present with you through any challenges you may be facing, while using those challenges as a powerful opportunity for healing and growth.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.