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Gisele Poirier Goetsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
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Gisele Poirier Goetsch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW (she, her)

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Burlington, VT 05401
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I work with people facing what many find hardest to talk about: terminal illness, grief, caring for someone dying, and, the private, unglamorous losses that fundamentally alter your life. Neuroscience shows that avoiding pain amplifies suffering. Healing happens when we learn to relate to pain, fear, and loss in new ways. I specialize in grief, loss, and end-of-life care. I work with those facing terminal illness and bereavement, as well as caregivers navigating anticipatory grief, exhaustion, and the weight of caring for someone who is dying or seriously ill.
My approach is science-based, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based Interventions tailored to grief and loss.
I value collaboration and view therapy as a shared process. My practice supports dignity and self-determination particularly for individuals who have felt overlooked or marginalized within traditional systems. I offer telehealth therapy to adults throughout Vermont.
Call or Gisele Poirier Goetsch now for a free 15 minute consultation - (802) 416-3389

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 416-3389

Brattleboro, VT 05301

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I offer telehealth serving all of Vermont, on the world's softest couch: your own! All in the comfort of your own home.
$120 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (802) 416-3389
Photo of Gisele Poirier Goetsch, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 416-3389

Brattleboro, VT 05301

My website
I offer telehealth serving all of Vermont, on the world's softest couch: your own! All in the comfort of your own home.
$120 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120

Payment Methods

Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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My fees are out of pocket. I am not accepting insurance at this time.
Photo of Gisele Poirier Goetsch, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Gisele Poirier Goetsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 416-3389
"
My fees are out of pocket. I am not accepting insurance at this time.
Photo of Gisele Poirier Goetsch, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Gisele Poirier Goetsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 416-3389

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Vermont / 097.0136140 Supervised by Gretchen Kitsos (Vermont / 089.0000200) Gisele Poirier Goetsch

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Simmons University School of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 2025

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Yoga Teacher Trainings Since 2003
  • Certificate from Simmons University- Certification in Mental Health Practice 2025
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For over a decade in VT, I have supported adults facing chronic illness, declining health, and the losses that come with aging. Overtime, I learned that grief can take many forms. Always my goal is to accompany people through the in-between spaces where presence matters more than answers.
Photo of Gisele Poirier Goetsch, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Gisele Poirier Goetsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 416-3389
"
For over a decade in VT, I have supported adults facing chronic illness, declining health, and the losses that come with aging. Overtime, I learned that grief can take many forms. Always my goal is to accompany people through the in-between spaces where presence matters more than answers.
Photo of Gisele Poirier Goetsch, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Gisele Poirier Goetsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 416-3389

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Caregivers
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress
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I work with people navigating terminal illness, hospice care, anticipatory grief, and the loss of a loved one. I also support caregivers carrying the emotional weight of watching someone they love suffer, and those facing life transitions marked by profound loss—health, independence, identity, or the future they imagined. This is sacred, difficult work, and I'm honored to walk alongside you.
Photo of Gisele Poirier Goetsch, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Gisele Poirier Goetsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 416-3389
"
I work with people navigating terminal illness, hospice care, anticipatory grief, and the loss of a loved one. I also support caregivers carrying the emotional weight of watching someone they love suffer, and those facing life transitions marked by profound loss—health, independence, identity, or the future they imagined. This is sacred, difficult work, and I'm honored to walk alongside you.
Photo of Gisele Poirier Goetsch, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Gisele Poirier Goetsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 416-3389

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

French

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

French

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Trauma Focused
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The therapy I provide is a collaborative process that will help you better understand yourself, develop coping strategies, and make changes aligned with your values. My approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) & Grief Work. Areas of focus include grief, loss, anxiety and adjustment to life transitions.
Photo of Gisele Poirier Goetsch, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Gisele Poirier Goetsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 416-3389
"
The therapy I provide is a collaborative process that will help you better understand yourself, develop coping strategies, and make changes aligned with your values. My approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) & Grief Work. Areas of focus include grief, loss, anxiety and adjustment to life transitions.
Photo of Gisele Poirier Goetsch, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Gisele Poirier Goetsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 416-3389

Location

Primary Location

Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 416-3389

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Additional Location

Brattleboro, VT 05301

(802) 416-3389

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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I offer telehealth serving all of Vermont, on the world's softest couch: your own! All in the comfort of your own home.
Photo of Gisele Poirier Goetsch, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Gisele Poirier Goetsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call for a free consultation now - (802) 416-3389
"
I offer telehealth serving all of Vermont, on the world's softest couch: your own! All in the comfort of your own home.
Photo of Gisele Poirier Goetsch, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Gisele Poirier Goetsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Call for a free consultation now - (802) 416-3389