Lesbian Therapists in Vermont

At this time I have no availability. I offer a safe, non judgmental and caring environment in which you can feel comfortable expressing your needs and desires for your future. I believe that you are the "expert" on your life and have the answers within you. My skill is helping you unearth and use these skills to move forward and feel more at ease and develop a healthy sense of self and direction in life. Being aware of our thoughts feelings and emotions can help us to stop being in an automatic loop and live our life with intention and purpose.

The human condition includes times of lightness, times of darkness, and everything in between. Sometimes finding our way back to the light can be confusing but no matter how unlikely it may seem, you have all the answers inside of you and with gentle guidance many of your stuck places will find their own natural solution once you get curious. I'm here to support your goals, working in collaboration with you, meeting you as one human being to another.

Maybe you’re feeling alone and disconnected from the world, like you have to hide your true self. You’ve forgotten what it’s like to be happy, are in the middle of a major transition, or need to cope with something really painful but are not sure how. You oscillate between numbness and overwhelming emotions, it’s difficult to set and maintain boundaries, or your relationships are not what you want them to be. You know you want things to be different, and you are ready to take a step toward healing with the support of a therapist who will see, hear, and understand you as a whole person (not just a bunch of symptoms) without judgment.

I’m a firm believer that everybody has the internal resources to live an authentic and fulfilling life. Sometimes, we have experiences that makes it challenging to access those resources, or our coping strategies that once worked well are no longer serving their purpose. My goal is to create a therapeutic space that is non-judgmental and safe, ultimately helping clients find insight into their lives.

We could all benefit from support at times. Someone who is willing to listen. Someone to provide an outside perspective. We can work together to help you stay connected to your positive parenting skills, your need to find calm or perhaps work through a past trauma. You may be at the beginning of a journey, in the middle or further along. Wherever you are, connect with someone who provides encouragement and perspective. Children and families are welcome! We live in an ever changing world. Let's do something to help strengthen our foundation...for life!

My focus is on helping clients discover their authentic self and to replace unhelpful behaviors that no longer serve them. I work to help teens, adults, and families learn skills needed to manage anxiety, overcome depression, improve communication, and implement new ways of managing stress rather than turning to harmful coping strategies.

I believe true healing occurs when an authentic relationship is built between therapist and client in a space that is safe and free of judgment. Life experience, both personal and professional, have contributed to my psychotherapy practice and specializing in addictions counseling. My focus is a Solution-based therapeutic model that is goal-oriented, collaborative, and supports positive change. As a self-styled eco/therapist, I also enjoy integrating talk therapy with a creative approach that includes bringing sessions outside into nature, with Walk & Talk therapy (when weather permits).

My clients find validation in having a provider who understands and acknowledges the difficulties that arise from experiencing marginalization. I have been in the field for over 20 years and have found that my skills are most effective in working with people who hold marginalized identities as well as community activists. With our rapidly changing and shifting world it is important to have a provider that acknowledges the times we are living in to support those of us most affected by these changes. Many of us are struggling to navigate the vast changes in the world around us in addition to typical day to day concerns.

I embrace a very holistic approach to working with people, which encompasses exploring all aspects of our selves. Emotional, behavioral, biological/physical/medical, social, and spiritual factors all shape our experiences, and each provide opportunities and avenues for change when we desire that to happen.

Openings 11AM Monday and 2PM Thursday: I work with children, teens, families, and adults who are ready to heal from trauma and build healthy relationships. As a Queer therapist, I'm skilled in supporting 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 all arrive on this Earth with a plan. Sometimes the plan gets muddled, confusing and scary. Sometimes our labeling of these experiences as “bad” can create stagnation in growth and deny us the insight that we need in order to stretch. This is where our work comes into play. Growth is constant. Growth is never ending, especially during challenging times/barriers. However, we only grow when we embrace and feel curious about the uncomfortability. I work closely with the LGBTQIA+ community. Folks of all races and ethnicities are welcome!

I take a collaborative, active approach to individual & relationship therapy to help clients become unstuck from ruts, break old unhealthy patterns, communicate more effectively, resolve relationship crises, and learn more about themselves as partners and as people. Clients come to me for therapy in all states: fine-tuning an otherwise happy union, distraught after trust has been broken, considering a break-up, recovering from an affair, or just wanting to learn new relationship skills.

We all experience death and loss in this life.  And when we experience loss, grief is the natural, human response to profound change. You may be grieving the death of a beloved partner, family member, friend or cherished pet. Perhaps you are experiencing the loss of a relationship, a separation from an important community or feeling burnt out from political organizing. You may be grieving alongside someone you love who has lost a parent or partner. You are not alone. All griefs are connected.

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.

Your days seem to blend together, grasped tightly in the hands of pressures and to-dos. Most of your energy is spent trying to avoid mistakes or “bad” situations, but this exhausts you. It’s possible that you even spend a lot of time worrying about others, people-pleasing, running yourself ragged trying to keep your head afloat in the water you hardly recognize as your life. As you try to sleep your brain replays everything you “should” have done differently, things you have to do tomorrow, and whether or not everything you’re doing is even enough. It feels sometimes like you don’t even have control over your own mind.

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!

My goal is to create a safe, positive environment where you can explore the sources of stress and distress in your life. More than this, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to identify solutions and bring about positive change, whether in unwanted behaviors, challenging relationships, or new anxieties brought on by our ever-changing world.

I often hear my clients say, “I wish I had started therapy sooner!” That doesn’t have to be you. Is therapy hard at times? Absolutely! It’s also an extremely rewarding personal growth opportunity that many define as “Life-Changing.” For over a decade, I’ve helped clients thrive personally & professionally as they learn to heal/manage: 1) Mental Health 2) Self-Confidence 3) Imposter Syndrome and 4) Relationships. Through experience gained in the US & abroad, I’ve developed a therapeutic style described as empowering, collaborative & interactive. I truly believe each client is HUMAN & not their symptoms, life stressors, or illness.

People come to therapy for many reasons, sometimes it’s an unexpected or painful transition, other times it might be conflict in important relationships. Often, people have tried to help themselves feel better, and are unsure of where to go next. Regardless of the reason you are seeking help, you are likely looking for relief from pain or suffering. I’m glad you’ve taken this important first step. My role is to offer you a warm and non-judgmental space to process life’s complexities and create meaningful change.