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Amy Allison
Counselor, LCMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Bennington, VT 05201  (Online Only)
I specialize in disordered eating and body image concerns. I have experience working all levels of eating disorder care. I utilize a person-centered approach that focuses on the power of connection and safety to create a space where you feel seen. I sit in the darkness with you as you build trust within yourself to find a way out, through self-compassion and love.
I specialize in disordered eating and body image concerns. I have experience working all levels of eating disorder care. I utilize a person-centered approach that focuses on the power of connection and safety to create a space where you feel seen. I sit in the darkness with you as you build trust within yourself to find a way out, through self-compassion and love.
(802) 821-8866 View (802) 821-8866
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Monica Bolio
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Bennington, VT 05201  (Online Only)
One of life’s greatest challenges can be beginning the healing journey. Whether you're feeling stuck, depressed, uncertain, anxious, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you. Bringing awareness and/or identifying the root causes of behaviors and emotional experiences can be both challenging and rewarding. My hope for you is that we can work together to identify and progress toward goals to alleviate your suffering and increase your ability to cope, make healthy decisions, and regain direction within your journey.
One of life’s greatest challenges can be beginning the healing journey. Whether you're feeling stuck, depressed, uncertain, anxious, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you. Bringing awareness and/or identifying the root causes of behaviors and emotional experiences can be both challenging and rewarding. My hope for you is that we can work together to identify and progress toward goals to alleviate your suffering and increase your ability to cope, make healthy decisions, and regain direction within your journey.
(802) 500-7788 View (802) 500-7788
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Lori Davis
DNP, CSC
Verified Verified
Bennington, VT 05201  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck in your sex life? Feel disconnected from your partner? Feeling shut down and turned off? You are not alone and sex counseling can help. Hi, I’m Lori and I specialize in helping individuals and couples like you to find their way to more passionate and connected sex lives. Sex and relationships don’t come with instruction manuals, and even the best of partners can struggle to keep their sex lives passionate and intimate over the long haul. As a certified sex counselor, I know that everyone can use a little help sometimes to build the passionate, intimate sex lives that work for them.
Feeling stuck in your sex life? Feel disconnected from your partner? Feeling shut down and turned off? You are not alone and sex counseling can help. Hi, I’m Lori and I specialize in helping individuals and couples like you to find their way to more passionate and connected sex lives. Sex and relationships don’t come with instruction manuals, and even the best of partners can struggle to keep their sex lives passionate and intimate over the long haul. As a certified sex counselor, I know that everyone can use a little help sometimes to build the passionate, intimate sex lives that work for them.
(607) 270-3181 View (607) 270-3181
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Leslie A Reed, PhD LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bennington, VT 05201
I offer clients a calm, compassionate presence, providing practical tools to navigate life's inevitable challenges. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and discovery. Drawing from the latest research in neuroscience, attachment theory, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I customize treatment according to your goals. Enhanced happiness is not just a wishful goal. Current research concludes that 40 percent of an individual's happiness is based on choices, attitudes and ways of thinking/behaving. My intention is to enhance your well-being, freedom and capacity to be present for your life.
I offer clients a calm, compassionate presence, providing practical tools to navigate life's inevitable challenges. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and discovery. Drawing from the latest research in neuroscience, attachment theory, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I customize treatment according to your goals. Enhanced happiness is not just a wishful goal. Current research concludes that 40 percent of an individual's happiness is based on choices, attitudes and ways of thinking/behaving. My intention is to enhance your well-being, freedom and capacity to be present for your life.
(802) 277-7078 View (802) 277-7078
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Katrina Sc Bailey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Bennington, VT 05201
I am a highly motivated, innovative, and empathic Professional Counselor with over 8 years of Individual and Family Therapy experience providing services to individuals, couples and families. My work and passion are centered around using evidence based techniques as a model for the healing process that will empower clients in achieving their personal goals. I am committed to empowering people through their personal lives while guiding them to reach their greatest potential.
I am a highly motivated, innovative, and empathic Professional Counselor with over 8 years of Individual and Family Therapy experience providing services to individuals, couples and families. My work and passion are centered around using evidence based techniques as a model for the healing process that will empower clients in achieving their personal goals. I am committed to empowering people through their personal lives while guiding them to reach their greatest potential.
(413) 423-1362 View (413) 423-1362
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Elizabeth T. Barclay
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bennington, VT 05201
Asking for help shows courage and opens us up to connection and hope. Looking at what is working in your life, while setting specific goals for what you would like to improve upon are the main areas that I focus on with individuals and families. We all have strengths but sometimes day to day life events, worries and stress bury these personal strengths so deep we struggle to access them. Together, using positive psychology and strength based strategies, we will work to uncover the innate qualities that will move you toward a more hopeful and balanced life.
Asking for help shows courage and opens us up to connection and hope. Looking at what is working in your life, while setting specific goals for what you would like to improve upon are the main areas that I focus on with individuals and families. We all have strengths but sometimes day to day life events, worries and stress bury these personal strengths so deep we struggle to access them. Together, using positive psychology and strength based strategies, we will work to uncover the innate qualities that will move you toward a more hopeful and balanced life.
(802) 348-2215 View (802) 348-2215
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Rachel Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bennington, VT 05201  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(802) 242-8461 View (802) 242-8461
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Jean Schreier
MA
Verified Verified
Bennington, VT 05201  (Online Only)
I’m a therapist, who gave up a successful career as an attorney in NYC, because I believe therapy to be my true “calling". I am passionate about working with my Clients, each of whom is unique, presenting with different issues which prevent them from living as their "authentic" selves or creating the life they want to live. I am empathic, genuine, caring & able to meet Clients “where they're at”. Therapy is a collaborative process. The relationship between us is paramount and is grounded in respect, trust, caring and safety to enable you to deal with difficult, sometimes very painful or confusing emotions and issues.
I’m a therapist, who gave up a successful career as an attorney in NYC, because I believe therapy to be my true “calling". I am passionate about working with my Clients, each of whom is unique, presenting with different issues which prevent them from living as their "authentic" selves or creating the life they want to live. I am empathic, genuine, caring & able to meet Clients “where they're at”. Therapy is a collaborative process. The relationship between us is paramount and is grounded in respect, trust, caring and safety to enable you to deal with difficult, sometimes very painful or confusing emotions and issues.
(413) 326-6115 View (413) 326-6115
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Emma Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bennington, VT 05201
I work with couples, families, and individuals looking to strengthen feelings of connection as they navigate relational challenges, transitions, and changes. I have witnessed the powerful healing that can occur when people, like you, allow themselves to be vulnerable and courageous in seeking support. I work to create an environment where people can feel safe to share their stories and open up about their challenges, strengths, values, perspectives, and hopes for the future. I believe in the importance of understanding problems through a systemic lens and supporting people in creating meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.
I work with couples, families, and individuals looking to strengthen feelings of connection as they navigate relational challenges, transitions, and changes. I have witnessed the powerful healing that can occur when people, like you, allow themselves to be vulnerable and courageous in seeking support. I work to create an environment where people can feel safe to share their stories and open up about their challenges, strengths, values, perspectives, and hopes for the future. I believe in the importance of understanding problems through a systemic lens and supporting people in creating meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.
(802) 659-2338 View (802) 659-2338
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Marina Rosa Gurman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bennington, VT 05201
People want and need to grow in their capacity to experience emotional intimacy with self, other, and even the universe. Emotional intimacy is deep connection, coupled with an absence of fear and freedom of expression. My personal and professional experience is that when humans feel safe and truly heard, we are able to be more aware of our full range of experience. If, in this state, we ask or are met by the right questions, personal truth springs forward.
People want and need to grow in their capacity to experience emotional intimacy with self, other, and even the universe. Emotional intimacy is deep connection, coupled with an absence of fear and freedom of expression. My personal and professional experience is that when humans feel safe and truly heard, we are able to be more aware of our full range of experience. If, in this state, we ask or are met by the right questions, personal truth springs forward.
(802) 331-3799 View (802) 331-3799
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Lisa J Carton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bennington, VT 05201  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(802) 521-2766 View (802) 521-2766
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Amy Breese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Bennington, VT 05201
Not accepting new clients
We all experience challenges with situations in our lives that can cause us to feel anxious, depressed or upset. Do you want someone to talk to that is non-judgmental and can help you process difficult feelings and emotions? If so, I would be happy to talk with you about your goals for treatment and how I can support you in meeting them.
We all experience challenges with situations in our lives that can cause us to feel anxious, depressed or upset. Do you want someone to talk to that is non-judgmental and can help you process difficult feelings and emotions? If so, I would be happy to talk with you about your goals for treatment and how I can support you in meeting them.
(518) 469-8704 View (518) 469-8704
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Heidi Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bennington, VT 05201
Not accepting new clients
I am Certified in EMDR, with a strong interest in finding the right therapeutic approach to help individuals and couples become unstuck, find a sense of balance and well-being, and be able to enjoy life. EMDR is one of the powerful therapeutic tools I have to offer that allows people to work through issues in ways that surprise and free them. I work with adults and older adults coping with PTSD, depression and mood disorders, grief, loss, anxiety disorders, life changes and challenges, and relationship issues. These are treatable problems that can get better.
I am Certified in EMDR, with a strong interest in finding the right therapeutic approach to help individuals and couples become unstuck, find a sense of balance and well-being, and be able to enjoy life. EMDR is one of the powerful therapeutic tools I have to offer that allows people to work through issues in ways that surprise and free them. I work with adults and older adults coping with PTSD, depression and mood disorders, grief, loss, anxiety disorders, life changes and challenges, and relationship issues. These are treatable problems that can get better.
(802) 662-1798 x206 View (802) 662-1798 x206
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Ericka M. Albright
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bennington, VT 05201
Not accepting new clients
Hi I am Ericka (she/her). I am a licensed family therapist and my office is located on the Mass MoCA campus. I am also a registered telehealth provider in Vermont & Florida. I work with couples, families and individuals. I consider myself a collaborative & strength-based therapist. I believe that building a trusting relationship with your therapist is an integral part of the therapeutic process; the right fit does make a difference. I thank you for visiting my profile and wish you all the best on your therapeutic journey.
Hi I am Ericka (she/her). I am a licensed family therapist and my office is located on the Mass MoCA campus. I am also a registered telehealth provider in Vermont & Florida. I work with couples, families and individuals. I consider myself a collaborative & strength-based therapist. I believe that building a trusting relationship with your therapist is an integral part of the therapeutic process; the right fit does make a difference. I thank you for visiting my profile and wish you all the best on your therapeutic journey.
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Sandra Birch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bennington, VT 05201
Not accepting new clients
I specialized in body-based healing and trauma. I am trained in EMDR and trauma informed mindfulness. I offer individual work and couples therapy and offer a framework to discover trauma awareness as it pertains to self and interpersonal relationships of all kinds.
I specialized in body-based healing and trauma. I am trained in EMDR and trauma informed mindfulness. I offer individual work and couples therapy and offer a framework to discover trauma awareness as it pertains to self and interpersonal relationships of all kinds.
(802) 729-2801 View (802) 729-2801
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.