Medicaid Therapists in 05404

I have been providing psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, couples, and families in Vermont for over eighteen years in a wide range of clinical settings and across a broad scope of client populations. As a therapist, I support people through a process of improving their health and well-being, of living more more mindfully, and of creating opportunities for healing. I also assist clients in exploring personal growth, in developing new insights about themselves and their relationships, in learning skills to reduce stress, anxiety, and other forms of suffering, and in limiting obstacles that impact them from reaching their potential.

**I am not currently accepting new clients** I work with individual adults, relationship partners, and children of all ages and genders. My style is non-directive, strengths-based, warm, and creative, with strong influences from attachment theory, relational theory, and liberation psychology. I specialize in issues related to gender and identity development and affirmation, intersections of identity, emotion regulation, attachment, and trauma, including systemic and intergenerational traumas, as well as LGBQIA+ and transgender related stressors.

*I currently have no openings.* So much of the stress and pain we experience in life is rooted in relationships, but we also find healing in relationships. In our relationship as counselor and client, we can process unmet needs, the feelings that lie beneath, and patterns in relationships. Together, we can explore new ways of being and un-learn the defense mechanisms you needed to survive but are no longer serving you well. With this new awareness, ownership of your experiences and needs, and self compassion comes agency, change, and healing.

Mike (he/his) has worked primarily with at-risk adolescents and young adults for over 10 years across a variety of settings. These have included wilderness, residential, and alternative school programs; local/international community outreach; and a secure rehab facility. He believes that many mental health challenges are rooted in adverse experiences and focuses his therapy with a trauma-informed lens. Utilizing a strong therapeutic relationship, Mike’s work is based in psychodynamic and existential theories which allow his clients to connect the dots between the past and the present, and cultivate a more intentional future.

Dually licensed as a Mental Health and Alcohol & Drug Counselor, I work with adults, adolescents and families using a goal-focused approach to effect positive change. With a mix of cognitive-behavioral and client-centered theory I work with you to define your issues of concern and create the means to achieve the results you desire.

You may be feeling stuck, lost, or confused. You may be struggling in your relationships or feeling overwhelmed with trying to manage worry, stress, and challenges in your life. You may be feeling worthless, undervalued, and be struggling to remember your purpose. You may be looking for a safe outlet to express your fears, worries, anger, pain, and sadness. My practice is rooted in building a strong therapeutic connection through deep listening and empathy, collaboration, and honesty. I strive to create a safe environment for you to be seen, heard, and to receive help.

I work with individuals and couples to help them cope better with stress, to ease anxiety and depression, and to improve relationships. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive environment and I offer acceptance and my caring presence as you discover your path towards transformation, healing & well-being. Do you want to feel more connected to yourself and others? Life often brings challenges, conflict and problems. Problems are a part of life. It is how we handle a problem that makes all the difference. Counseling may help you discover new solutions to old problems. * I currently do not have any openings for new clients. *

My clinical work has consisted of treating a variety of clients with different backgrounds, experiences, and concerns. I am particularly interested in developing goals with you, and/or your child, that are relevant to your current situation that can help you and/or your child move forward in an effective and healthy manner. I have experience with treating interpersonal relationship problems, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, family of origin issues, and grief and loss. I work with children, adolescents, adults with developmental disabilities, and young adults in a therapeutic environment.

My approach to therapy is founded on two core beliefs: everyone has a story to tell and everyone's story is worth being heard. I provide a safe space by offering a warm, person-centered approach that places you as the expert of your life, because you are! When working together, you can expect to discover your strengths and resources, explore your past in a meaningful and safe way, challenge unhelpful thoughts or messages you've received, and figure out what YOU want to do with them. Because at the end of the day, this is your journey and you deserve to have the first and last say in it.

I am a psychotherapist and bodyworker in private practice for over28 years. I bring curiosity, compassion, and respect to my work with young adults and adults. I see our work as a dance between an interactive exchange and thoughtful reflection. Calling on the wisdom of many approaches, including Somatic Experiencing [Body- Based], Psychodrama, the work of Murray Bowen [Family Systems], and mindfulness practices, I work with individuals addressing a wide range of issues. Much of my work is focused on relationship and attachment. I especially work with individuals who have had challenging or traumatic relational histories.

My passion comes from helping people move past the losses and traumas of their past and into a rich and full life. Trauma and the losses we experience in life can wound us on every level - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. My desire is to see you pick up the pieces and create a beautiful life beyond the struggle of grief, anxiety, postpartum difficulties, infertility, disordered eating, childhood abuse, and other painful life events. My approach is one of compassion, honesty, and a little bit of sass - to help you rediscover a life of passion, beauty, joy, fulfillment, and empowerment.

I operate under the belief that mental health and wellness exists at the junction of the biological, social and psychological facets of an individual, and that a balance is needed to address the human condition. With this in mind even the most difficult of concerns to address can be a profound force for positive change in someone's life.

Change is possible. Sometimes it comes from acceptance strategies and sometime from change strategies. I utilize many mind-body techniques including Trauma Releasing Exercises®, Chinese Medicine, EMDR, and Emmett Techniques to help change happen. Sometimes it takes more than talk. Sometimes the hardest part is starting.

I am not accepting new patients at this time. I work primarily with adults and adolescents. This includes family work in support of the individual work, but I do not do ongoing family or couples therapy. I have experience working with a broad range of patients but most of my experience is with difficulties associated with depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), problems with expression of anger, and teen/parent conflicts.

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 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.

[Hi all! Please reach out by email if you would like to be put on my waitlist for possible openings in the summer.] Change can be hard sometimes, but also rewarding and empowering. I am always honored to be a part of each client’s change process. Our collaborative work will focus on your hopes, goals, and the tools you already have to help you achieve them. We will identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and work to restructure them to your benefit.

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.

In my work with clients my goal has been to develop strong, trusting relationships that foster awareness and growth in a way that works for each individual. I have experience working with individuals and families managing depression and anxiety, grief, chronic health issues, caregiver stress, relationship and interpersonal issues, and many other types of stress related and emotional concerns. I tend toward an action oriented approach focused on developing stronger coping, self-care, communication and relationship strategies.