Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Vermont

We all need someone to talk to. Whatever is going on with you, it matters. All the things that have happened in your life that make you You, matters. Some of it might be scary to talk about for the first time, and a lot of it is probably stuff you have never even realized how much it effects you. There's nothing to big or too small, that's what I'm here for; to help you sort it all out, organize it, identify and address the issues, find places to put it all. I offer mindfulness education and skill-building, kindness and understanding, and an ear that is trained to listen wisely so that I can help you learn about yourself and grow.

I have been practicing as a therapist for 9 years and am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. I am currently looking to work with clients with primary mental health concerns and not primary substance use disorders. There are many challenges that can lead to seeking support and these may include, processing grief, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, adjustment to life changes, stress and trauma. I see every client as an individual and unique in their needs. Treatment is based on client needs, client driven goals, and client strengths.

I am now maintaining a waitlist; contact for scheduling options. Adolescence and adulthood are challenging; coping with anxiety, depression, and the daily barriers of life can easily complicate things further. You may struggle to cope with and find balance between the frustrations of school, relationships, work, and family. Maybe you feel it is time to focus on personal growth and seek harmony. Taking the first steps can feel extraordinarily challenging but I will be there to provide support and guidance within your journey. I believe everyone has the capacity to manage life's challenges and I can provide you the skills to do so.

I work with young adults, middle-aged, and older adults and approach therapy from a psychodynamic perspective. I also integrate IFS (Internal Family Systems) and Brainspotting, and use mindfulness and cognitive based approaches depending on an individual's needs. Therapy involves working in a safe environment to develop greater awareness and insight in to one's relationships with oneself and others, one's identity, and one's purpose in life. I feel honored to work with individuals on these important life issues.

Are you someone who has done talk therapy in the past and thinks of yourself as self-aware, but wants an approach that is designed to help you make positive and lasting change from the inside out? You’re feeling stuck and maybe a little burned out in your looks-so-awesome career? Or maybe you’re facing a potential or imminent life or relationship change, wondering about your next steps and not sure how to move forward? Or maybe you are looking for a therapist who "gets it" about climate distress, threats to democracy, and the social justice concerns that keep you up at night.

Have you, a friend/partner/family member experienced a traumatic event - loss of loved one, loss of child, loss of pet, a life-changing event, verbal/emotional/sexual abuse - and need help processing the grief, regaining control of your life, rebuilding your self-confidence/self-esteem? Do you or someone you know have issues with substance use and are seeking assistance in identifying challenges that have kept you or your loved one from breaking through barriers of addiction toward recovery? Are you a youth/family needing help identifying positive communication/coping strategies, managing anger, or identifying triggers of anxiety?

You sit across from your husband at the dinner table, eating in silence. He’s just a few feet from you, but feels miles away. Things weren’t always like this. The two of you used to connect so deeply with one another. Friends would joke that you two shared your own language. Now, it seems like you’ve both forgotten how to communicate without it turning into a fight. You look for help from advice columns and social media relationship coaches, but every attempt to repair things seems to push him further away. Neither of you is ready to give up on this relationship, but you’re unsure how to save it. You wonder if it’s already too late.

I have a background in Transpersonal Psychology, this means moving through difficult life experiences and transforming these to inhabit your highest potential. I have experience working with Uniformed Service Personal, with anxiety, depression, and trauma using EMDR. I facilitate groups in meditation and breath-work to provide tools for anxiety and depression. If you are looking for help with traumatic memories triggering anxiety and depression; seeking greater motivation and self-discipline; seeking help to move through difficult life transitions, divorce, grief, and loss; or simply desiring deepened presence in the here and now.

The goals of my practice are to support the development of self-compassion, reduce suffering and increase the capacity for a meaningful life. I am a Vermont Rostered Master of Psychology specializing in the Expressive Arts Therapies. I earned my degree at Goddard College and completed my clinical internship with a community mental health agency in Vermont, The Clara Martin Center. Prior to earning my degree, I worked for mental health agencies in New England and the Midwest, facilitating Wellness programming and therapeutic farming with young adults at alternative schools in Detroit, Michigan and Western Massachusetts.

I help children, teenagers, and adults to navigate the challenges of life through cultivating greater inner awareness, presence, and compassion. My clinical experience is in working with clients who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and interpersonal issues. My therapeutic approach treats you, the client, as the expert on your own inner experiences, and empowers you to create solutions for areas of your life that are not working.

Growing older can mean confronting many psychological, emotional, medical and social issues in one's life. Dealing with loss comes in all sizes and each one is unique to you. Loss of loved ones, physical ability, independence, purpose, connection with others are just some of the on-going challenges that elders face and often face alone. Having support to negotiate these life changes with grace, creativity and empowerment is crucial in living to one's fullest. This support is what I provide to anyone who finds themselves in life transition, regardless of age.

Life is full of challenge, hardship, transition, and unknown. Together we create a space for you to explore and address the challenges in your life and where change and healing are possible. Using mindfulness, attachment, somatics, and trauma informed practices that focus on a body, nervous system, mind perspective I will assist you in making the changes you want in life so you can begin taking the steps toward safe healing. You will be supported to understand your needs, create and set healthy boundaries, and develop effective communications skills to improve your relationships which lead to improved self worth and self esteem.

Hello, I am currently offering vid/tele counseling and in-person psychotherapy. I have 15 years of mental health experience and created Milldale Farm Ctr4Wellness. I focus on developing a safe and trusting relationship offering alternative approach’s through empowering you and your greatest qualities to navigate addictions, trauma and other mental health issues, for all people of all ages. I specialize in treating trauma related challenges through offering EMDR, IFS,specific mind/body therapies, holistic wellness, breath-work and soon psycadelic psychotherapy. Look forward to meeting the amazing you and being of service.

Hello, and welcome! I applaud you for taking the first step to seek support to help you navigate whatever is going on in your life that has landed you here. I believe that a supportive counseling relationship is a powerful tool to encourage change and that clients have the skills inside themselves to overcome obstacles and realize their full potential. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, so I focus on finding the right tools and resources to create our path forward.

Each life is sacred and all life deserves freedom, happiness, abundance, and connection. Yet through the patterning of wounding, we so often harm ourselves or others through our relation to these unmet needs. Past narratives live on into our present lives through the manifestations of anxiety, depression, addiction, poor or abusive relationships, and...the list goes on. But all wounds can heal if given the proper attention and time.

I offer support to individuals in their process of cultivating insight, deepening self-awareness and making purposeful change. With curiosity and compassion, we will explore inner emotional experiences, thought processes and relational patterns. I strive to support my clients in living in alignment with their most wise, easeful and connected selves. Through a commitment to look within, I believe that healing, growth and relief from suffering can occur.

My goal as a therapist is to understand a person and their situation by paying close attention to them, asking questions, and using what I have learned from past experience. I think understanding different parts of a person’s life helps create a more complete picture of what is keeping them stuck, unhappy, unaware, or unsatisfied. From there it’s possible to help make changes and face difficult circumstances. My clinical and research work has focused on anxiety, stress, PTSD, moral injury, and helping people suffering from the impact of trauma.

Are you in a tough spot or struggling? No matter what you are going through, therapy is a valuable place to get support, work towards making a change, and create a better understanding of oneself. I believe that therapy can be a beneficial experience for anyone as it provides a safe space to process feelings/stressors and to be heard and understood. My approach to therapy is grounded in relational theory - focusing on the therapeutic connection between an individual and their therapist - as this is one of the best predictors of progress and improvement over the course of therapy.

I believe that a collaborative approach and a genuine therapeutic relationship serve as the foundation for immense personal growth and change. I approach therapy through warmth and compassion, striving to create a safe and non-judgmental space from which to explore emotions, life patterns, and areas for growth. I specialize in working with adolescents, college students and adults experiencing anxiety, depression and trauma.