Self-Harming Therapists in Middlebury, VT

Welcome. You may have arrived here seeking a sense of calm, safety, connection, confidence, clarity, motivation, or life balance. You may be grappling with difficult life transitions, relationship challenges, early parenthood, or trauma experiences that have given rise to feelings of exhaustion, sadness, isolation, fear, overwhelm, anger, or confusion. These burdens can make it hard to find joy and meaning, feel connected to loved ones, or show up in your daily life. With compassion and acceptance, I'm here to support you in healing the past, coping and thriving in the present, and taking steps towards the life you aspire to live.

Good therapy can produce long lasting life changes. I approach therapy as a collaborative effort. I start with where the client finds themselves in the present. I listen with both curiosity and empathy to understand an individual's unique experience. In treatment I create an atmosphere of trust where together we can identify your strengths, find practical solutions to problems and unfold underlying difficulties that are obstacles to your experience of a rich and fulfilling life.

I am a pre-licensed professional who is committed to helping teens and adults rise above challenges and adversity. My work is trauma-focused and is oriented in psychodynamic and humanistic techniques. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals.

I offer videoconference therapy over the HIPPA compliant "zoom" platform and in person sessions when COVID numbers are low. My initial focus is to create a confidential, safe environment for a person to talk about their concerns. I offer psychotherapy that provides a way to understand problems and patterns related to moods, thoughts, behaviors and relationships; to find ways to untangle them; and to develop new ways of seeing and responding. This work will support you in developing self-compassion, accessing your sense of agency, and cultivating effective coping strategies.

Sometimes it can be challenging to see what is driving our difficulties or how we might be getting in our own way. My clients are often seeking to better understand themselves, their circumstances, and their choices so that they can make meaningful changes in their lives. My specialties include children and youth 9 years of age and older as well as adults and seniors. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups.

For the past 25 years I have worked with a wide range of clients ranging from children and adolescents to older adults. I have a post graduate degree in family therapy from the Ackerman Institute in New York City, the most respected family therapy training program in the country. Currently I work with folks 17 - 80 and particularly enjoy marriage counseling. I've helped individuals struggling with depression, anger issues, anxiety and the effects of past trauma.

I am currently accepting new clients. My practice is client centered with the goal of creating wholeness and peace. I provide counseling services to individuals from the age of 11 through end of life. Typically, I work with folks struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use, those within the LGBTQ+ community, and folks struggling to navigate life changes. If this sounds like you, please reach out, let's see if we are a good fit!

It's hard being human. Whether you are living with grief, loss, emptiness, low energy, the demands of a busy world, the impacts of your uniquely complicated past, lack of focus, self-criticism, depleted inspiration, relationship challenges, chronic illness and/or disability, harms due to injustice and systematic oppression, and/or the struggle to find meaning in your life… I invite you to dock your ship in the harbor of your own presence & to seek healing and solace through the accompaniment that therapy offers. I would love to walk beside you on your journey of honoring your truth(s) and connecting to what matters most to you.

I enjoy working with clients of any age and from all walks of life. I have worked in treatment facilities with individuals and families focusing on addiction issues, trauma, behavior management, modification, and effective communications strategies. Examining a person and their experiences, creating a holistic approach is important to me and the success of my client. Part of this holistic approach is exploring past experiences, patterns in life, and creating opportunities for resiliency of self. I have a masters in school counseling, and help families with schools and transition planning. I have also completed all of my addiction counseling courses, and continue my professional development.

At Movement Counseling + Wellness, our mission is to help you unlock a fulfilling and joyful life through a holistic approach, anchoring on deep self-awareness and how your past plays into your present. Rather than probing, "What's wrong?" we focus on unraveling the tapestry of your experiences. Our trauma-sensitive lens acknowledges that every individual is more than just a diagnosis. We work with individuals of all ages who want to fully understand themselves and how their past plays into their current reality. We're committed to guiding clients with evidence-based treatment to real empowerment and growth.

I currently have a waitlist, but please inquire if you would like to be added to it. I hold an LICSW in VT with about ten years of experience supporting people across the lifespan. I have worked with children, teens, families and adults navigating challenges with life stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, abuse, as well as people grappling with thoughts of suicide and/or homicide. Whatever the reason you are seeking support at this time, I can help you gain meaning and understanding with compassion and empathy.

I specialize in working with adults and emerging adults from diverse racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. I accept clients who struggle to find competent care due to the overall inadequate support in mental health for individuals who occupy marginalized identity positions. I bring to my practice both deep knowledge about many socio-cultural factors and power dynamics that can profoundly affect a person's lived experiences, as well as deep humility about the limits of my knowledge. I use traditional talk therapy and EMDR -- an integrative therapy that uses a body-based technique called bilateral stimulation.

It's often difficult to reach out for help when you most need it, and it can be hard to speak with someone you've never met about personal issues. On the other hand, it can be easier to do with a person who is a trained, neutral professional. I can be objective and understanding in a way that well-meaning friends and family often cannot. My work with couples, individual adults including seniors, or the younger population, begins in a friendly, professional manner whereby we move towards knowing each other better. A rapport between us is essential in accomplishing our work.

I specialize in treating difficulties with anxiety, OCD, depression, mood regulation, & trauma in adults. I also treat couples/relationship issues, & sexual concerns. My theoretical orientation emphasizes mindfulness-based & cognitive therapies & integrates principles from contemporary psychodynamic/existential therapies. In my work I am inspired by the human potential for psychological flexibility, behavioral change, & greater self-understanding. My research in women's sexuality has informed my comfort with sexual concerns, while my studies in Buddhist philosophy strengthen my implementation of mindfulness-based therapies.