Sexual Abuse Therapists in South Pomfret, VT

I see the human person as made up of body, mind, and spirit, and each dimension affects the other, especially during times of crisis, stress, transition, and disharmony. Currently I am seeing clients who have been working at therapy for a while and have made significant progress in feeling focused and grounded in their life, but also feel there is something still missing, and are able to name spirituality as the area that needs attention.

Ms. Karen Chalom, LICSW, utilizes traditional talk psychotherapy combined with a holistic/systems approach to the healing process. She works with the mind, body, emotions and spirit to the degree that is comfortable for each child, adult, couple, family or group. Clients can receive therapy for many life issues including trauma, anxiety, relationships, stress. anger, depression, life transitions, parenting, grief and loss.

I understand that making the decision to seek therapy is a personal and soul-searching process. At times it can be difficult to admit that we need help and when we reach out we need a compassionate and understanding psychotherapist to listen, support, and encourage us on our journey back to wellness. It has been my privilege to be invited into the lives of some of the finest people I have ever known, my clients. Helping you find your way through difficult times and confusing circumstances is my specialty and my calling.

If you are an adult struggling emotionally with life stresses, I invite you to give me a call! You will be greeted with a genuinely warm welcome, listened to and understood, then we'll work together to process your experiences and find healthy solutions for positive life changes. I'm a no-nonsense, holistic therapist--meaning I prefer to treat the whole person (mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually), but do so in a practical way you'll understand and will see working for you quickly.

Is your life out of kilter? My goal is to help you grow and thrive from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you find balance and where you want to be in your life. This is achieved by listening to your experiences and concerns within a compassionate, non-judgmental and safe space. An individualized and integrative approach to your treatment is achieved by jointly creating a therapy focus. My objective for your therapy is o support you emotionally while you are achieving the growth and changes you are aspiring towards. I am a lifelong learner & believe that life is always changing and learning is ongoing.

Collaborative counseling and consulting can help. Together we create a professional and purposeful space for reflection and decision making. I can help you navigate lasting change, overcome barriers, accelerate development, achieve balance and meet-or exceed-your goals. Strengths-based collaborative counseling for individuals and families helps to clarify and resolve conflicts and advance personal and professional growth. We work together to develop sustainable solutions, healthy relationships and mutual understanding.

Please email to inquire about consultation. I strive to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to rediscover your truest self and remain an observant student to the challenges you are confronting. I will support you in facing fear so you can overcome challenges, achieve your goals and love yourself. You will learn ways to regulate your mind and body to support your goals and honor yourself. I support clients that are open and willing to dive deep and begin the practice of believing in themselves, remembering that you are amazing and loving your inner-child as well as connect to other inner-parts (IFS) of yourself.

I am genuinely interested in you and the situation leads you to seek counseling services today. Whether that be • A child struggling to cope at home or in school • Teenager struggling with depression or anxiety • Marriage issues • The need to rediscover meaning and purpose • A grandparent finding yourself, once again, the primary caretaker for little ones. We all need a support system and I value your family as you define it.

I work with individuals, whether one on one or in group, to move forward with healthy perspectives and behaviors by identifying obstacles and struggles and developing ways to manage them, in order to have a more happy, productive and fulfilling life.

I am most effective with people who want to do deep exploration and to grow spiritually and emotionally. We start with body awareness, developing skills to tolerate strong emotions and cultivate deeper connection with the resources that are inherent to us all. Using the Internal Family Systems model as the foundation, we will get to know parts of you who are burdened with painful emotions and beliefs and restore them to their natural state. We will increase your ability to live life from a calm, clear state.

I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of settings. My work is grounded in the belief that gaining insight is the path to lasting change. Psychodynamic work takes place collaboratively between the therapist and the patient. This relationship becomes the catalyst for emotional growth. My office is a safe space where any topic or idea can be shared without judgement. We will work on understanding the core underlying issues to elicit lasting change. This type of therapy is suited to a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, autism, mood disorders, and many others.

Not Accepting New Clients. I believe in working with people from a holistic and self empowerment approach, knowing that each is their own expert, but may need some guidance in uncovering or remembering their strengths, interests, and purpose. Some other approaches I use are Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness techniques. However, the therapeutic relationship and feeling comfortable with the person one talks to is the most important basis for the work to begin. I encourage potential clients to interview several therapists.

I use a combination of therapeutic interventions to help with the diverse challenges that adolescents and adults experience. My approach is warm, relational, and client-centered. I draw upon research and evidence based approaches, while also looking deeper at a narrative that may be causing distress. We will create goals for mental health treatment that best support your individual needs and the conflicts you or your teenager are facing. Together we learn what helps you feel better.

Openings available (January 2024). Please contact via email first! (Easier for me to respond and get things started). I work well with clients seeking presence, compassion, and the space for vulnerability across a broad range of presenting concerns. My personal style supports witnessing and unburdening as much as "diagnosis" and "treatment". I offer validation and acceptance within a co-created relationship. Warmth and humor are necessary touchstones while we explore the arc of life.

Greetings! My approach is client- centered; I work to build a positive, trusting relationship that focuses on your concerns and goals. I believe that our positive and negative thoughts often control or motivate our behaviors and feelings. if we can learn to question and change our negative thoughts, we can then start to shift our feelings and behaviors towards more positive outcomes.

I'm a mental health clinician with a extensive background in children, youth, and families-from new moms who are struggling with postpartum mood disorders to children struggling to work through trauma and adults trying to overcome anxiety and navigate changes in relationships. Its hard to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take next. I want to be a soft landing and gentle guide as you make your way down the path of healing.

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!

Seeking therapy is an act of courage and a significant step towards hope and healing. It is my mission to honor your courage and your lived experience, and to meet you with gentle curiosity, humility, and non-judgment. My approach is empowerment-focused and strengths-based. I believe in your capacity to heal and thrive. I will partner with you to understand your goals and offer evidence-based approaches based on your needs. Together, we can grow your capacity to tend to your wounds and rewrite your story.

We have openings! OpenGate is a group practice offering a variety of styles of therapy, in-person at several locations throughout Vermont, and via Telehealth. We offer services to individuals of all ages and populations, including the LGBTQA+ and neurodivergent populations, with a variety of counseling needs. Our team offers services ranging from expressive arts therapy, IFS, CBT, EMDR, Positive Psychology and wellness based practice, as well as somatic therapy, traditional talk therapy, and more. Visit www.opengatevt.com and check out our counseling team page!