Therapists in Middlebury, VT

Relationships are the foundation of well being. Perhaps you are worried about your marriage, facing a divorce or the loss of a job, the breakup of a family business, adult children who blame you for their struggles or your struggle to find a love match or the perfect job. How do I find my way through this?

Individuals of all gender, sexual, and racial identities are welcome at my practice! I believe in the importance of providing a safe and affirming space for individuals to feel curious about and explore themselves, their experiences, and their relationships. I also hope to encourage folks to feel curious about what they are currently holding onto that no longer serves them. I always hope to act as a fellow traveler with folks on their journeys to find and create meaning. I also believe in the importance of empowerment and a positive therapeutic relationship.

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!

I am excited that you are stopping by on your way to find a therapist. A therapist that can hold space unconditionally while also bringing clarity to life situations is a profound gift. I believe that people are naturally oriented to grow, heal, and experience love and connection. However, folks usually seek therapy during or after difficult events, when the ground has disappeared. In therapy with me you will have a safe and spacious environment to examine your experience actively and intentionally take part in your growth and healing.

Aaron Billings, LCMHC a licensed clinician in Northern Vermont. Aaron primarily works with adults and children who are struggling with mental health, addiction, co-occurring and/or accompanying medical concerns. Aaron has been working in the fields of human services, wellness, and education since 1993 and as a counselor since 2012. Experience includes young children, teens, disabled persons, TBI and acquired brain injury, autism, Trauma and abuse, college students, elders, young adults, and people with addictions. I use a combination of counseling and learning theories including Solution Focused, Human centered, and Cognitive.

I believe that therapy is most effective when it is empathic, collaborative, non-judgemental and non-pathologizing. I am deeply interested in the uniqueness of each human being who comes to me. By talking together in ways which nurture curiosity, compassion and insight we will look at what troubles you, what brings you hope, and which patterns of thinking/feeling/being you are engaging in that are not serving you well now.

I have experience working with a diverse population of people within varied settings. My background in the areas of mental health, domestic and sexual violence, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders allows me to be confident in providing the best treatment approaches for the individual. My therapeutic approach is client centered on why a person is entering therapy and what they need and want to achieve. I believe in working with the whole person integrating a holistic approach into therapy.

During your times of uncertainty, you may find old and new challenges rising up, forgoing self-care, and leaning into anxiety and depression. This may be the perfect time to reach out and know someone is there to listen and attend to your worries and concerns. You have the opportunity to find and listen to your inner voice, cultivate self-compassion and develop coping strategies to manage the impact of any adversity, coming out ahead because you showed up for yourself in your time of need.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, contemplating a major life change, struggling in a relationship, or trying to change an unhelpful habit? Engaging in therapy that takes a well-rounded and personalized approach could help you overcome those barriers and begin creating a future that you have been hoping for. My professional experience and formal education in health, applied behavioral analysis, education, curriculum and instruction, and counseling; provides the foundation for a well-rounded approach to therapy. This allows us to personalize your treatment plan, using a variety of different techniques, to best fit your needs and goals.

Choosing a therapist for yourself or loved one can be a difficult task. A true "Master" of the healing arts is one who has spent years learning, practicing, and refining their skills as a healer. Individuals, couples and families first entering into the therapeutic relationship often feel overwhelmed, confused, anxious and vulnerable. They need to feel safe by knowing that they are truly being heard and respected. They also need to trust that their therapist has sufficient experience to patiently guide them thru the process of self discovery on their path to wellness and feeling whole, perhaps for the first time in their life.