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Bhuttu Mathews
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
I live with invisible disabilities and have experienced interpersonal and social trauma.
Each person experiences mental distress uniquely. My aim is to partner with my client to ensure their safety in our shared space, create a bond of trust, and then dive into problems and solutions. Whether one experiences identity- or event-based problems and whether those are caused by individual development or social conditions, I strongly believe in the innate ability of trusting partnerships to overcome the troubles in our lives. If I'm not the right therapist for a person, I will work hard to keep them safe until they decide how to move forward.
I live with invisible disabilities and have experienced interpersonal and social trauma.
Each person experiences mental distress uniquely. My aim is to partner with my client to ensure their safety in our shared space, create a bond of trust, and then dive into problems and solutions. Whether one experiences identity- or event-based problems and whether those are caused by individual development or social conditions, I strongly believe in the innate ability of trusting partnerships to overcome the troubles in our lives. If I'm not the right therapist for a person, I will work hard to keep them safe until they decide how to move forward.
(802) 992-1694 View (802) 992-1694
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Mary Studley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404
I use a trauma informed perspective with the skills found in Internal Family Systems theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy with individuals and couples.
The human condition includes times of lightness, times of darkness, and everything in between. Sometimes finding our way back to the light can be confusing but no matter how unlikely it may seem, you have all the answers inside of you and with gentle guidance many of your stuck places will find their own natural solution once you get curious. I'm here to support your goals, working in collaboration with you, meeting you as one human being to another.
I use a trauma informed perspective with the skills found in Internal Family Systems theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy with individuals and couples.
The human condition includes times of lightness, times of darkness, and everything in between. Sometimes finding our way back to the light can be confusing but no matter how unlikely it may seem, you have all the answers inside of you and with gentle guidance many of your stuck places will find their own natural solution once you get curious. I'm here to support your goals, working in collaboration with you, meeting you as one human being to another.
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Haley Short
Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404  (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults who are trauma survivors, through a human center approach.
As humans, we crave connection and community, but it can sometimes feel difficult to achieve in our everyday lives. We find ourselves looking for different supports, seeking to better understand ourselves, our experiences, and our interactions with the world around us. You are made up of so many different parts and I believe in the importance of seeing and acknowledging all of those pieces. Sometimes we can be told - directly or indirectly - that we hold a singular role, so we may find ourselves trying to fit in a mold that does not hold all the pieces we value about ourselves.
I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults who are trauma survivors, through a human center approach.
As humans, we crave connection and community, but it can sometimes feel difficult to achieve in our everyday lives. We find ourselves looking for different supports, seeking to better understand ourselves, our experiences, and our interactions with the world around us. You are made up of so many different parts and I believe in the importance of seeing and acknowledging all of those pieces. Sometimes we can be told - directly or indirectly - that we hold a singular role, so we may find ourselves trying to fit in a mold that does not hold all the pieces we value about ourselves.
(802) 627-2518 View (802) 627-2518
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Emily Long
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(828) 759-5262 View (828) 759-5262
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David A Porter
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404  (Online Only)
You don’t have to live with addiction, going in and out of jail, and on and off probation and FSU, or endure depression, anxiety or PTSD.
LEAVE AN EMAIL IN ADDITION TO A PHONE. NOTE MY RETURN PHONE CALL WILL COME UP AS PRIVATE, ANONYMOUS, OR UNLISTED. I help people overcome their addictions, manage anger, depression, and anxiety, and cope with trauma. I offer guidance to those who have family addicted to drugs or alcohol. I am dedicated to improving quality of life for people. I routinely go far above and beyond expectations. I am respectful but very direct and straightforward.
You don’t have to live with addiction, going in and out of jail, and on and off probation and FSU, or endure depression, anxiety or PTSD.
LEAVE AN EMAIL IN ADDITION TO A PHONE. NOTE MY RETURN PHONE CALL WILL COME UP AS PRIVATE, ANONYMOUS, OR UNLISTED. I help people overcome their addictions, manage anger, depression, and anxiety, and cope with trauma. I offer guidance to those who have family addicted to drugs or alcohol. I am dedicated to improving quality of life for people. I routinely go far above and beyond expectations. I am respectful but very direct and straightforward.
(802) 448-8496 View (802) 448-8496
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Stephanie Dunn
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, relationship issues, and trauma.
Currently building a waitlist with openings expected in late May. As a therapist, I value the pursuit of both acceptance and change. I believe we can all benefit from developing greater self-compassion, and learning new strategies that can help us grow. I aim to support people to feel empowered in their relationships with themselves and others so that they can navigate life with greater confidence. In our work together, I will support you in reaching your personal and interpersonal goals by providing a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to process your experience and develop concrete skills.
I have experience working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, relationship issues, and trauma.
Currently building a waitlist with openings expected in late May. As a therapist, I value the pursuit of both acceptance and change. I believe we can all benefit from developing greater self-compassion, and learning new strategies that can help us grow. I aim to support people to feel empowered in their relationships with themselves and others so that they can navigate life with greater confidence. In our work together, I will support you in reaching your personal and interpersonal goals by providing a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to process your experience and develop concrete skills.
(802) 210-3803 x11 View (802) 210-3803 x11
Maverick Joyce
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404
Waitlist for new clients
I'm AuDHD, queer, and non-binary and looking to work with folx at the Auti x trans/genderqueer intersection. Many folx at this intersection find it hard to get an "official" diagnosis because DSM criteria is based off of a voyeuristic interpretation of Autism that does not take gender, culture, race, and class into consideration. Autism is a neurotype that looks differently in each person, and genderqueer/trans folx are more likely to be Autistic and be underdiagnosed. I'm here to support you in unmasking, understanding how your brain-body works, how trauma may intersect with your neurodivergence.
I'm AuDHD, queer, and non-binary and looking to work with folx at the Auti x trans/genderqueer intersection. Many folx at this intersection find it hard to get an "official" diagnosis because DSM criteria is based off of a voyeuristic interpretation of Autism that does not take gender, culture, race, and class into consideration. Autism is a neurotype that looks differently in each person, and genderqueer/trans folx are more likely to be Autistic and be underdiagnosed. I'm here to support you in unmasking, understanding how your brain-body works, how trauma may intersect with your neurodivergence.
(802) 823-8266 View (802) 823-8266
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Hannah Kretvix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404  (Online Only)
Hello, and welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. I believe that all people are the experts of their own experiences and capable of meaningful growth. The therapeutic relationship can be a supportive vessel for exploring a wide range of concerns and topics. These might include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, substance-use, life transitions, relationships, and identity. Together, we can explore existing patterns of thinking, communicating, and being... seeking to build upon what is working, and gently shift what isn't.
Hello, and welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. I believe that all people are the experts of their own experiences and capable of meaningful growth. The therapeutic relationship can be a supportive vessel for exploring a wide range of concerns and topics. These might include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, substance-use, life transitions, relationships, and identity. Together, we can explore existing patterns of thinking, communicating, and being... seeking to build upon what is working, and gently shift what isn't.
(802) 278-9648 View (802) 278-9648
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Kimberly Corley
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404
As a seasoned psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I work with both individuals and couples and specialize in working with women. I am experienced and comfortable working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress, depression and life transitions. Grief and losses of all types are special interests. It is certainly not necessary though to have identified a problem, as I also work with people who are feeling stuck or unfulfilled in life to find ways to move forward differently. Couples most often contact me to work through relationship problems and restore connection.
As a seasoned psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I work with both individuals and couples and specialize in working with women. I am experienced and comfortable working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress, depression and life transitions. Grief and losses of all types are special interests. It is certainly not necessary though to have identified a problem, as I also work with people who are feeling stuck or unfulfilled in life to find ways to move forward differently. Couples most often contact me to work through relationship problems and restore connection.
(802) 654-8820 View (802) 654-8820
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Alexandra Belcher
Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404  (Online Only)
My specialities include providing cognitive-behavioral therapy for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with mood disorders, behavioral issues, anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, suicidal ideations, and history of abuse.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing as a therapist since 2015. I currently work in private practice with Insight Therapeutic Services. I have served in a variety of settings including non profit agencies, inpatient and residential treatment, crisis intervention programs, school settings, as well as private practice. I am passionate about strengths-based, trauma-informed counseling for children, adolescents, and adults in a comfortable and welcoming private practice setting. I am currently providing services via telecounseling.
My specialities include providing cognitive-behavioral therapy for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with mood disorders, behavioral issues, anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, suicidal ideations, and history of abuse.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing as a therapist since 2015. I currently work in private practice with Insight Therapeutic Services. I have served in a variety of settings including non profit agencies, inpatient and residential treatment, crisis intervention programs, school settings, as well as private practice. I am passionate about strengths-based, trauma-informed counseling for children, adolescents, and adults in a comfortable and welcoming private practice setting. I am currently providing services via telecounseling.
(802) 625-8127 View (802) 625-8127
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Avery Grey
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My experience includes work with PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and major mental illnesses.
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.
My experience includes work with PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and major mental illnesses.
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.
(802) 487-8160 View (802) 487-8160
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Kevin Figueroa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404  (Online Only)
Life can be complex: relationships, family, school, work. Our lives can be further challenged by the unique aspects of our times. We are under constant bombardment of information, straining our ability to focus and compartmentalize. Factors such as trauma, shame and guilt further complicate things. My approach is to help "break it down and make it simple". This means helping people untangle their thoughts, pressures and feelings, while collaboratively devising plans aimed at learning to manage and alleviate whatever symptoms are causing distress.
Life can be complex: relationships, family, school, work. Our lives can be further challenged by the unique aspects of our times. We are under constant bombardment of information, straining our ability to focus and compartmentalize. Factors such as trauma, shame and guilt further complicate things. My approach is to help "break it down and make it simple". This means helping people untangle their thoughts, pressures and feelings, while collaboratively devising plans aimed at learning to manage and alleviate whatever symptoms are causing distress.
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Valerie Niklas
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404
I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal theory, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), and spiritual practice to inform my client-centered and choice-based approach.
My practice is founded on the belief in the fundamental human need for safety and connection. I aim to provide a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic space in which clients can explore reconnecting body and mind to develop an internal sense of safety and connection, to live more authentically and aligned. Through mindfulness and somatic-based practices, I support clients in expanding body awareness and the capacity for self-regulation.
I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal theory, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), and spiritual practice to inform my client-centered and choice-based approach.
My practice is founded on the belief in the fundamental human need for safety and connection. I aim to provide a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic space in which clients can explore reconnecting body and mind to develop an internal sense of safety and connection, to live more authentically and aligned. Through mindfulness and somatic-based practices, I support clients in expanding body awareness and the capacity for self-regulation.
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Serena Rockingster
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Waitlist for new clients
I also specialize in working with People of the Global Majority, also known as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), regarding but not limited to processing trauma and stress related to oppressive systems, and strengthening ways to foster empowerment and resistance.
Your capacity for healing is unequivocal and continuous. Together, we can focus energy on your needs, increasing your self-worth, trusting your intuition, establishing constructive boundaries, and habitually prioritize nourishing yourself. In work that is grounded in authenticity and confidential support, you will be challenged to engage in self-enhancing behaviors and cultivate your inner peace. Whether you’re struggling with relationships, overwhelming stress, and/or undue societal burdens, we can co-create a therapeutic environment that is safe, warm, valid, and inclusive.
I also specialize in working with People of the Global Majority, also known as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), regarding but not limited to processing trauma and stress related to oppressive systems, and strengthening ways to foster empowerment and resistance.
Your capacity for healing is unequivocal and continuous. Together, we can focus energy on your needs, increasing your self-worth, trusting your intuition, establishing constructive boundaries, and habitually prioritize nourishing yourself. In work that is grounded in authenticity and confidential support, you will be challenged to engage in self-enhancing behaviors and cultivate your inner peace. Whether you’re struggling with relationships, overwhelming stress, and/or undue societal burdens, we can co-create a therapeutic environment that is safe, warm, valid, and inclusive.
(802) 532-5302 View (802) 532-5302
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Erin Kolle, MS, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
My counseling approach is integrative, person-centered, and trauma-informed.
Seeking support is courageous and a strength to be cultivated. Throughout life we encounter hardships, losses, and transitions, often uncovering emotions and experiences that are difficult to sit with. Despite obstacles there is an inherent human capacity for learning and growth, and in therapy we explore how to tap into these inner resources and break free of patterns that no longer serve you. Through introspection, curiosity, embodiment, and authenticity, I believe you can come into better relationship with yourself and others.
My counseling approach is integrative, person-centered, and trauma-informed.
Seeking support is courageous and a strength to be cultivated. Throughout life we encounter hardships, losses, and transitions, often uncovering emotions and experiences that are difficult to sit with. Despite obstacles there is an inherent human capacity for learning and growth, and in therapy we explore how to tap into these inner resources and break free of patterns that no longer serve you. Through introspection, curiosity, embodiment, and authenticity, I believe you can come into better relationship with yourself and others.
(802) 736-7463 View (802) 736-7463
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Tanya C Vyhovsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(802) 779-9616 View (802) 779-9616
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Maya Jamaleddine
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
I’m a firm believer that everybody has the internal resources to live an authentic and fulfilling life. Sometimes, we have experiences that makes it challenging to access those resources, or our coping strategies that once worked well are no longer serving their purpose. My goal is to create a therapeutic space that is non-judgmental and safe, ultimately helping clients find insight into their lives.
I’m a firm believer that everybody has the internal resources to live an authentic and fulfilling life. Sometimes, we have experiences that makes it challenging to access those resources, or our coping strategies that once worked well are no longer serving their purpose. My goal is to create a therapeutic space that is non-judgmental and safe, ultimately helping clients find insight into their lives.
(802) 255-9087 View (802) 255-9087
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Eva Simon
Counselor, MACP, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404
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.
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.
(802) 339-0765 View (802) 339-0765
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Kara DeLeonardis Kraus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404  (Online Only)
As a clinical social worker, I believe that we all have unique strengths and capacities to face the challenges in our lives. I work with my clients in a collaborative, empowering way. Through the therapy process, solutions and plans to move forward reveal themselves, as you grow more confident in your strengths, intuition and your vision for your life. Working with the stories and thoughts we carry about ourselves and the world, we work to create new ideas, beliefs and behaviors that will lead to a more fulfilling life.
As a clinical social worker, I believe that we all have unique strengths and capacities to face the challenges in our lives. I work with my clients in a collaborative, empowering way. Through the therapy process, solutions and plans to move forward reveal themselves, as you grow more confident in your strengths, intuition and your vision for your life. Working with the stories and thoughts we carry about ourselves and the world, we work to create new ideas, beliefs and behaviors that will lead to a more fulfilling life.
(802) 359-7232 View (802) 359-7232
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Rachel Gaston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404  (Online Only)
My approach is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages vulnerability, curiosity, and self-reflection. I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking support through a challenging transition or experience as well as those looking for a space to strengthen their quality of life through personal awareness.
My approach is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages vulnerability, curiosity, and self-reflection. I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking support through a challenging transition or experience as well as those looking for a space to strengthen their quality of life through personal awareness.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.