Therapists Beginning With K in Vermont

Throughout our lives, there are periods when stress or transitions leave us feeling off balance and in need of extra support. You may be struggling to move beyond these challenges and toward a more fulfilling and peaceful life. These challenges can arise at any point of life and at any age. I believe in working collaboratively with individuals and families to clarify the challenge, determine goals and uncover the path to get you there.

Helping couples reconnect and reduce conflict that creates distance in their relationship with the most effective marriage counseling approach...Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). While using EFT as my treatment approach I have successfully guided couples to regain trust, communication, and the love they thought they had lost in their relationship. Many of my clients are referrals from other clients and couples who have researched the most effective couples treatment and discovered EFT.

The most challenging and rewarding journey you can take in life is the one requiring you to go within and discover yourself, your strengths and the places that need healing. It is my goal to provide a protected and therapeutic space for you to take this journey of discovery. Problems affect people in unique ways and requires a personalized approach for whatever the issue is that brings you to the journey, life transition, grief and loss, relationship issues, anxiety, chronic illness, trauma, depression. My experience has been forged over 35 years in the Health and Mental Health field.

I provide a safe environment for individuals, couples, children and families to explore the difficult times they are experiencing in their lives. My approach is to develop a comfortable and collaborative relationship with my clients so that we can identify a practical and structured plan for reaching therapeutic goals. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide support, tools and practical feedback to help clients address life challenges. I work with people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. I enjoy working with couples to improve communication, respect, and intimacy.

I aim to co-create the conditions for waking up and realizing the beauty and radiant Life that you already are. In the midst of your current suffering from past traumatic events and/or addictions this may seem like an impossible or distant dream. I am Somatic Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Practitioner. I facilitate mindful awareness of body sensations through to a range of somatic body mind interventions based on the latest knowledge in neurobiology. In accessing your body and mind's innate wisdom you will be able to release the effects of trauma and be free from compulsions and obsessions.

With more than twenty years of experience working with Adults, Couples, Families, and Adolescents using Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, Person Centered, Narrative, Family Systems, and other therapies most recently including EMDR, I will help you identify ways in which to move towards the goals you have for change. I assist my clients with parenting issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and other life stressors.

I am a certified clinical traumatologist and psychotherapist. It is my hope to help you feel better. Whether its depression, fear worry, anxiety, stress, child problems, relationship concerns or family issues, we as a team will seek the solutions that will help you embrace the life you seek for yourself.

Starting a therapeutic journey that explores change is a big decision. One of the most important parts of this endeavor is to be paired with a mental health provider that is right for you. I'm here to help clients navigate a sense of self, life goals, and relationships. Many of my clients are struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidality, mood disorders, body image, eating disorders, codependency, and strained relationships. We work together in a supportive environment to move through these experiences and build coping skills. I have extensive experience working with healthcare professionals and first responders.

People seek therapy for many reasons such as feeling lonely, overwhelmed, anxious or sad. My client centered approach supports the client taking an active role in their therapy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has many years working with children through adults. My approach to family therapy and marriage therapy is to understand the dynamics of the relationships and how to foster growth. I hope to provide a collaborative and comfortable space to help solve or manage daily struggles, life transitions, divorce, marriage, co-parenting, anxiety, depression.

I am a dedicated professional committed to providing quality mental health services. It is my overall goal to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families. It is my belief that all people are valuable and unique and should be treated with dignity and respect. While recognizing the potential for change, an assessment of the client's emotional, physical, spiritual and life experience is provided in a caring environment.

The focus of my practice is to engage with people who are most interested in self-discovery. I believe that life doesn’t happen to us, it happens for us– difficult problems arise to help us find out who we are, why we are here. I work with people from all walks of life, including families, and children.

I invite children, adolescents and adults who are struggling to utilize a variety of art materials and play to creatively find their own path to well-being. By expressing and exploring their feelings and concerns, I support my clients to give color and form to their inner voice and to befriend and encourage their own potential. My clients can work with or without prior art knowledge to overcome anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, social concerns, grief and life transitions. Through the power of creative engagement, I'll support you to find yourself and make the changes needed to feel better.

My journey as a Clinical Social Worker has encompassed 30+ years of practice. I have had the privilege to work with children and families as well as with adults in a variety of different settings. I have a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and expertise working with trauma survivors and with those who have experienced vicarious traumatization. My approach can best be described as integrative and holistic. This means that I rely upon various psycho-therapeutic methods and evidence-based models that are combined to create a personalized approach to our work together.

Note: I am currently not taking new clients. As a former high school math teacher, I love working with adolescents. I appreciate their energy, their ideas and the struggles they go through to find an identity and define themselves. I enjoy working with couples, whether working to enhance their relationship, struggling to keep their relationship intact or deciding to end the relationship. When couples do decide to divorce, I work with them to end it respectfully and with good communication. Finally, I like seeing anyone who is struggling with the stress, anxiety and/or the discouragement of daily living at any stage of life.

I have worked as a personal counselor since 1986 and as a licensed clinical social worker since 2004. I am a solution-focused therapist who listens deeply to my clients, then engages each in a true two-way conversation. Whether I'm seeing adults, older adolescents, or couples, I treat my clients respectfully. We focus on the issue at hand, work to understand the history and causes behind it, then together implement steps to bring change quickly. I don't draw out therapy. Most of my clients see me for six to eight weekly sessions, moving to less and less frequent sessions as their confidence and life satisfaction increase.

In 20 years of witnessing adults/children within the therapeutic relationship, I am in awe of the strength and resiliency individuals show in the face of truly traumatic events. Over the years, I have built a level of expertise in understanding the role that the transpersonal plays in the healing process. Being a Registered Play Therapist means that I have examined clinically how the story we tell ourselves about an event dictates both the burdens & the strengths we assign to our "self." I welcome you to that process of discovery and healing as we partner on the human journey together.

I believe that life is a process of becoming. Who we are today is not who we were yesterday nor who we will be tomorrow. Sometimes on our journey we feel unsure of ourselves or our destination which is where the counseling process can be helpful. Through our work together, we can explore who you are and what you want, as well as identify and change the mental roadblocks that are interfering with your happiness and success. With patience and insight, you will begin to feel more wholly connected to yourself which will bring you peace and lasting change.

Life’s many challenges can leave us feeling powerless, out of control, and stuck in unhealthy patterns. Our wellbeing is also affected by social and cultural factors beyond our control, such as restrictive gender roles, rigid social norms, and systemic oppression. Therapy can help you gain insight on both the internal patterns and the external pressures affecting your mental health, and it can open you up to different ways of thinking, behaving, and responding to the world.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has had over 12 years of experience working with children, youth, transition age youth and adults. I provide individual, family and couples therapy for adults. I incorporate alternative methods of therapy including: yoga, mindfulness, exercise, music, arts and crafts for youth who prefer a more interactive style of treatment. I believe the trusting relationship between therapist and client is one of the most powerful tools of treatment. I provide a humanistic and strength based approach to my work to build confidence to work towards goals.