Therapists Beginning With O in Vermont

Thank you for your interest in my practice. At this time, I am no longer accepting new clients as I wind down my practice over time. I am maintaining this profile so that current/recent clients can contact me if they wish to schedule a session. If you are a current or recent client, or if you are seeking projective personality testing, you can reach me at 603-359-1339 - by text or voicemail. I will be moving my office on June 1, 2021 and will be located about a hundred yards away from my current office in the Bushway Insurance building on Rt. 5 in E. Thetford. The building is brown and sits just south of the Post Office.

Clients come to me when they are feeling 'life' is much too painful. Perhaps a loved one has just died ; they have been bullied or abused by someone at work or in a relationship; they are experiencing chronic physical pain; parenting is driving them crazy; financial pressures are unbearable. Whatever the issues, the pain that is felt indicates there is a great deal to be learned. I work closely with my clients as clarity emerges; awareness grows; the impossible becomes possible.

More than 30 years of practice as a psychologist has taught me that true healing arrises within a deep and trusting relationship with each individual, couple and group with whom I work. My colleague Dr. Peter Wrycza calls this work "Conversations on the edge of silence" Our thinking mind is a marvelous tool when it is used appropriately. The deeper problem is that the thinking mind can keep us locked into our stories of either the past or the future. Much of the work is about exploring ways to become more present in life and release the historic patterns and beliefs that keep us stuck in the illusion of separation from one another.

Whether I am with a child, teen, adult, couple or family, I strive to earn my clients' trust with honesty, warmth and humor; a secure and close therapeutic relationship allows for the most healing and progress. A lot of psychological distress occurs when people feel cut off from or ashamed of some of their feelings. I help clients access and feel compassion about previously disavowed feelings and parts of themselves, allowing for better self-care and self-regulation, and greater closeness with loved ones.

We may be unaware of it, but we cannot help but be shaped by our relationships and experiences, especially from our childhood, which means that current patterns of behavior and emotions will originate from our past. Working in collaboration we can explore your current difficulties, personal beliefs and values, find ways to help you cope, and uncover the connection between your past and present experience.

Do you have the desire to take back control over your life, your dreams, your reality? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the external world while feeling completely lost in your own internal world? Do you struggle with seeing the bigger picture or purpose? Are you feeling bummed or regretful with where you're at in your life and desire a more fulfilling, aligned, impactful life? Are you experiencing a transition in your life or identity and want support in feeling more grounded and confident in this change? Does your life path look different than the societally expected norm?

I am Lisbeth Dodd, LICSW. My offices are located in Burlington and Montpelier, Vermont. Through over 20 years of clinical practice I have assisted clients in a variety of helping relationships and roles including psychotherapy, case management, and medical and emergency mental health. I apply a client-centered, integrative approach, including psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral principles. I work with adults who may be experiencing a wide range of concerns which may include: complex life transitions, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, adjustment disorders, depression, life transitions, and trauma.

I work with those who seek clearer insight, more vital and personally meaningful connections with oneself and others. Unresolved struggles or unmet needs can appear in our lives, from anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use, unpleasant bodily sensations, and more. These can manifest in our lives and tell a story about what needs attention, healing, and resolution. With curiosity and compassion, we can explore your experiences, thoughts, and emotions, to gain insight and clarity, creating a road map to achieve the goals most aligned with you.

I help children, teenagers, and adults to navigate the challenges of life through cultivating greater inner awareness, presence, and compassion. My clinical experience is in working with clients who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and interpersonal issues. My therapeutic approach treats you, the client, as the expert on your own inner experiences, and empowers you to create solutions for areas of your life that are not working.

Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Joyful Otter Therapy. I offer in-person and telehealth counseling and psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, adults and families, ages 4 and up. Through a holistic approach, I strive to provide a safe and accessible environment to explore your strengths and needs, and develop goals that fit your current situation. Using evidence-based therapy, such as cognitive behavioral (CBT), mindfulness-based, and play therapy, I incorporate expressive arts to allow for more accessible treatment.

My goal is to support clients in developing the specific skills, and taking the new actions, that will allow them to more effectively cope with the many challenges they face with the aging process. In addition, clients also find that one’s personal residence is the ideal place where a nurturing, supportive, and therapeutic relationship is established.