Therapists Beginning With T in Vermont

I create a warm therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their relationships, emotions and motivations. I believe that the personal difficulties we face are often rooted in relationships with significant people in our lives. My approach can be helpful for individuals struggling with a wide range of challenges, including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and relationship difficulties. In the short term, I will be operating my practice on telehealth.

On the outside, it looks like you’ve got it all figured out, but beneath the surface, it's getting harder and harder to keep things together. You have dreams of the life that could be, but worry, stress, and self-criticism hold you back. You do so much for your career and your relationships, but always wonder if it’s enough. You wonder if YOU are enough. You’ve probably said to yourself, “I don’t NEED therapy, but…”, or “I should be able to deal with this on my own.” Let me assure you that whatever you’re going through, not only is it okay to ask for help, but it just may be the best step you can take toward living your best life!

I enjoy working with a wide variety of people who are struggling with anxiety or depression, or having a hard time in a relationship. I think life is filled with challenges at all ages, and we can always make positive changes in our lives. As a therapist, I am very comfortable to talk with. I will listen carefully and work with you to figure out ways to deal with whatever is bothering you. Rather than specializing in one technique, I have training in several approaches and will flexibly use whatever is most helpful for you.

Good therapy can produce long lasting life changes. I approach therapy as a collaborative effort. I start with where the client finds themselves in the present. I listen with both curiosity and empathy to understand an individual's unique experience. In treatment I create an atmosphere of trust where together we can identify your strengths, find practical solutions to problems and unfold underlying difficulties that are obstacles to your experience of a rich and fulfilling life.

Despite difficulties in life, I believe people have an amazing amount of resilience and strength. I work to enhance their strength that gets lost when overwhelmed by challenges. Using multiple modalities, individuals move beyond their old story and into the life they desire. I have heard from clients that "therapy has never helped me" and clients of mine have achieved their goals. I have specialty training with trauma which, by definition is "a deeply distressing or disturbing experience". I assist people in trusting their innate abilities to make decisions from a healthy perspective.

I have extensive expertise helping clients deal with OCD, trauma, anxiety, depression and specific phobias through a variety of modalities including narrative, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, exposure and response prevention, including Positive Psychology and animal assisted therapy. I am a certified OCD therapist and I’m also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma. I’m a Pet Partners therapy animal handler and sometimes bring Annabelle, my Berner, for animal assisted therapy with clients. Because I spent 3 decades living and working overseas, I have come to view this work through a multi-cultural lens.

Wondering what is next? How you got where you are? Who you are? Afraid you've missed opportunities or what you hoped for is passing by? I work with people looking for authenticity and fulfillment, offering a chance to question openly and explore who you are and what you really love. Understanding the inevitability of change and how to navigate through sometimes unthinkable circumstances can feel overwhelming. I love working together with clients to help them understand and manage these deep emotions--and to realize that they do have the courage to face what is ahead and the ability to manage their own lives.

Existential therapy believes that although humans are essentially alone in the world, they long to be connected with themselves and others. I seek to avoid using models that may label people. Truth is discovered subjectively, by each individual. My practice is often, directly aimed at collaboratively making sense of one's experience(s) in order to forge new meanings and develop new identities. From a strengths based perspective, I collaborate with my clients to increase self-awareness and understanding in order to transform fragile or confusing relationships into ones that can be more clear, strong and connected.This includes a specialty in working with couples.

Over the years, I have recognized that each of us has a wisdom that resides within.This wisdom within our mind/body system holds the solution. We are designed for balance- yes, we do get off-balance. I will help you understand what your body/mind is attempting to communicate. It is often a simple process. We all have beliefs that originate from our culture, our society, and our family. Some beliefs are helpful, some are not. It is our beliefs that guide our behavior. Beliefs are the 'fuel' that move us. We will discover the 'outdated' beliefs.

NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. It takes a lot of courage for individuals to seek support and I am dedicated to helping those who are wanting to do something different. I have worked in the addiction and mental health field for the past 20 years with all different age groups.

I approach the therapeutic relationship with authenticity, warmth, humor and non-judgment while meeting clients where they are. My approach is collaborative and curious, placing you as the expert of your own life while offering insight, compassionate support and holding space for vulnerability throughout the healing process. I believe all struggles in life to be valid and worthy of acceptance and empathy and I believe in the human capacity for resiliency. I place strong emphasis on building a trusting and safe client/therapist alliance and I strive to empower my clients while working together toward goals and desired life changes.

I have practiced psychotherapy for 25 years working with children and their families in schools, as well as with individuals, couples and families in private practice in Montpelier. I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to support people when in transition, grieving, facing difficult life circumstances and grappling with the challenges of complex lives. The Therapeutic relationship is very important. So I focus on creating a supportive and safe environment that fosters a gentle inquiry into the areas of a person's life that are feeling stuck or blocked.

Managing stress, especially during this pandemic crisis can be extremely difficult. By using creative process techniques, I provide online Art Therapy and Counseling that is especially beneficial to individuals who are navigating stressful life changes, have not responded positively to traditional forms of therapy, need a flexible remote telehealth option, struggle to express their thoughts and emotions, need support with decreasing anxiety, or would like to better understand themselves through a creative lens. Feel free to check out The Hummingbird Place, LLC website for more information at https://www.thehummingbirdplacellc.com/.

The Vermont Center for Responder Wellness specializes in treating first responders and their families. The Center also employs relational trauma experts serving survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking. We work with clients on issues of post-traumatic stress, relationships, stress at work and at home, and overall mental health and wellbeing using a mixed format of modalities from Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), restorative yoga, mindfulness and meditation coaching and biofeedback. We also specialize in workman's compensation issues for first responders.

**Telehealth sessions only**I have experience working with adults of all ages dealing with a variety of issues to include anxiety, depression, adjustment, and interpersonal difficulties. I also have experience working with individuals dealing with trust issues, communication and interpersonal patterns. I use a strength based approach focusing on the individual needs and strengths of each person.

Children are often puzzling, but when they behave in unexpected ways they are telling us something important. Students who are struggling in school need a system of support to help them succeed. When families, schools, and medical practitioners all work together, the 'picture' starts to emerge. My experience as a family therapist and a school counselor gives me insight into what they are trying to tell us and how their systems can work together to support them. My studies in School Psychology help me to assess issues and write positive behavior support plans.

**My practice is currently full** My counseling approach is both practical and realistic, provided in a relaxed atmosphere. I work with adults, children, and families interested and willing to make necessary changes in their lives. I've also incorporated pets into my practice, as research has proven the use of pets in counseling reduces stress and elevates mood. Areas of treatment include depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavioral issues, identity concerns, relationship difficulties, crisis consultation, etc.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, or stressed by your child's behaviors? I am passionate about working with infants, children, and their families. I specialize in early childhood disorders such as anxiety, defiance, impulsivity, family and relationship issues, emotional regulation, school behaviors, sensory-processing, and traumatic experiences and transitions. I draw upon several treatment modalities, including attachment-based theories which focus on strengthening the bond, attachment, and relationship between child and caregivers, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and play-therapy.

Currently Full: I believe that most people seek to find happiness, fulfillment, a sense of wellbeing, and wish to develop meaningful relationships throughout their lives. While we are increasingly connected to our world, many people find themselves feeling isolated and left alone to sort out their life's difficulties. I work from the belief that the client and counselor relationship is the foundation upon which therapeutic success is built. I strive to create a collaborative relationship that is focused upon you realizing your personal goals. Together we will work with your strengths to identify solutions to your problems.