Therapists in Vermont
The work you do with me should heal on two levels: The first is the deeper level where we form a relationship with ourselves and the second is where we form relationships with others, so you can be more comfortable and clear in your daily life. I have extensive experience in both mental health and substance use issues and treated adults, kids, and adolescents. I have been supervised and trained in both pre and post-graduate settings in individual, group, family, and couples counseling therapy. I have experience working with a wide range of psychological issues including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use.
The work you do with me should heal on two levels: The first is the deeper level where we form a relationship with ourselves and the second is where we form relationships with others, so you can be more comfortable and clear in your daily life. I have extensive experience in both mental health and substance use issues and treated adults, kids, and adolescents. I have been supervised and trained in both pre and post-graduate settings in individual, group, family, and couples counseling therapy. I have experience working with a wide range of psychological issues including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use.
I help kids and teens feel understood, confident, and capable in a world that doesn’t always get them. Many struggle with ADHD, autism, anxiety, or identity questions and want strategies to manage emotions, build relationships, and navigate challenges while feeling seen and supported.
I help kids and teens feel understood, confident, and capable in a world that doesn’t always get them. Many struggle with ADHD, autism, anxiety, or identity questions and want strategies to manage emotions, build relationships, and navigate challenges while feeling seen and supported.
Everyone has the capacity to grow and to heal. It's easy to get stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, limit our perspective and perpetuate suffering. I'd like to help you explore what you need to gain resilience, to discover joy. I'm a good active listener with a big heart. My art background and compassion practice inform all I do. In therapy, we'll look at the larger picture together: notice the patterns and the narratives you've created about them, the self-judgments, the emotions that can (but don't need to) run the show, the places you feel stuck. My practice is client-centered. I honor you and your self-expertise.
Everyone has the capacity to grow and to heal. It's easy to get stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, limit our perspective and perpetuate suffering. I'd like to help you explore what you need to gain resilience, to discover joy. I'm a good active listener with a big heart. My art background and compassion practice inform all I do. In therapy, we'll look at the larger picture together: notice the patterns and the narratives you've created about them, the self-judgments, the emotions that can (but don't need to) run the show, the places you feel stuck. My practice is client-centered. I honor you and your self-expertise.
For more information on my practice, click on the "My Website" button below my address to the right. I am a licensed psychologist-doctorate who has been providing psychological services to adults and older adults since 1992. Conditions treated include anxiety, depression, anger management, grief/bereavement, life transition difficulties, relationship, and physical health problems. Psychological testing services (personality or cognitive/capacity testing) are offered as well. Providing services for all genders, faiths, and orientations.
For more information on my practice, click on the "My Website" button below my address to the right. I am a licensed psychologist-doctorate who has been providing psychological services to adults and older adults since 1992. Conditions treated include anxiety, depression, anger management, grief/bereavement, life transition difficulties, relationship, and physical health problems. Psychological testing services (personality or cognitive/capacity testing) are offered as well. Providing services for all genders, faiths, and orientations.
Diane Leardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Not accepting new clients
I am eclectic in my clinical philosophy and treatment approach, drawing from psychodynamic theories,transpersonal theories
and energy psychology.
My focus of interest and expertise is working with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress disorders, parent-child problems, relationship issues,family and divorce mediation, transpersonal and psycho-spiritual issues.
I am eclectic in my clinical philosophy and treatment approach, drawing from psychodynamic theories,transpersonal theories
and energy psychology.
My focus of interest and expertise is working with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress disorders, parent-child problems, relationship issues,family and divorce mediation, transpersonal and psycho-spiritual issues.
Billie Hagen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Waitlist for new clients
I want to work together with you to take those first steps towards positive growth and change in your life. As a psychotherapist, I see my role as a partner to you. I will assist you to identify and work together towards the treatment goals that you will set for yourself. I will work with you to change negative thinking, improve self esteem, work through painful emotions, improve relationships, increase interpersonal effectiveness and take the necessary steps to promote positive changes in your life.
I want to work together with you to take those first steps towards positive growth and change in your life. As a psychotherapist, I see my role as a partner to you. I will assist you to identify and work together towards the treatment goals that you will set for yourself. I will work with you to change negative thinking, improve self esteem, work through painful emotions, improve relationships, increase interpersonal effectiveness and take the necessary steps to promote positive changes in your life.
We all arrive on this Earth with a plan. Sometimes the plan gets muddled, confusing and scary. Sometimes our labeling of these experiences as “bad” can create stagnation in growth and deny us the insight that we need to stretch into our higher versions of self. My practice offers a space for deep, compassionate healing and is rooted in the belief that we are all layered, complex, and capable of profound transformation.
I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC individuals, parents, and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and rediscover their joy.
We all arrive on this Earth with a plan. Sometimes the plan gets muddled, confusing and scary. Sometimes our labeling of these experiences as “bad” can create stagnation in growth and deny us the insight that we need to stretch into our higher versions of self. My practice offers a space for deep, compassionate healing and is rooted in the belief that we are all layered, complex, and capable of profound transformation.
I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC individuals, parents, and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and rediscover their joy.
We are a group practice working to make outdoor Nature-Centered talk therapy accessible for all Vermonters. We have therapists working from field sites in Washington, Lamoille, and Chittenden counties. Clients we work with are often interested in easing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, identifying patterns and solutions related to substance use disorder, or are developing strategies for managing AD(h)D. We have clinicians who match well with youth, young adult, and Adult clients.
We are a group practice working to make outdoor Nature-Centered talk therapy accessible for all Vermonters. We have therapists working from field sites in Washington, Lamoille, and Chittenden counties. Clients we work with are often interested in easing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, identifying patterns and solutions related to substance use disorder, or are developing strategies for managing AD(h)D. We have clinicians who match well with youth, young adult, and Adult clients.
I am a classically trained Psychologist Master and draw upon years of service to youth, adults and elders. I am especially skilled working with chronic suffering, brief situational challenges, troubles in school and relational problems. All clients are evaluated with a developmental frame, a whole-person approach, and a client-centered, recovery-oriented view point.
I am a classically trained Psychologist Master and draw upon years of service to youth, adults and elders. I am especially skilled working with chronic suffering, brief situational challenges, troubles in school and relational problems. All clients are evaluated with a developmental frame, a whole-person approach, and a client-centered, recovery-oriented view point.
My role as a therapist is to provide an environment of safety, trust and mutual respect for each individual I work with. I am committed to supporting improvement in your quality of life. Effective counseling can assist you in developing an awareness of personal strengths, clarifying problems and arriving at solutions. Your active involvement is an important component in changing behavior, thoughts and feelings. I currently have a wait list, please email me if you would like to be on my wait list.
My role as a therapist is to provide an environment of safety, trust and mutual respect for each individual I work with. I am committed to supporting improvement in your quality of life. Effective counseling can assist you in developing an awareness of personal strengths, clarifying problems and arriving at solutions. Your active involvement is an important component in changing behavior, thoughts and feelings. I currently have a wait list, please email me if you would like to be on my wait list.
11/05/25 - Accepting adult daytime clients only.
Welcome to Joyful Otter Therapy. I offer in-person and telehealth counseling and psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, ages 5 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.
11/05/25 - Accepting adult daytime clients only.
Welcome to Joyful Otter Therapy. I offer in-person and telehealth counseling and psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, ages 5 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.
I believe it’s a radical, courageous, and deeply meaningful choice to pursue intimacy, and I have immense respect for anyone willing to try.
We all get hurt in our relationships, and we also have the capacity to heal through them. Conflict, while painful, can be a doorway to deeper connection if we can stay present with it. In my work as a couples therapist, I strive to truly hear and honor the diverse perspectives within a relationship. These therapeutic spaces can become places of understanding, where we shed some of our armoring, gain insight, and develop greater capacity to navigate challenges together.
I believe it’s a radical, courageous, and deeply meaningful choice to pursue intimacy, and I have immense respect for anyone willing to try.
We all get hurt in our relationships, and we also have the capacity to heal through them. Conflict, while painful, can be a doorway to deeper connection if we can stay present with it. In my work as a couples therapist, I strive to truly hear and honor the diverse perspectives within a relationship. These therapeutic spaces can become places of understanding, where we shed some of our armoring, gain insight, and develop greater capacity to navigate challenges together.
Sometimes we all need a little help. Whether it is working through complex emotional issues, getting the counseling you need to get back on track with your goals or getting the support you need. My approach is client centered, meaning that I take the time to assess your needs and goals. From there, we formulate a plan and move toward reducing your symptoms and achieving your goals.
Sometimes we all need a little help. Whether it is working through complex emotional issues, getting the counseling you need to get back on track with your goals or getting the support you need. My approach is client centered, meaning that I take the time to assess your needs and goals. From there, we formulate a plan and move toward reducing your symptoms and achieving your goals.
Hi, I’m Jessyca Nelle, LCMHC — founder & Lead Therapist of Roots to Rising, PLLC.
With over 15 years of experience, I provide compassionate, individualized care for children, teens, adults, and families. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and build the tools to move forward with confidence.
Hi, I’m Jessyca Nelle, LCMHC — founder & Lead Therapist of Roots to Rising, PLLC.
With over 15 years of experience, I provide compassionate, individualized care for children, teens, adults, and families. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and build the tools to move forward with confidence.
I've provided services in Windham County since October 2014. I prefer CBT and emphasize tapping into a client's strengths and interests in therapy. We all look at the world through our own unique lens and I try to relate my work to clients in ways that make sense to them.
I've provided services in Windham County since October 2014. I prefer CBT and emphasize tapping into a client's strengths and interests in therapy. We all look at the world through our own unique lens and I try to relate my work to clients in ways that make sense to them.
Hillary Holmes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Currently there are no openings for new clients. Please check back again and keep seeking the support you deserve. "Long-lasting responses to trauma result not simply from the experience of fear and helplessness but also from how our bodies interpret those experiences." (Rachel Yehuda) Trauma can be thought of as an experience that overwhelms the individual's ability to process the event as it is happening. I work with adolescents and adults who have been impacted by trauma, to help bring relief to their lives. By partnering with individuals to help release stress, we help you create a fresh, new framework for future experiences.
Currently there are no openings for new clients. Please check back again and keep seeking the support you deserve. "Long-lasting responses to trauma result not simply from the experience of fear and helplessness but also from how our bodies interpret those experiences." (Rachel Yehuda) Trauma can be thought of as an experience that overwhelms the individual's ability to process the event as it is happening. I work with adolescents and adults who have been impacted by trauma, to help bring relief to their lives. By partnering with individuals to help release stress, we help you create a fresh, new framework for future experiences.
You may be outwardly composed and capable—holding together family, work, or caregiving—while inwardly feeling depleted, misunderstood, or quietly unraveling. Many of my clients are reflective adults looking for more than symptom relief. They want insight, steadiness, and a clearer sense of who they are. I often work with individuals drawn to creative, caregiving, or intellectual pursuits who are ready to explore long-standing patterns with care and depth.
You may be outwardly composed and capable—holding together family, work, or caregiving—while inwardly feeling depleted, misunderstood, or quietly unraveling. Many of my clients are reflective adults looking for more than symptom relief. They want insight, steadiness, and a clearer sense of who they are. I often work with individuals drawn to creative, caregiving, or intellectual pursuits who are ready to explore long-standing patterns with care and depth.
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.
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.
Katherine A. Kelley, MA
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC
Burlington, VT 05401
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
Helping individuals and families lessen the suffering caused by anxiety, depression, ADHD and trauma. Extensive experience in combining cognitive and psychoeducational psychotherapy with physiologically based treatments, such as EMDR, neurofeedback training, HeartMath and alpha stim stress relief systems. Join the growing number of clients that have found these approaches to alleviate symptoms and change behavior by modifying the problem causing mechanisms. Research has shown that these approaches can be particularly helpful when insight therapy alone has been less than effective. We also offer ADHD assessments, working memory and brain training programs. Located on Shelburne Rd, Easy access to I89.
Helping individuals and families lessen the suffering caused by anxiety, depression, ADHD and trauma. Extensive experience in combining cognitive and psychoeducational psychotherapy with physiologically based treatments, such as EMDR, neurofeedback training, HeartMath and alpha stim stress relief systems. Join the growing number of clients that have found these approaches to alleviate symptoms and change behavior by modifying the problem causing mechanisms. Research has shown that these approaches can be particularly helpful when insight therapy alone has been less than effective. We also offer ADHD assessments, working memory and brain training programs. Located on Shelburne Rd, Easy access to I89.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Vermont who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Stress |
| 63% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 59% | Medicaid |
| 47% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Vermont see their clients
| 61% | In Person and Online | |
| 39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |