Therapists in Addison County, VT

I enjoy helping my clients work through the most difficult of life's challenges. I work with individuals from all walks of life, struggling with a variety of conditions and life situations. I take a collaborative approach to treatment, emphasizing personal control in therapy. My interest in psychotherapy stems from my fascination with language and communication. I have spent years researching language from the perspectives of philosophy, linguistics, and psychology. I find this research informs my style of treatment such that I have an ear that is attuned to the subtleties of communication, which many of my patients find extremely supportive.

How often do we take time to reflect on who we truly are? I firmly believe that a positive sense of self begins with an inner belief that "I MATTER"! I also believe one's mental health is affected by the ability to be honest and hold oneself accountable. As people become more accepting and clearer about who they are and how they want to be in the world, they are more capable of finding contentment and joy in their lives. We do the very best we can in any given moment; being kind and gentle with yourself is key when looking within.

I hope to assist in bringing compassion, respect, acceptance, insight, freedom and healing to individuals experiencing struggles with substance use and other mental health concerns. Substance use disorders are mental health disorders and are typically a coping mechanism used to afford relief from a variety of intrapsychic conflicts and decisions that effect our lives.

I enjoy working with clients of any age and from all walks of life. I have worked in treatment facilities with individuals and families focusing on addiction issues, trauma, behavior management, modification, and effective communications strategies. Examining a person and their experiences, creating a holistic approach is important to me and the success of my client. Part of this holistic approach is exploring past experiences, patterns in life, and creating opportunities for resiliency of self. I have a masters in school counseling, and help families with schools and transition planning. I have also completed all of my addiction counseling courses, and continue my professional development.

Psychotherapy is a collaborative process built on a trusted relationship. I will work with you to make sense of a current struggle, become more self-aware and self-compassionate, and enhance your wellbeing. You may have experienced trauma, are coping with grief or significant life changes, be experiencing anxiety or stress, or are having relationship difficulties. We will explore your strengths and find ways to build on positive emotions in therapy together. We will work together to see beyond diagnosis and explore the human experience. I am both guide and collaborator.

I specialize in working with adults and emerging adults from diverse racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. I accept clients who struggle to find competent care due to the overall inadequate support in mental health for individuals who occupy marginalized identity positions. I bring to my practice both deep knowledge about many socio-cultural factors and power dynamics that can profoundly affect a person's lived experiences, as well as deep humility about the limits of my knowledge. I use traditional talk therapy and EMDR -- an integrative therapy that uses a body-based technique called bilateral stimulation.

Feeling stuck in a life that is unfulfilling, repeating patterns or habits that don't serve your well-being and relationships right now, overwhelmed by life’s responsibilities and the tides of our rapidly changing world, or having trouble letting go of painful parts of the past? We all occasionally need help to clearly see ourselves and find new ways to live better lives.