Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Barnet, VT

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Maggie Beadle
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
People who seek support through my practice often feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm.
I provide trauma-responsive therapy for children, families, and adults in a supportive, collaborative space. Using a person-centered, strength based foundation I pull from cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment frameworks to help clients understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, strengthen relationships, and build resilience.
People who seek support through my practice often feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm.
I provide trauma-responsive therapy for children, families, and adults in a supportive, collaborative space. Using a person-centered, strength based foundation I pull from cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment frameworks to help clients understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, strengthen relationships, and build resilience.
(802) 822-2969 View (802) 822-2969

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Allison Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, PMH-C
2 Endorsed
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
Waitlist for new clients
Some of my favorite issues to unwind are the complexities of attachment wounds, parenting, birth trauma, and medical trauma.
Please note I am only accepting referrals for intensives at this time. Clients work with me to find the person hidden behind the protective walls they have built up to feel safe. They need, and want, to feel close to family and friends again but are scared it might not work out in their favor. Their goals are often to love themselves, speak up for themselves, and know they are capable no matter how hard life may be in this season. My clients want to let the past be the past and have their future go the way they've envisioned for so long.
Some of my favorite issues to unwind are the complexities of attachment wounds, parenting, birth trauma, and medical trauma.
Please note I am only accepting referrals for intensives at this time. Clients work with me to find the person hidden behind the protective walls they have built up to feel safe. They need, and want, to feel close to family and friends again but are scared it might not work out in their favor. Their goals are often to love themselves, speak up for themselves, and know they are capable no matter how hard life may be in this season. My clients want to let the past be the past and have their future go the way they've envisioned for so long.
(720) 571-0537 View (720) 571-0537
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Cynthia Abry
Counselor, LCMHC, CCATP, NCC, NCCMHC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My specialty is working with women to improve communication and facilitate healing from trauma and/or issues that are impacting life in a negative way.
I am a National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
My specialty is working with women to improve communication and facilitate healing from trauma and/or issues that are impacting life in a negative way.
I am a National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
(802) 529-4054 View (802) 529-4054
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Matt Renaud
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA
Hardwick, VT 05843
I largely use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, blended with trauma-focused and person-centered therapy approaches that will help you develop goals, identify and challenge thought patterns you may be feeling "stuck" in, and gain greater insight into your personal values.
I am currently accepting clients ages 18+ for in-person nature-centered therapy in Hardwick. My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy, though I draw from a broad range of therapeutic modalities and interventions to meet someone where they’re at. My therapeutic style tends to match well with adults who are looking to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, AD(H)D, grief, substance use, and chronic health conditions or chronic pain. If it sounds like we may be a good match, I invite you to reach out (please leave your name and number) to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
I largely use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, blended with trauma-focused and person-centered therapy approaches that will help you develop goals, identify and challenge thought patterns you may be feeling "stuck" in, and gain greater insight into your personal values.
I am currently accepting clients ages 18+ for in-person nature-centered therapy in Hardwick. My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy, though I draw from a broad range of therapeutic modalities and interventions to meet someone where they’re at. My therapeutic style tends to match well with adults who are looking to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, AD(H)D, grief, substance use, and chronic health conditions or chronic pain. If it sounds like we may be a good match, I invite you to reach out (please leave your name and number) to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
(802) 328-9448 View (802) 328-9448
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Kristi Zola
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
3 Endorsed
Lyndonville, VT 05851
Do you have past trauma that you still carry around despite your best efforts to cope?
In this small town area in the small state of Vermont, confidentiality can be an issue for professional people in the Medical/Health field. I hold strong confidentiality standards to reduce risk for our healthcare workforce and others who might shy away from getting help because they don't want to feel exposed.
Do you have past trauma that you still carry around despite your best efforts to cope?
In this small town area in the small state of Vermont, confidentiality can be an issue for professional people in the Medical/Health field. I hold strong confidentiality standards to reduce risk for our healthcare workforce and others who might shy away from getting help because they don't want to feel exposed.
(802) 458-0092 View (802) 458-0092
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Jordan Timmons
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LMHC, LPCC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I’m passionate about meeting people where they are, and I’m skilled at addressing shame, depression, trauma, anxiety, identity, transitions, and improving relationships.
Maybe you’re feeling alone and disconnected from the world, like you have to hide your true self. You’ve forgotten what it’s like to be happy, are in the middle of a major transition, or need to cope with something really painful but are not sure how. You oscillate between numbness and overwhelming emotions, it’s difficult to set and maintain boundaries, or your relationships are not what you want them to be. You know you want things to be different, and you are ready to take a step toward healing with the support of a therapist who will see, hear, and understand you as a whole person (not just a bunch of symptoms) without judgment.
I’m passionate about meeting people where they are, and I’m skilled at addressing shame, depression, trauma, anxiety, identity, transitions, and improving relationships.
Maybe you’re feeling alone and disconnected from the world, like you have to hide your true self. You’ve forgotten what it’s like to be happy, are in the middle of a major transition, or need to cope with something really painful but are not sure how. You oscillate between numbness and overwhelming emotions, it’s difficult to set and maintain boundaries, or your relationships are not what you want them to be. You know you want things to be different, and you are ready to take a step toward healing with the support of a therapist who will see, hear, and understand you as a whole person (not just a bunch of symptoms) without judgment.
(802) 526-6843 View (802) 526-6843
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Dale Sickles
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Online Only
Specialize in both Personality Disordered individuals/Adult Children of Narcissists (ACON); Addiction, Codependency, Attachment, and Complex Trauma (CCTP).
Accepting New BCBS of Mass. insurance and self-pay clients only Ty! It has been my experience that many of us become frozen by yesterday to the point that tomorrow evokes anxiety and today becomes lost. I will help you reconnect to the here and now & together we will design a treatment plan that will allow you to move past stuck and start living the life you deserve!
Specialize in both Personality Disordered individuals/Adult Children of Narcissists (ACON); Addiction, Codependency, Attachment, and Complex Trauma (CCTP).
Accepting New BCBS of Mass. insurance and self-pay clients only Ty! It has been my experience that many of us become frozen by yesterday to the point that tomorrow evokes anxiety and today becomes lost. I will help you reconnect to the here and now & together we will design a treatment plan that will allow you to move past stuck and start living the life you deserve!
(978) 785-8650 View (978) 785-8650
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Timothy Ricciardello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Serves Area
Our history, experiences and trauma affect not only who we are but also how we interact with the world.
Mental and emotional wounds are similar to physical wounds. Often times, however, instead of treating our psychological wounds, we simply bandage them and allow them to fester and get infected. I provide a sacred, safe space to clean, rebandage and begin to heal these wounds.
Our history, experiences and trauma affect not only who we are but also how we interact with the world.
Mental and emotional wounds are similar to physical wounds. Often times, however, instead of treating our psychological wounds, we simply bandage them and allow them to fester and get infected. I provide a sacred, safe space to clean, rebandage and begin to heal these wounds.
(517) 468-6887 View (517) 468-6887
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Alleson Christie Hamelin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Lyndonville, VT 05851
In my career, I have provided mental and drug counseling services to address those in need of counseling. I have worked with individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, anger issues, family conflict, trauma, drug abuse, physical and sexual trauma along with behavioral development. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults along with families who have experienced these issues. I believe it is important to work together to address changes in the patient and families, if needed, to create a positive outcome so the patient and their family can live a healthier and fulfilling life.
In my career, I have provided mental and drug counseling services to address those in need of counseling. I have worked with individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, anger issues, family conflict, trauma, drug abuse, physical and sexual trauma along with behavioral development. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults along with families who have experienced these issues. I believe it is important to work together to address changes in the patient and families, if needed, to create a positive outcome so the patient and their family can live a healthier and fulfilling life.
(802) 210-1807 View (802) 210-1807
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Mya Potts
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have a passion for working with individuals with PTSD and prenatal/postpartum moms.
I come from a spiritual approach where I am open to all realities.
I have a passion for working with individuals with PTSD and prenatal/postpartum moms.
I come from a spiritual approach where I am open to all realities.
(802) 725-2668 View (802) 725-2668
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Jennifer Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
Waitlist for new clients
Currently only accepting clients for extended session/intensive trauma work.
I practice from a somatic, trauma informed perspective with EMDR, parts work, and Somatic Experiencing. When therapeutic work first begins the focus is on building a therapeutic bond before diving into the core issues. My speciality is working with complex trauma with a focus on nervous system regulation.
Currently only accepting clients for extended session/intensive trauma work.
I practice from a somatic, trauma informed perspective with EMDR, parts work, and Somatic Experiencing. When therapeutic work first begins the focus is on building a therapeutic bond before diving into the core issues. My speciality is working with complex trauma with a focus on nervous system regulation.
(540) 274-2969 View (540) 274-2969
Christopher Colpitts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
For over 20 years, I have enjoyed working with children, adolescents and their families to improve relationships, overcome the effects of complex trauma, and foster healthy attachments between children and parents.
Utilizing an eclectic approach, I address each client's concerns with empathy and honesty. I engage with clients in defining the issues that bring them to therapy--which often change based on insights gained through the process--and facilitate positive change using the most appropriate model(s).
For over 20 years, I have enjoyed working with children, adolescents and their families to improve relationships, overcome the effects of complex trauma, and foster healthy attachments between children and parents.
Utilizing an eclectic approach, I address each client's concerns with empathy and honesty. I engage with clients in defining the issues that bring them to therapy--which often change based on insights gained through the process--and facilitate positive change using the most appropriate model(s).
(802) 278-9743 View (802) 278-9743
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Cherise Renee Boutin
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Hardwick, VT 05843
Waitlist for new clients
When these events reach a level of trauma and are not processed or effectively integrated, individuals may rely on less adaptive strategies to manage discomfort, stress and change.
My practice is grounded in internal family systems, sensorimotor methods, narrative therapy techniques, mindfulness practices and guided self-reflection to assist clients in a holistic healing process. In my work with children I incorporate play, social learning and sensorimotor activities to impart self-regulatory and social skills.
When these events reach a level of trauma and are not processed or effectively integrated, individuals may rely on less adaptive strategies to manage discomfort, stress and change.
My practice is grounded in internal family systems, sensorimotor methods, narrative therapy techniques, mindfulness practices and guided self-reflection to assist clients in a holistic healing process. In my work with children I incorporate play, social learning and sensorimotor activities to impart self-regulatory and social skills.
(802) 536-8020 View (802) 536-8020
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Heidi Behrendt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you are struggling with depression, grief, trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, mood disturbances, and adjustment difficulties to the many transitions we make throughout our life span- I would be honored to help you on your wellness journey.
I have worked in the mental health/human service field since 2004. In my various roles I have obtained a wealth of knowledge in treating a wide variety of mental health issues. I'm a skilled social worker, aware of resources and community supports and I am highly empathetic and intuitive therapist. I specialize in individualized treatment.
If you are struggling with depression, grief, trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, mood disturbances, and adjustment difficulties to the many transitions we make throughout our life span- I would be honored to help you on your wellness journey.
I have worked in the mental health/human service field since 2004. In my various roles I have obtained a wealth of knowledge in treating a wide variety of mental health issues. I'm a skilled social worker, aware of resources and community supports and I am highly empathetic and intuitive therapist. I specialize in individualized treatment.
(802) 673-5971 View (802) 673-5971
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Lori J Leff
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Hardwick, VT 05843
Waitlist for new clients
I'm EMDR certified to help clients move beyond "big T" and "little t" trauma.
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.
I'm EMDR certified to help clients move beyond "big T" and "little t" trauma.
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.
(802) 465-5019 View (802) 465-5019
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Jin Li Chan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone.
I utilize evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and mindfulness techniques. My approach is collaborative and integrative, combining these modalities to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone.
I utilize evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and mindfulness techniques. My approach is collaborative and integrative, combining these modalities to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals.
(802) 200-2416 View (802) 200-2416
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Randy J. Bulpin Counseling and Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Hardwick, VT 05843
Waitlist for new clients
Life experiences and especially trauma can lead us to distort our interpretations of both our internal and external worlds.
I completed advanced training in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy the model developed by Daniel Hughes to support the needs of children and adolescents with attachment deficits. As of 2020, I am also trained in the use of EMDR and I now regularly use this in my counseling practice.
Life experiences and especially trauma can lead us to distort our interpretations of both our internal and external worlds.
I completed advanced training in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy the model developed by Daniel Hughes to support the needs of children and adolescents with attachment deficits. As of 2020, I am also trained in the use of EMDR and I now regularly use this in my counseling practice.
(802) 242-8413 View (802) 242-8413
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Amber Skye Rickert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602
I am also a certified trauma specialist and have extensive experience helping individuals resolve early childhood trauma and PTSD.
My role as a psychotherapist is to help you lead a more fulfilling life with both yourself and with those around you. I guide clients to resolve long standing, repetitive conflict cycles using a variety of approaches tailored to each person's needs. Our issues are often rooted in a place that exists beyond words. The work we do will increase your awareness of that place, build empathy, intimacy, and a sense of wholeness with yourself. The work is a collaborative exploration. I am licensed in California and Vermont see individuals and couples in either location. I provide you a superbill so you can be reimbursed from insurance.
I am also a certified trauma specialist and have extensive experience helping individuals resolve early childhood trauma and PTSD.
My role as a psychotherapist is to help you lead a more fulfilling life with both yourself and with those around you. I guide clients to resolve long standing, repetitive conflict cycles using a variety of approaches tailored to each person's needs. Our issues are often rooted in a place that exists beyond words. The work we do will increase your awareness of that place, build empathy, intimacy, and a sense of wholeness with yourself. The work is a collaborative exploration. I am licensed in California and Vermont see individuals and couples in either location. I provide you a superbill so you can be reimbursed from insurance.
(323) 498-2401 View (323) 498-2401
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Amy Aiko Hovland
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I use mindfulness-based practices, family systems, and a strengths-based approach to healing trauma.
You don’t feel ready for what you’re going through. You may be facing hardship because of gender role non-conformity, capitalist abuses, queerness, poverty, racism, classism, misogyny, ageism, adultism. You are feeling more pain around being marginalized than pride in who you are. The feeling of “not - enough” is your long-time companion. The search for an identity that you can claim with confidence is a source of pain and confusion. You struggle to show-up for yourself in the face of perfectionism and White Body Supremacy that erases and destroys your uniqueness. You’ve frequently felt yourself to be an imposter.
I use mindfulness-based practices, family systems, and a strengths-based approach to healing trauma.
You don’t feel ready for what you’re going through. You may be facing hardship because of gender role non-conformity, capitalist abuses, queerness, poverty, racism, classism, misogyny, ageism, adultism. You are feeling more pain around being marginalized than pride in who you are. The feeling of “not - enough” is your long-time companion. The search for an identity that you can claim with confidence is a source of pain and confusion. You struggle to show-up for yourself in the face of perfectionism and White Body Supremacy that erases and destroys your uniqueness. You’ve frequently felt yourself to be an imposter.
(802) 222-0436 View (802) 222-0436
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Eli Burke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LICSW
Online Only
I offer a warm and safe therapy environment, and specialize in childhood and adult issues related to trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life-stage transitions, relationships and identity questions.
Consider we create belief systems around experience... past, present or future. At best, beliefs are flexible, forgiving, and optimistic, and we feel mostly in sync with humanity. Sometimes, perhaps due to old patterns of functional behavior, traumatic memories/events, or just familiarity, beliefs and attachments may interfere with growth and healing, and become the root of suffering. If this is true for you, together we'll uncover paths to more adaptive, compassionate self-narratives, while learning ways to hold experience to increase your life's meaning.
I offer a warm and safe therapy environment, and specialize in childhood and adult issues related to trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life-stage transitions, relationships and identity questions.
Consider we create belief systems around experience... past, present or future. At best, beliefs are flexible, forgiving, and optimistic, and we feel mostly in sync with humanity. Sometimes, perhaps due to old patterns of functional behavior, traumatic memories/events, or just familiarity, beliefs and attachments may interfere with growth and healing, and become the root of suffering. If this is true for you, together we'll uncover paths to more adaptive, compassionate self-narratives, while learning ways to hold experience to increase your life's meaning.
(802) 549-4563 View (802) 549-4563
Trauma and PTSD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.