Adoption Therapists in Barre, VT
Reaching out for support takes courage, and my goal is to make that step feel worth it. I work with adults, teens, children, and families who are navigating trauma, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and the often-tricky process of setting and maintaining boundaries.
My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation, grounded, compassionate, and a chuckle. Together, we’ll explore what’s been getting in the way of feeling steady and help you build tools for emotional balance and connection.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and my goal is to make that step feel worth it. I work with adults, teens, children, and families who are navigating trauma, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and the often-tricky process of setting and maintaining boundaries.
My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation, grounded, compassionate, and a chuckle. Together, we’ll explore what’s been getting in the way of feeling steady and help you build tools for emotional balance and connection.
My focus is helping people move past the losses and traumas of their past and into a rich and full life. Trauma and the losses we experience in life can wound us on every level - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. My desire is to see you pick up the pieces and create a beautiful life beyond the struggle of grief, anxiety, life transitions, infertility, disordered eating, childhood abuse, and other painful life events. My approach is one of compassion, honesty, humor, and a little bit of sass - to help you rediscover a life of passion, beauty, joy, fulfillment, and empowerment.
My focus is helping people move past the losses and traumas of their past and into a rich and full life. Trauma and the losses we experience in life can wound us on every level - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. My desire is to see you pick up the pieces and create a beautiful life beyond the struggle of grief, anxiety, life transitions, infertility, disordered eating, childhood abuse, and other painful life events. My approach is one of compassion, honesty, humor, and a little bit of sass - to help you rediscover a life of passion, beauty, joy, fulfillment, and empowerment.
I use an integrated approach when treating clients no matter if they are a young child, teen or an adult. I am very person-centered. What may work for one client may not work for all. I believe in identifying and tapping into one’s unique qualities and using those as tools to help one reach their goals. Having an open mind and reflecting on what you want to see change is key. Your goal could be anything from abstaining or lowering substance use, to setting healthy boundaries, to addressing trauma, to wanting to build better relationships with others, to making a career change, to wanting a better relationship with yourself.
I use an integrated approach when treating clients no matter if they are a young child, teen or an adult. I am very person-centered. What may work for one client may not work for all. I believe in identifying and tapping into one’s unique qualities and using those as tools to help one reach their goals. Having an open mind and reflecting on what you want to see change is key. Your goal could be anything from abstaining or lowering substance use, to setting healthy boundaries, to addressing trauma, to wanting to build better relationships with others, to making a career change, to wanting a better relationship with yourself.
Eilis O'Herlihy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
The most important element in therapy is creating a safe and empowering relationship. There are many barriers to seeking support and I believe it is my job to break those down. I encourage prospective clients to ask questions and develop trust in whatever way feels right to them. My background in social work has taught me to look at each individual as part of a larger picture, and to work with each individual from a place of empowerment and strength.
The most important element in therapy is creating a safe and empowering relationship. There are many barriers to seeking support and I believe it is my job to break those down. I encourage prospective clients to ask questions and develop trust in whatever way feels right to them. My background in social work has taught me to look at each individual as part of a larger picture, and to work with each individual from a place of empowerment and strength.
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.
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.
Something has gotten your attention about how you feel your lie is going. When we can see how and why our emotions or challenges that leave us stuck we can step back and make adjustments that better fit with our life goals. If you are reaching out for help it shows your courage and strength that we can allow you to make the changes you want. Call me to see how I can help.
Something has gotten your attention about how you feel your lie is going. When we can see how and why our emotions or challenges that leave us stuck we can step back and make adjustments that better fit with our life goals. If you are reaching out for help it shows your courage and strength that we can allow you to make the changes you want. Call me to see how I can help.
Margot Childs Prendergast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
My work is inspired by clients committed to exploring healthy ways to prevent, cope with, and diminish distress. Together, we explore possibilities through developing curiosity, courage, and taking action towards greater self gratification and improved relationships.
My work is inspired by clients committed to exploring healthy ways to prevent, cope with, and diminish distress. Together, we explore possibilities through developing curiosity, courage, and taking action towards greater self gratification and improved relationships.
I see clients for a variety of reasons including individual therapy, marriage counseling, group therapy, and family therapy. My current practice includes young children, adolescents, young adults, adults, families and couples. I have been serving clients in the central Vermont area since 2013 in a variety of helping relationships and roles including crisis counseling, career counseling, sports performance based life coaching case management, and psychotherapy. I apply an integrative approach and walk along side clients in their time of need. My goal is to help you find a solution that fits your individual situation.
I see clients for a variety of reasons including individual therapy, marriage counseling, group therapy, and family therapy. My current practice includes young children, adolescents, young adults, adults, families and couples. I have been serving clients in the central Vermont area since 2013 in a variety of helping relationships and roles including crisis counseling, career counseling, sports performance based life coaching case management, and psychotherapy. I apply an integrative approach and walk along side clients in their time of need. My goal is to help you find a solution that fits your individual situation.
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Randy J. Bulpin Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Hardwick, VT 05843
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is based on the premise that the relationship is key to emotional wellbeing. Life experiences and especially trauma can lead us to distort our interpretations of both our internal and external worlds. My counseling experience began in 2007 working with young people with extensive social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This inevitably raised my awareness of the importance of the family and related support systems. I spent much of my life as a professional musician and have been able to use music in my therapeutic work, supporting the development and maintenance of sharing, self-regulation, and effective communication.
My practice is based on the premise that the relationship is key to emotional wellbeing. Life experiences and especially trauma can lead us to distort our interpretations of both our internal and external worlds. My counseling experience began in 2007 working with young people with extensive social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This inevitably raised my awareness of the importance of the family and related support systems. I spent much of my life as a professional musician and have been able to use music in my therapeutic work, supporting the development and maintenance of sharing, self-regulation, and effective communication.
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. I have experience working with attachment issues, as well as training in Trauma-Focused CBT. With children, a directive, supportive and playful approach is used to overcome shame and fear. I also treat adults with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety and personality disorders. Meeting clients where they are is important to healing emotional wounds and building confidence in personal decision making.
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. I have experience working with attachment issues, as well as training in Trauma-Focused CBT. With children, a directive, supportive and playful approach is used to overcome shame and fear. I also treat adults with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety and personality disorders. Meeting clients where they are is important to healing emotional wounds and building confidence in personal decision making.
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.
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.
If you are a highly sensitive person struggles to get through pain, trauma, or relational issues, and wants to be more fully centered in your True Self, Energy Dynamics Therapy may be for you. This synergy of psychology, Energy Medicine, Asian Medicine & neuroscience is very effective in helping to release emotional & physical pain as well as damaging beliefs, cording, and automatic protective patterns that hold you in old habits. Energy Dynamics is based on over 35 years working with the energetics of healing, trauma, systems and relationships and can help you feel more connected within yourself, with others, and with Spirit.
If you are a highly sensitive person struggles to get through pain, trauma, or relational issues, and wants to be more fully centered in your True Self, Energy Dynamics Therapy may be for you. This synergy of psychology, Energy Medicine, Asian Medicine & neuroscience is very effective in helping to release emotional & physical pain as well as damaging beliefs, cording, and automatic protective patterns that hold you in old habits. Energy Dynamics is based on over 35 years working with the energetics of healing, trauma, systems and relationships and can help you feel more connected within yourself, with others, and with Spirit.
I find that that the ideal patient is someone who wants to make their quality of life better. No two people are the same, and the variety of mental and emotional difficulty that people deal with is vast. In psycho-dynamic psychotherapy we talk about our problems to help clients can face their struggles and make improvements. There is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is the thorough pursuit of the truth and its remedies.
I find that that the ideal patient is someone who wants to make their quality of life better. No two people are the same, and the variety of mental and emotional difficulty that people deal with is vast. In psycho-dynamic psychotherapy we talk about our problems to help clients can face their struggles and make improvements. There is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is the thorough pursuit of the truth and its remedies.
I am especially interested in supporting those who desire to build their own families and need emotional support through the process of infertility, fertility treatments, and exploring various pathways to parenthood such as surrogacy and adoption.
I use a strengths based, client centered approach to apply a variety techniques that I learned in my masters training, from my years of experience in the mental health field, and through the wisdom I have gained in my own path towards wellness and greater fulfillment. During sessions, I incorporate mindfulness-based practices and narrative therapy.
I am especially interested in supporting those who desire to build their own families and need emotional support through the process of infertility, fertility treatments, and exploring various pathways to parenthood such as surrogacy and adoption.
I use a strengths based, client centered approach to apply a variety techniques that I learned in my masters training, from my years of experience in the mental health field, and through the wisdom I have gained in my own path towards wellness and greater fulfillment. During sessions, I incorporate mindfulness-based practices and narrative therapy.
There are moments in life that quietly unravel who we thought we were. Grief, trauma, illness, relationship changes, parenting, identity shifts, and other life transitions can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes healing begins in the pause, by gently slowing down to process difficult experiences and listen more closely to ourselves, our relationships, and the impact of what we’ve been through. Together, we can create space to make sense of your experiences and explore what healing, connection, and growth might look like for you.
There are moments in life that quietly unravel who we thought we were. Grief, trauma, illness, relationship changes, parenting, identity shifts, and other life transitions can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes healing begins in the pause, by gently slowing down to process difficult experiences and listen more closely to ourselves, our relationships, and the impact of what we’ve been through. Together, we can create space to make sense of your experiences and explore what healing, connection, and growth might look like for you.
I specialize in couples therapy because I am passionate about developing connections, improving communication, and understanding with ourselves and our partner(s). I have experience working with couples struggling with healthy, effective communication, healing attachment wounds, improving their physical, emotional, and mental connections, working through infidelity, becoming new parents, coping with life stressors together, and maintaining healthy relationships. In sessions, we practice empathy and communication, identify negative patterns, and develop strategies that lead towards the relationship you desire.
I specialize in couples therapy because I am passionate about developing connections, improving communication, and understanding with ourselves and our partner(s). I have experience working with couples struggling with healthy, effective communication, healing attachment wounds, improving their physical, emotional, and mental connections, working through infidelity, becoming new parents, coping with life stressors together, and maintaining healthy relationships. In sessions, we practice empathy and communication, identify negative patterns, and develop strategies that lead towards the relationship you desire.
Waitlist availability only - 5/26
Accelerated Resolution Therapy ART- Deep Healing, Fast Results
If you're ready to feel change quickly ART may be right for you. ART is a highly effective, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so you can move forward with clarity & calm.
ART can be especially helpful for: Trauma & PTSD, anxiety & panic, depression & grief, ADHD-related symptoms, stress & overwhelm, phobias, cravings, pain management, relationships & attachment wounds, shame, guilt, & self-esteem struggles.
Waitlist availability only - 5/26
Accelerated Resolution Therapy ART- Deep Healing, Fast Results
If you're ready to feel change quickly ART may be right for you. ART is a highly effective, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so you can move forward with clarity & calm.
ART can be especially helpful for: Trauma & PTSD, anxiety & panic, depression & grief, ADHD-related symptoms, stress & overwhelm, phobias, cravings, pain management, relationships & attachment wounds, shame, guilt, & self-esteem struggles.
My approach is eclectic and meets the individual needs of the adults and children I serve. A strong therapeutic relationship is key for effective therapy. As guide, witness and psycho-educator I help you clarify your thoughts, feelings and experiences. In this way your struggles become opportunties to develop strength and confidence to move forward.
My approach is eclectic and meets the individual needs of the adults and children I serve. A strong therapeutic relationship is key for effective therapy. As guide, witness and psycho-educator I help you clarify your thoughts, feelings and experiences. In this way your struggles become opportunties to develop strength and confidence to move forward.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. My online practice is with adults, couples and families of all kinds, including lgbtqia and folx who practice polyamory or ENM. I have a great deal experience with individuals, couples and families who are undergoing a transition: marriage, coming out as an lgbtq person, birth, divorce or separation, chronic illness or disability or loss. Using a client centered, empowerment approach, I utilize traditional "talk therapy" I emphasize the relational aspect of therapy, providing a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere for clients to explore their concerns as they move towards healing and growth.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. My online practice is with adults, couples and families of all kinds, including lgbtqia and folx who practice polyamory or ENM. I have a great deal experience with individuals, couples and families who are undergoing a transition: marriage, coming out as an lgbtq person, birth, divorce or separation, chronic illness or disability or loss. Using a client centered, empowerment approach, I utilize traditional "talk therapy" I emphasize the relational aspect of therapy, providing a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere for clients to explore their concerns as they move towards healing and growth.
I work with Young Children (age 8+), Adolescents, Adults, and Parents. I provide therapeutic interventions addressing issues including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, acting out behaviors, divorce/separation, grief, attachment issues, frustration tolerance issues, Trauma/PTSD, Parenting/Family conflict, relationship problems, school phobia, developmental problems, and adolescent issues. I offer play therapy for children, and psychoanalytically informed talk therapy for teens and adults. I believe that parents are a crucial part of any therapy with a child and ask that parents are actively involved in the process.
I work with Young Children (age 8+), Adolescents, Adults, and Parents. I provide therapeutic interventions addressing issues including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, acting out behaviors, divorce/separation, grief, attachment issues, frustration tolerance issues, Trauma/PTSD, Parenting/Family conflict, relationship problems, school phobia, developmental problems, and adolescent issues. I offer play therapy for children, and psychoanalytically informed talk therapy for teens and adults. I believe that parents are a crucial part of any therapy with a child and ask that parents are actively involved in the process.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.