Addiction Therapists in Bennington, VT
I am both a licensed clinical social worker and licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
I utilize eclectic, integrated treatment modalities to best meet each individual’s needs, including trauma-informed psychotherapy, Mindfulness practices, EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, Polyvagal Theory & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help heal and restore the body/brain connection, leading to greater emotional balance.
I am both a licensed clinical social worker and licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
I utilize eclectic, integrated treatment modalities to best meet each individual’s needs, including trauma-informed psychotherapy, Mindfulness practices, EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, Polyvagal Theory & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help heal and restore the body/brain connection, leading to greater emotional balance.
I want to share something important about who I am. I live with cerebral palsy, and that experience has deeply shaped my perspective, resilience, and the way I show up in the world. It has strengthened my empathy, sharpened my determination, and fueled the passion I bring to my work every day. I also believe that humor is an essential part of healing and connection—so if you appreciate a genuine laugh along the way, we’ll likely work well together.
I want to share something important about who I am. I live with cerebral palsy, and that experience has deeply shaped my perspective, resilience, and the way I show up in the world. It has strengthened my empathy, sharpened my determination, and fueled the passion I bring to my work every day. I also believe that humor is an essential part of healing and connection—so if you appreciate a genuine laugh along the way, we’ll likely work well together.
I specialize in depression, relationship issues, anxiety, and substance and behavioral addictions.
I believe that meaning is ultimately what drives us; without purpose, life can be really hard. I offer a meaning making based approach (often referred to as Logotherapy). My primary goal as a therapist is to truly understand you and your struggle. I will deeply listen and help you navigate current stressors, past trauma, and greater meaning.
I specialize in depression, relationship issues, anxiety, and substance and behavioral addictions.
I believe that meaning is ultimately what drives us; without purpose, life can be really hard. I offer a meaning making based approach (often referred to as Logotherapy). My primary goal as a therapist is to truly understand you and your struggle. I will deeply listen and help you navigate current stressors, past trauma, and greater meaning.
I specialize in helping people overcome complex and “difficult-to-treat” problems. Clients often come to therapy feeling "stuck" and wanting more freedom in their choices. I work with clients to help identify and bring light to the strategies that we often use to avoid our feelings and keep us locked in patterns we want to shift.
I specialize in helping people overcome complex and “difficult-to-treat” problems. Clients often come to therapy feeling "stuck" and wanting more freedom in their choices. I work with clients to help identify and bring light to the strategies that we often use to avoid our feelings and keep us locked in patterns we want to shift.
Making the decision to begin therapy can feel incredibly overwhelming. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for you to explore the obsticals and struggles that have been preventing you from reaching your goals. This could be feelings of anxiety, communication struggles, difficulty establishing boundaries, trauma or a major change in your life that has left you feeling confused or lost. My ultimate goal is to make sure my clients leave therapy with better communication, a higher sense of self-worth, and the skills needed to move through difficult things.
Making the decision to begin therapy can feel incredibly overwhelming. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for you to explore the obsticals and struggles that have been preventing you from reaching your goals. This could be feelings of anxiety, communication struggles, difficulty establishing boundaries, trauma or a major change in your life that has left you feeling confused or lost. My ultimate goal is to make sure my clients leave therapy with better communication, a higher sense of self-worth, and the skills needed to move through difficult things.
My approach is grounded in the belief that each person carries an inner compass guiding them toward wholeness—even in the midst of confusion, grief, or overwhelm. In therapy, I work relationally, attending to how attachment, culture, and nervous system states shape our experience. My style is warm, relational, attuned, and down-to-earth, offering curiosity, creativity, and gentle challenge when helpful. I draw from depth psychology/Jungian frameworks, ACT & mindfulness, EMDR, polyvagal theory, expressive arts, somatic awareness, and embodied dreamwork.
My approach is grounded in the belief that each person carries an inner compass guiding them toward wholeness—even in the midst of confusion, grief, or overwhelm. In therapy, I work relationally, attending to how attachment, culture, and nervous system states shape our experience. My style is warm, relational, attuned, and down-to-earth, offering curiosity, creativity, and gentle challenge when helpful. I draw from depth psychology/Jungian frameworks, ACT & mindfulness, EMDR, polyvagal theory, expressive arts, somatic awareness, and embodied dreamwork.
Elizabeth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Bennington, VT 05201
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This can look like renegotiating your relationship with substance use, exploring relationship stress, learning about boundaries, managing the demands of care-giving, coping with chronic pain and illness, grieving a loss or some combination of all of the above.
I approach psychotherapy as a collaboration. As I see it, our goal is to work together to help you become your own best ally in achieving your goals.
This can look like renegotiating your relationship with substance use, exploring relationship stress, learning about boundaries, managing the demands of care-giving, coping with chronic pain and illness, grieving a loss or some combination of all of the above.
I approach psychotherapy as a collaboration. As I see it, our goal is to work together to help you become your own best ally in achieving your goals.
I am available to see clients on evenings and weekends!
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? You're not alone—and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I work with teens, adults, and older adults, offering a supportive space to explore what's going on and find practical paths forward.
I am available to see clients on evenings and weekends!
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? You're not alone—and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I work with teens, adults, and older adults, offering a supportive space to explore what's going on and find practical paths forward.
I work closely with my clients to build relationships based upon mutual trust and respect, together creating a therapeutic environment in which they can feel safe and understood. My work is focused on children and adolescents, although I also work with adults. I am trained in a variety of treatment approaches, including EMDR, CBT, attachment, mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapies. This allows me to choose the best approach for each client. Along with my clients (and their parents, when appropriate), we establish clear treatment goals, and work together to achieve them. Specialties include Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and Trauma.
I work closely with my clients to build relationships based upon mutual trust and respect, together creating a therapeutic environment in which they can feel safe and understood. My work is focused on children and adolescents, although I also work with adults. I am trained in a variety of treatment approaches, including EMDR, CBT, attachment, mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapies. This allows me to choose the best approach for each client. Along with my clients (and their parents, when appropriate), we establish clear treatment goals, and work together to achieve them. Specialties include Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and Trauma.
I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents seeking support in dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, creative blockages, compulsive behaviors, addictions, grief, anger, "stuckness" and sexual frustrations.
Together, we'll examine the repetitive dynamics shaping your decisions and behaviors, focusing on central influences in your life—childhood experiences, family, sexuality, love, loss, or trauma. We'll explore dreams, fantasies, and key relationships that may be stirring pain, longing, anxiety, or confusion.
I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents seeking support in dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, creative blockages, compulsive behaviors, addictions, grief, anger, "stuckness" and sexual frustrations.
Together, we'll examine the repetitive dynamics shaping your decisions and behaviors, focusing on central influences in your life—childhood experiences, family, sexuality, love, loss, or trauma. We'll explore dreams, fantasies, and key relationships that may be stirring pain, longing, anxiety, or confusion.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something important has shifted in your life. Perhaps anxiety has made it hard to feel fully present. Maybe a relationship is struggling under the weight of unspoken hurt. Maybe you are navigating a loss- of a person, a role, a version of yourself that you thought you were.
I have 40 years of experience and work with adults who are grieving something or someone, feeling stuck in old patterns, rebuilding your sense of self, or simply trying to feel more like you again, you are welcome here.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something important has shifted in your life. Perhaps anxiety has made it hard to feel fully present. Maybe a relationship is struggling under the weight of unspoken hurt. Maybe you are navigating a loss- of a person, a role, a version of yourself that you thought you were.
I have 40 years of experience and work with adults who are grieving something or someone, feeling stuck in old patterns, rebuilding your sense of self, or simply trying to feel more like you again, you are welcome here.
I am a Vermont licensed clinical mental health counselor and licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy. I believe in a harm reduction approach when working with substance use disorders. You can expect to experience empathy, compassion, and open-mindedness in your journey to improve the quality of your life.
I am a Vermont licensed clinical mental health counselor and licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy. I believe in a harm reduction approach when working with substance use disorders. You can expect to experience empathy, compassion, and open-mindedness in your journey to improve the quality of your life.
Psychotherapy is a lifelong arduous learning and self exploration process that will improve the quality of life. I approach therapy with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and respect. I will competently employ techniques in which I have received training to assist you in reaching your goals. Technics I may use are EMDR, hypnosis, confrontation, desensitization, homework, humor, imagery, 'I' statements, modeling, psychodrama, journal writing and role-playing. If through the course of psychotherapy an acceptable degree of progress is not reached, I will refer you to another licensed professional.
Psychotherapy is a lifelong arduous learning and self exploration process that will improve the quality of life. I approach therapy with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and respect. I will competently employ techniques in which I have received training to assist you in reaching your goals. Technics I may use are EMDR, hypnosis, confrontation, desensitization, homework, humor, imagery, 'I' statements, modeling, psychodrama, journal writing and role-playing. If through the course of psychotherapy an acceptable degree of progress is not reached, I will refer you to another licensed professional.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
I work with adults and teens to help navigate life's challenges. I work with clients to break struggles down into manageable pieces and build skills to help with coping. I use a short- term, relational, client centered approach to ensure we are working on what is important to you. Clients can expect to be challenged in supportive ways, guided through exploration and to build skills to forge new pathways through life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
I work with adults and teens to help navigate life's challenges. I work with clients to break struggles down into manageable pieces and build skills to help with coping. I use a short- term, relational, client centered approach to ensure we are working on what is important to you. Clients can expect to be challenged in supportive ways, guided through exploration and to build skills to forge new pathways through life.
As a dually licensed clinician, I support emotional, relational, and substance‑use challenges with warmth and humor.
I'm licensed as an LICSW and an LADC, and I offer an open‑minded, accepting approach to psychotherapy, often using humor when it helps. I earned my MSW in 2009 from Smith College, including graduate internships at UVM Medical Center’s inpatient psych unit and the VA in White River Junction. I have practiced in Vermont for nearly 20 years, and I've gained great experience working with people with a range of concerns. This includes community mental health clients, trauma survivors, individuals in recovery, veterans, elders and incarcerated people.
As a dually licensed clinician, I support emotional, relational, and substance‑use challenges with warmth and humor.
I'm licensed as an LICSW and an LADC, and I offer an open‑minded, accepting approach to psychotherapy, often using humor when it helps. I earned my MSW in 2009 from Smith College, including graduate internships at UVM Medical Center’s inpatient psych unit and the VA in White River Junction. I have practiced in Vermont for nearly 20 years, and I've gained great experience working with people with a range of concerns. This includes community mental health clients, trauma survivors, individuals in recovery, veterans, elders and incarcerated people.
In the beginning there was fun, excitement and sex in your relationship. Now your relationship has moved to roommate status and you don’t know how to get the spark back.You love your partner but lately things have not felt the same. TV and phones have replaced long conversations and kids take up any “adult” time the two of you can have together. Sometimes you find yourself thinking some pretty negative things about your partner and sometimes they come out of your mouth, which leads to a fight or worse, stoney silence.
In the beginning there was fun, excitement and sex in your relationship. Now your relationship has moved to roommate status and you don’t know how to get the spark back.You love your partner but lately things have not felt the same. TV and phones have replaced long conversations and kids take up any “adult” time the two of you can have together. Sometimes you find yourself thinking some pretty negative things about your partner and sometimes they come out of your mouth, which leads to a fight or worse, stoney silence.
I offer clients a calm, compassionate presence, providing practical tools to navigate life's inevitable challenges. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and discovery. Drawing from the latest research in neuroscience, attachment theory, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I customize treatment according to your goals. Enhanced happiness is not just a wishful goal. Current research concludes that 40 percent of an individual's happiness is based on choices, attitudes and ways of thinking/behaving. My intention is to enhance your well-being, freedom and capacity to be present for your life.
I offer clients a calm, compassionate presence, providing practical tools to navigate life's inevitable challenges. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and discovery. Drawing from the latest research in neuroscience, attachment theory, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I customize treatment according to your goals. Enhanced happiness is not just a wishful goal. Current research concludes that 40 percent of an individual's happiness is based on choices, attitudes and ways of thinking/behaving. My intention is to enhance your well-being, freedom and capacity to be present for your life.
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I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, and addictions.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, addictions counseling, and navigating life’s challenges. I believe that you are the expert of your own story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming stressors and life situations that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, and addictions.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, addictions counseling, and navigating life’s challenges. I believe that you are the expert of your own story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming stressors and life situations that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) licensed in NY, NJ, CT, FL, & VT specializing in helping individuals and couples heal from compulsive sexual behavior, betrayal trauma, and intimacy disorders.
Whether you’re dealing with compulsive sexual behavior, navigating a partner’s betrayal, or seeking to reconnect with your authentic self, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) licensed in NY, NJ, CT, FL, & VT specializing in helping individuals and couples heal from compulsive sexual behavior, betrayal trauma, and intimacy disorders.
Whether you’re dealing with compulsive sexual behavior, navigating a partner’s betrayal, or seeking to reconnect with your authentic self, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
I have have been a Clinical Social Worker for 25 years in addition to being a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for 6 years.
I grew up attending an inner-city school and have street credibility with hard to reach kids and adults. I've had success with kids and adults who feel they just don't fit and men who have a difficult time expressing their feelings.
I have have been a Clinical Social Worker for 25 years in addition to being a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for 6 years.
I grew up attending an inner-city school and have street credibility with hard to reach kids and adults. I've had success with kids and adults who feel they just don't fit and men who have a difficult time expressing their feelings.
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What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.