Parenting Therapists in Bennington, VT
I am training in ACT, EMDR and Motivational interviewing and specialized training working with first time parents.
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 am training in ACT, EMDR and Motivational interviewing and specialized training working with first time parents.
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.
Some of my favorite issues to unwind are attachment wounds, parenting, birth trauma, and medical trauma.
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.
I enjoy working across the lifespan with anyone ready to improve issues with anxiety, depression, focus, or self-worth.
Some of my favorite issues to unwind are attachment wounds, parenting, birth trauma, and medical trauma.
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.
I enjoy working across the lifespan with anyone ready to improve issues with anxiety, depression, focus, or self-worth.
Felipe Stetson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Bennington, VT 05201
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Felipe Stetson, LICSW. I have been practicing since 2002 and have a mature practice in which I see individual adults, couples, and kids and their families. I generally limit my practice with kids to 10 and above.
Hello, my name is Felipe Stetson, LICSW. I have been practicing since 2002 and have a mature practice in which I see individual adults, couples, and kids and their families. I generally limit my practice with kids to 10 and above.
One of life’s greatest challenges can be beginning the healing journey. Whether you're feeling stuck, depressed, uncertain, anxious, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you. Bringing awareness and/or identifying the root causes of behaviors and emotional experiences can be both challenging and rewarding. My hope for you is that we can work together to identify and progress toward goals to alleviate your suffering and increase your ability to cope, make healthy decisions, and regain direction within your journey.
One of life’s greatest challenges can be beginning the healing journey. Whether you're feeling stuck, depressed, uncertain, anxious, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you. Bringing awareness and/or identifying the root causes of behaviors and emotional experiences can be both challenging and rewarding. My hope for you is that we can work together to identify and progress toward goals to alleviate your suffering and increase your ability to cope, make healthy decisions, and regain direction within your journey.
Stacey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Bennington, VT 05201
Waitlist for new clients
Imagine having a time in your schedule to feel completely safe to laugh, cry, complain, and be unapologetically honest, allowing you to learn, heal, and grow...that's what I want our therapy sessions to be like! I particularly enjoy working with people with anxiety and depression, as well as relational and family issues. Let's work together to explore how fractures in relationships, negative self-talk, and maladaptive behaviors are causing distress your life. I work to build supportive relationships with people of all walks of life to help work through a variety of issues that life throws at us.
Imagine having a time in your schedule to feel completely safe to laugh, cry, complain, and be unapologetically honest, allowing you to learn, heal, and grow...that's what I want our therapy sessions to be like! I particularly enjoy working with people with anxiety and depression, as well as relational and family issues. Let's work together to explore how fractures in relationships, negative self-talk, and maladaptive behaviors are causing distress your life. I work to build supportive relationships with people of all walks of life to help work through a variety of issues that life throws at us.
Along with my clients (and their parents, when appropriate), we establish clear treatment goals, and work together to achieve them.
I love clinical work because it allows me to directly impact the lives of individuals who are struggling and/or suffering. I help my clients grow through challenges to access their untapped strengths and learn to see their true ability and promise. Watching clients become "unstuck" and able to move forward in a positive way makes this work deeply fulfilling.
Along with my clients (and their parents, when appropriate), we establish clear treatment goals, and work together to achieve them.
I love clinical work because it allows me to directly impact the lives of individuals who are struggling and/or suffering. I help my clients grow through challenges to access their untapped strengths and learn to see their true ability and promise. Watching clients become "unstuck" and able to move forward in a positive way makes this work deeply fulfilling.
Elizabeth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Bennington, VT 05201
Waitlist for new clients
Compassionate, respectful and straightforward psychotherapy. I work with people who are struggling with decisions, feelings and situations that may feel unmanageable. 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 do a lot of listening. But therapy also looks like practicing grounding exercises to learn how to calm an anxiety attack, creating a family tree or gaining new insight on the story of your life.
Compassionate, respectful and straightforward psychotherapy. I work with people who are struggling with decisions, feelings and situations that may feel unmanageable. 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 do a lot of listening. But therapy also looks like practicing grounding exercises to learn how to calm an anxiety attack, creating a family tree or gaining new insight on the story of your life.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may also be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. A psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may also be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. A psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals cope with stress, loss, fear, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a trusting and supportive relationship, set goals for therapy, build upon strengths to increase confidence and self-esteem, and work toward resolving issues.
I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals cope with stress, loss, fear, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a trusting and supportive relationship, set goals for therapy, build upon strengths to increase confidence and self-esteem, and work toward resolving issues.
Felicity Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Ready for Peace and Balance? Are you the one holding it all together, feeling exhausted or unseen? Perhaps anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or depression makes it hard to live the fulfilling life you deserve. Many of my clients feel stuck in cycles that prevent them from finding true rest. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, work through the pain, and build meaningful connections that bring more joy and confidence into your life.
I partner extensively with individuals (15+) and couples to navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, people-pleasing, ADHD, and relationship difficulties.
Ready for Peace and Balance? Are you the one holding it all together, feeling exhausted or unseen? Perhaps anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or depression makes it hard to live the fulfilling life you deserve. Many of my clients feel stuck in cycles that prevent them from finding true rest. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, work through the pain, and build meaningful connections that bring more joy and confidence into your life.
I partner extensively with individuals (15+) and couples to navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, people-pleasing, ADHD, and relationship difficulties.
First off, if you're reading this because you've reached the point in your life where you're ready to do some work on you congratulations, because actually asking for that help is one of the most courageous things we can do for ourselves. The past couple years has taken a toll on our first responders, nurses, teachers, mental health professionals and so many others who seem as though they've lost their way. Have you lost that balance between your personal life and your professional life? Burned out? Have these feelings or others impacted your relationships? I'd really like to hear more and see if I can help you gain some traction!
First off, if you're reading this because you've reached the point in your life where you're ready to do some work on you congratulations, because actually asking for that help is one of the most courageous things we can do for ourselves. The past couple years has taken a toll on our first responders, nurses, teachers, mental health professionals and so many others who seem as though they've lost their way. Have you lost that balance between your personal life and your professional life? Burned out? Have these feelings or others impacted your relationships? I'd really like to hear more and see if I can help you gain some traction!
I invite clients into a supportive atmosphere where they can share and explore their different emotions, experience empathy, and being fully heard. Clients will develop skills to better manage their upsets, fears, or relational challenges, both past and present. From a mindful perspective, I challenge clients to create a ‘half-full' mindset, to gradually move beyond emotional reactivity or overwhelm. Regardless of the challenge, clients will learn to see the opportunities in life, rather than falling victim to upsets, and will gradually move into a new way of being - one with a renewed sense of possibility, peace, and freedom.
I invite clients into a supportive atmosphere where they can share and explore their different emotions, experience empathy, and being fully heard. Clients will develop skills to better manage their upsets, fears, or relational challenges, both past and present. From a mindful perspective, I challenge clients to create a ‘half-full' mindset, to gradually move beyond emotional reactivity or overwhelm. Regardless of the challenge, clients will learn to see the opportunities in life, rather than falling victim to upsets, and will gradually move into a new way of being - one with a renewed sense of possibility, peace, and freedom.
Are you looking to bring balance and fulfillment into your life? Would you like to be happier, more peaceful and clear in your direction? Would you like to feel that you are living up to your potential? Perhaps improve communication, deepen intimacy, and fun in your relationships? Maybe make better choices for your health or simply feel satisfied as you are? I can help.
Are you looking to bring balance and fulfillment into your life? Would you like to be happier, more peaceful and clear in your direction? Would you like to feel that you are living up to your potential? Perhaps improve communication, deepen intimacy, and fun in your relationships? Maybe make better choices for your health or simply feel satisfied as you are? I can help.
I am a licensed therapist with a commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s most challenging emotional landscapes. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, and supporting women through peri menopause and menopause.
I offer a steady, compassionate presence for clients seeking meaningful change. Whether guiding someone through a major life transition or helping a client reconnect with their sense of self, I aim to bring warmth, clarity, and a collaborative spirit to every session.
I am a licensed therapist with a commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s most challenging emotional landscapes. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, and supporting women through peri menopause and menopause.
I offer a steady, compassionate presence for clients seeking meaningful change. Whether guiding someone through a major life transition or helping a client reconnect with their sense of self, I aim to bring warmth, clarity, and a collaborative spirit to every session.
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.
My background includes deep experience with first responders, couples, and parent–child relationships.
Grounded in systems theory, I believe our relationships shape every part of life. I gently challenge the stories we hold and use empathy, curiosity, and collaboration to help clients explore new perspectives and co‑create more authentic, connected ways of being.
My background includes deep experience with first responders, couples, and parent–child relationships.
Grounded in systems theory, I believe our relationships shape every part of life. I gently challenge the stories we hold and use empathy, curiosity, and collaboration to help clients explore new perspectives and co‑create more authentic, connected ways of being.
Rachel Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCMHC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Email inquiries preferred. I currently (Dec 2025) have a handful of openings. Seeking support is a courageous first step toward growth, healing, and self-improvement. I am passionate about helping people make positive changes within themselves and their lives. I meet clients where they are at in their journey. Together we will work to explore strengths, practice skills, and to help alleviate distress. I use a range of therapeutic interventions that include, but are not limited to, cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered, narrative therapy, and mindfulness based approaches.
Email inquiries preferred. I currently (Dec 2025) have a handful of openings. Seeking support is a courageous first step toward growth, healing, and self-improvement. I am passionate about helping people make positive changes within themselves and their lives. I meet clients where they are at in their journey. Together we will work to explore strengths, practice skills, and to help alleviate distress. I use a range of therapeutic interventions that include, but are not limited to, cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered, narrative therapy, and mindfulness based approaches.
Relationships can feel so hard and complicated! Sometimes it seems like no matter what we say or try to do differently, we always end up having the same arguments with the same unfulfilling outcomes over and over again. It’s stressful and exhausting and it’s easy to want to give up. In our work together, I can help you understand the real reason that these conversations aren’t going well, and give you the concrete skills and concepts to do something new and productive. This work brings clarity to the chaos of dating and relationships and creates new, healthy patterns that lead to secure, connected partnerships.
Relationships can feel so hard and complicated! Sometimes it seems like no matter what we say or try to do differently, we always end up having the same arguments with the same unfulfilling outcomes over and over again. It’s stressful and exhausting and it’s easy to want to give up. In our work together, I can help you understand the real reason that these conversations aren’t going well, and give you the concrete skills and concepts to do something new and productive. This work brings clarity to the chaos of dating and relationships and creates new, healthy patterns that lead to secure, connected partnerships.
Ideal client: individuals, couples, families with adult children seeking support with relationships or life transitions; folks considering gender transition interventions who desire to make informed decisions. (I do not write letters of recommendation for gender-affirming medical tx.; I will sometimes make referrals.) I believe health and happiness flourish when people experience safety and connection in the present, feel their feelings, question their thoughts, take care of their bodies, continuously learn about their environment, and trust their power and/or a Higher Power to create a life that mirrors the Love that they are.
Ideal client: individuals, couples, families with adult children seeking support with relationships or life transitions; folks considering gender transition interventions who desire to make informed decisions. (I do not write letters of recommendation for gender-affirming medical tx.; I will sometimes make referrals.) I believe health and happiness flourish when people experience safety and connection in the present, feel their feelings, question their thoughts, take care of their bodies, continuously learn about their environment, and trust their power and/or a Higher Power to create a life that mirrors the Love that they are.
I opened Kaleidoscope Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC to empower my clients to better understand themselves as they navigate in their personal environment so they may make positive changes and create a meaningful, joyful life. Similar to a kaleidoscope which has many colorful shapes that make the entire image, you also hold many attributes that make you who you are. In our sessions, I will help you to illuminate these attributes within yourself, and reveal behavioral patterns, so we may focus on self-discovery, self-awareness, and positive behavioral changes that attend to your personal strengths and goals.
I opened Kaleidoscope Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC to empower my clients to better understand themselves as they navigate in their personal environment so they may make positive changes and create a meaningful, joyful life. Similar to a kaleidoscope which has many colorful shapes that make the entire image, you also hold many attributes that make you who you are. In our sessions, I will help you to illuminate these attributes within yourself, and reveal behavioral patterns, so we may focus on self-discovery, self-awareness, and positive behavioral changes that attend to your personal strengths and goals.
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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.