LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Brandon, VT
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.
You KNOW you’re Autistic or ADHD... but you want proof. You've always felt different. And lately, you've started to think you finally know why. Maybe a family member just got diagnosed. Maybe the systems that used to hold your life together have quietly collapsed, and you're exhausted from trying to figure out why.
It's not about chasing a label. It's about finally having language for your experience, validation for what you've always felt, and a framework for understanding what you actually need. We are here to help!
Try our collaborative Supported Self-Assessment that supports masked Autistic ADHDers and the neuro-curious.
You KNOW you’re Autistic or ADHD... but you want proof. You've always felt different. And lately, you've started to think you finally know why. Maybe a family member just got diagnosed. Maybe the systems that used to hold your life together have quietly collapsed, and you're exhausted from trying to figure out why.
It's not about chasing a label. It's about finally having language for your experience, validation for what you've always felt, and a framework for understanding what you actually need. We are here to help!
Try our collaborative Supported Self-Assessment that supports masked Autistic ADHDers and the neuro-curious.
Now accepting new clients for Friday telehealth only. The world feels like a disaster right now, but that doesn't mean you have to be. Emotional baggage, personal struggles, or negative beliefs about yourself make life even more overwhelming. Life can be hard sometimes; let's work on making it not feel so hard all the time.
Now accepting new clients for Friday telehealth only. The world feels like a disaster right now, but that doesn't mean you have to be. Emotional baggage, personal struggles, or negative beliefs about yourself make life even more overwhelming. Life can be hard sometimes; let's work on making it not feel so hard all the time.
Welcome to my practice! There are many reasons that you might seek professional help. At the root of them all is the desire to improve yourself, your life, or your relationship(s). For me, being a therapist means sharing my humanity with others, while maintaining an objective perspective that facilitates learning and change. My office is a nurturing space where you can take some time for yourself in the presence of a supportive counselor. My purpose is to provide comfort and safety as well as the guidance and focus that will help you reach the best resolutions to your challenges.
Welcome to my practice! There are many reasons that you might seek professional help. At the root of them all is the desire to improve yourself, your life, or your relationship(s). For me, being a therapist means sharing my humanity with others, while maintaining an objective perspective that facilitates learning and change. My office is a nurturing space where you can take some time for yourself in the presence of a supportive counselor. My purpose is to provide comfort and safety as well as the guidance and focus that will help you reach the best resolutions to your challenges.
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I currently have a waitlist, but please inquire if you would like to be added to it. I hold an LICSW in VT with about fifteen years of experience supporting people across the lifespan. I have worked with children, teens, families and adults navigating challenges with life stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, abuse, as well as people grappling with thoughts of suicide and/or homicide. It is a passion of mine to also offer perinatal mood and anxiety support for carrying and postpartum parents. Whatever the reason you are seeking support at this time, I can help you gain meaning and understanding with compassion and empathy.
I currently have a waitlist, but please inquire if you would like to be added to it. I hold an LICSW in VT with about fifteen years of experience supporting people across the lifespan. I have worked with children, teens, families and adults navigating challenges with life stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, abuse, as well as people grappling with thoughts of suicide and/or homicide. It is a passion of mine to also offer perinatal mood and anxiety support for carrying and postpartum parents. Whatever the reason you are seeking support at this time, I can help you gain meaning and understanding with compassion and empathy.
Maybe you identify as LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent, live with ADHD or autism, or grew up in a family where your needs weren’t understood.
I help people heal from complex PTSD, family chaos, and substance use by addressing the deeper wounds beneath the surface. Using EMDR and a harm-reduction approach, we’ll process painful memories, reduce triggers, and build tools to help you feel calmer, more empowered, and more connected to your authentic self.
Maybe you identify as LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent, live with ADHD or autism, or grew up in a family where your needs weren’t understood.
I help people heal from complex PTSD, family chaos, and substance use by addressing the deeper wounds beneath the surface. Using EMDR and a harm-reduction approach, we’ll process painful memories, reduce triggers, and build tools to help you feel calmer, more empowered, and more connected to your authentic self.
I offer heart-centered holistic therapy to support those navigating loss & life/death/rebirth transitions. Through compassionate and grounded guidance, I provide therapy to adults who are seeking depthful, explorative, and nurturing counseling. Together, we will journey and gather long-lasting tools, identify your own inherent wisdom, and discover your higher heart's vision.
We may be a good fit if you are seeking support in grief tending, pregnancy and postpartum focused care, or navigation of significant life transitions & transformative change. I also work with complex trauma, anxiety, and sensitive and/or neurodivergent humans.
I offer heart-centered holistic therapy to support those navigating loss & life/death/rebirth transitions. Through compassionate and grounded guidance, I provide therapy to adults who are seeking depthful, explorative, and nurturing counseling. Together, we will journey and gather long-lasting tools, identify your own inherent wisdom, and discover your higher heart's vision.
We may be a good fit if you are seeking support in grief tending, pregnancy and postpartum focused care, or navigation of significant life transitions & transformative change. I also work with complex trauma, anxiety, and sensitive and/or neurodivergent humans.
New England Therapy Alliance
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LICSW, LPC, LMFT
Serves Area
Therapy for Mood Concerns, Trauma, Anxiety, Relational Conflict, and more. Are you tired of feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns that you can’t seem to shake, feeling under supported, or even hopeless? Maybe you are stuck in unhealthy relationships or find yourself comparing your life to those around you and feeling insecure. When things aren't going as planned in your life, it is normal to feel disoriented and defeated. Whether you are struggling individually, in relationship, with your career, in parenting, or otherwise, there is hope. We are here to support you in finding the life you desire. EMAIL is out best form of contact.
Therapy for Mood Concerns, Trauma, Anxiety, Relational Conflict, and more. Are you tired of feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns that you can’t seem to shake, feeling under supported, or even hopeless? Maybe you are stuck in unhealthy relationships or find yourself comparing your life to those around you and feeling insecure. When things aren't going as planned in your life, it is normal to feel disoriented and defeated. Whether you are struggling individually, in relationship, with your career, in parenting, or otherwise, there is hope. We are here to support you in finding the life you desire. EMAIL is out best form of contact.
I have particular expertise working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and with concerns related to sexuality, the body, kink, polyamory, and alternative relationship structures.
You may feel emotionally unsettled, internally fragmented, or unsure how to make sense of recurring patterns in your relationships, desires, or sense of self. You might be functioning well on the outside while feeling constrained, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied inside. Many people who seek my work are thoughtful, psychologically curious, and self-aware, yet sense that understanding alone has not brought the integration or ease they are seeking. Therapy may feel like a way to deepen self-experience, develop greater coherence, and live with more clarity, alignment, and emotional continuity.
I have particular expertise working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and with concerns related to sexuality, the body, kink, polyamory, and alternative relationship structures.
You may feel emotionally unsettled, internally fragmented, or unsure how to make sense of recurring patterns in your relationships, desires, or sense of self. You might be functioning well on the outside while feeling constrained, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied inside. Many people who seek my work are thoughtful, psychologically curious, and self-aware, yet sense that understanding alone has not brought the integration or ease they are seeking. Therapy may feel like a way to deepen self-experience, develop greater coherence, and live with more clarity, alignment, and emotional continuity.
As a Queer therapist, I support marginalized people to build self-worth and live with a greater sense of wellbeing amidst systems that undermine our inherent value.
As a child and family therapist I support all kinds of families ( Queer, blended, single parent, polycules, co-parents, parent-young child, and parent-teen) to find ease, harmony, and strong attachment with one another. I use trauma-informed methods, and build trust through somatic practices such as play and movement to calm anxiety and lift depression.
As a Queer therapist, I support marginalized people to build self-worth and live with a greater sense of wellbeing amidst systems that undermine our inherent value.
As a child and family therapist I support all kinds of families ( Queer, blended, single parent, polycules, co-parents, parent-young child, and parent-teen) to find ease, harmony, and strong attachment with one another. I use trauma-informed methods, and build trust through somatic practices such as play and movement to calm anxiety and lift depression.
In person in St. Johnsbury only. Video elsewhere. Adult Individuals only with Blue Cross or MVP, Medicare, or VT Medicaid. You or a loved one might have a serious or terminal illness, and need support and a place to share your fears and get support. You might need grief counseling because life is more disrupted than you thought it would be. You find the world very loud and jarring, or want to talk about anything else with someone who gets you. You feel like you're slipping with with anxiety, depression or bipolar and need to have a sense of gaining ground and optimism again.
In person in St. Johnsbury only. Video elsewhere. Adult Individuals only with Blue Cross or MVP, Medicare, or VT Medicaid. You or a loved one might have a serious or terminal illness, and need support and a place to share your fears and get support. You might need grief counseling because life is more disrupted than you thought it would be. You find the world very loud and jarring, or want to talk about anything else with someone who gets you. You feel like you're slipping with with anxiety, depression or bipolar and need to have a sense of gaining ground and optimism again.
NOW Accepting clients from across Vermont. I'm Melanie (she/her). Please reach out if you’d like to work with me! People enter into the therapeutic relationship for all different reasons. I sure have. Maybe this is your first time exploring the idea of therapy or you are returning to therapy after a time away or you are just wanting to change things up a bit. I love hearing people’s stories and am comfortable sitting with someone through the difficult parts of them. Having worked in human services for over a decade, I have found carrying a presence with what people share truly an honor. I am so glad you are here!
NOW Accepting clients from across Vermont. I'm Melanie (she/her). Please reach out if you’d like to work with me! People enter into the therapeutic relationship for all different reasons. I sure have. Maybe this is your first time exploring the idea of therapy or you are returning to therapy after a time away or you are just wanting to change things up a bit. I love hearing people’s stories and am comfortable sitting with someone through the difficult parts of them. Having worked in human services for over a decade, I have found carrying a presence with what people share truly an honor. I am so glad you are here!
I offer evening and weekend appointments for clients seeking to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to better understand themselves and find their path to wellness. Whether dealing with stress, worry, or navigating life’s challenges, therapy can provide support. If feeling stuck or disconnected, we can work together to regain clarity and confidence. In our sessions, we’ll uncover the deeper meaning behind challenges and help you navigate your personal journey, empowering you to move forward with clarity and strength.
I offer evening and weekend appointments for clients seeking to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to better understand themselves and find their path to wellness. Whether dealing with stress, worry, or navigating life’s challenges, therapy can provide support. If feeling stuck or disconnected, we can work together to regain clarity and confidence. In our sessions, we’ll uncover the deeper meaning behind challenges and help you navigate your personal journey, empowering you to move forward with clarity and strength.
Our work together will focus on gaining a deep understanding of what it is like to be you, sifting through strengths, challenges, and the simple (yet ever complex) state of being human. I believe that everyone has intrinsic worth, no matter where they are on their journey, and I'm here to help you find that within, while sifting through the uncomfortable parts of life that may be getting in your way. Whether your personal challenges are family relationships, work, finding your place with others, or getting through the day, I will support you in finding your own way to be at peace in the world, however winding that path might be.
Our work together will focus on gaining a deep understanding of what it is like to be you, sifting through strengths, challenges, and the simple (yet ever complex) state of being human. I believe that everyone has intrinsic worth, no matter where they are on their journey, and I'm here to help you find that within, while sifting through the uncomfortable parts of life that may be getting in your way. Whether your personal challenges are family relationships, work, finding your place with others, or getting through the day, I will support you in finding your own way to be at peace in the world, however winding that path might be.
I believe that everyone deserves to have happy, healthy and successful relationships, both with themselves & with the people in their life. Therapy is a process of learning and discovery that can help you heal. I want to be able to guide and encourage you, while also creating an environment where conversation is welcome. I believe in your value and worth as an individual and the dignity of making your own choices. You’re the expert on your own life and you should be treated as such. My approach includes empathy, authenticity and paying attention to how you are feeling in the moment.
I believe that everyone deserves to have happy, healthy and successful relationships, both with themselves & with the people in their life. Therapy is a process of learning and discovery that can help you heal. I want to be able to guide and encourage you, while also creating an environment where conversation is welcome. I believe in your value and worth as an individual and the dignity of making your own choices. You’re the expert on your own life and you should be treated as such. My approach includes empathy, authenticity and paying attention to how you are feeling in the moment.
I offer relationally centered counseling for adults and couples of all identities. I specialize in relationship dynamics, attachment, family systems, grief, and life transitions. I take a systems approach to empower you in personal, interpersonal, and institutional pursuits.
I offer relationally centered counseling for adults and couples of all identities. I specialize in relationship dynamics, attachment, family systems, grief, and life transitions. I take a systems approach to empower you in personal, interpersonal, and institutional pursuits.
Struggling with relationship issues, divorce, anxiety, depression, or grief? I work with adults across Vermont via telehealth — wherever you are in the state. Reaching out takes courage, and I'm here to support you. Cost should never be a barrier to getting the help you need. Your feelings are valid, and you don't have to carry this alone. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences, process what you're going through, and build real resilience. I am a Master's level LPC with 17 years of experience.
Struggling with relationship issues, divorce, anxiety, depression, or grief? I work with adults across Vermont via telehealth — wherever you are in the state. Reaching out takes courage, and I'm here to support you. Cost should never be a barrier to getting the help you need. Your feelings are valid, and you don't have to carry this alone. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences, process what you're going through, and build real resilience. I am a Master's level LPC with 17 years of experience.
I offer a welcoming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to share your story. Sometimes, problems we face — whether they come with a diagnosis or not — may be overwhelming, debilitating, paralyzing, unhealthy, or destructive to ourselves or our relationships. I work collaboratively to help people deconstruct and free themselves from the grip of problems that may be overwhelming and oppressive and move toward preferred ways of living and thriving.
I offer a welcoming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to share your story. Sometimes, problems we face — whether they come with a diagnosis or not — may be overwhelming, debilitating, paralyzing, unhealthy, or destructive to ourselves or our relationships. I work collaboratively to help people deconstruct and free themselves from the grip of problems that may be overwhelming and oppressive and move toward preferred ways of living and thriving.
Coming to therapy can be challenging and create a sense of vulnerability. I strive to be a compassionate clinical psychologist to be a present, empathic listener to help people improve their life situation, relationships, and sense of well-being. I am best suited to treat individuals and couples who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma. I have a particular interest and training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. In addition, I work with individuals who develop psychological difficulties that accompany medical illnesses, specifically those who suffer from chronic pain.
Coming to therapy can be challenging and create a sense of vulnerability. I strive to be a compassionate clinical psychologist to be a present, empathic listener to help people improve their life situation, relationships, and sense of well-being. I am best suited to treat individuals and couples who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma. I have a particular interest and training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. In addition, I work with individuals who develop psychological difficulties that accompany medical illnesses, specifically those who suffer from chronic pain.
I support individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, anxiety, chronic pain, grief, and other overwhelming experiences. Using mindfulness and somatic-based practices, I help clients slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and access the inner guidance that often becomes lost during difficult times. Healing starts with a single step—and often that step is simply learning to listen.
I am trained in EMDR, a therapeutic, evidence based approach that helps desensitize the painful emotions, memories, and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck.
I support individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, anxiety, chronic pain, grief, and other overwhelming experiences. Using mindfulness and somatic-based practices, I help clients slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and access the inner guidance that often becomes lost during difficult times. Healing starts with a single step—and often that step is simply learning to listen.
I am trained in EMDR, a therapeutic, evidence based approach that helps desensitize the painful emotions, memories, and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.