Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Burlington, VT

I provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I work to develop a trusting relationship with each individual based on acceptance, understanding and mutual respect. Since I have expertise in a variety of treatment approaches, I can collaborate with each individual or family to provide treatment that aligns with the individual or family goals and needs. The process of healing and growth often involves gaining more understanding of oneself and one's family, learning how to draw on existing strengths and resources, gaining confidence, and/or learning new skills.

(Currently full) in-person sessions and telehealth). I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Shamanic Reiki Master with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer traditional psychotherapy (Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Psychodynamic) with an integrative approach that includes mind, body, spirit and energy wellness. In reflection of my own life experience, both professionally and personally- I have come to believe that a holistic approach is key for overall emotional/psychological health and healing. For other services provided, please visit my website at https://www.earthandlight.net

Hello and welcome. My name is Vicki Garrison, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). I deeply value my work as a clinician and providing services in a manner that meets your needs. As such, my work is grounded in establishing a genuine therapeutic relationship with you and maintaining a safe, warm, nonjudgmental, confidential, inclusive, and empowering therapeutic environment.

I am closing my Vermont practice and not accepting new clients. I am now located in the state of WA. Current and former clients can contact me for records requests or other matters using the phone number listed here on Psychology Today.

I see a state of imbalance in the world that affects all beings and brings out our collective and individual defenses. These intersect with trauma, relationship issues, fear, anxiety, grief, and depression to create patterns of disharmony within our lives and our dynamics with others. Whatever brings you to therapy, I believe that therapy can help ease the burden. I see therapy as a process of co-creatively and compassionately tending to threads of discord that have become intransigent, freeing new pathways of thinking, feeling, and being. With time and attention, therapy can help cultivate and strengthen an inner balance.

I work primarily with adults and adolescents. This includes family work in support of the individual work, but I do not do ongoing family or couples therapy. I have experience working with a broad range of patients but most of my experience is with difficulties associated with depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), problems with expression of anger, and teen/parent conflicts.

The quality of the therapeutic relationship is an important part of the healing process. With 26 years of experience counseling adolescents, adults and families, I offer a warm and trusting environment. My approach is client-centered, nonjudgmental and collaborative.

Welcome! People come to therapy for many different reasons. As your counselor, I offer a compassionate, safe, and supportive place in which to explore your concerns. I work collaboratively with curiosity and non-judgment as we create a path toward the changes you wish to make. I have been working in the mental health field for over 25 years in a variety of capacities including school settings. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. At the core of my work is an unconditional positive regard for each of my clients. I am honored to hear your life story and accompany you on this journey.

*Not currently accepting new clients* I utilize a non-judgmental and collaborative approach to assist people in increasing their self-knowledge to create positive change.