Out of Network Therapists in Burlington, VT

Hello folks! I'm Jimmy. I'm a gender-queer non-monogamous therapist. I work with couples and folks with alternative sexualities and relationship structures. I am trauma-informed and neuro-diverse affirming. All services are telehealth. I only accept out-of-pocket payment. I do not take insurance, but I can provide superbills for clients wanting to use out-of-network benefits. I want to make my services as accessible as possible. If you are needing a reduced rate, ask me about my sliding scale in the consultation.

We work with a diverse group of clients, and we love that. I am the owner of Inner Lakes Therapy, a group practice of talented, diverse therapists with a range of specialties and identities, dedicated to providing therapy through a social justice lens. We have immediate openings. I specialize in providing compassionate treatment of trauma, and my clients appreciate my eclectic, flexible, and integrative approach to therapy, and a space where they feel they can be accepted for who they are, without judgment. My clients often value creative or out-of-the-box techniques. I offer 3 and 6 hour EMDR trauma treatment intensives.

As a clinical psychologist & psychoanalyst with close to 30 years of clinical experience, I have the training and perspective to help you get to the bottom of your issues and navigate life's challenges with deeper self-awareness and fulfillment. Whether you are caught in painful relationship dynamics, struggling with self-esteem or identity issues, or wrestling with the troubled world in which we live, you will find me to be a highly perceptive, sincere and compassionate presence dedicated to understanding you and facilitating your healing and growth. I also offer EMDR to address very entrenched patterns. Tele-therapy only.

I have been practicing for 38 years . My desire is to help you live vitally and authentically to maintain a deeper sense of self and connection to others, and to live your life purposefully. Understanding symptoms like depression, anxiety and fears is a core part of the work; transforming them into agency, self mastery and compassion is the purpose. I work with adult relationship issues- sexuality/divorce/trust/; career and educational crossroads and decisions; health and medical issues that impinge a sense of stability and safety; help with aging parents or ill family members. Creating safety as your explore is my goal.

I am committed to helping those who seek greater understanding, connection, and stability in relationships with self and others. Specialty areas include depression, anxiety, BPD spectrum, trauma, substance use, and interpersonal conflict. The focus of my practice is integrative individual psychotherapy and I primarily draw from psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive/behavioral approaches (including ACT, DBT, CBT). My background in mindfulness also informs therapy. Above all, I think my job is to listen really well, while bringing curiosity, challenge, and kindness toward your unique human experience.

**Sadly, I'm currently unable to take any new clients, but please check back, as I will update here when I have openings again. ** Hello, and welcome. Have you come here for change, or has change come for you? We seek therapy for many reasons- support, perspective, collaborative help- and our struggles have many names- anxiety, depression, anger, grief, fear, loss, and loneliness. Who have you been, who are you now, and who would you like to be? Where do you fit into this world, and what do you have to offer? What would you say, and how? Bring your questions, theories, fears and frustrations, confusion, curiosity, and courage.

My approach is engaged, empathic, curious, and deeply human. I strive to create a space that is warm, collaborative, and open. In this space we can explore your challenges, strengths, goals, and lived experience. The therapeutic relationship can help us understand harmful patterns then use new found insights and skills to heal. By navigating these patterns in a supportive space you can feel capable of making positive change.

Welcome! Sometimes we need support navigating tough times, unpacking life stressors, or processing past experiences. Our thoughts alone can be extremely overwhelming at times. At Healthy Minds Counseling, our therapeutic approach is genuine, interactive, direct, and easy-going with a mix of humor.

My approach is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages vulnerability, curiosity, and self-reflection. I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking support through a challenging transition or experience as well as those looking for a space to strengthen their quality of life through personal awareness.

Many people look for a counselor when they recognize repeating patterns that aren't serving them well. They seek to understand how they got there. This pattern could be depression, overeating, low self-esteem, difficult relationships, parenting issues, body image, etc. I can provide assistance toward understanding and improving your patterns by helping you to reframe and overcome challenges you face through a positive lens. We can explore an array of informed, viable solutions, illuminating and reinforcing support systems, identifying and evaluating coping tools, their efficacy, and gaining new ones.