Parenting Therapists in Burlington, VT
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Aaron Wells
Registered Psychotherapist, MFA, MA
Verified
Verified
We could all benefit from support at times. Someone who is willing to listen. Someone to provide an outside perspective. We can work together to help you stay connected to your positive
parenting
skills, your need to find calm or perhaps work through a past trauma. You may be at the beginning of a journey, in the middle or further along. Wherever you are, connect with someone who provides encouragement and perspective. Children and families are welcome! We live in an ever changing world. Let's do something to help strengthen our foundation...for life!

Genevieve Jacobs
MA, RYT
Verified
Verified
I am continually appreciative of my role as a
parent
, and grateful to my college students for constantly furthering my education.
I offer healing arts, psychotherapy and education for people who wish to live "the well examined life" and make the most of life's sojourns . I am a holistic counselor and adjunct professor of psychology, media and communications over the past 15 years. I earned my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Norwich University in 1993, following studies in the Classics and a B.A in Transpersonal Psychology. I provide support, encouragement, and the benefit of my closest attention to those seeking to develop greater awareness, deeper insight, and fuller capacity to love life and all that it brings.

Kristen Johnson Calcagni
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
In addition, I specialize in
parenting
difficulties and
Parent
-Child Interaction Therapy.
Hello and welcome to Kristen Johnson Counseling and Consulting, LLC. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor offering in-office sessions for vaccinated individuals and telehealth visits. I believe that relationships are at the heart of therapeutic growth. I strive to create an environment that is warm, accepting and safe so that honest reflection, insight and change can occur. Through our relationship you will explore your thoughts and emotions, gain further self-awareness and develop strategies to move through your world with greater ease.
Not accepting new clients

Lauren Giumarra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I incorporate client supported
parent
check-ins as needed and believe that conscious and curious
parenting
strategies are most in line with my clinical expertise.
We all have unique lived experiences which impact the directionality and functionality of our daily lives. Processing these moments with a trusted confidant allows the opportunity to identify patterns and create change. As a Clinical Social Worker, I am especially interested in supporting clients as they navigate the stressors associated with life transitions including peer and family conflict, anxiety, academic pressures, behavioral concerns, and emotional dysregulation. Throughout my professional experiences across many settings, I have found that no therapeutic method is one-size-fits-all.
Not accepting new clients

Rose Stackhouse
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Currently Full - My style is very relational. I believe the strength of relationship over any modality is what is most healing in a therapeutic relationship. I am here to walk alongside you on your healing journey as a compassionate, kind and supportive witness. Offering support to those healing from experiences of trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, shame, codependency and relationship challenges. I would also be a good match for parents (soon to be parents, postpartum or
parenting
birth - 5 years old).

Aaron Kindsvatter
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in treating couples who are coping with infidelity, sexual problems, intimacy concerns and issues pertaining to divorce. Individuals and couples that come to see me typically have concerns about loneliness, heartbreak, destructive relational patterns, escalating conflict, growing emotional distance, infidelity, sex, or differences in
parenting
style. In addition to seeing couples, I also offer family counseling. In additional provide psychological testing services. Contact me for details.

Associates in Couples Counseling
Psychologist, MA
Verified
Verified
We have worked with the full range of difficulties that couples encounter including communication, intimacy, distance, collaboration, conflict, depression, and
parenting
.
We are a husband-and-wife team focused on couples counseling. Our down-to-earth style usually helps couples quickly feel comfortable. Our approach is simple, direct and interactive. Our theoretical approach and style tends to be accessible, direct, and practical. We focus on the present day changes our clients' want in their relationships â;" and we orient our discussions towards these desired changes. We give plenty of feedback, suggestions, and ideas for homework.

Anthony E Grudin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with people who are experiencing life transitions, relationship issues, and
parenting
challenges.
My priority as a therapist is to foster a warm, collaborative, confidential environment in which we can focus on the challenges and goals that matter most to you. My therapeutic style is pragmatic. I draw on a range of theoretical and practical traditions, but my core commitment is to understanding you and your experiences from a empathetic and non-judgmental perspective. I have availability during morning and evening hours and on weekends as necessary.

Karina Ware
Counselor, MA, MCIS
Verified
Verified
Attachment disorders, OCD, ADHD, women’s issues, disordered eating, and issues related to
parenting
are all areas of special interest.
**I am currently accepting clients on weekends and evenings** Living in today’s world is more complicated than ever. When you’re struggling with personal difficulties, mental health challenges, or family issues, life can feel overwhelming and confusing. What brings people to therapy is unique and personal. My approach to counseling is person centered, compassionate, and solution based.

Susan Davis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, RMT, RM
Verified
Verified
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.
Burlington, VT 05401
& Online

Tanya Koifman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I support people through a range of life situations including: anxiety, grief/loss, transitions, coming out, college life, illness, fertility treatments, DCP(donor conceived people), adoption,
parenting
, care givers, communication issues.
I am a warm, affirming, non-judgmental psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, and I work with an interactive, humanistic, strengths-based, trauma-informed, HAES-aligned, and transparent, narrative therapy approach. I believe that people have the innate capacity to heal and change. We will work together to develop a deeper understanding of your life goals and perspectives, so that we can custom-tailor techniques to make life most meaningful for you. I am licensed to practice with people who are in the following states: NY, NJ, PA, VT, RI, DE, SC, FL. I work with individuals and couples/relationships.
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Abby Polly-Almanza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have advanced training in couples therapy and am skilled at helping partners navigate life transitions, improve intimacy, repair from infidelity, reduce high conflict, and improve co-
parenting
.
I am inspired by the healing power of relationships. I specialize in helping women feel more alive and empowered, as well as helping couples reconnect and thrive. Therapy works when you and I build trusting relationship that is a catalyst for change in other relationships. My clients describe me as calm and empathetic, with a sense of humor. When you meet with me, you and I will create a safe environment where you can explore your full self and heal without judgement. With individuals I use EMDR, parts work, and other modalities to help you rebuild. With couples I use EFT, Gottman, and PACT therapies to help you reconnect.

Knox Wilder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about serving the diverse needs of queer, trans, and gender non-conforming individuals and family systems! I provide trans and queer centered perinatal and postpartum therapeutic services, including issues related to fertility and family planning, co-/
parenting
, birthing/birth trauma(s), and blended families. I work with adults and dyads/couples or multi-partner partnerships (poly, etc) seeking help with trauma/c-ptsd, depression, anxiety, & other issues. I support sex workers and provide a sex positive space for folks of all identities and sexualities. I also offer supervision hours towards licensure.
Burlington, VT 05401
& Online
Not accepting new clients

Katie Rick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I provide individual,
parent
, and some family psychotherapy with a focus on consultation and treatment services.
I am a licensed doctoral-level psychologist in practice for more than 25 years, working and living in four different countries, including the U.S., China, Jamaica and Botswana. I have had experience in private practice, medical settings and schools, treating the mental health issues of populations with diverse cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and languages. You have taken the first step toward reaching your (or your child's) mental health and wellness goals by searching for a psychologist.Our work together would begin with the development of a trusting supportive relationship, an integral part of the process.
Not accepting new clients

Nature-Centered Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping people grow. I work with a variety of ages. I find family therapy to be very valuable work andI believe that people can grow throughout their lives. If you are a
parent
struggling with a teen, or an adult struggling in relationships, I believe that psychotherapy can help. Nature centered psychotherapy uses research based approaches to help people develop healthy coping skills, recover from trauma, and to develop a deeper connection to themselves. Sessions take place outdoors in a natural setting drawing from principles of Ecotherapy.
Not accepting new clients

Megan Poor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced clinician with a focus on women who are struggling during pregnancy, postpartum, or at any point in their
parenting
journey. These struggles could include anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. I am skilled in working with parents/caregivers who are looking to improve their relationship with their child and helping parents/caregivers who are looking to better understand and respond to their child. I want to help relieve anxiety, stress, and feelings of depression so that women can feel understood and find strategies for moving forward.
Not accepting new clients

Virginia M. MacDonald
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Other areas of interest and specialization include children and adolescents,
parenting
, trauma, neglect and abuse, adoption, attachment problems, learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.
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.
Not accepting new clients

Michelle Patno
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
My specialty is in Trauma, death, dying, grief and bereavement for people of any age, yet, I have developed expertise in '
parenting
through divorce/separation', working with couples and helping families to help each other, especially the children in the family.
I am trained in Basic and Advanced AIT, or Advanced Integrative Therapy, which is a gentle and effective method of releasing the ENERGY OF TRAUMA FROM THE BODY. Different levels of trauma underly relationship conflicts, depression, anxiety and long term, long held mental health concerns. Are you feeling stuck and want to try something different? Chronically depressed, anxious and just not feeling as great as you would like to feel? Jobs and relationships suffering? I am happy to demonstrate this technique at any time!
Waitlist for new clients

Anne Unangst
Psychologist, MA, MEd
Verified
Verified
In a safe and supportive environment I work with adults, teens, children, couples, and families. For more than thirty years I have worked collaboratively with my clients around many different concerns, including illness and grief, relationship stress, separation and divorce,
parenting
(including co-
parenting
and step-
parenting
), career change and stress, care-taking of elderly and other family members, and self esteem struggles resulting from childhoods touched by neglect and/or abuse. Special interest and training in EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy).
Not accepting new clients

Julia Kimball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
** UNFORTUNATELY I AM NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME ** I believe that all people have innate potential for growth and change. This belief is the cornerstone of my practice and my commitment to you is to use that conviction to inform our work together. I have experience working with individuals experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other effects of trauma, grief and loss, aging, and
parenting
and relationship challenges. I also have extensive experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorders and/or intellectual disabilities and their families.
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Parenting Therapists
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.