Therapists in Burlington, VT

My practice is founded on the belief in the fundamental human need for safety and connection. I aim to provide a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic space in which clients can explore reconnecting body and mind to develop an internal sense of safety and connection, to live more authentically and aligned. Through mindfulness and somatic-based practices, I support clients in expanding body awareness and the capacity for self-regulation.

NO OPENINGS AT THIS TIME Therapy is my passion! This is not just a job for me. It is a calling! With a focused presence during my sessions I help with my heart and my mind. I am easy going. I like to smile and laugh. And, I am professional and good at what I do. Couples are my only focus. Making you both feel comfortable and relaxed in my office is a priority. Most of all I want to help you both feel better, be happy, grow personally and have peace in your relationship and your life! I am Certified by the International Center of Excellence in EFT - Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.

Whether your problem is the result of a crisis or a pattern of self-destructive behavior, your ability to cope is impacted by your personal strengths. My first goal is to meet you where you are, listen to your story, and focus on the way your past shapes the way you deal with challenges in the present.

My ideal client would be someone who wants to grow, is willing to touch his or her own pain and at his/her own pace is willing to change. We all come with our own “story”. I do believe that through personal growth we can change it - understanding that it is only a story. We are the main actor and editor of ourself and this story that is being called ”my life”. Through therapy we can learn how to take ownership and responsibility and replace it with a more satisfying and successful version of ourselves

The work you do with me should heal on two levels: The first is the deeper level where we form a relationship with ourselves and the second is where we form relationships with others, so you can be more comfortable and clear in your daily life. I have extensive experience in both mental health and substance use issues and treated adults and adolescents. I have been supervised and trained in both pre and post-graduate settings in individual, group, family, and couples counseling therapy. I have experience working with a wide range of psychological issues including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use.

My approach to counseling is focused on the collaborative relationship between client and counselor, where acceptance and understanding of who you are as an individual begins. Your concerns along with your interest in being better fulfilled as a person are of the utmost importance to me. I believe wellness and personal development are processes that are ongoing and changeable over time. No matter your familial background, past experiences, or current struggles – You Are Not Stuck and have an opportunity to grow throughout your lifetime and make meaningful strides as a person, in relationships, and belonging in community.

In a world which can often feel uncertain, challenging, and overwhelming, every individual deserves a space where they can be deeply seen, heard, and valued for who they are. As an individual and couple's therapist, I support clients in their healing of emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual issues. In our sessions, I will strive to create a collaborative, empathic, curious, and creative space where you can bring all parts of yourself forward. Our time together will involve gaining a deeper understanding of your story, creating holistic goals based on your unique life circumstances, and working towards meaningful change.

My purpose is to help my clients live their lives to their fullest, being their most authentic selves. I believe that connection, understanding, and discovery are the foundation of a growth mindset that can activate all of us into more skilled navigation of our most challenging waters. I celebrate healing, joy, peace, and expression.

It may be challenging to seek help with life's stressors. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, possessing numerous years of multi-discipline counseling experience, my desire is to facilitate client's healing through the development of a collaborative therapeutic relationship. In a warm and supportive environment you'll feel comfortable to share your story and move forward by reaching your personal goals and individual potential.

Life can be complex: relationships, family, school, work. Our lives can be further challenged by the unique aspects of our times. We are under constant bombardment of information, straining our ability to focus and compartmentalize. Factors such as trauma, shame and guilt further complicate things. My approach is to help "break it down and make it simple". This means helping people untangle their thoughts, pressures and feelings, while collaboratively devising plans aimed at learning to manage and alleviate whatever symptoms are causing distress.

UNFORTUNATELY, I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I work with individuals who desire change in their life and want to experience a greater sense of well being and inner peace. As your therapist, I act as a guide, collaborating and helping you to access the larger sense of who you really are in the world, assisting in the process of deep internal discovery, and ensuring that our time together unfolds at a pace that brings about the change you desire. I create a safe, confidential and respectful environment and support you in your journey to overcome whatever you struggle with, or are challenged by in your life.

I work with individuals ages 18-35 who are ready to deeply engage in self-exploration and self-discovery. Through our work together you will become better equipped to recognize unconscious or unhelpful patterns and beliefs and replace them with a more authentic and aligned way of being.

Sometimes we’re not sure how we got to where we are. We find ourselves caught in patterns – of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, relationships – that are hurtful, unsatisfying, or no longer serve us. Sometimes we treat ourselves harshly, make choices that are not in line with our values, or attempt to quiet or hide certain parts of ourselves, our pain, and our experiences. In a collaborative therapeutic space, I hope to create an environment where you can show up as your whole self.

Central to my work as a therapist is helping people make necessary, life affirming changes, both personally and in their relationships. Living comes with depressions, anxieties, unexpected betrayals, work crises, illnesses, self-defeating behaviors and personal shames. At some time or another, we've all felt how hard "getting by" can be, how alone and overwhelming. Of equal importance, however, is the healthy courage it takes to ask for help. Toward that end therapy offers people an opportunity to feel deeply known, a chance to move forward with greater self-awareness, confidence, and self-acceptance.

Depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues, life transitions - I offer a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space where we can focus on the work that feels most important for you. I am currently offering tele-therapy sessions! Please give me a call!

I'd like to help support you. I often work with people who are entering new life stages: having kids, changing jobs, finishing school, getting married, leaving relationships, or learning to set boundaries. I believe that therapy should feel encouraging, equip you with the skills and confidence you need, and support you in being yourself—whatever that means for you. Maybe you’re feeling worn down by some old struggles and are ready to move on from them. Maybe you’re trying to get used to a whole new set of challenges. Maybe you’re feeling totally lost in the woods. I’d like to help you find your way through.

I individualize treatment to fit each of my client's needs. My approach is gentle and caring while still being direct and honest through the healing process. My warmth and genuine caring nature as well as my enthusiasm for each individual allows me to build a trusting, deep connection in therapy. It is my goal to help individuals find their strengths through this safe alliance, to begin to heal and transform their lives.

The most challenging and rewarding journey you can take in life is the one requiring you to go within and discover yourself, your strengths and the places that need healing. It is my goal to provide a protected and therapeutic space for you to take this journey of discovery. Problems affect people in unique ways and requires a personalized approach for whatever the issue is that brings you to the journey, life transition, grief and loss, relationship issues, anxiety, chronic illness, trauma, depression. My experience has been forged over 35 years in the Health and Mental Health field.

I earned a Master's degree in Social Work from Boston College and spent several years working in a variety of mental health settings before starting my own psychotherapy practice in 2016. I am well trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and solution-focused therapy. My clinical style is strengths-based as I find that empowering individuals through identification of their own strengths is the most effective way to assist them in overcoming obstacles. I specialize in addiction, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety and depression. I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families.