Therapists in Burlington, VT

I offer confidential psychotherapy in a safe environment to adults struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, marital/relationship issues, life transitions, loss and spiritual issues.
I offer confidential psychotherapy in a safe environment to adults struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, marital/relationship issues, life transitions, loss and spiritual issues.

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.
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.

Ellen Oppenheim
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
Not accepting new clients
In therapy, my primary focus is to create a nurturing and supportive environment where the people I work with can feel genuinely heard and understood. I aim to empower individuals to face challenges with confidence and navigate through life's complexities while gaining a broader understanding of the systems and patterns within their lives. My approach is rooted in building strong and trusting relationships where we can collaborate. I believe in the power of open and honest communication to address concerns at both personal and systemic levels.
In therapy, my primary focus is to create a nurturing and supportive environment where the people I work with can feel genuinely heard and understood. I aim to empower individuals to face challenges with confidence and navigate through life's complexities while gaining a broader understanding of the systems and patterns within their lives. My approach is rooted in building strong and trusting relationships where we can collaborate. I believe in the power of open and honest communication to address concerns at both personal and systemic levels.

Welcome! Your needs and emotional well being will be the guiding force in our work together, whether you are negotiating challenging situational stressors, or wanting to understanding persistent sadness that seems to have no source. Maybe you are feeling stuck, grieving, dealing with addiction, or feeling disconnected. Together we can work toward putting you in the driver's seat of your own life and emotional wellness.
Welcome! Your needs and emotional well being will be the guiding force in our work together, whether you are negotiating challenging situational stressors, or wanting to understanding persistent sadness that seems to have no source. Maybe you are feeling stuck, grieving, dealing with addiction, or feeling disconnected. Together we can work toward putting you in the driver's seat of your own life and emotional wellness.

Family experiences shape our functioning in relationships. Understanding the dynamics & patterns used can lead to better self management in relationships, whether in families, marriages, partnerships or in the workplace. As individuals increase self awareness they are better equipped to navigate the challenges presented to them. When individuals put efforts into changing themselves, I believe that interesting and creative ways of addressing challenges begin to emerge. Managing self requires the ability to find ways to step back from the moment to gain a broader perspective, to gather facts, to strengthen one's knowledge, and to think through a plan of action.
Family experiences shape our functioning in relationships. Understanding the dynamics & patterns used can lead to better self management in relationships, whether in families, marriages, partnerships or in the workplace. As individuals increase self awareness they are better equipped to navigate the challenges presented to them. When individuals put efforts into changing themselves, I believe that interesting and creative ways of addressing challenges begin to emerge. Managing self requires the ability to find ways to step back from the moment to gain a broader perspective, to gather facts, to strengthen one's knowledge, and to think through a plan of action.

Currently providing Clinical Supervision to other licensed therapists.
At this time I am not expanding my psychotherapy practice but am available for clinical supervision to other licensed clinicians. I have been providing supervision to other therapists, both new to the field and seasoned for over 35 years. My clinical experience and training is diverse and my approach is eclectic, adapting to the unique needs of each individual. My background is psychodynamic with a current emphasis upon Internal Family Systems. I worked in a community mental health setting for over 10 years before settling into my current private practice.
Currently providing Clinical Supervision to other licensed therapists.
At this time I am not expanding my psychotherapy practice but am available for clinical supervision to other licensed clinicians. I have been providing supervision to other therapists, both new to the field and seasoned for over 35 years. My clinical experience and training is diverse and my approach is eclectic, adapting to the unique needs of each individual. My background is psychodynamic with a current emphasis upon Internal Family Systems. I worked in a community mental health setting for over 10 years before settling into my current private practice.

I work with individuals over the age of 18 who are seeking a space to safely engage in self-exploration. I see therapy as a process of exploring connections between past and present relationships, experiences, and emotional states in order to bring about opportunities for emotional healing and the reshaping of unhelpful stories about ourselves.
I work with individuals over the age of 18 who are seeking a space to safely engage in self-exploration. I see therapy as a process of exploring connections between past and present relationships, experiences, and emotional states in order to bring about opportunities for emotional healing and the reshaping of unhelpful stories about ourselves.

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.
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.

Meg Rowley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
Waitlist for new clients
My clients are creative, passionate, intelligent people who face challenges with emotional dysregulation, turning down the volume on intrusive thoughts, healing from traumatic experiences, and treating themselves and their bodies with the kindness and compassion they deserve.
My clients are creative, passionate, intelligent people who face challenges with emotional dysregulation, turning down the volume on intrusive thoughts, healing from traumatic experiences, and treating themselves and their bodies with the kindness and compassion they deserve.

Janet Sluzenski
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! People come to therapy for many different reasons. As your therapist, 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.
Welcome! People come to therapy for many different reasons. As your therapist, 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.

Cheryl Shive
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with youth & adults, couples, and families to improve personal and relational satisfaction, quality of life, and daily functioning. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach to therapy utilizing family systems, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, talk, and solution-focused therapy. I incorporate Christian counseling into therapy sessions for individuals who would like to incorporate their spirituality into their sessions. I am looking forward to working with you and or your family to gain personal insight to lessen stress and facilitate moving forward in life to create the life you want.
I specialize in working with youth & adults, couples, and families to improve personal and relational satisfaction, quality of life, and daily functioning. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach to therapy utilizing family systems, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, talk, and solution-focused therapy. I incorporate Christian counseling into therapy sessions for individuals who would like to incorporate their spirituality into their sessions. I am looking forward to working with you and or your family to gain personal insight to lessen stress and facilitate moving forward in life to create the life you want.
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Greetings and welcome to my page! I work with people who are seeking help with life transitions, identity work (gender, sexuality, LGBTQ+, race, and all other identities), neurodiversity, relationship issues with themselves and others, and all of the emotions and anxiety that may come with. My goal is to create a space that feels warm, supportive, and encourages you to explore your emotions and challenges in a way that feels safe. I believe our challenges do not need to stop us from living our best lives, and that working towards personal goals and values is a path to change.
Greetings and welcome to my page! I work with people who are seeking help with life transitions, identity work (gender, sexuality, LGBTQ+, race, and all other identities), neurodiversity, relationship issues with themselves and others, and all of the emotions and anxiety that may come with. My goal is to create a space that feels warm, supportive, and encourages you to explore your emotions and challenges in a way that feels safe. I believe our challenges do not need to stop us from living our best lives, and that working towards personal goals and values is a path to change.

A medical diagnoses or loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. I specialize in clients and their families navigating cancer or other medical illnesses, end-of-life, or grief. I incorporate spirituality when appropriate. I also work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma from societal oppression, and women’s issues. My aim is to help clients traverse challenges, discover healthy solutions, develop resilience, build coping skills, and experience inner peace. I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families to help them reach their full potential. Please email me detailing your counseling needs.
A medical diagnoses or loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. I specialize in clients and their families navigating cancer or other medical illnesses, end-of-life, or grief. I incorporate spirituality when appropriate. I also work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma from societal oppression, and women’s issues. My aim is to help clients traverse challenges, discover healthy solutions, develop resilience, build coping skills, and experience inner peace. I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families to help them reach their full potential. Please email me detailing your counseling needs.

Life presents challenges sometimes. Learning how to access our resiliency, explore negative thought patterns, and strengthen new positive beliefs assists us in creating and maintaining a thriving daily life. I recognize that each person is diverse, having a unique family, social, and cultural history, and that healing and growth can be dependent on numerous factors. I use therapy methods that help bridge communication with children, youth and adults. I hold also hold BA in studio art that contributes to the creativity element of my work with individuals.
Life presents challenges sometimes. Learning how to access our resiliency, explore negative thought patterns, and strengthen new positive beliefs assists us in creating and maintaining a thriving daily life. I recognize that each person is diverse, having a unique family, social, and cultural history, and that healing and growth can be dependent on numerous factors. I use therapy methods that help bridge communication with children, youth and adults. I hold also hold BA in studio art that contributes to the creativity element of my work with individuals.

To schedule a consultation, please copy and paste the following URL into your search bar: secure.helloalma.com/providers/amy-adams.
To schedule a consultation, please copy and paste the following URL into your search bar: secure.helloalma.com/providers/amy-adams.

I hold unconditional positive regard as the key to a great therapeutic relationship. I work to meet people where they are, to actively listen and understand their values, and to explore and support them to better connect with themselves and others. My goal is to help people cultivate loving acceptance of themselves, and gain insight of how the past impacts the present, while creating an awareness that the past doesn't have to dictate their present or future.
I hold unconditional positive regard as the key to a great therapeutic relationship. I work to meet people where they are, to actively listen and understand their values, and to explore and support them to better connect with themselves and others. My goal is to help people cultivate loving acceptance of themselves, and gain insight of how the past impacts the present, while creating an awareness that the past doesn't have to dictate their present or future.

Esther M George
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
Not accepting new clients
I believe that therapy or counseling is an effective tool for deepening a conversation with ourselves. Difficult relationships, painful experiences, traumas, pressures and expectations that come from others and sometimes from within ourselves can confuse and distract us from being able to fully engage with ourselves and our life circumstances.
I believe that therapy or counseling is an effective tool for deepening a conversation with ourselves. Difficult relationships, painful experiences, traumas, pressures and expectations that come from others and sometimes from within ourselves can confuse and distract us from being able to fully engage with ourselves and our life circumstances.

You don’t feel ready for what you’re going through. You may be facing hardship because of gender role non-conformity, capitalist abuses, queerness, poverty, racism, classism, misogyny, ageism, adultism. You are feeling more pain around being marginalized than pride in who you are. The feeling of “not - enough” is your long-time companion. The search for an identity that you can claim with confidence is a source of pain and confusion. You struggle to show-up for yourself in the face of perfectionism and White Body Supremacy that erases and destroys your uniqueness. You’ve frequently felt yourself to be an imposter.
You don’t feel ready for what you’re going through. You may be facing hardship because of gender role non-conformity, capitalist abuses, queerness, poverty, racism, classism, misogyny, ageism, adultism. You are feeling more pain around being marginalized than pride in who you are. The feeling of “not - enough” is your long-time companion. The search for an identity that you can claim with confidence is a source of pain and confusion. You struggle to show-up for yourself in the face of perfectionism and White Body Supremacy that erases and destroys your uniqueness. You’ve frequently felt yourself to be an imposter.

My name is Jodyan Gaynor, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician in the state of Vermont. I work with adults and couples experiencing a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, workplace difficulties and major life transitions. Even positive events can create stressful experiences. I believe our history and cultures is a significant part of who we are and am careful to include this in the experiences of how we approach healing and emotional wellbeing.
My name is Jodyan Gaynor, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician in the state of Vermont. I work with adults and couples experiencing a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, workplace difficulties and major life transitions. Even positive events can create stressful experiences. I believe our history and cultures is a significant part of who we are and am careful to include this in the experiences of how we approach healing and emotional wellbeing.

One of the best things my dad ever said to me was: Unless you believe in reincarnation, it’s time to be happy now. (Personally, I think this applies even if you do believe in reincarnation.) How to make the most of our time, our relationships, and ourselves - for me, these are the key questions that led me to become a marriage and family therapist. Along with traditional talk therapy, I use EMDR (if desired), as well as IFS, to help you work through present challenges and past difficult experiences so that you can live more freely in the here and now - unencumbered by old self-defeating beliefs and fears.
One of the best things my dad ever said to me was: Unless you believe in reincarnation, it’s time to be happy now. (Personally, I think this applies even if you do believe in reincarnation.) How to make the most of our time, our relationships, and ourselves - for me, these are the key questions that led me to become a marriage and family therapist. Along with traditional talk therapy, I use EMDR (if desired), as well as IFS, to help you work through present challenges and past difficult experiences so that you can live more freely in the here and now - unencumbered by old self-defeating beliefs and fears.
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Number of Therapists in Burlington, VT
800+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Burlington, VT who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
70% | Stress |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
80% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
58% | Medicaid |
50% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Burlington, VT see their clients
53% | In Person and Online | |
47% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
75% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
3% | Non-Binary |