Domestic Abuse Therapists in Colchester, VT
Angela Sue Fereday-Parent
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA
3 Endorsed
Colchester, VT 05446
Waitlist for new clients
Throughout our therapeutic work together, we may explore patterns of thoughts and feelings derived from your family of origin that impacts your current life and/or relationships. Within the structure and support of our professional relationship, these patterns become more apparent and conscious, and are thus more easily understood and changed. My role is to collaborate with you to achieve a greater awareness of yourself, to develop more effective behavioral patterns and ultimately reduce undesirable or troubling emotions and interpersonal conflicts.
Throughout our therapeutic work together, we may explore patterns of thoughts and feelings derived from your family of origin that impacts your current life and/or relationships. Within the structure and support of our professional relationship, these patterns become more apparent and conscious, and are thus more easily understood and changed. My role is to collaborate with you to achieve a greater awareness of yourself, to develop more effective behavioral patterns and ultimately reduce undesirable or troubling emotions and interpersonal conflicts.
I offer therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Developing a dialogue between therapist and client we work together in the relationship to understand, and expand one's understanding of one's personal and life narrative. Meeting the individual at their level is important in the development of a trusting working alliance. My belief in the therapeutic relationship itself plays a pivotal role in the healing process, where my work is founded on trust, empathy, and humor. I offer my commitment to the human journey and look forward to working collaboratively with my clients to renewed understanding, growth, and healing.
I offer therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Developing a dialogue between therapist and client we work together in the relationship to understand, and expand one's understanding of one's personal and life narrative. Meeting the individual at their level is important in the development of a trusting working alliance. My belief in the therapeutic relationship itself plays a pivotal role in the healing process, where my work is founded on trust, empathy, and humor. I offer my commitment to the human journey and look forward to working collaboratively with my clients to renewed understanding, growth, and healing.
I am currently taking on new clients for in-person and virtual sessions!
You're taking the important first step in your journey toward wellness! It can be tough for many of us to admit we need some help. Once we acknowledge this, finding the right person to connect with becomes essential. I truly prioritize developing a strong and healthy therapeutic relationship with everyone I support. Together, we'll build a solid foundation of mutual trust, allowing us to address your needs and work hand in hand toward a brighter, healthier future.
I am currently taking on new clients for in-person and virtual sessions!
You're taking the important first step in your journey toward wellness! It can be tough for many of us to admit we need some help. Once we acknowledge this, finding the right person to connect with becomes essential. I truly prioritize developing a strong and healthy therapeutic relationship with everyone I support. Together, we'll build a solid foundation of mutual trust, allowing us to address your needs and work hand in hand toward a brighter, healthier future.
My desire is to see you pick up the pieces and create a beautiful life beyond the struggle of grief, anxiety, life transitions, infertility, disordered eating, childhood abuse, and other painful life events.
I have a professional and personal investment in working with those who have experienced the death of a child during pregnancy, infancy, childhood, or adulthood. I also enjoy working with those who are dealing with life transitions and perimenopause as well as chronic health issues and medical trauma . I practice from a fat positive and HAES perspective.
My desire is to see you pick up the pieces and create a beautiful life beyond the struggle of grief, anxiety, life transitions, infertility, disordered eating, childhood abuse, and other painful life events.
I have a professional and personal investment in working with those who have experienced the death of a child during pregnancy, infancy, childhood, or adulthood. I also enjoy working with those who are dealing with life transitions and perimenopause as well as chronic health issues and medical trauma . I practice from a fat positive and HAES perspective.
I have clinical experience working with college students, military members, adults in in crisis, those learning to cope with trauma, people who have experienced sexual violence, and those of us navigating life’s changes and challenges.
I believe that the right course of treatment for a client depends on who they are, what they bring into session, and how they are comfortable working. I enjoy helping individuals make meaning out of their experiences, build awareness of self, and have a space to be heard, validated and heal. I feel that a strong relationship between client and therapist is what allows for growth and the deepest level of work to be done. I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental, and empathetic space for that purpose.
I have clinical experience working with college students, military members, adults in in crisis, those learning to cope with trauma, people who have experienced sexual violence, and those of us navigating life’s changes and challenges.
I believe that the right course of treatment for a client depends on who they are, what they bring into session, and how they are comfortable working. I enjoy helping individuals make meaning out of their experiences, build awareness of self, and have a space to be heard, validated and heal. I feel that a strong relationship between client and therapist is what allows for growth and the deepest level of work to be done. I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental, and empathetic space for that purpose.
I meet people where they are so we can begin the journey towards a more healthy and productive life. As a bicultural, bilingual clinician, I am well aware of how important cultural and family norms are and what role these play in our daily lives. I am sensitive to inter-generational conflicts that arise due to acculturation issues. Experience working with maternal wellness, teen & adults. Envisioning a rich and rewarding life can be challenging when you are overcome by either longstanding or daily problems.
I meet people where they are so we can begin the journey towards a more healthy and productive life. As a bicultural, bilingual clinician, I am well aware of how important cultural and family norms are and what role these play in our daily lives. I am sensitive to inter-generational conflicts that arise due to acculturation issues. Experience working with maternal wellness, teen & adults. Envisioning a rich and rewarding life can be challenging when you are overcome by either longstanding or daily problems.
James Fitzgerald Therapy PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I don't have an administrative or scheduling staff. You may use my online portal to: request, schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointments; communicate with me; and to schedule the first consultation session.
I adhere to a mindfulness-based approach to therapy that addresses the symptoms, behaviors, thoughts, sensations, beliefs, and schema that clients arrive in therapy with. The copyrighted program I developed is called "Strengthening Your Conscious Self" and integrates the evidence-based approaches listed below. The program is strengths-based, trauma-informed, affirming of multiple identities, and culturally sensitive.
I don't have an administrative or scheduling staff. You may use my online portal to: request, schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointments; communicate with me; and to schedule the first consultation session.
I adhere to a mindfulness-based approach to therapy that addresses the symptoms, behaviors, thoughts, sensations, beliefs, and schema that clients arrive in therapy with. The copyrighted program I developed is called "Strengthening Your Conscious Self" and integrates the evidence-based approaches listed below. The program is strengths-based, trauma-informed, affirming of multiple identities, and culturally sensitive.
25 years clinical experience, with 29 concurrent years teaching Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Criminology, & Substance Abuse).
I provide teletherapy for addiction, anger, and stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. Sessions are conducted online, anywhere you have Wi-Fi and privacy.
Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Please note when I call to confirm or schedule, my number will appear as unlisted, anonymous, or private.
25 years clinical experience, with 29 concurrent years teaching Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Criminology, & Substance Abuse).
I provide teletherapy for addiction, anger, and stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. Sessions are conducted online, anywhere you have Wi-Fi and privacy.
Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Please note when I call to confirm or schedule, my number will appear as unlisted, anonymous, or private.
Lauren Schnepf
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
5 Endorsed
Colchester, VT 05446
Not accepting new clients
Please email me to contact. I will not return phone calls. Welcome! I aim to create an accepting, radically genuine, safe environment where we can collaborate to work towards your goals and overcome your challenges. My focus is on work with clients who struggle to understand their emotions and responses, have difficulty in interpersonal relationships, engage in destructive and self harming thoughts/behaviors, and feel generally out of control. You might resonate with me as a therapist if you feel you would benefit from structured, skills based work that is tempered with humor, warmth, and validation.
Please email me to contact. I will not return phone calls. Welcome! I aim to create an accepting, radically genuine, safe environment where we can collaborate to work towards your goals and overcome your challenges. My focus is on work with clients who struggle to understand their emotions and responses, have difficulty in interpersonal relationships, engage in destructive and self harming thoughts/behaviors, and feel generally out of control. You might resonate with me as a therapist if you feel you would benefit from structured, skills based work that is tempered with humor, warmth, and validation.
I work with teens, adults, and couples/intimate partners navigating anxiety, conflict, depression, disconnection, life transitions, or painful experiences. Whether folx are looking to improve communication, rebuild trust, or make sense of what’s unfolding, I offer a space to slow down, explore, and find a path forward.
In our work together, you remain the expert of your experience. I offer curiosity, collaboration, and a non-judgmental space to build insight, expand capacity, and create more choice in how you respond and relate.
I work with teens, adults, and couples/intimate partners navigating anxiety, conflict, depression, disconnection, life transitions, or painful experiences. Whether folx are looking to improve communication, rebuild trust, or make sense of what’s unfolding, I offer a space to slow down, explore, and find a path forward.
In our work together, you remain the expert of your experience. I offer curiosity, collaboration, and a non-judgmental space to build insight, expand capacity, and create more choice in how you respond and relate.
Meghan Lewellen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
My approach to counseling is largely based on the therapeutic connection between an individual and their therapist, as this is one of the best predictors of progress and improvement over the course of therapy. I use strengths-based and relational methods to connect with individuals and support them in making changes to their lives. Clients can expect validation, respect, safety, and empathy when working with me.
My approach to counseling is largely based on the therapeutic connection between an individual and their therapist, as this is one of the best predictors of progress and improvement over the course of therapy. I use strengths-based and relational methods to connect with individuals and support them in making changes to their lives. Clients can expect validation, respect, safety, and empathy when working with me.
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I strive to help those with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship or family conflict, eating disorders or relatives of those living with ED, past or current traumas and abuse, parenting or career challenges, etc.
By combining person centered, mindfulness based and cognitive behavioral practices, I aim to assist you with the issues you want to discuss. Guiding you to recognize unhelpful ways of thinking and being, validating your human experience, introducing a variety of coping skills while supporting in a compassionate, non judgmental way.
I strive to help those with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship or family conflict, eating disorders or relatives of those living with ED, past or current traumas and abuse, parenting or career challenges, etc.
By combining person centered, mindfulness based and cognitive behavioral practices, I aim to assist you with the issues you want to discuss. Guiding you to recognize unhelpful ways of thinking and being, validating your human experience, introducing a variety of coping skills while supporting in a compassionate, non judgmental way.
I specialize in treating trauma due to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anger, anxiety, depression, grief and difficult relationships.
I specialize in treating trauma due to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anger, anxiety, depression, grief and difficult relationships.
I specialize in treating trauma due to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anger, anxiety, depression, grief and difficult relationships.
I specialize in treating trauma due to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anger, anxiety, depression, grief and difficult relationships.
Carol Erbes, Hampton Roads Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CSAC, LICSW
Online Only
I am currently licensed to practice and supervise in Virginia , DC and Vermont. I provide clinical supervision for those seeking their LPC, LCSW or CSAC. I provide this in person as well as through Skype, etc. I am board approved in the state of Virginia. I am also a person-centered therapist and believe in treating all people with unconditional positive regard. My main approach is CBT. My ideal client is one who is aware that they have a problem and are willing to change the way they think.My fee is $45 for half an hour of therapy or half an hour of supervision, $90 for an hour of either.
I am currently licensed to practice and supervise in Virginia , DC and Vermont. I provide clinical supervision for those seeking their LPC, LCSW or CSAC. I provide this in person as well as through Skype, etc. I am board approved in the state of Virginia. I am also a person-centered therapist and believe in treating all people with unconditional positive regard. My main approach is CBT. My ideal client is one who is aware that they have a problem and are willing to change the way they think.My fee is $45 for half an hour of therapy or half an hour of supervision, $90 for an hour of either.
With over 23 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have great respect for the innate creativity and wisdom of my clients. I specialize in trauma and eating disorder recovery, as well as offering therapy for life adjustment and relationship challenges. You will not be met with "canned" treatment when we work together. Combining experiential, somatic and traditional talk therapy, we will collaborate with attention to your unique goals and individuality. I also provide professional supervision for individuals working toward LCMHC licensure
With over 23 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have great respect for the innate creativity and wisdom of my clients. I specialize in trauma and eating disorder recovery, as well as offering therapy for life adjustment and relationship challenges. You will not be met with "canned" treatment when we work together. Combining experiential, somatic and traditional talk therapy, we will collaborate with attention to your unique goals and individuality. I also provide professional supervision for individuals working toward LCMHC licensure
Narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling confused, depleted, and questioning your own reality.
At The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center, we specialize in therapy and coaching for survivors of narcissistic abuse. We use trauma-informed care and practical, evidence based tools to help you untangle manipulation, rebuild self-trust and confidence, and move forward with steadier boundaries, calmer nervous system, and a life that feels like yours again.
Narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling confused, depleted, and questioning your own reality.
At The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center, we specialize in therapy and coaching for survivors of narcissistic abuse. We use trauma-informed care and practical, evidence based tools to help you untangle manipulation, rebuild self-trust and confidence, and move forward with steadier boundaries, calmer nervous system, and a life that feels like yours again.
Helping individuals and families lessen the suffering caused by anxiety, depression, ADHD and trauma. Extensive experience in combining cognitive and psychoeducational psychotherapy with physiologically based treatments, such as EMDR, neurofeedback training, HeartMath and alpha stim stress relief systems. Join the growing number of clients that have found these approaches to alleviate symptoms and change behavior by modifying the problem causing mechanisms. Research has shown that these approaches can be particularly helpful when insight therapy alone has been less than effective. We also offer ADHD assessments, working memory and brain training programs. Located on Shelburne Rd, Easy access to I89.
Helping individuals and families lessen the suffering caused by anxiety, depression, ADHD and trauma. Extensive experience in combining cognitive and psychoeducational psychotherapy with physiologically based treatments, such as EMDR, neurofeedback training, HeartMath and alpha stim stress relief systems. Join the growing number of clients that have found these approaches to alleviate symptoms and change behavior by modifying the problem causing mechanisms. Research has shown that these approaches can be particularly helpful when insight therapy alone has been less than effective. We also offer ADHD assessments, working memory and brain training programs. Located on Shelburne Rd, Easy access to I89.
Braquelle Murphy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
The aftermath of trauma can feel both daunting and undefined. You may feel like you don’t know yourself anymore. The idea of who you are becoming may bring even more uncertainty. You may notice that your relationships are falling apart, causing you to feel isolated, yet still yearning for connection. I’m dedicated to providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can start to make sense of it all. Slowly, you’ll learn to feel and identify emotions which will enable you to process your past. Eventually, your nervous system may find equilibrium again. Gradually, your body can learn to let go.
The aftermath of trauma can feel both daunting and undefined. You may feel like you don’t know yourself anymore. The idea of who you are becoming may bring even more uncertainty. You may notice that your relationships are falling apart, causing you to feel isolated, yet still yearning for connection. I’m dedicated to providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can start to make sense of it all. Slowly, you’ll learn to feel and identify emotions which will enable you to process your past. Eventually, your nervous system may find equilibrium again. Gradually, your body can learn to let go.
Karl Speirs - EMDR Vermont: EMDR Intensives
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Struggling to make progress in 50-minute sessions? I provide specialized Adjunctive EMDR Intensives (1–5 days) for clients in VT & CT. I do not have weekly openings; instead, I partner with you and your primary therapist to clear specific trauma "logjams."
My approach is highly intentional and semi-structured, moving through months of processing in just days. I integrate EMDR 2.0, IFS, and Attachment Theory to achieve deep, efficient healing. Visit my website to see how an intensive can jumpstart your recovery and return you to your primary therapy with a cleared path.
Struggling to make progress in 50-minute sessions? I provide specialized Adjunctive EMDR Intensives (1–5 days) for clients in VT & CT. I do not have weekly openings; instead, I partner with you and your primary therapist to clear specific trauma "logjams."
My approach is highly intentional and semi-structured, moving through months of processing in just days. I integrate EMDR 2.0, IFS, and Attachment Theory to achieve deep, efficient healing. Visit my website to see how an intensive can jumpstart your recovery and return you to your primary therapy with a cleared path.
In my clinical mental health practice, my goal is to support you in cultivating more peace, connection, and joy—honoring what this means to you and your individual experience. With over 20 years in the field, I have found that when one seeks support for the things that aren't working in their life, these things tend to get better. You can improve your world—I am here to walk with you on your path.
In my clinical mental health practice, my goal is to support you in cultivating more peace, connection, and joy—honoring what this means to you and your individual experience. With over 20 years in the field, I have found that when one seeks support for the things that aren't working in their life, these things tend to get better. You can improve your world—I am here to walk with you on your path.
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- Bristol
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- Shelburne
- South Burlington
- Stowe
- Waterbury
- Williston
- Winooski
Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.