Therapists in East Calais, VT

OpenGate is a counselor training program focused on preparing new therapists for a career in private practice. We currently have several openings for both clients and trainee clinicians. To therapists, we offer Clinical and Administrative Supervision, Clinical Consultation, and training for therapists in private practice. If you are a therapy client looking for a therapist, please reach out, as there are numerous therapists on our team with openings and we would love to find a match for you from among them. You can see all of our team bio's, and learn more about all of the OpenGate services on our website listed below.
OpenGate is a counselor training program focused on preparing new therapists for a career in private practice. We currently have several openings for both clients and trainee clinicians. To therapists, we offer Clinical and Administrative Supervision, Clinical Consultation, and training for therapists in private practice. If you are a therapy client looking for a therapist, please reach out, as there are numerous therapists on our team with openings and we would love to find a match for you from among them. You can see all of our team bio's, and learn more about all of the OpenGate services on our website listed below.

Kristine Peeler
Registered Psychotherapist, LCMHC, CMS-CHt
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Suffering is often a call from the soul, a call for change. It takes courage to answer that call, and sometimes someone to walk along beside you as you journey through the dark and unknown spaces. Our strengths often reside in these spaces, in the parts of ourselves that we’ve rejected and stuffed away. I offer a collaborative and safe environment that honors the wide spectrum of humanness and the intrinsic power and worth of each individual. By listening deeply to the messages of our physical experience, as well as our thought patterns, emotions and spiritual perceptions, greater well-being and health are possible.
Suffering is often a call from the soul, a call for change. It takes courage to answer that call, and sometimes someone to walk along beside you as you journey through the dark and unknown spaces. Our strengths often reside in these spaces, in the parts of ourselves that we’ve rejected and stuffed away. I offer a collaborative and safe environment that honors the wide spectrum of humanness and the intrinsic power and worth of each individual. By listening deeply to the messages of our physical experience, as well as our thought patterns, emotions and spiritual perceptions, greater well-being and health are possible.

Erica L Gongloff
Registered Psychotherapist, CLCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Calais, VT 05650
I work with clients of all ages in a trauma-informed, future-facing coaching experience. With children, time together is play-based and informed by holistic learning theories. Parenting, personal goal setting, joyful relationships, and strength based family systems are some of the issues adult clients come to me to address. In the era of Covid, many want a safe place to process their thoughts and feelings, and the ways their ideas of the future have changed.
I work with clients of all ages in a trauma-informed, future-facing coaching experience. With children, time together is play-based and informed by holistic learning theories. Parenting, personal goal setting, joyful relationships, and strength based family systems are some of the issues adult clients come to me to address. In the era of Covid, many want a safe place to process their thoughts and feelings, and the ways their ideas of the future have changed.

Our hearts long for authentic connection to ourselves and others - and the sense of aliveness that results from being truly ourselves as we relate. Sometimes, however, reactive patterns arise and displace our competent adult functioning with unregulated emotional states such as anxiety, anger, insecurity, or depression. Often there is no context or overt memory associated with such experiences, which are thought to have their roots in insufficient neural organization. Our neural organization, as it turns out, can adapt and change, giving us access to more and more emotional freedom and contentment.
Our hearts long for authentic connection to ourselves and others - and the sense of aliveness that results from being truly ourselves as we relate. Sometimes, however, reactive patterns arise and displace our competent adult functioning with unregulated emotional states such as anxiety, anger, insecurity, or depression. Often there is no context or overt memory associated with such experiences, which are thought to have their roots in insufficient neural organization. Our neural organization, as it turns out, can adapt and change, giving us access to more and more emotional freedom and contentment.
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Tina Ghantous
Registered Psychotherapist, MS
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843
Not accepting new clients
I provide somatic (body focused) modalities, including Somatic Experiencing (TM), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), parts work, yogic concepts, deep inquiry and deep listening. Adjunct therapy offered for specific issues if you are already working regularly with another therapist and want to focus on a specific issue. For some people short term EMDR therapy can be highly effective, and for others the process may take longer. Together, we will chart a course that addresses your complexity and goals.
I provide somatic (body focused) modalities, including Somatic Experiencing (TM), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), parts work, yogic concepts, deep inquiry and deep listening. Adjunct therapy offered for specific issues if you are already working regularly with another therapist and want to focus on a specific issue. For some people short term EMDR therapy can be highly effective, and for others the process may take longer. Together, we will chart a course that addresses your complexity and goals.

My role as a psychotherapist is to help you develop a stronger sense of self-presence and self worth, to help you understand and validate feelings, to provide support for anxiety, depression and grief, and to help you develop the ability to find comfort and wisdom within yourself. Psychotherapy as I practice it is a collaborative exploration between you and me in an atmosphere of empathy and without judgment. Sessions take place in a confidential setting and follow the lead of your needs, thus validating your integrity, uniqueness and depth.
My role as a psychotherapist is to help you develop a stronger sense of self-presence and self worth, to help you understand and validate feelings, to provide support for anxiety, depression and grief, and to help you develop the ability to find comfort and wisdom within yourself. Psychotherapy as I practice it is a collaborative exploration between you and me in an atmosphere of empathy and without judgment. Sessions take place in a confidential setting and follow the lead of your needs, thus validating your integrity, uniqueness and depth.

My areas of focus are: anxiety, grief, mindfulness techniques and spirituality. I believe the mind, body and spirit are deeply connected, and I combine my training in psychology with my experience as a massage therapist, herbalist, and reiki practitioner to address all of these aspects of healing. My counseling approach is relational and strengths-based. Together, we will build a safe and trusting relationship to explore what you need to heal by drawing from a variety of modalities to address your needs: supportive talk therapy; mindfulness approaches; body-centered awareness; and self-care bodywork techniques / movement.
My areas of focus are: anxiety, grief, mindfulness techniques and spirituality. I believe the mind, body and spirit are deeply connected, and I combine my training in psychology with my experience as a massage therapist, herbalist, and reiki practitioner to address all of these aspects of healing. My counseling approach is relational and strengths-based. Together, we will build a safe and trusting relationship to explore what you need to heal by drawing from a variety of modalities to address your needs: supportive talk therapy; mindfulness approaches; body-centered awareness; and self-care bodywork techniques / movement.

I offer a combination of therapeutic modalities to help children, pre-teens, adolescents, and adults navigate and cope with their diverse life experiences. My approach is warm, relational, and client-centered, creating a non-judgmental space to explore feelings and concerns. We will discuss and agree upon your therapeutic goals at the outset, and then start the journey toward better life balance and understanding.
I offer a combination of therapeutic modalities to help children, pre-teens, adolescents, and adults navigate and cope with their diverse life experiences. My approach is warm, relational, and client-centered, creating a non-judgmental space to explore feelings and concerns. We will discuss and agree upon your therapeutic goals at the outset, and then start the journey toward better life balance and understanding.

It is essentially human to seek physical safety, to belong to and be understood by others of our kind, and to know that we can control our lives and make a difference in our world. If you are struggling with emotional control, unwanted behavior, and difficulty with thinking and motivation, life can be especially hard.
It is essentially human to seek physical safety, to belong to and be understood by others of our kind, and to know that we can control our lives and make a difference in our world. If you are struggling with emotional control, unwanted behavior, and difficulty with thinking and motivation, life can be especially hard.

Jennifer Cetin Counseling, LLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Barre, VT 05641
My areas of special training and expertise include :
Mood Disorders (including perinatal period)
Phase of life issues (parenting, marriage, homebuying, career choices, academic goals, decision making, caregiving of ageing parents)
Self esteem Enhancement
Relationship Enhancement
Balancing Work and Family life
My areas of special training and expertise include :
Mood Disorders (including perinatal period)
Phase of life issues (parenting, marriage, homebuying, career choices, academic goals, decision making, caregiving of ageing parents)
Self esteem Enhancement
Relationship Enhancement
Balancing Work and Family life

Are you longing for greater joy? Happier relationships? Is your marriage or parenting feeling more challenging than you can sometimes bear? Are you needing support or are you ready for a change? I would like to be of help. While I specialize in couples and family work, I also work individually. I am excited to facilitate greater harmony, peace and happiness in all your relationships, relating to self as well as relating to others. Underneath our depression, sadness, anxiety, anger, heartache and hurt is a wellspring of love. I would like to help you connect with your well within.
Are you longing for greater joy? Happier relationships? Is your marriage or parenting feeling more challenging than you can sometimes bear? Are you needing support or are you ready for a change? I would like to be of help. While I specialize in couples and family work, I also work individually. I am excited to facilitate greater harmony, peace and happiness in all your relationships, relating to self as well as relating to others. Underneath our depression, sadness, anxiety, anger, heartache and hurt is a wellspring of love. I would like to help you connect with your well within.

I have been serving children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2003 in various therapeutic relationships including case management, psychotherapy, and psychological/neuropsychological evaluations. Carefully designed and well-executed evaluations can identify barriers to success, offer diagnostic clarification, and provide a wealth of information to help with school, home, work, and therapeutic interventions. I also provide psychotherapy for various difficulties including ADHD, ASD, behavioral challenges, trauma-informed (ARC) as well as problems with adjustment, peer relationships, and executive functioning.
I have been serving children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2003 in various therapeutic relationships including case management, psychotherapy, and psychological/neuropsychological evaluations. Carefully designed and well-executed evaluations can identify barriers to success, offer diagnostic clarification, and provide a wealth of information to help with school, home, work, and therapeutic interventions. I also provide psychotherapy for various difficulties including ADHD, ASD, behavioral challenges, trauma-informed (ARC) as well as problems with adjustment, peer relationships, and executive functioning.

Margot Childs Prendergast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Berlin, VT 05602
Not accepting new clients
My work is inspired by clients committed to exploring healthy ways to prevent, cope with, and diminish distress. Together, we explore possibilities through developing curiosity, courage, and taking action towards greater self gratification and improved relationships.
My work is inspired by clients committed to exploring healthy ways to prevent, cope with, and diminish distress. Together, we explore possibilities through developing curiosity, courage, and taking action towards greater self gratification and improved relationships.

Nicola works with adults, adolescents, and couples. She leverages an integrative approach that draws from Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to develop a deep understanding of her clients and their collective life experiences. She is committed to empowering individuals to cultivate meaningful relationships, manage stress, navigate grief, overcome depression and anxiety, heal from trauma, and achieve more personally fulfilling lives. Nicola supports clients from all backgrounds and aims to create an environment that fosters safety for all individuals.
Nicola works with adults, adolescents, and couples. She leverages an integrative approach that draws from Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to develop a deep understanding of her clients and their collective life experiences. She is committed to empowering individuals to cultivate meaningful relationships, manage stress, navigate grief, overcome depression and anxiety, heal from trauma, and achieve more personally fulfilling lives. Nicola supports clients from all backgrounds and aims to create an environment that fosters safety for all individuals.

In person in St. Johnsbury only. Video elsewhere. Adult Individuals only with Blue Cross or MVP, Medicare, or VT Medicaid. You or a loved one might have a serious or terminal illness, and need support and a place to share your fears and get support. You might need grief counseling because life is more disrupted than you thought it would be. You find the world very loud and jarring, or want to talk about anything else with someone who gets you. You feel like you're slipping with with anxiety, depression or bipolar and need to have a sense of gaining ground and optimism again.
In person in St. Johnsbury only. Video elsewhere. Adult Individuals only with Blue Cross or MVP, Medicare, or VT Medicaid. You or a loved one might have a serious or terminal illness, and need support and a place to share your fears and get support. You might need grief counseling because life is more disrupted than you thought it would be. You find the world very loud and jarring, or want to talk about anything else with someone who gets you. You feel like you're slipping with with anxiety, depression or bipolar and need to have a sense of gaining ground and optimism again.

Would you like to learn about strengthening resilience to further trauma and stress in your body and mind? My goal is to teach you somatic tools that you can use independently for a relationship with a more settled, grounded nervous system. I can help you create a calmer nervous system free of the higher highs and lower lows of trauma activation. Greater regulation can help you resolve stress and increase health. Together we can reduce anxiety and startle response, lessen fatigue, address pain and inflammation and learn about regulation. If you are curious about resolving trauma responses in your nervous system, I can help.
Would you like to learn about strengthening resilience to further trauma and stress in your body and mind? My goal is to teach you somatic tools that you can use independently for a relationship with a more settled, grounded nervous system. I can help you create a calmer nervous system free of the higher highs and lower lows of trauma activation. Greater regulation can help you resolve stress and increase health. Together we can reduce anxiety and startle response, lessen fatigue, address pain and inflammation and learn about regulation. If you are curious about resolving trauma responses in your nervous system, I can help.

Laura A. Dillon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602
Not accepting new clients
My therapeutic work is founded on the belief that it is possible to find fulfillment, belonging, and moments of joy in our daily lives. I approach therapy with deep curiosity, flexibility, humor, and compassion. I am a licensed clinical social worker and received my Master's of Social Work from the University of Vermont. I have worked with clients experiencing a variety of challenges including life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationships, and loss.
My therapeutic work is founded on the belief that it is possible to find fulfillment, belonging, and moments of joy in our daily lives. I approach therapy with deep curiosity, flexibility, humor, and compassion. I am a licensed clinical social worker and received my Master's of Social Work from the University of Vermont. I have worked with clients experiencing a variety of challenges including life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationships, and loss.

Sarai Louise Hinkley
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about guiding people to follow their hearts & survive this crazy, beautiful world. I support folx in moving through big life changes, stress, trauma, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression, internalized oppression & getting unstuck. I employ a variety of playful counseling methods demonstrated by research to be effective at increasing self-esteem, spontaneity & joy. My practice is rooted in expressive art & dance therapy, eco-somatics, social justice, trauma & attachment neuroscience & theory. If you are longing to become a more present & grounded force of change in the world, I would be honored to meet you.
I am passionate about guiding people to follow their hearts & survive this crazy, beautiful world. I support folx in moving through big life changes, stress, trauma, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression, internalized oppression & getting unstuck. I employ a variety of playful counseling methods demonstrated by research to be effective at increasing self-esteem, spontaneity & joy. My practice is rooted in expressive art & dance therapy, eco-somatics, social justice, trauma & attachment neuroscience & theory. If you are longing to become a more present & grounded force of change in the world, I would be honored to meet you.

Rebecca Santamore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
As a clinical social worker, I believe that you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started! I work with my clients through a person-centered approach, where I walk with them through their therapy journey while also assisting them in finding solutions and plans for personal growth. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship stressors, and coping with life changes.
As a clinical social worker, I believe that you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started! I work with my clients through a person-centered approach, where I walk with them through their therapy journey while also assisting them in finding solutions and plans for personal growth. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship stressors, and coping with life changes.

I am an experienced and highly qualified therapist with over 12 years of experience in providing therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a LCMHC with a Master's in Counseling and extensive experience in evidence-based therapies. I am neurodiverse and understand the challenges of navigating life with nerodiversity. My clients are teachers, students, gender non-conforming, neurodiverse, struggling with ADHD or Autism, struggling with anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ. I care about all of my clients and approach each of them as individuals who deserve unconditional postive regard.
I am an experienced and highly qualified therapist with over 12 years of experience in providing therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a LCMHC with a Master's in Counseling and extensive experience in evidence-based therapies. I am neurodiverse and understand the challenges of navigating life with nerodiversity. My clients are teachers, students, gender non-conforming, neurodiverse, struggling with ADHD or Autism, struggling with anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ. I care about all of my clients and approach each of them as individuals who deserve unconditional postive regard.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in East Calais, VT
< 10
Therapists in East Calais, VT who prioritize treating:
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Trauma and PTSD |
100% | Emotional Disturbance |
100% | Stress |
100% | Life Transitions |
75% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Depression |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
100% | Medicaid |
100% | MVP Health Care |
How Therapists in East Calais, VT see their clients
50% | In Person and Online | |
50% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in East Calais?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.