LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Enosburg Falls, VT
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.
No Current Availability Welcome! My approach to working with adolescents and adults centers around compassionate interactions to empower individuals to move and grow beyond their current situations. I believe that it is important for everyone to feel responded to and heard. Through the continued development of a strong sense of self, I believe that people possess the skills needed to change their situations. I look forward to sharing my therapeutic philosophy and guiding you to achieve your greatest potential.
No Current Availability Welcome! My approach to working with adolescents and adults centers around compassionate interactions to empower individuals to move and grow beyond their current situations. I believe that it is important for everyone to feel responded to and heard. Through the continued development of a strong sense of self, I believe that people possess the skills needed to change their situations. I look forward to sharing my therapeutic philosophy and guiding you to achieve your greatest potential.
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I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ clients and those who identify as trans/ queer/gender expansive, as well as with people who are healing from religious trauma and/or spiritual abuse.
As a therapist, I believe that we can have healthier, more satisfying relationships with ourselves and others when we can understand how our past experiences influence the present. I work from the understanding that you are the expert on your own life; my role is to help you identify and hone your own unique strengths and sense of resilience.
I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ clients and those who identify as trans/ queer/gender expansive, as well as with people who are healing from religious trauma and/or spiritual abuse.
As a therapist, I believe that we can have healthier, more satisfying relationships with ourselves and others when we can understand how our past experiences influence the present. I work from the understanding that you are the expert on your own life; my role is to help you identify and hone your own unique strengths and sense of resilience.
I specialize in working with folk identifying as queer, ethically non-monogomous and/or kinky and those exploring these identities, as well as anyone contemplating/navigating life transitions.
The world is feeling pretty cold right now. Let's build fires.
I'm Amie Koontz, a musician, neuromuscular therapist, sex and regulation educator & holistic psychotherapist working with adults & relationships of all structures in Vermont. I know what it's like to try to control your world through endless schedules and to-do lists, to numb out or be an exposed nerve, to put everyone & everything else first, to try HARD, to wonder if anyone really cares, to live on auto-pilot until you are jolted into reactions you aren’t proud of. To criticize yourself SO harshly. It doesn't have to be that way.
I specialize in working with folk identifying as queer, ethically non-monogomous and/or kinky and those exploring these identities, as well as anyone contemplating/navigating life transitions.
The world is feeling pretty cold right now. Let's build fires.
I'm Amie Koontz, a musician, neuromuscular therapist, sex and regulation educator & holistic psychotherapist working with adults & relationships of all structures in Vermont. I know what it's like to try to control your world through endless schedules and to-do lists, to numb out or be an exposed nerve, to put everyone & everything else first, to try HARD, to wonder if anyone really cares, to live on auto-pilot until you are jolted into reactions you aren’t proud of. To criticize yourself SO harshly. It doesn't have to be that way.
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.
I mainly support individuals using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I use a combination of skill building, emotional regulation/mindfulness practices, self-reflection, and actions toward values to help people work through whatever they are facing. I also have extensive experience working with neurodivergent minds (autism, ADHD, etc), like my own.
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.
I mainly support individuals using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I use a combination of skill building, emotional regulation/mindfulness practices, self-reflection, and actions toward values to help people work through whatever they are facing. I also have extensive experience working with neurodivergent minds (autism, ADHD, etc), like my own.
Over the years I have found immense enjoyment working with the LGBT community, as well as moms-to-be and new mothers.
Not accepting new clients at the moment. Reaching out for help is often the hardest part, so good for you for starting the process! It is my goal to understand you as a person first and foremost, which will help me understand how best to help you. I strive to build our therapeutic relationship on compassion, empathy, hard work, humor, and tend do a lot of laughing with my clients.
Over the years I have found immense enjoyment working with the LGBT community, as well as moms-to-be and new mothers.
Not accepting new clients at the moment. Reaching out for help is often the hardest part, so good for you for starting the process! It is my goal to understand you as a person first and foremost, which will help me understand how best to help you. I strive to build our therapeutic relationship on compassion, empathy, hard work, humor, and tend do a lot of laughing with my clients.
I have extensive experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, LGBTQA+, adoption & attachment, grief & loss, etc.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Have you experienced a traumatic event or loss and struggling to navigate the world around you? I may be able to help. I graduated with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019. For the past 5 years I have worked with children and teens (5-18) along with their caregivers (bio/foster/adoptive/kin). I have provided direct client care to adults 65+ for over 15 years. I will use a collection of therapeutic modalities to meet your needs. Contact me today.
I have extensive experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, LGBTQA+, adoption & attachment, grief & loss, etc.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Have you experienced a traumatic event or loss and struggling to navigate the world around you? I may be able to help. I graduated with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019. For the past 5 years I have worked with children and teens (5-18) along with their caregivers (bio/foster/adoptive/kin). I have provided direct client care to adults 65+ for over 15 years. I will use a collection of therapeutic modalities to meet your needs. Contact me today.
Among other areas of clinical interest I like working with, adolescents, college students, and adults who are navigating issues related to queer identity, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
My goal is to create a safe, positive environment where you can explore the sources of stress and distress in your life. More than this, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to identify solutions and bring about positive change, whether in unwanted behaviors, challenging relationships, or new anxieties brought on by our ever-changing world.
Among other areas of clinical interest I like working with, adolescents, college students, and adults who are navigating issues related to queer identity, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
My goal is to create a safe, positive environment where you can explore the sources of stress and distress in your life. More than this, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to identify solutions and bring about positive change, whether in unwanted behaviors, challenging relationships, or new anxieties brought on by our ever-changing world.
I have significant experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and those struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ADHD, behavioral addictions, and invisible illnesses.
Forming genuine human relationships and collaboratively working with clients toward meeting their personal goals to live a happier, healthier and fulfilling life is one of my greatest passions. I have special interest in working with young adults going through life stages of change. My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based and customized to each client's needs using a combination of modalities.
I have significant experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and those struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ADHD, behavioral addictions, and invisible illnesses.
Forming genuine human relationships and collaboratively working with clients toward meeting their personal goals to live a happier, healthier and fulfilling life is one of my greatest passions. I have special interest in working with young adults going through life stages of change. My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based and customized to each client's needs using a combination of modalities.
I work with a very diverse population -- including male, female, gay, straight, late adolescence to old age, and more; and a variety of ethnic and culturally different people.
My work is based in Cognitive-Behavioral psychotherapy, with a wide variety of experiential techniques tailored to the needs of individual clients. I infuse this work with Mindfulness concepts and practices when appropriate to the client's needs. I enjoy my work tremendously, and have a very strong belief that anyone can learn to be comfortable in their own skin, and create a meaningful and fulfilling life for themselves.
I work with a very diverse population -- including male, female, gay, straight, late adolescence to old age, and more; and a variety of ethnic and culturally different people.
My work is based in Cognitive-Behavioral psychotherapy, with a wide variety of experiential techniques tailored to the needs of individual clients. I infuse this work with Mindfulness concepts and practices when appropriate to the client's needs. I enjoy my work tremendously, and have a very strong belief that anyone can learn to be comfortable in their own skin, and create a meaningful and fulfilling life for themselves.
I am LGBT+, poly, and kink-friendly; I am anti-diet and fat liberationist.
I ground my work in a Relational-Cultural and Feminist perspective, using a collaborative therapeutic relationship to support you in recognizing, establishing, and reaching personally meaningful goals. I work primarily with adults working through relationship and communication struggles, identity development, depression, and anxiety. Through creating a stable and grounded therapeutic relationship, we will explore the ways in which maladaptive relational patterns and beliefs impact your current ability to access the life you want and deserve.
I am LGBT+, poly, and kink-friendly; I am anti-diet and fat liberationist.
I ground my work in a Relational-Cultural and Feminist perspective, using a collaborative therapeutic relationship to support you in recognizing, establishing, and reaching personally meaningful goals. I work primarily with adults working through relationship and communication struggles, identity development, depression, and anxiety. Through creating a stable and grounded therapeutic relationship, we will explore the ways in which maladaptive relational patterns and beliefs impact your current ability to access the life you want and deserve.
Queer and nonlinear populations.
Providing Supervision to Licensed and Pre-Licensed Therapists, Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist and Consultant, Internal Family Systems, EMDR Psychotherapist. The development of a gentle curiosity of one's internal experience becomes the basis for compassion and authentic expression. This contemplative relationship with oneself can then expand the way in which we connect and relate to others. Therapeutic style is interactive, while encouraging the client's inner consciousness to guide the process. Use of somatic, parts work, and strength-based modalities that view individuals as having an innate propensity toward health.
Queer and nonlinear populations.
Providing Supervision to Licensed and Pre-Licensed Therapists, Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist and Consultant, Internal Family Systems, EMDR Psychotherapist. The development of a gentle curiosity of one's internal experience becomes the basis for compassion and authentic expression. This contemplative relationship with oneself can then expand the way in which we connect and relate to others. Therapeutic style is interactive, while encouraging the client's inner consciousness to guide the process. Use of somatic, parts work, and strength-based modalities that view individuals as having an innate propensity toward health.
I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and LGBTQ+ concerns, offering practical tools and insights to support meaningful, lasting growth.
In therapy, I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is to be here with you, offering support and guidance as you begin on the path toward healing and self-discovery. My approach is integrative, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. As our work together unfolds, I'll use different modalities to support you in a way that fits your needs and goals, adjusting as things shift and grow over time.
I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and LGBTQ+ concerns, offering practical tools and insights to support meaningful, lasting growth.
In therapy, I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is to be here with you, offering support and guidance as you begin on the path toward healing and self-discovery. My approach is integrative, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. As our work together unfolds, I'll use different modalities to support you in a way that fits your needs and goals, adjusting as things shift and grow over time.
I am here to help! Requesting professional assistance is an important decision, so I want to assure you of my experience and my approach. Please review my qualifications, style, and other pertinent information here and on my website. I also offer a free, 30-minute session for new clients for the purpose of getting to know each other and determining whether we are a good fit. Finding the right counselor can be a sensitive and challenging process. This free consult is my way of taking the pressure out of the experience. Thank you for considering me as your counselor, and I hope to have the privilege of working with you!
I am here to help! Requesting professional assistance is an important decision, so I want to assure you of my experience and my approach. Please review my qualifications, style, and other pertinent information here and on my website. I also offer a free, 30-minute session for new clients for the purpose of getting to know each other and determining whether we are a good fit. Finding the right counselor can be a sensitive and challenging process. This free consult is my way of taking the pressure out of the experience. Thank you for considering me as your counselor, and I hope to have the privilege of working with you!
We all arrive on this Earth with a plan. Sometimes the plan gets muddled, confusing and scary. Sometimes our labeling of these experiences as “bad” can create stagnation in growth and deny us the insight that we need to stretch into our higher versions of self. When we become aware of this, choice in growth is present. Growth is constant and never ending, especially during challenging times/barriers. However, we only grow when we embrace and feel curious about the uncomfortability. Making space for curiosity allows for integration of wisdom brought by the lessons in our suffering.
We all arrive on this Earth with a plan. Sometimes the plan gets muddled, confusing and scary. Sometimes our labeling of these experiences as “bad” can create stagnation in growth and deny us the insight that we need to stretch into our higher versions of self. When we become aware of this, choice in growth is present. Growth is constant and never ending, especially during challenging times/barriers. However, we only grow when we embrace and feel curious about the uncomfortability. Making space for curiosity allows for integration of wisdom brought by the lessons in our suffering.
A strong sense of curiosity and compassion guides Sarah's work. Her experience with individuals and couples spans many areas, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), life transitions, and grief. She primarily works with adults, professionals, and couples tailoring her approach to suit the unique needs of each individual.
A strong sense of curiosity and compassion guides Sarah's work. Her experience with individuals and couples spans many areas, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), life transitions, and grief. She primarily works with adults, professionals, and couples tailoring her approach to suit the unique needs of each individual.
As a compassionate and client-centered therapist, I am committed to creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and aspirations. Whether you’re navigating identity, relationships, or self-acceptance, I am here to support you unconditionally. Together, we’ll uncover practical strategies and empower you to overcome challenges. Let’s focus on solutions, resilience, and growth. Your well-being is my priority.
As a compassionate and client-centered therapist, I am committed to creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and aspirations. Whether you’re navigating identity, relationships, or self-acceptance, I am here to support you unconditionally. Together, we’ll uncover practical strategies and empower you to overcome challenges. Let’s focus on solutions, resilience, and growth. Your well-being is my priority.
My approach is highly strengths-based and relational; driven by the belief that a strong, engaging, trusting therapeutic relationship is essential in supporting people to move towards their personal goals. Whether goals are met quickly or over a longer span of time, treatment is focused and goal-oriented. Particular attention is given to naming and enhancing each individual's inherent skills and self-care abilities. I work to build each person's confidence that they have the strengths necessary to reach whatever state they choose for their self.
My approach is highly strengths-based and relational; driven by the belief that a strong, engaging, trusting therapeutic relationship is essential in supporting people to move towards their personal goals. Whether goals are met quickly or over a longer span of time, treatment is focused and goal-oriented. Particular attention is given to naming and enhancing each individual's inherent skills and self-care abilities. I work to build each person's confidence that they have the strengths necessary to reach whatever state they choose for their self.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing as a therapist since 2015. I currently work in private practice with Insight Therapeutic Services. I have served in a variety of settings including non profit agencies, inpatient and residential treatment, crisis intervention programs, school settings, as well as private practice. I am passionate about strengths-based, trauma-informed counseling for children, adolescents, and adults in a comfortable and welcoming private practice setting. I am currently providing services via telecounseling.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing as a therapist since 2015. I currently work in private practice with Insight Therapeutic Services. I have served in a variety of settings including non profit agencies, inpatient and residential treatment, crisis intervention programs, school settings, as well as private practice. I am passionate about strengths-based, trauma-informed counseling for children, adolescents, and adults in a comfortable and welcoming private practice setting. I am currently providing services via telecounseling.
Telehealth only! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I excel working with clients who desire evidence-based treatments such as DBT and CBT. It is my belief that clients know themselves best and should be in the driver's seat at all times.
Telehealth only! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I excel working with clients who desire evidence-based treatments such as DBT and CBT. It is my belief that clients know themselves best and should be in the driver's seat at all times.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.