Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Essex Junction, VT

Kate Littlefield
Counselor, LCMHC
2 Endorsed
Essex Junction, VT 05452
NOTE: I currently only have openings for therapy intensives. An intensive is one 4-hour session with 1-3 follow up sessions that focus on a specific issue or goal. Research shows 1 intensive can equate to 6-12 months of weekly therapy! If you've tried traditional weekly talk therapy and still feel stuck, or just want to feel better faster, an intensive might be right for you. I specialize in all things family - couples, parenting, postpartum, but I also work with motivated individuals on specific issues, especially trauma. See my website for more.
NOTE: I currently only have openings for therapy intensives. An intensive is one 4-hour session with 1-3 follow up sessions that focus on a specific issue or goal. Research shows 1 intensive can equate to 6-12 months of weekly therapy! If you've tried traditional weekly talk therapy and still feel stuck, or just want to feel better faster, an intensive might be right for you. I specialize in all things family - couples, parenting, postpartum, but I also work with motivated individuals on specific issues, especially trauma. See my website for more.
(802) 494-4956 View (802) 494-4956
Coree Kirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Hello and thanks for your interests. I really appreciate your willingness to explore the benefits of therapeutic support. I currently work with adults only. With 22 years as a licensed provider, I am committed to bringing warmth, empathy, collaboration and an open mind to the counseling relationship. E-mail or call to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a fit for you.
Hello and thanks for your interests. I really appreciate your willingness to explore the benefits of therapeutic support. I currently work with adults only. With 22 years as a licensed provider, I am committed to bringing warmth, empathy, collaboration and an open mind to the counseling relationship. E-mail or call to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a fit for you.
(802) 664-0028 View (802) 664-0028
Tawnya McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Essex Junction, VT 05452
The challenges of cancer do not stop after treatment. The National Cancer Institute defines cancer survivorship as “focusing on the health and well-being of a person with cancer from the time of diagnosis until the end of life. This includes the physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial effects of cancer that begin at diagnosis and continue through treatment and beyond.” This resonates with me because it acknowledges the whole cancer journey and the unique concerns and needs of each individual as they change over time. Loved ones and caregivers are also impacted by cancer and are also a part of the survivorship experience.
The challenges of cancer do not stop after treatment. The National Cancer Institute defines cancer survivorship as “focusing on the health and well-being of a person with cancer from the time of diagnosis until the end of life. This includes the physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial effects of cancer that begin at diagnosis and continue through treatment and beyond.” This resonates with me because it acknowledges the whole cancer journey and the unique concerns and needs of each individual as they change over time. Loved ones and caregivers are also impacted by cancer and are also a part of the survivorship experience.
(802) 636-6331 View (802) 636-6331
Pamela J Barnes
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Life’s challenges sometimes can feel like mountains which we are never going to get over or storms that we may never be able to see another sunset or sunrise. This is when we need a little helping hand that I can provide to allow you to move within the world in a healthier and more fulfilling way. I work with adults, adolescences, preadolescences, children, and families to help get through their challenges. I enjoy age diversity. I have over 20 years of experience with children and teens either as a teacher, athletic coach, or a counselor.
Life’s challenges sometimes can feel like mountains which we are never going to get over or storms that we may never be able to see another sunset or sunrise. This is when we need a little helping hand that I can provide to allow you to move within the world in a healthier and more fulfilling way. I work with adults, adolescences, preadolescences, children, and families to help get through their challenges. I enjoy age diversity. I have over 20 years of experience with children and teens either as a teacher, athletic coach, or a counselor.
(802) 487-8012 View (802) 487-8012
Gabriela Francisca Heermans
Registered Psychotherapist, NCC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome! As a psychotherapist, my goal is to help you foster a deeper understanding of yourself and what matters to you, helping you to identify what allows you to lead a life rich in hope, connection, and purpose. Together we can work to make sense of and resolve challenges that you are facing. If you feel overwhelmed by issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, grief or stress management, therapy could be a great option for you. There's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it.
Hello and welcome! As a psychotherapist, my goal is to help you foster a deeper understanding of yourself and what matters to you, helping you to identify what allows you to lead a life rich in hope, connection, and purpose. Together we can work to make sense of and resolve challenges that you are facing. If you feel overwhelmed by issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, grief or stress management, therapy could be a great option for you. There's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it.
(802) 213-7747 View (802) 213-7747
Lindsay Travers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
Currently have after school availability for teens. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specialize in supporting teenagers and young adults with complex trauma and mental health needs. I firmly believe in empowering individuals to build on their strengths and internal resources to navigate challenges and adversities disrupting them from living meaningful lives. My therapy style is integrative and grounded in trauma-informed and evidence-based practices, with an approach that is collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based throughout the therapeutic process.
Currently have after school availability for teens. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specialize in supporting teenagers and young adults with complex trauma and mental health needs. I firmly believe in empowering individuals to build on their strengths and internal resources to navigate challenges and adversities disrupting them from living meaningful lives. My therapy style is integrative and grounded in trauma-informed and evidence-based practices, with an approach that is collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based throughout the therapeutic process.
(802) 659-3228 View (802) 659-3228
Krysten Farrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Serves Area
Being a person is tough. You might be considering therapy because you’re feeling unsettled or not like yourself. You’re doubting yourself and replaying situations in your head. You’d like to bring more of who you are to your relationships, but maybe you've lost sight of who that person is. And you’re ready to find your way back to yourself. It's time to feel more ease and confidence in who you are and how you interact with the world.
Being a person is tough. You might be considering therapy because you’re feeling unsettled or not like yourself. You’re doubting yourself and replaying situations in your head. You’d like to bring more of who you are to your relationships, but maybe you've lost sight of who that person is. And you’re ready to find your way back to yourself. It's time to feel more ease and confidence in who you are and how you interact with the world.
(802) 520-1017 View (802) 520-1017
Amy Castongia
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, NCC, BC-TMH, LCMHC, LPC
11 Endorsed
Serves Area
With a warm, direct, and weight inclusive approach, I use CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and exposure to help you build skills that feel practical, personal, and possible to use each day.
Anxiety may keep your mind racing, make decisions feel overwhelming, or leave you exhausted from appearing fine. Food rules, guilt after eating, endless body checking, comparison, or fear of weight changes may consume your day. Depression may drain your motivation and make it hard to imagine feeling like yourself again. At Calm Blue Waters Counseling, I help teens and adults ages 16 through 64 understand the patterns keeping them stuck, build practical coping skills, and create a steadier relationship with their thoughts, emotions, food, and body. I provide online only therapy in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Vermont.
With a warm, direct, and weight inclusive approach, I use CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and exposure to help you build skills that feel practical, personal, and possible to use each day.
Anxiety may keep your mind racing, make decisions feel overwhelming, or leave you exhausted from appearing fine. Food rules, guilt after eating, endless body checking, comparison, or fear of weight changes may consume your day. Depression may drain your motivation and make it hard to imagine feeling like yourself again. At Calm Blue Waters Counseling, I help teens and adults ages 16 through 64 understand the patterns keeping them stuck, build practical coping skills, and create a steadier relationship with their thoughts, emotions, food, and body. I provide online only therapy in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Vermont.
(980) 689-1794 View (980) 689-1794
Al VanNorden
Pre-Licensed Professional
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I draw from somatic, emotions-focused, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, and solutions-focused modalities.
Inquire about current openings, I will respond to your email! I offer a supportive, therapeutic environment where you can harness your innate strengths and work toward your goals. Rooted in trust and unconditional positive regard, our work together will focus on developing practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges and promote long-term wellbeing. Through a collaborative approach, we will empower you to create a meaningful and fulfilling life that aligns with your psychological needs.
I draw from somatic, emotions-focused, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, and solutions-focused modalities.
Inquire about current openings, I will respond to your email! I offer a supportive, therapeutic environment where you can harness your innate strengths and work toward your goals. Rooted in trust and unconditional positive regard, our work together will focus on developing practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges and promote long-term wellbeing. Through a collaborative approach, we will empower you to create a meaningful and fulfilling life that aligns with your psychological needs.
(802) 520-0582 View (802) 520-0582
Hannah Shaper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Life just isn't what you thought it would be. You sometimes wonder if your relationships bring you more pain than they do joy. It's hard to show others the real you, which leaves you feeling unseen, alone, and uncared for. Maybe you find yourself repeating patterns that sabotage your wellbeing. Does this sound familiar? If so, I would love to meet you! I pride myself on working with couples and individuals who, tired of living beneath their potential, are truly ready to face their struggles, move through the pain that's holding them back, and access the authentic love, connection and confidence they’ve been searching for.
Life just isn't what you thought it would be. You sometimes wonder if your relationships bring you more pain than they do joy. It's hard to show others the real you, which leaves you feeling unseen, alone, and uncared for. Maybe you find yourself repeating patterns that sabotage your wellbeing. Does this sound familiar? If so, I would love to meet you! I pride myself on working with couples and individuals who, tired of living beneath their potential, are truly ready to face their struggles, move through the pain that's holding them back, and access the authentic love, connection and confidence they’ve been searching for.
(802) 723-2427 View (802) 723-2427
Nikita Fernandes
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CST, MA
10 Endorsed
Serves Area
The relationships we long for begin with understanding the stories we carry. I offer an affirming space where you don’t have to overexplain yourself and the stories you carry. Together, we move at your pace toward deeper self-understanding, steadier relationships, and a life that feels more like yours. Our work can include reconnecting with your body, desire, boundaries, and voice in ways that feel safe and empowering. You deserve support that honors your complexity, not shrinks it. You don’t have to carry it alone anymore.
The relationships we long for begin with understanding the stories we carry. I offer an affirming space where you don’t have to overexplain yourself and the stories you carry. Together, we move at your pace toward deeper self-understanding, steadier relationships, and a life that feels more like yours. Our work can include reconnecting with your body, desire, boundaries, and voice in ways that feel safe and empowering. You deserve support that honors your complexity, not shrinks it. You don’t have to carry it alone anymore.
(332) 263-3731 View (332) 263-3731
Lynn Dorsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Serves Area
My name is Lynn Dorsky, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker living the Rutland, Vermont area. I am working with clients statewide via telehealth. Individuals who come to my practice often seek solace and healing through complex emotional challenges. The process of healing is never linear. Perhaps you experience anxiety, depression or are working through traumatic experiences, crisis, esteem, grief, or even sleep challenges, together we can embark on a journey to explore patterns that may feel overwhelming and build an understanding of where these patterns come from.
My name is Lynn Dorsky, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker living the Rutland, Vermont area. I am working with clients statewide via telehealth. Individuals who come to my practice often seek solace and healing through complex emotional challenges. The process of healing is never linear. Perhaps you experience anxiety, depression or are working through traumatic experiences, crisis, esteem, grief, or even sleep challenges, together we can embark on a journey to explore patterns that may feel overwhelming and build an understanding of where these patterns come from.
(802) 456-4402 View (802) 456-4402
Adrienne Luhr
Counselor, LCMHC, MS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about helping individuals deepen emotional awareness, clarify personal values, and recognize their inherent strengths. My stance of curiosity and compassion helps individuals move beyond their protective defenses and survival strategies toward greater authenticity, resilience and vitality. I value the role of humor and honesty in building meaningful therapeutic relationships. My approach is trauma-informed and takes into account how past experiences, especially difficult or overwhelming ones, affect how we think, feel, and respond to the world today.
I am passionate about helping individuals deepen emotional awareness, clarify personal values, and recognize their inherent strengths. My stance of curiosity and compassion helps individuals move beyond their protective defenses and survival strategies toward greater authenticity, resilience and vitality. I value the role of humor and honesty in building meaningful therapeutic relationships. My approach is trauma-informed and takes into account how past experiences, especially difficult or overwhelming ones, affect how we think, feel, and respond to the world today.
(802) 330-8149 View (802) 330-8149
Emily Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting new clients. Weekend and evening appointments available. Neurodiversity-affirming care and trauma treatment specialty. Social-justice focused. Hi there! My name is Emily and I'm a therapist specializing in the intersection between neurodivergence (diagnosed or not) and identity, self-esteem, burnout, and trauma. I'm neurodivergent myself and am the author of the ADHD and Autism Unmasking Workbook. My clients often feel like they have never been loved or accepted for their genuine selves, and they have never been able to be honest about their needs. My work centers on the very real impact of those experiences.
Accepting new clients. Weekend and evening appointments available. Neurodiversity-affirming care and trauma treatment specialty. Social-justice focused. Hi there! My name is Emily and I'm a therapist specializing in the intersection between neurodivergence (diagnosed or not) and identity, self-esteem, burnout, and trauma. I'm neurodivergent myself and am the author of the ADHD and Autism Unmasking Workbook. My clients often feel like they have never been loved or accepted for their genuine selves, and they have never been able to be honest about their needs. My work centers on the very real impact of those experiences.
(607) 600-8278 View (607) 600-8278
Alexander Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
A typical treatment plan may involve therapy sessions using CBT, DBT, and Brainspotting to identify triggers, develop coping skills, and set achievable goals.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for something to change? I work with adults dealing with substance use, anxiety, depression, legal stressors, DUI-related concerns, relationship issues, and major life transitions. Sometimes you can look like you’re holding it together on the outside while privately feeling anxious, disconnected, ashamed, or unsure of what comes next. Maybe alcohol or other substances have become harder to manage. Maybe a legal situation or personal setback has shaken your confidence. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Therapy gives you space to be honest, get grounded, and start making real changes. My
A typical treatment plan may involve therapy sessions using CBT, DBT, and Brainspotting to identify triggers, develop coping skills, and set achievable goals.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for something to change? I work with adults dealing with substance use, anxiety, depression, legal stressors, DUI-related concerns, relationship issues, and major life transitions. Sometimes you can look like you’re holding it together on the outside while privately feeling anxious, disconnected, ashamed, or unsure of what comes next. Maybe alcohol or other substances have become harder to manage. Maybe a legal situation or personal setback has shaken your confidence. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Therapy gives you space to be honest, get grounded, and start making real changes. My
(616) 205-9893 View (616) 205-9893
Rebecca Morse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Serves Area
The quality of the therapeutic relationship is an important part of the healing process. With over 30 years of experience counseling adolescents, adults and families, I offer a warm and trusting environment. My approach is client-centered, nonjudgmental and collaborative.
The quality of the therapeutic relationship is an important part of the healing process. With over 30 years of experience counseling adolescents, adults and families, I offer a warm and trusting environment. My approach is client-centered, nonjudgmental and collaborative.
(802) 992-8034 View (802) 992-8034
Nalini Cheatham
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I have extensive experience in this field and have an eclectic approach to therapy as I incorporate Internal Family Systems, Attachment, and Psychodynamic theories in my work, along with Dialectical & Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Mind-Body connections, and Positive Psychology.
Why am I struggling so bad? Its been long enough and I should be okay now, right? I want to move on and feel stuck. I don't have anyone who wants to hear my story and help me make sense if it. Being able to tell our stories can be cathartic and liberating and I want to offer space so you can be heard and seen. I believe that making meaning of our experiences can be powerful and I offer guidance, skills, education and practice that nurtures learning new ways of coping & managing stress. I want to support processing what's surfacing so you can begin to flourish.
I have extensive experience in this field and have an eclectic approach to therapy as I incorporate Internal Family Systems, Attachment, and Psychodynamic theories in my work, along with Dialectical & Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Mind-Body connections, and Positive Psychology.
Why am I struggling so bad? Its been long enough and I should be okay now, right? I want to move on and feel stuck. I don't have anyone who wants to hear my story and help me make sense if it. Being able to tell our stories can be cathartic and liberating and I want to offer space so you can be heard and seen. I believe that making meaning of our experiences can be powerful and I offer guidance, skills, education and practice that nurtures learning new ways of coping & managing stress. I want to support processing what's surfacing so you can begin to flourish.
(802) 213-9375 View (802) 213-9375
LGBTQ Counseling - Benjamin Gatliff
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Online Only
Let’s be honest: being LGBTQ+ can be exhausting. If you’re carrying minority stress, managing family dynamics, and trying to live authentically while still dealing with anxiety, past rejection, and feeling unseen in relationships—you're not alone. When you’re stuck in a loop of isolation and emotional burnout, it can start to feel impossible to move forward. You deserve a space where you don’t have to explain or defend your identity. I work with clients ready to heal from the past, embrace their authentic selves, and build a life they truly love.
Let’s be honest: being LGBTQ+ can be exhausting. If you’re carrying minority stress, managing family dynamics, and trying to live authentically while still dealing with anxiety, past rejection, and feeling unseen in relationships—you're not alone. When you’re stuck in a loop of isolation and emotional burnout, it can start to feel impossible to move forward. You deserve a space where you don’t have to explain or defend your identity. I work with clients ready to heal from the past, embrace their authentic selves, and build a life they truly love.
(802) 213-4800 View (802) 213-4800
Divergent Minds Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Online Only
I'm an AuDHD therapist with lived experience. I specialize in supporting Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and LGBTQ+ adults. Maybe you’re living with chronic burnout. Maybe you’re neurodivergent, late-diagnosed, and simply trying to make sense of yourself and your experiences after a lifetime of feeling misunderstood. Maybe you’re navigating life transitions. Or maybe you're exploring your gender identity. Everyone brings a unique story. We’ll work together to understand the ways you’ve adapted, honor the strengths that helped you survive, gain a deeper understanding of who you are, and build a life that no longer depletes you.
I'm an AuDHD therapist with lived experience. I specialize in supporting Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and LGBTQ+ adults. Maybe you’re living with chronic burnout. Maybe you’re neurodivergent, late-diagnosed, and simply trying to make sense of yourself and your experiences after a lifetime of feeling misunderstood. Maybe you’re navigating life transitions. Or maybe you're exploring your gender identity. Everyone brings a unique story. We’ll work together to understand the ways you’ve adapted, honor the strengths that helped you survive, gain a deeper understanding of who you are, and build a life that no longer depletes you.
(802) 565-5743 View (802) 565-5743
Julie Camuso
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Camuso is a generalist practitioner who enjoys working with people of all ages and with all different presenting problems. She has experience serving patients experiencing depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD and executive functioning challenges, PTSD, and psychological issues related to women's health (e.g., fertility/reproductive health issues, peripartum mood and anxiety disorders, perimenopausal mood and anxiety distress). Julie helps patients develop clear-cut goals that are attainable and meaningful to their individual value system, and supports patients in progressing their life forward.
Dr. Camuso is a generalist practitioner who enjoys working with people of all ages and with all different presenting problems. She has experience serving patients experiencing depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD and executive functioning challenges, PTSD, and psychological issues related to women's health (e.g., fertility/reproductive health issues, peripartum mood and anxiety disorders, perimenopausal mood and anxiety distress). Julie helps patients develop clear-cut goals that are attainable and meaningful to their individual value system, and supports patients in progressing their life forward.
(802) 210-1288 View (802) 210-1288

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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.

Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.

What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.