Family Therapy in Fairfield, VT
We all have the potential to heal ourselves, to have positive relationships, and to have a greater sense of wellbeing. As a therapist I hope to support you to gain a better understanding of what is getting in your way or holding you back from attaining your goals.
We all have the potential to heal ourselves, to have positive relationships, and to have a greater sense of wellbeing. As a therapist I hope to support you to gain a better understanding of what is getting in your way or holding you back from attaining your goals.
Not taking 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 as we continue our work. While I have been trained in DBT and CBT, my orientation is a bit more humanistic/Existential. I strive to build our therapeutic relationship on compassion, empathy, hard work, and a lot of laughing while we tackle the heavy stuff. The most important way we can build this is through a mutual trust with one another, which is a crucial component to change.
Not taking 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 as we continue our work. While I have been trained in DBT and CBT, my orientation is a bit more humanistic/Existential. I strive to build our therapeutic relationship on compassion, empathy, hard work, and a lot of laughing while we tackle the heavy stuff. The most important way we can build this is through a mutual trust with one another, which is a crucial component to change.
I am fond of a playful parenting approach that combines a good sense of boundaries and limits and also the ability to enjoy the journey of being human together in a family that in and of itself is an adventure.
My motto is: "Life is an Adventure!"
As the years pass and my experience deepens, I find that my approach embraces Nature and Positive Psychology more and more as I help people navigate relationships, anxiety, depression, life transitions, aging and existential issues. While I am skilled and knowledgeable about how to help solve problems, work through issues and reducing symptoms, I also feel that it is my calling to help people to access their natural strengths and assets that can help them towards healing. I am currently certified as an EMDR Practitioner.
I am fond of a playful parenting approach that combines a good sense of boundaries and limits and also the ability to enjoy the journey of being human together in a family that in and of itself is an adventure.
My motto is: "Life is an Adventure!"
As the years pass and my experience deepens, I find that my approach embraces Nature and Positive Psychology more and more as I help people navigate relationships, anxiety, depression, life transitions, aging and existential issues. While I am skilled and knowledgeable about how to help solve problems, work through issues and reducing symptoms, I also feel that it is my calling to help people to access their natural strengths and assets that can help them towards healing. I am currently certified as an EMDR Practitioner.
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My clients find validation in having a provider who understands and acknowledges the difficulties that arise from experiencing marginalization. I have been in the field for over 20 years and have found that my skills are most effective in working with people who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship concerns. With our rapidly changing and shifting world it is important to have a provider that acknowledges the times we are living in to support those of us most affected by these changes. Many of us are struggling to navigate the vast changes in the world around us in addition to typical day to day concerns.
My clients find validation in having a provider who understands and acknowledges the difficulties that arise from experiencing marginalization. I have been in the field for over 20 years and have found that my skills are most effective in working with people who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship concerns. With our rapidly changing and shifting world it is important to have a provider that acknowledges the times we are living in to support those of us most affected by these changes. Many of us are struggling to navigate the vast changes in the world around us in addition to typical day to day concerns.
These are the main issues I can help you with: anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship conflict, self-esteem, identity struggles, and the lingering effects of shame, loss, or early family dynamics that continue to shape present behavior.
Llewelyn-Rōen Prowe, M.A., is a Vermont-based psychodynamic therapist specializing in addiction and accountability, trauma-informed treatment, and relational repair for couples. Through Snowcreek Psychotherapy, he provides structured outpatient care statewide via telehealth and in-person sessions. His approach integrates existensial, depth-oriented therapy with emotional regulation and clear boundaries for individuals seeking responsibility, stability, and meaningful change.
These are the main issues I can help you with: anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship conflict, self-esteem, identity struggles, and the lingering effects of shame, loss, or early family dynamics that continue to shape present behavior.
Llewelyn-Rōen Prowe, M.A., is a Vermont-based psychodynamic therapist specializing in addiction and accountability, trauma-informed treatment, and relational repair for couples. Through Snowcreek Psychotherapy, he provides structured outpatient care statewide via telehealth and in-person sessions. His approach integrates existensial, depth-oriented therapy with emotional regulation and clear boundaries for individuals seeking responsibility, stability, and meaningful change.
I have worked with couples, adults, teenagers and families.
I enjoy supporting couples thrive, as well as helping teenagers find their authentic way. In our sessions, you can expect that we will explore your goals and aspirations. Our time together is a way to learn a new vocabulary to express ourselves at a deeper and profound level. And when we attune to our good qualities to enrich our lives, we enrich those around us.
Additionally, I have experience working with children, adults and everyone in between! I am also available for supervision for registered psychotherapists accumulating supervision hours.
I have worked with couples, adults, teenagers and families.
I enjoy supporting couples thrive, as well as helping teenagers find their authentic way. In our sessions, you can expect that we will explore your goals and aspirations. Our time together is a way to learn a new vocabulary to express ourselves at a deeper and profound level. And when we attune to our good qualities to enrich our lives, we enrich those around us.
Additionally, I have experience working with children, adults and everyone in between! I am also available for supervision for registered psychotherapists accumulating supervision hours.
I offer a modern, relational approach to therapy designed for how people actually live today. As a licensed clinical social worker, EMDR-Certified therapist, and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I provide fully virtual therapy with flexible video and text-based support beyond the traditional session.
My style is unconventional and integrative, grounded in meaningful connection. Together, we explore your inner world, understand patterns, and build a more grounded sense of self. This is your space—collaborative, flexible, and tailored to you.
I offer a modern, relational approach to therapy designed for how people actually live today. As a licensed clinical social worker, EMDR-Certified therapist, and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I provide fully virtual therapy with flexible video and text-based support beyond the traditional session.
My style is unconventional and integrative, grounded in meaningful connection. Together, we explore your inner world, understand patterns, and build a more grounded sense of self. This is your space—collaborative, flexible, and tailored to you.
My fees start at $125 per session, $150 for couples and families.
We all experience daily challenges to our sense of personal effectiveness and identity, safety and physical security, and belonging to others who welcome and understand us. When our efforts to deal with these challenges are not working, we can experience behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that are distressing or even disabling. This can be expressed as angry feelings or behavior, uncontrolled anxiety and fears, or unproductive or harmful ways to deal with these emotions.
I offer psychotherapy: Healing the problems of emotion, thinking, relationships, and behavior that can make life so difficult.
My fees start at $125 per session, $150 for couples and families.
We all experience daily challenges to our sense of personal effectiveness and identity, safety and physical security, and belonging to others who welcome and understand us. When our efforts to deal with these challenges are not working, we can experience behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that are distressing or even disabling. This can be expressed as angry feelings or behavior, uncontrolled anxiety and fears, or unproductive or harmful ways to deal with these emotions.
I offer psychotherapy: Healing the problems of emotion, thinking, relationships, and behavior that can make life so difficult.
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 welcome committed and curious individuals who are interested in analyzing & understanding themselves on a deeper level, peeling back the bandage and healing their wounds through exploration of internal conflicts, interpersonal & family relationships, defense mechanisms and gaining insight on subconscious dynamics.
Therapy is one of the most unique experiences an individual can gift themselves. I wholeheartedly believe in the art and science of internal evolution and growth. That philosophy is what drives my practice. Life can become extremely complicated at times, however, together we can carefully unravel some of the complexities that may be interfering with reaching your ideal sense of self. I work with adults to facilitate a process which offers an unparalleled opportunity to thoroughly explore/understand origins of one’s pathology by encouraging curiosity and thoughtful reflection to empower individuals to create the life they deserve.
I welcome committed and curious individuals who are interested in analyzing & understanding themselves on a deeper level, peeling back the bandage and healing their wounds through exploration of internal conflicts, interpersonal & family relationships, defense mechanisms and gaining insight on subconscious dynamics.
Therapy is one of the most unique experiences an individual can gift themselves. I wholeheartedly believe in the art and science of internal evolution and growth. That philosophy is what drives my practice. Life can become extremely complicated at times, however, together we can carefully unravel some of the complexities that may be interfering with reaching your ideal sense of self. I work with adults to facilitate a process which offers an unparalleled opportunity to thoroughly explore/understand origins of one’s pathology by encouraging curiosity and thoughtful reflection to empower individuals to create the life they deserve.
Open to accept new clients. Please email for availability.
Transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, traumatic events, grief, loss… these are all experiences that can hold us back from truly living our lives by causing us to feel worried, confused, or hopeless. To support you in exploring what is happening, my starting point is to connect with you to build a relationship of trust, empathy, and respect. I offer curiosity and compassion while holding a safe space and time for you and with you. I have a calm presence and encourage you to engage in the process of making choices that open doors to the life you want.
Open to accept new clients. Please email for availability.
Transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, traumatic events, grief, loss… these are all experiences that can hold us back from truly living our lives by causing us to feel worried, confused, or hopeless. To support you in exploring what is happening, my starting point is to connect with you to build a relationship of trust, empathy, and respect. I offer curiosity and compassion while holding a safe space and time for you and with you. I have a calm presence and encourage you to engage in the process of making choices that open doors to the life you want.
Stuck. Overwhelmed. Lost. Frustrated. Ashamed. These are deeply painful emotions. I work with adults aged 18 and up, and these are just some of the words that many of my clients use to describe the pain that prompted them to seek therapy. For you, it might be a life transition or a difficult relationship. You might be struggling with religious/church-related trauma, or the disorienting experience of "deconstructing" a belief system that no longer fits you. Maybe, you've just been feeling sad, disconnected, or worried. No matter what, we usually want the same things: freedom. Peace. A deeper sense of and confidence in who we are.
Stuck. Overwhelmed. Lost. Frustrated. Ashamed. These are deeply painful emotions. I work with adults aged 18 and up, and these are just some of the words that many of my clients use to describe the pain that prompted them to seek therapy. For you, it might be a life transition or a difficult relationship. You might be struggling with religious/church-related trauma, or the disorienting experience of "deconstructing" a belief system that no longer fits you. Maybe, you've just been feeling sad, disconnected, or worried. No matter what, we usually want the same things: freedom. Peace. A deeper sense of and confidence in who we are.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, contemplating a major life change, struggling in a relationship, or trying to change an unhelpful habit? Engaging in therapy that takes a well-rounded and personalized approach could help you overcome those barriers and begin creating a future that you have been hoping for. My professional experience and formal education in health, applied behavioral analysis, education, curriculum and instruction, and counseling; provides the foundation for a well-rounded approach to therapy. This allows us to personalize your treatment plan, using a variety of different techniques, to best fit your needs and goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, contemplating a major life change, struggling in a relationship, or trying to change an unhelpful habit? Engaging in therapy that takes a well-rounded and personalized approach could help you overcome those barriers and begin creating a future that you have been hoping for. My professional experience and formal education in health, applied behavioral analysis, education, curriculum and instruction, and counseling; provides the foundation for a well-rounded approach to therapy. This allows us to personalize your treatment plan, using a variety of different techniques, to best fit your needs and goals.
Heather Leonard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CMHC
4 Endorsed
Saint Albans, VT 05478
Waitlist for new clients
Loss and trauma come in all shapes and sizes. The death of a loved one, the loss of relationships, traumatic events, and various life changes (even ones that seem to be typical) can lead to feelings of intense sadness, confusion, anger, and anxiety. They can impact our day-to-day functioning, our relationships with others, our jobs, our sleep, and our overall wellbeing. Too often, problems we could manage or avoid in the past become barriers to living quality lives, and we're left feeling hopeless and alone.
Loss and trauma come in all shapes and sizes. The death of a loved one, the loss of relationships, traumatic events, and various life changes (even ones that seem to be typical) can lead to feelings of intense sadness, confusion, anger, and anxiety. They can impact our day-to-day functioning, our relationships with others, our jobs, our sleep, and our overall wellbeing. Too often, problems we could manage or avoid in the past become barriers to living quality lives, and we're left feeling hopeless and alone.
In my practice I aim to empower clients to discover their capacity for both acceptance and change through a safe and respectful therapeutic relationship. My approach is authentic, curious, and grounded in deep respect for your lived experience. Together, we'll collaborate to find the balance between developing greater self-compassion and learning new tools and strategies to help you grow. I work hard to establish a strong therapeutic alliance and provide a warm nonjudgmental environment where you can develop concrete skills, process your lived experience, and reach your personal and interpersonal goals.
In my practice I aim to empower clients to discover their capacity for both acceptance and change through a safe and respectful therapeutic relationship. My approach is authentic, curious, and grounded in deep respect for your lived experience. Together, we'll collaborate to find the balance between developing greater self-compassion and learning new tools and strategies to help you grow. I work hard to establish a strong therapeutic alliance and provide a warm nonjudgmental environment where you can develop concrete skills, process your lived experience, and reach your personal and interpersonal goals.
I work with Adults, Children and Families and my goal is to support you in cultivating connection and wellness--honoring what this means to you and your individual process and experience.
Life can present many unexpected challenges, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. These challenges can impact our relationships and daily functioning. In our work together we will identify and develop, internal and external resources that support your ability to heal and to live in a more integrated, balanced way.
I work with Adults, Children and Families and my goal is to support you in cultivating connection and wellness--honoring what this means to you and your individual process and experience.
Life can present many unexpected challenges, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. These challenges can impact our relationships and daily functioning. In our work together we will identify and develop, internal and external resources that support your ability to heal and to live in a more integrated, balanced way.
I work with individuals navigating life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and identity shifts, with a special focus on supporting individuals through perimenopause and menopause. Supportive psychotherapy can help to address: new or worsening anxiety; depression or emotional numbness, heightened emotional sensitivity or irritability; brain fog/cognitive changes; sleep disturbances and fatigue; stress, burnout, or overwhelm; relationship strain/shifts.
My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in building a strong therapeutic alliance.
I work with individuals navigating life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and identity shifts, with a special focus on supporting individuals through perimenopause and menopause. Supportive psychotherapy can help to address: new or worsening anxiety; depression or emotional numbness, heightened emotional sensitivity or irritability; brain fog/cognitive changes; sleep disturbances and fatigue; stress, burnout, or overwhelm; relationship strain/shifts.
My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in building a strong therapeutic alliance.
Accepting clients in Tennessee, Florida, Delaware, and Vermont. Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other daily life challenges? As a counselor, I can help you identify your goals, develop coping skills, and navigate difficult situations in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Using therapies such as EMDR, CBT, and motivational interviewing, we can work together to find the best combination of therapy to improve your overall quality of life. I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider and can help you learn skills and techniques to manage your symptoms.
Accepting clients in Tennessee, Florida, Delaware, and Vermont. Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other daily life challenges? As a counselor, I can help you identify your goals, develop coping skills, and navigate difficult situations in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Using therapies such as EMDR, CBT, and motivational interviewing, we can work together to find the best combination of therapy to improve your overall quality of life. I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider and can help you learn skills and techniques to manage your symptoms.
I primarily work with clients dealing with the effects of trauma, loss, or long-term emotional stress. Many people I work with experience anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of feeling stuck, often without realizing how earlier experiences may be influencing their current struggles.
I primarily work with clients dealing with the effects of trauma, loss, or long-term emotional stress. Many people I work with experience anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of feeling stuck, often without realizing how earlier experiences may be influencing their current struggles.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.