Therapists for Adults in Hartford, VT
The brain has an immense capacity to change and grow. Research shows that even a few months of mindfulness practice can effectively treat depression, anxiety, chronic stress, addiction, and pain, and can boost performance, relationships, and wellbeing. But in the midst of real suffering, a method only works when it can actually be used. This is where a genuine relationship with someone knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate makes all the difference: a partner who can meet you where you are, draw on your strengths, and move at your pace. I've taught mindfulness and meditation (including 5 yrs in neuroscience research) since 2007.
The brain has an immense capacity to change and grow. Research shows that even a few months of mindfulness practice can effectively treat depression, anxiety, chronic stress, addiction, and pain, and can boost performance, relationships, and wellbeing. But in the midst of real suffering, a method only works when it can actually be used. This is where a genuine relationship with someone knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate makes all the difference: a partner who can meet you where you are, draw on your strengths, and move at your pace. I've taught mindfulness and meditation (including 5 yrs in neuroscience research) since 2007.
I welcome adults from diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, identities & belief systems.
I invite curiosity about the present moment, physical sensations & assumptions about self & others. Somatic (body) Experiencing supports connection here/now. Your system discharges survival energy for more ease, makes sense of the past & engages more fully. Deep Brain Reorienting allows a deep awareness of presence & step-by-step renegotiation of shock.
I welcome adults from diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, identities & belief systems.
I invite curiosity about the present moment, physical sensations & assumptions about self & others. Somatic (body) Experiencing supports connection here/now. Your system discharges survival energy for more ease, makes sense of the past & engages more fully. Deep Brain Reorienting allows a deep awareness of presence & step-by-step renegotiation of shock.
I support adults feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, both past and present, particularly through moments when it feels insurmountable.
With a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, I support clients in processing painful experiences and daily stressors. We develop strategies to manage overwhelming emotions and deepen understanding of the self. I work with various modalities depending on what best suits the client and have years in the mental health field helping clients grow and thrive.
I support adults feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, both past and present, particularly through moments when it feels insurmountable.
With a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, I support clients in processing painful experiences and daily stressors. We develop strategies to manage overwhelming emotions and deepen understanding of the self. I work with various modalities depending on what best suits the client and have years in the mental health field helping clients grow and thrive.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I work with adults of all ages to better understand themselves, improve communication, rebuild trust, and create more fulfilling, balanced lives.
My approach is strengths-based and tailored to you. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I’m here to guide and support you as you develop the tools needed to reach your goals.
I work with adults of all ages to better understand themselves, improve communication, rebuild trust, and create more fulfilling, balanced lives.
My approach is strengths-based and tailored to you. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I’m here to guide and support you as you develop the tools needed to reach your goals.
Children are often puzzling, but when they behave in unexpected ways they are telling us something important. Students who are struggling in school need a system of support to help them succeed. When families, schools, and medical practitioners all work together, the 'picture' starts to emerge. My experience as a family therapist and a school counselor gives me insight into what they are trying to tell us and how their systems can work together to support them. My studies in School Psychology help me to assess issues and write positive behavior support plans.
Children are often puzzling, but when they behave in unexpected ways they are telling us something important. Students who are struggling in school need a system of support to help them succeed. When families, schools, and medical practitioners all work together, the 'picture' starts to emerge. My experience as a family therapist and a school counselor gives me insight into what they are trying to tell us and how their systems can work together to support them. My studies in School Psychology help me to assess issues and write positive behavior support plans.
I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
I use a psychodynamic, IFS-informed, and mindfulness-based approach to help adolescents and adults understand how internal patterns shape feelings and relationships. Telehealth via PSYPACT (MA, CT, RI, DC, FL, ME, CO, TX, etc) allows me to work across participating states, supporting meaningful insight and lasting change.
I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
I use a psychodynamic, IFS-informed, and mindfulness-based approach to help adolescents and adults understand how internal patterns shape feelings and relationships. Telehealth via PSYPACT (MA, CT, RI, DC, FL, ME, CO, TX, etc) allows me to work across participating states, supporting meaningful insight and lasting change.
I work with adults in Vermont, Connecticut and Iowa who are seeking support, clarity, and practical tools to help them move from simply surviving to truly thriving.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is a compassionate, attentive listener and collaborative partner in the therapy process. I do not tell clients what to do, but help them identify their strengths, resources, and goals. Therapy is a team approach where we work together to build insight, confidence, and lasting change.
I work with adults in Vermont, Connecticut and Iowa who are seeking support, clarity, and practical tools to help them move from simply surviving to truly thriving.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is a compassionate, attentive listener and collaborative partner in the therapy process. I do not tell clients what to do, but help them identify their strengths, resources, and goals. Therapy is a team approach where we work together to build insight, confidence, and lasting change.
I am experienced treating adolescents, adults, and couples using therapeutic techniques drawn from CBT, Solution Focused, Narrative, and EMDR principles.
After 28 years of practice, I have observed that meaningful change is possible for people, no matter how stuck or unhappy one may feel. I look forward to helping you identify and successfully modify issues in your life circumstances or relationships that feel stale, repetitive, or dysfunctional. Through self-exploration, re-examination of your goals, and improved communication of your needs, I will help you move toward living intentionally and fully.
I am experienced treating adolescents, adults, and couples using therapeutic techniques drawn from CBT, Solution Focused, Narrative, and EMDR principles.
After 28 years of practice, I have observed that meaningful change is possible for people, no matter how stuck or unhappy one may feel. I look forward to helping you identify and successfully modify issues in your life circumstances or relationships that feel stale, repetitive, or dysfunctional. Through self-exploration, re-examination of your goals, and improved communication of your needs, I will help you move toward living intentionally and fully.
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is a licensed clinical psychologist, providing adolescents, and adults with individual and family counseling.
Tim is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He graduated from the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology and completed his internship and fellowship at Dartmouth Medical School. He completed his M.A. at Norfolk State University and his B.A. at Fairfield University.
is a licensed clinical psychologist, providing adolescents, and adults with individual and family counseling.
Tim is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He graduated from the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology and completed his internship and fellowship at Dartmouth Medical School. He completed his M.A. at Norfolk State University and his B.A. at Fairfield University.
I have nine years of experience in Community Mental Health, working with the community, families, teens, and young adults in various settings.
You might be at a point in your life where things look “fine” on the outside—but internally, something feels unclear, unsettled, or ready to shift. Maybe you're navigating a transition: a relationship ending or beginning, a career change, a move, a shift in identity, or simply a growing awareness that the life you’ve been living no longer fully fits. These moments can feel disorienting, but they can also be deeply meaningful opportunities to reconnect with who you are and who you are becoming.
I have nine years of experience in Community Mental Health, working with the community, families, teens, and young adults in various settings.
You might be at a point in your life where things look “fine” on the outside—but internally, something feels unclear, unsettled, or ready to shift. Maybe you're navigating a transition: a relationship ending or beginning, a career change, a move, a shift in identity, or simply a growing awareness that the life you’ve been living no longer fully fits. These moments can feel disorienting, but they can also be deeply meaningful opportunities to reconnect with who you are and who you are becoming.
I believe in working with people from a holistic and self empowerment approach, knowing that each is their own expert, but may need some guidance in uncovering or remembering their strengths, interests, and purpose. Some other approaches I use are Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness techniques. However, the therapeutic relationship and feeling comfortable with the person one talks to is the most important basis for the work to begin. I encourage potential clients to interview several therapists.
I believe in working with people from a holistic and self empowerment approach, knowing that each is their own expert, but may need some guidance in uncovering or remembering their strengths, interests, and purpose. Some other approaches I use are Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness techniques. However, the therapeutic relationship and feeling comfortable with the person one talks to is the most important basis for the work to begin. I encourage potential clients to interview several therapists.
I work with adolescents (13+) and adults who are navigating a wide range of mental health challenges.
My approach blends compassionate counseling with EMDR therapy, a proven method for processing trauma and building resilience. Clients describe me as supportive yet practical, providing real-life tools that create meaningful change beyond the therapy session.
I work with adolescents (13+) and adults who are navigating a wide range of mental health challenges.
My approach blends compassionate counseling with EMDR therapy, a proven method for processing trauma and building resilience. Clients describe me as supportive yet practical, providing real-life tools that create meaningful change beyond the therapy session.
I have experience working with adults of all ages who struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety and past trauma.
My past clients have said that I help them put challenges into a positive perspective. Also I allow the individual the space to explore and experiment with new ideas while being supported in a caring environment. I have worked in schools, community mental health settings, outpatient and residential substance abuse programs.
I have experience working with adults of all ages who struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety and past trauma.
My past clients have said that I help them put challenges into a positive perspective. Also I allow the individual the space to explore and experiment with new ideas while being supported in a caring environment. I have worked in schools, community mental health settings, outpatient and residential substance abuse programs.
My work has been in schools, homes and psychiatric hospital settings. Along the way, I learned tools for emotional regulation, improved communication and positive perspective taking that I would like to share with you. With some practice, you can improve your outlook, routines, and the quality of your connections to others.
My work has been in schools, homes and psychiatric hospital settings. Along the way, I learned tools for emotional regulation, improved communication and positive perspective taking that I would like to share with you. With some practice, you can improve your outlook, routines, and the quality of your connections to others.
I have many years of experience working with young adults, adults and couples, treating Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Difficulties and Life Transitions.
Using a psychodynamic, “talk therapy,” approach with CBT, (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), you can begin to understand the roots of problems, your mind's interpretations of life events/situations and identify cognitions that affect behavior. Many times thoughts are negative and untrue. Inaccurate thoughts may have produced behaviors that may longer serve you.
I have many years of experience working with young adults, adults and couples, treating Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Difficulties and Life Transitions.
Using a psychodynamic, “talk therapy,” approach with CBT, (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), you can begin to understand the roots of problems, your mind's interpretations of life events/situations and identify cognitions that affect behavior. Many times thoughts are negative and untrue. Inaccurate thoughts may have produced behaviors that may longer serve you.
I come to my work as a therapist from backgrounds as an artist, hospital oncology chaplain, art professor and activist, meditation teacher, lover of movement, backpacker Dharma bum, essayist, companion of rescue pups, and former Buddhist nun. I've been around the block, tried many things, succeeded and failed, and carried my heart through many of this world's wild, beautiful, boring, terrible, sacred spaces. All of which feels relevant to working with clients who dare to trust their creative and intuitive processes as they come into fierce, tender, inalienable wholeness.
I come to my work as a therapist from backgrounds as an artist, hospital oncology chaplain, art professor and activist, meditation teacher, lover of movement, backpacker Dharma bum, essayist, companion of rescue pups, and former Buddhist nun. I've been around the block, tried many things, succeeded and failed, and carried my heart through many of this world's wild, beautiful, boring, terrible, sacred spaces. All of which feels relevant to working with clients who dare to trust their creative and intuitive processes as they come into fierce, tender, inalienable wholeness.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for teens and adults who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and patterns that feel difficult to break.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I thoroughly enjoy working with couples and individuals utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gottman Method. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for teens and adults who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and patterns that feel difficult to break.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I thoroughly enjoy working with couples and individuals utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gottman Method. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I have been a pastoral psychotherapist for 25 years. A pastoral psychotherapist is a clinically trained therapist and, traditionally, an ordained minister. We work on integrating your psychological healing and growth with your own faith, values, and spiritual beliefs.
I have been a pastoral psychotherapist for 25 years. A pastoral psychotherapist is a clinically trained therapist and, traditionally, an ordained minister. We work on integrating your psychological healing and growth with your own faith, values, and spiritual beliefs.
I provide therapy for adults and adolescents, specializing in mood disorders, ADHD/executive functioning challenges, addiction, and trauma.
With 20 years of clinical experience, I have treated a diverse range of diagnoses both in inpatient and outpatient settings. My style is warm and non-judgmental, my approach is flexible, individually tailored, and informed by psychodynamic theories, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDRia and Somatic Experiencing.
I provide therapy for adults and adolescents, specializing in mood disorders, ADHD/executive functioning challenges, addiction, and trauma.
With 20 years of clinical experience, I have treated a diverse range of diagnoses both in inpatient and outpatient settings. My style is warm and non-judgmental, my approach is flexible, individually tailored, and informed by psychodynamic theories, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDRia and Somatic Experiencing.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.