Couples Counseling Therapists in Middlebury, VT

I work with children, teens, adults and families with an array of concerns such as everyday life stressors, communication issues, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, divorce, depression, social skills, self-esteem, and many more. As we work together, we will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, focus on goals that are important to you and implement a plan and skills to create confidence in managing stressors and challenges.

Good therapy can produce long lasting life changes. I approach therapy as a collaborative effort. I start with where the client finds themselves in the present. I listen with both curiosity and empathy to understand an individual's unique experience. In treatment I create an atmosphere of trust where together we can identify your strengths, find practical solutions to problems and unfold underlying difficulties that are obstacles to your experience of a rich and fulfilling life.

You might be struggling with difficult emotions, stressed by the demands of life, or stuck in painful cycles in your relationships. You sense you could be more connected to yourself, to others, and to the deeper purpose of your life. Maybe you've tried to make things better on your own, but you sense that with the right kind of support you could thrive in new ways in your relationships, and in other areas of your life. You're on the edge of growing into something new.

Psychoanalytic work is an intensive therapy that focuses on increasing self-understanding and a sense of personal freedom. It is very helpful for anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, trauma and managing grief around life transitions. I have also trained as an end-of-life doula and offer grief support groups and trainings.

Seek me out when you are having problems with depression, anxiety, pain, stress, self- esteem, anger, health, or in your relationship . Marital problems such as loss, betrayal, trust, anger or alienation are common problems that couples or individuals bring to me. I have a warm, clear, reflective, interpersonal style. I tailor my approach to the needs of the client. This means we may look at your need for dealing with negative thoughts, how to manage your pain, relaxation training, or look at your developmental experiences to design corrective experiences. Clearly decision- making, communication skills, managing emotion could be addressed.

Welcome. You may have arrived here seeking a sense of calm, safety, connection, confidence, motivation, clarity or life balance. You may be grappling with difficult life transitions, relationship challenges, or trauma experiences that have given rise to feelings of exhaustion, isolation, fear, sadness, overwhelm, or even confusion. These burdens can make it hard to find joy and meaning, feel connected to loved ones, or show up in your daily life. With compassion and acceptance, I'm here to support you in healing the past, coping and thriving in the present, and taking steps towards the life you aspire to live.

It's often difficult to reach out for help when you most need it, and it can be hard to speak with someone you've never met about personal issues. On the other hand, it can be easier to do with a person who is a trained, neutral professional. I can be objective and understanding in a way that well-meaning friends and family often cannot. My work with couples , individual adults including seniors, or the younger population, begins in a friendly, professional manner whereby we move towards knowing each other better. A rapport between us is essential in accomplishing our work.

Welcome! I believe that it is possible for you to find emotional balance, wherever you are in your journey. Your needs and emotional well being will be the guiding force in our work together, whether you are negotiating challenging situational stressors, or wanting to understanding persistent sadness that seems to have no source. Maybe you are feeling stuck, grieving, dealing with addiction, or feeling disconnected. Together we can work toward putting you in the driver's seat of your own life.

We are a husband-and-wife team focused on couples counseling . Our down-to-earth style usually helps couples quickly feel comfortable. Our approach is simple, direct and interactive. Our theoretical approach and style tends to be accessible, direct, and practical. We focus on the present day changes our clients' want in their relationships â;" and we orient our discussions towards these desired changes. We give plenty of feedback, suggestions, and ideas for homework.

Are you unhappy in your closest relationship ? Are you stuck in a pattern of disconnection? Has one of you had an affair? These are the signs of distress in a relationship : poor communication, distance and/or withdrawing, critcizing/blaming, lack of intimacy or sexual contact, inability to resolve conflict. If you are experiencing any of these - its important to get help asap. I help people create intimate, secure, lasting relationships . Other specialties also include working with those who suffer from the after effects of abuse and trauma, and those who are experiencing depression, anxiety or stressful changes in their lives.

I believe that at some deeper level we all uniquely know the profound goals of our lives. Your own undiscovered strengths can bring those goals to life as they become clearer. If you would like short and effective work, I am offering two to three sessions of a therapy process called “sand tray,” which can help you envision and reach a new phase of understanding of any blocks you may be experiencing in your life so that you may find a good path forward for the weeks and months that follow.

Psychotherapy is a collaborative process built on a trusted relationship . I will work with you to make sense of a current struggle, become more self-aware and self-compassionate, and enhance your wellbeing. You may have experienced trauma, are coping with grief or significant life changes, be experiencing anxiety or stress, or are having relationship difficulties. We will explore your strengths and find ways to build on positive emotions in therapy together. We will work together to see beyond diagnosis and explore the human experience. I am both guide and collaborator.