LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Middlebury, VT
I offer heart-centered holistic therapy to support those navigating loss & life/death/rebirth transitions. Through compassionate and grounded guidance, I provide therapy to adults who are seeking depthful, explorative, and nurturing counseling. Together, we will journey and gather long-lasting tools, identify your own inherent wisdom, and discover your higher heart's vision.
We may be a good fit if you are seeking support in grief tending, pregnancy and postpartum focused care, or navigation of significant life transitions & transformative change. I also work with complex trauma, anxiety, and sensitive and/or neurodivergent humans.
I offer heart-centered holistic therapy to support those navigating loss & life/death/rebirth transitions. Through compassionate and grounded guidance, I provide therapy to adults who are seeking depthful, explorative, and nurturing counseling. Together, we will journey and gather long-lasting tools, identify your own inherent wisdom, and discover your higher heart's vision.
We may be a good fit if you are seeking support in grief tending, pregnancy and postpartum focused care, or navigation of significant life transitions & transformative change. I also work with complex trauma, anxiety, and sensitive and/or neurodivergent humans.
I currently have a waitlist, but please inquire if you would like to be added to it. I hold an LICSW in VT with about fifteen years of experience supporting people across the lifespan. I have worked with children, teens, families and adults navigating challenges with life stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, abuse, as well as people grappling with thoughts of suicide and/or homicide. It is a passion of mine to also offer perinatal mood and anxiety support for carrying and postpartum parents. Whatever the reason you are seeking support at this time, I can help you gain meaning and understanding with compassion and empathy.
I currently have a waitlist, but please inquire if you would like to be added to it. I hold an LICSW in VT with about fifteen years of experience supporting people across the lifespan. I have worked with children, teens, families and adults navigating challenges with life stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, abuse, as well as people grappling with thoughts of suicide and/or homicide. It is a passion of mine to also offer perinatal mood and anxiety support for carrying and postpartum parents. Whatever the reason you are seeking support at this time, I can help you gain meaning and understanding with compassion and empathy.
As a Queer therapist, I support marginalized people to build self-worth and live with a greater sense of wellbeing amidst systems that undermine our inherent value.
As a child and family therapist I support all kinds of families ( Queer, blended, single parent, polycules, co-parents, parent-young child, and parent-teen) to find ease, harmony, and strong attachment with one another. I use trauma-informed methods, and build trust through somatic practices such as play and movement to calm anxiety and lift depression.
As a Queer therapist, I support marginalized people to build self-worth and live with a greater sense of wellbeing amidst systems that undermine our inherent value.
As a child and family therapist I support all kinds of families ( Queer, blended, single parent, polycules, co-parents, parent-young child, and parent-teen) to find ease, harmony, and strong attachment with one another. I use trauma-informed methods, and build trust through somatic practices such as play and movement to calm anxiety and lift depression.
New England Therapy Alliance
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LICSW, LPC, LMFT
Serves Area
Therapy for Mood Concerns, Trauma, Anxiety, Relational Conflict, and more. Are you tired of feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns that you can’t seem to shake, feeling under supported, or even hopeless? Maybe you are stuck in unhealthy relationships or find yourself comparing your life to those around you and feeling insecure. When things aren't going as planned in your life, it is normal to feel disoriented and defeated. Whether you are struggling individually, in relationship, with your career, in parenting, or otherwise, there is hope. We are here to support you in finding the life you desire. EMAIL is out best form of contact.
Therapy for Mood Concerns, Trauma, Anxiety, Relational Conflict, and more. Are you tired of feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns that you can’t seem to shake, feeling under supported, or even hopeless? Maybe you are stuck in unhealthy relationships or find yourself comparing your life to those around you and feeling insecure. When things aren't going as planned in your life, it is normal to feel disoriented and defeated. Whether you are struggling individually, in relationship, with your career, in parenting, or otherwise, there is hope. We are here to support you in finding the life you desire. EMAIL is out best form of contact.
I’ve supported fellow LGBTQIA+ folks and people with chronic illnesses for nearly a decade.
My approach is rooted in liberation psychology, disability justice, and trauma-informed care. As a relational therapist, I value building sincere and authentic connections. I also personally identify as queer and disabled, so my practice is often informed by lived experience. In sessions, you can count on me to share insight, encouragement, and resources.
I’ve supported fellow LGBTQIA+ folks and people with chronic illnesses for nearly a decade.
My approach is rooted in liberation psychology, disability justice, and trauma-informed care. As a relational therapist, I value building sincere and authentic connections. I also personally identify as queer and disabled, so my practice is often informed by lived experience. In sessions, you can count on me to share insight, encouragement, and resources.
If you find yourself stuck in self-doubt, constantly criticizing yourself, feeling like you're never quite “enough,” or trapped in patterns that hold you back, you’re not alone. Navigating transitions in early adulthood like starting college, beginning a new career, or adjusting to changing relationships may open up old wounds, and you may be carrying the weight of earlier life experiences that still shape how you see yourself today. You want to feel understood, regain control, and find hope for a brighter future where your past no longer defines you.
If you find yourself stuck in self-doubt, constantly criticizing yourself, feeling like you're never quite “enough,” or trapped in patterns that hold you back, you’re not alone. Navigating transitions in early adulthood like starting college, beginning a new career, or adjusting to changing relationships may open up old wounds, and you may be carrying the weight of earlier life experiences that still shape how you see yourself today. You want to feel understood, regain control, and find hope for a brighter future where your past no longer defines you.
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.
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.
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.
I offer videoconference therapy over the HIPPA compliant "zoom" platform and in person sessions when COVID numbers are low. My initial focus is to create a confidential, safe environment for a person to talk about their concerns. I offer psychotherapy that provides a way to understand problems and patterns related to moods, thoughts, behaviors and relationships; to find ways to untangle them; and to develop new ways of seeing and responding. This work will support you in developing self-compassion, accessing your sense of agency, and cultivating effective coping strategies.
I offer videoconference therapy over the HIPPA compliant "zoom" platform and in person sessions when COVID numbers are low. My initial focus is to create a confidential, safe environment for a person to talk about their concerns. I offer psychotherapy that provides a way to understand problems and patterns related to moods, thoughts, behaviors and relationships; to find ways to untangle them; and to develop new ways of seeing and responding. This work will support you in developing self-compassion, accessing your sense of agency, and cultivating effective coping strategies.
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.
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.
My practice is dedicated to working with women, LGBTQ+ folks, and couples who are just learning about their own neurodivergence or looking to explore ways to create a life that works better for them.
Are you struggling to feel joy in your everyday life? Do you have difficulty managing your stress or worries? Are you looking to gain more insight into repeating patterns in your life? We all go through tough times in our lives, and talking to a professional can be incredibly helpful in not only learning new ways to approach the problems we face, but also in building resilience, finding joy and creating meaning through adversity. I have a focus on working with neurodivergent folks and helping them find their authentic selves.
My practice is dedicated to working with women, LGBTQ+ folks, and couples who are just learning about their own neurodivergence or looking to explore ways to create a life that works better for them.
Are you struggling to feel joy in your everyday life? Do you have difficulty managing your stress or worries? Are you looking to gain more insight into repeating patterns in your life? We all go through tough times in our lives, and talking to a professional can be incredibly helpful in not only learning new ways to approach the problems we face, but also in building resilience, finding joy and creating meaning through adversity. I have a focus on working with neurodivergent folks and helping them find their authentic selves.
Julie R Tatkon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, Imago, EMDR
Middlebury, VT 05753
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
I support individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, anxiety, chronic pain, grief, and other overwhelming experiences. Using mindfulness and somatic-based practices, I help clients slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and access the inner guidance that often becomes lost during difficult times. Healing starts with a single step—and often that step is simply learning to listen.
I am trained in EMDR, a therapeutic, evidence based approach that helps desensitize the painful emotions, memories, and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck.
I support individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, anxiety, chronic pain, grief, and other overwhelming experiences. Using mindfulness and somatic-based practices, I help clients slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and access the inner guidance that often becomes lost during difficult times. Healing starts with a single step—and often that step is simply learning to listen.
I am trained in EMDR, a therapeutic, evidence based approach that helps desensitize the painful emotions, memories, and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck.
Psychotherapy is both an art and a science. I believe that my strength as a psychotherapist is that I am informed equally by my theoretical foundation as well as my creativity and intuition. The first part of my theoretical foundation is drawn from insight-oriented theories. I'm interested in how the interplay of your history and personality has contributed to your current concerns. The process of learning about and accepting who you are contributes to your healing. Through gentle and direct exploration and encouragement I will guide you toward self- awareness and compassionate self -acceptance.
Psychotherapy is both an art and a science. I believe that my strength as a psychotherapist is that I am informed equally by my theoretical foundation as well as my creativity and intuition. The first part of my theoretical foundation is drawn from insight-oriented theories. I'm interested in how the interplay of your history and personality has contributed to your current concerns. The process of learning about and accepting who you are contributes to your healing. Through gentle and direct exploration and encouragement I will guide you toward self- awareness and compassionate self -acceptance.
Our work together will focus on gaining a deep understanding of what it is like to be you, sifting through strengths, challenges, and the simple (yet ever complex) state of being human. I believe that everyone has intrinsic worth, no matter where they are on their journey, and I'm here to help you find that within, while sifting through the uncomfortable parts of life that may be getting in your way. Whether your personal challenges are family relationships, work, finding your place with others, or getting through the day, I will support you in finding your own way to be at peace in the world, however winding that path might be.
Our work together will focus on gaining a deep understanding of what it is like to be you, sifting through strengths, challenges, and the simple (yet ever complex) state of being human. I believe that everyone has intrinsic worth, no matter where they are on their journey, and I'm here to help you find that within, while sifting through the uncomfortable parts of life that may be getting in your way. Whether your personal challenges are family relationships, work, finding your place with others, or getting through the day, I will support you in finding your own way to be at peace in the world, however winding that path might be.
I have been in private practice for more than 30 years, offering holistic and client-centered treatment in a safe, supportive, confidential environment. Call to schedule an appointment: (802) 388-3362.
I have been in private practice for more than 30 years, offering holistic and client-centered treatment in a safe, supportive, confidential environment. Call to schedule an appointment: (802) 388-3362.
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.
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.
Everyone deserves support especially when facing challenging life transitions and loss. I provide a holistic approach to the experiences of grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and identity challenges, trauma, and emotional suffering. I am trained in evidence-based psychological treatments for adults, including Somatic Experiencing (SEP) and Internal Family Systems. As an SE practitioner I help build your capacity to restore the natural rhythms of your being in ways that are supportive, empowering, and integrative. I enjoy working collaboratively with you to find tools and strategies for you to live your best life.
Everyone deserves support especially when facing challenging life transitions and loss. I provide a holistic approach to the experiences of grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and identity challenges, trauma, and emotional suffering. I am trained in evidence-based psychological treatments for adults, including Somatic Experiencing (SEP) and Internal Family Systems. As an SE practitioner I help build your capacity to restore the natural rhythms of your being in ways that are supportive, empowering, and integrative. I enjoy working collaboratively with you to find tools and strategies for you to live your best life.
Welcome! Choosing a therapist can feel challenging, and taking this step is an important part of your journey toward well-being. I am a trauma-informed therapist who draws from a variety of approaches to support your unique needs.
Your emotional well-being will guide our work together, whether you are navigating life stressors, processing trauma, or seeking to understand and manage anxiety that feels hard to explain.
My role is to help you make sense of what you’re feeling within the context of your life experiences. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and in the driver’s seat of your life.
Welcome! Choosing a therapist can feel challenging, and taking this step is an important part of your journey toward well-being. I am a trauma-informed therapist who draws from a variety of approaches to support your unique needs.
Your emotional well-being will guide our work together, whether you are navigating life stressors, processing trauma, or seeking to understand and manage anxiety that feels hard to explain.
My role is to help you make sense of what you’re feeling within the context of your life experiences. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and in the driver’s seat of your life.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed by change? If you're navigating a life transition, struggling to get your needs met, or seeking deeper connections and better communication, I’m here to help. We will explore your thoughts/feelings and needs together, in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, and uncover what’s holding you back and create a path forward. My goal is to support your healing and growth, empowering you to make meaningful changes and become the person you want to be. Let’s work together to help you thrive!
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed by change? If you're navigating a life transition, struggling to get your needs met, or seeking deeper connections and better communication, I’m here to help. We will explore your thoughts/feelings and needs together, in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, and uncover what’s holding you back and create a path forward. My goal is to support your healing and growth, empowering you to make meaningful changes and become the person you want to be. Let’s work together to help you thrive!
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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.