Psychodynamic Therapists in Middlebury, VT
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.
Therapy can help break old patterns and habits which can stand in the way of forming new opportunities or relationships. I have been practicing as a counselor in Vermont for eighteen years, working with children, adolescents, and families. I am also trained as a crisis clinician. I have worked closely with families and teens experiencing depression, suicidal ideation, trauma, anxiety, family conflict and school challenges.
Therapy can help break old patterns and habits which can stand in the way of forming new opportunities or relationships. I have been practicing as a counselor in Vermont for eighteen years, working with children, adolescents, and families. I am also trained as a crisis clinician. I have worked closely with families and teens experiencing depression, suicidal ideation, trauma, anxiety, family conflict and school challenges.
I work with children & families. I believe that the relationship between children and families is essential to a child's well-being. When parents have the tools and education they need they are their children's best support and teachers. Parenting is the most challenging task you will undertake and when children encounter stress and difficulties it gets even harder. My goal is to support parents to have the tools they need to understand what their child is experiencing, and what the children may need from the parent and to support the parent and child along the way. I work with children 10 and under with two sub specalties
I work with children & families. I believe that the relationship between children and families is essential to a child's well-being. When parents have the tools and education they need they are their children's best support and teachers. Parenting is the most challenging task you will undertake and when children encounter stress and difficulties it gets even harder. My goal is to support parents to have the tools they need to understand what their child is experiencing, and what the children may need from the parent and to support the parent and child along the way. I work with children 10 and under with two sub specalties
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.
The findings of modern neuroscience are coming together with the practices of ancient traditions in the service of people whose lives have been marked by experiences of traumatization, emotional pain, stress, loss, and disrupted growth. I identify my practice as part of the international effort to facilitate healthy ways of being in mind, body, spirit and community. I work with adults of all ages whose patterns of adaptation to stressful experience have led to difficulty maintaining balance, growth and a sense of thriving in everyday life. My work is dedicated to the art of moving together toward realization and integration.
The findings of modern neuroscience are coming together with the practices of ancient traditions in the service of people whose lives have been marked by experiences of traumatization, emotional pain, stress, loss, and disrupted growth. I identify my practice as part of the international effort to facilitate healthy ways of being in mind, body, spirit and community. I work with adults of all ages whose patterns of adaptation to stressful experience have led to difficulty maintaining balance, growth and a sense of thriving in everyday life. My work is dedicated to the art of moving together toward realization and integration.
Christopher J Leonard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, MEd
Middlebury, VT 05753
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes it can be challenging to see what is driving our difficulties or how we might be getting in our own way. My clients are often seeking to better understand themselves, their circumstances, and their choices so that they can make meaningful changes in their lives. My specialties include children and youth 9 years of age and older as well as adults and seniors. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Sometimes it can be challenging to see what is driving our difficulties or how we might be getting in our own way. My clients are often seeking to better understand themselves, their circumstances, and their choices so that they can make meaningful changes in their lives. My specialties include children and youth 9 years of age and older as well as adults and seniors. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I have an eclectic approach where I draw from psychodynamic therapy to explore how past experiences shape present patterns, and I integrate humanistic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to support meaningful, lasting change.
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.
I have an eclectic approach where I draw from psychodynamic therapy to explore how past experiences shape present patterns, and I integrate humanistic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to support meaningful, lasting change.
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.
I have worked as a Clinical Social Worker for over 25 years and assisted many adults to manage their life’s issues. My speciality is mindfulness based practice with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Treatment. However, I have been trained and utilize various treatment modalities and flex the approach based on your special situation. I can offer treatment for relationships, grief, depression/anxiety, trauma, gambling, substance/alcohol use or day-to-day events. I am in practice to help move you towards your personal goals and guide you to uncover your internal strength and wisdom to live your life to its fullest.
I have worked as a Clinical Social Worker for over 25 years and assisted many adults to manage their life’s issues. My speciality is mindfulness based practice with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Treatment. However, I have been trained and utilize various treatment modalities and flex the approach based on your special situation. I can offer treatment for relationships, grief, depression/anxiety, trauma, gambling, substance/alcohol use or day-to-day events. I am in practice to help move you towards your personal goals and guide you to uncover your internal strength and wisdom to live your life to its fullest.
Offering help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, stress and & burnout. Working with adults, college & grad students and professionals, including therapists, people in sensitive and high-profile roles for whom discretion & privacy are paramount. Here you will get a therapist that has a deep and unique understanding of suffering, a therapist that is skillful, knowledgeable, real, transparent and compassionate. A therapist that gets it and has expertise in diagnosis and treatment based on advanced knowledge of human development, psychotherapeutic treatment and advanced knowledge of research in psychology.
Offering help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, stress and & burnout. Working with adults, college & grad students and professionals, including therapists, people in sensitive and high-profile roles for whom discretion & privacy are paramount. Here you will get a therapist that has a deep and unique understanding of suffering, a therapist that is skillful, knowledgeable, real, transparent and compassionate. A therapist that gets it and has expertise in diagnosis and treatment based on advanced knowledge of human development, psychotherapeutic treatment and advanced knowledge of research in psychology.
In a world that profits off of our disconnection, from ourselves, from each other, and from the land, it is a radical act to slow down and pay attention to yourself in a deeper way. No matter what you are experiencing - depression, anxiety, relationship stress, or fear and uncertainty about the state of the world - slowing down and noticing what you are experiencing with compassion and curiosity is the first step toward any healing process. My job in therapy is to support you in learning how to be present with the thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations that might feel too intense or scary to be with alone.
In a world that profits off of our disconnection, from ourselves, from each other, and from the land, it is a radical act to slow down and pay attention to yourself in a deeper way. No matter what you are experiencing - depression, anxiety, relationship stress, or fear and uncertainty about the state of the world - slowing down and noticing what you are experiencing with compassion and curiosity is the first step toward any healing process. My job in therapy is to support you in learning how to be present with the thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations that might feel too intense or scary to be with alone.
I offer a safe, reflective space for developing self-compassion, deepening awareness, and making meaning out of difficult experiences and the challenges of modern life.
We live in especially challenging times. Therapy is an opportunity to gain perspective, develop strategies and tools for a better life for yourself, and learn how to focus on what really matters to you. I walk beside my clients to help them discover these things for themselves.
I welcome clients of LGBTQ+ , BIPOC, and marginalized identities.
I offer a safe, reflective space for developing self-compassion, deepening awareness, and making meaning out of difficult experiences and the challenges of modern life.
We live in especially challenging times. Therapy is an opportunity to gain perspective, develop strategies and tools for a better life for yourself, and learn how to focus on what really matters to you. I walk beside my clients to help them discover these things for themselves.
I welcome clients of LGBTQ+ , BIPOC, and marginalized identities.
I see therapy as a journey that you have control over. My goal as your therapist is to provide guidance and support across this journey in a collaborative and open way. My training is primarily in behavior based therapies, which is psychobabble for helping you build skills and awareness to create meaningful change in your life. I approach my sessions with clients following your lead first and meeting you where you are along your journey. While therapy can be challenging and taking the first step is never easy, I hope to provide a safe, warm and sometimes fun environment for you to meet your goals. You can create the change you want.
I see therapy as a journey that you have control over. My goal as your therapist is to provide guidance and support across this journey in a collaborative and open way. My training is primarily in behavior based therapies, which is psychobabble for helping you build skills and awareness to create meaningful change in your life. I approach my sessions with clients following your lead first and meeting you where you are along your journey. While therapy can be challenging and taking the first step is never easy, I hope to provide a safe, warm and sometimes fun environment for you to meet your goals. You can create the change you want.
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.
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.
My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, with integration of attachment-based, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, and trauma-informed approaches.
Formerly Danielle Robillard D'Amico. I work with older adolescents, college students, and adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from themselves, their relationships, or the life they are living. You may be navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, trauma, or chronic illness. At times, it is less about a diagnosis and more a sense that something no longer feels right. I also work with women facing life changes and couples seeking deeper connection.
My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, with integration of attachment-based, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, and trauma-informed approaches.
Formerly Danielle Robillard D'Amico. I work with older adolescents, college students, and adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from themselves, their relationships, or the life they are living. You may be navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, trauma, or chronic illness. At times, it is less about a diagnosis and more a sense that something no longer feels right. I also work with women facing life changes and couples seeking deeper connection.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.