Psychodynamic Therapists in Middlebury, VT

I enjoy helping my clients work through the most difficult of life's challenges. I work with individuals from all walks of life, struggling with a variety of conditions and life situations. I take a collaborative approach to treatment, emphasizing personal control in therapy. My interest in psychotherapy stems from my fascination with language and communication. I have spent years researching language from the perspectives of philosophy, linguistics, and psychology. I find this research informs my style of treatment such that I have an ear that is attuned to the subtleties of communication, which many of my patients find extremely supportive.

I specialize in treating difficulties with anxiety, OCD, depression, mood regulation, & trauma in adults. I also treat couples/relationship issues, & sexual concerns. My theoretical orientation emphasizes mindfulness-based & cognitive therapies & integrates principles from contemporary psychodynamic /existential therapies. In my work I am inspired by the human potential for psychological flexibility, behavioral change, & greater self-understanding. My research in women's sexuality has informed my comfort with sexual concerns, while my studies in Buddhist philosophy strengthen my implementation of mindfulness-based therapies.

Hello! My name is Andrew (he/him/his) and I feel honored to be a resource for you in your pursuit of greater emotional wellness. We may work well together if you are struggling with feeling "stuck" in some area of your life or if you find that you continue to repeat the same patterns over and over again despite your best efforts to make changes. My approach values the building of awareness of how we are struggling and the origins of these struggles while paying equal attention to the ways we can use our awareness in the present to promote change.

*Waitlist and Referral Inquiries Welcome* I offer integrative psychotherapy in Shelburne, Vermont, and via teletherapy. When fully engaged, psychotherapy can support an individual in living a purpose-driven life that includes dynamic relationships and a deeper awareness of their inner emotional world. The bond between the therapist and client can serve as a unique platform on which one can explore all facets of themselves with a freedom that is unavailable elsewhere in life. The therapeutic space facilitates increased awareness which can cultivate healing of unresolved wounds and unconscious patterns.

*** I am unable to take on new clients at this time *** I specialize in working with students and adults navigating transitions, challenges, and personal goals. I believe that in order to change negative patterns, anxiety or depression, we need to understand and explore our own strengths and skills. My own non-linear path has enriched and informed my work with individuals navigating social and emotional stressors. I strive to create an open and honest therapeutic space to support clients as they decipher big questions and develop coping strategies, self care practices and a deeper acceptance of self.

In my practice, I treat older adolescents, college students, adults, and families. I have extensive experience in working with those who face a variety of issues including anxiety, depressed mood, OCD, grief, family and life transitions, chronic illness, peer issues, trauma, adoption, and attachment-related concerns. Additionally, I work with clients seeking to deepen self-awareness, heal emotional wounds, and explore areas in their lives that they would like to strengthen.

I hope to assist in bringing compassion, respect, acceptance, insight, freedom and healing to individuals experiencing struggles with substance use and other mental health concerns. Substance use disorders are mental health disorders and are typically a coping mechanism used to afford relief from a variety of intrapsychic conflicts and decisions that effect our lives.

You may find yourself sitting at a growth edge and wanting to take steps towards change in your life. Often in this growth process there are patterns that emerge that no longer fit who you are and who you are becoming. Traumatic events and life stressors can live in the body and become patterns of tension you carry around that lead you to feel stuck. The process of therapeutic self-inquiry can help you discover new ways of relating to yourself outside narratives that no longer serve your well-being and prevent you from moving forward in your life in a meaningful way.

I believe that times of transition or crisis, though frequently painful and disorienting, offer us powerful opportunities for adaptation and healing. I believe we have a fundamental need for connection, for being truly heard and for feeling effective and valued. Whether you are 35 or 85 or somewhere in between, I offer you a place to safely explore your needs and challenges. My clients describe my style as honest, engaged, compassionate and respectful. From my work in urban and rural settings, within a variety of socio-economic communities, I have developed a profound belief in everyone's capacity for positive change.