Trauma Focused Therapists in Middlesex, VT

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Nk Raven Bruce
Psychologist, PsyD
Middlesex, VT 05602
Our natural state is wellness. Yet many of us feel sick in our souls. Empty and discouraged, we seek creative bandaids to contain our despair : pursuits of money, relationships, sex, achievement, adventure, good works, productivity. Even health practices can become compulsive activities that fail to mend a persistent sense of inner broken-ness. Mindful Psychotherapy cultivates inherent wellness in the midst of life difficulty and opens the potential for real and lasting change. I am now honored to offer Mindfulness for couples as a certified Dialogue Therapist, a powerful time limited intervention : https://young-eisendrath.com/d
Our natural state is wellness. Yet many of us feel sick in our souls. Empty and discouraged, we seek creative bandaids to contain our despair : pursuits of money, relationships, sex, achievement, adventure, good works, productivity. Even health practices can become compulsive activities that fail to mend a persistent sense of inner broken-ness. Mindful Psychotherapy cultivates inherent wellness in the midst of life difficulty and opens the potential for real and lasting change. I am now honored to offer Mindfulness for couples as a certified Dialogue Therapist, a powerful time limited intervention : https://young-eisendrath.com/d
(802) 465-4174 View (802) 465-4174
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Keri Kritchman
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Online Only
I am a Vermont-licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 25+ years of experience. My heart-centered, compassionate approach is rooted in the belief that healing happens within a safe, genuine, and supportive therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals of all ages, genders, and life stages. While I welcome diverse populations, I have a special interest in supporting women who have spent years holding it all together for everyone else while feeling overwhelmed, unseen, or emotionally depleted. Many identify as “neuro-spicy” and are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves.
I am a Vermont-licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 25+ years of experience. My heart-centered, compassionate approach is rooted in the belief that healing happens within a safe, genuine, and supportive therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals of all ages, genders, and life stages. While I welcome diverse populations, I have a special interest in supporting women who have spent years holding it all together for everyone else while feeling overwhelmed, unseen, or emotionally depleted. Many identify as “neuro-spicy” and are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves.
(802) 392-0942 View (802) 392-0942
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Laura Sturgis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
The stories we tend to hold about ourselves can shape our views about the world and our place in it. I am here to help you identify those unconscious beliefs you have about yourself and examine how these beliefs might be holding you back. Often when you are struggling it can feel like you are your own worst enemy. My goal is to help you better understand and accept yourself so that you can begin to work with your brain rather than continuing to fight against it.
The stories we tend to hold about ourselves can shape our views about the world and our place in it. I am here to help you identify those unconscious beliefs you have about yourself and examine how these beliefs might be holding you back. Often when you are struggling it can feel like you are your own worst enemy. My goal is to help you better understand and accept yourself so that you can begin to work with your brain rather than continuing to fight against it.
(207) 802-7446 View (207) 802-7446
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Margot Childs Prendergast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
My work is inspired by clients committed to exploring healthy ways to prevent, cope with, and diminish distress. Together, we explore possibilities through developing curiosity, courage, and taking action towards greater self gratification and improved relationships.
My work is inspired by clients committed to exploring healthy ways to prevent, cope with, and diminish distress. Together, we explore possibilities through developing curiosity, courage, and taking action towards greater self gratification and improved relationships.
(802) 272-6559 View (802) 272-6559

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Charles Adrian Bewley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
One of the best things my dad ever said to me was: Unless you believe in reincarnation, it’s time to be happy now. (Personally, I think this applies even if you do believe in reincarnation.) How to make the most of our time, our relationships, and ourselves - for me, these are the key questions that led me to become a marriage and family therapist. Along with traditional talk therapy, I use EMDR if desired (I am EMDR Certified), as well as IFS, to help you work through present challenges and past difficult experiences so that you can live more freely in the here and now - unencumbered by old self-defeating beliefs and fears.
One of the best things my dad ever said to me was: Unless you believe in reincarnation, it’s time to be happy now. (Personally, I think this applies even if you do believe in reincarnation.) How to make the most of our time, our relationships, and ourselves - for me, these are the key questions that led me to become a marriage and family therapist. Along with traditional talk therapy, I use EMDR if desired (I am EMDR Certified), as well as IFS, to help you work through present challenges and past difficult experiences so that you can live more freely in the here and now - unencumbered by old self-defeating beliefs and fears.
(802) 471-3511 View (802) 471-3511
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Poa Mutino
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
2 Endorsed
Barre, VT 05641
My practice is dynamic, warm, and full of presence. I use a trauma transformational approach. Together we practice somatics, bringing attention to the wisdom of the body. I specialize in serving LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults, ages 10-25, and also work with adults. Through group and 1:1 work, I help foster an understanding and feeling of belonging, safety and possibility.
My practice is dynamic, warm, and full of presence. I use a trauma transformational approach. Together we practice somatics, bringing attention to the wisdom of the body. I specialize in serving LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults, ages 10-25, and also work with adults. Through group and 1:1 work, I help foster an understanding and feeling of belonging, safety and possibility.
(802) 723-2714 View (802) 723-2714
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Jay Gleason
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LADC
2 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602
Change is possible. If we believe the research, therapy works regardless of the modal of therapy. Some of my clients value mind-body techniques, including Trauma Releasing Exercises®, Chinese Medicine, EMDR, and Emmett Techniques, to help change happen. Sometimes the most challenging part is starting.
Change is possible. If we believe the research, therapy works regardless of the modal of therapy. Some of my clients value mind-body techniques, including Trauma Releasing Exercises®, Chinese Medicine, EMDR, and Emmett Techniques, to help change happen. Sometimes the most challenging part is starting.
(802) 277-3212 View (802) 277-3212
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Ashley Holmes
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Morrisville, VT 05661
We all arrive on this Earth with a plan. Sometimes the plan gets muddled, confusing and scary. Sometimes our labeling of these experiences as “bad” can create stagnation in growth and deny us the insight that natural grieving gives to stretch into our higher versions of self. My practice offers a space for deep, compassionate healing and is rooted in the belief that we are all layered, complex, and capable of profound transformation. I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, new moms, and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and rediscover their joy.
We all arrive on this Earth with a plan. Sometimes the plan gets muddled, confusing and scary. Sometimes our labeling of these experiences as “bad” can create stagnation in growth and deny us the insight that natural grieving gives to stretch into our higher versions of self. My practice offers a space for deep, compassionate healing and is rooted in the belief that we are all layered, complex, and capable of profound transformation. I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, new moms, and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and rediscover their joy.
(802) 200-2531 View (802) 200-2531
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Finding Ways LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
Through Finding Ways LLC I work over telehealth with individuals, and moresomes that identify as LGBTQIA+. Often people come to me with depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders and a desire to live with less shame and more ease. I also now offer sex therapy for individuals, couples, and moresomes. I am passionate about serving LGBTQIA+ folks and acknowledge intersectionality of various identities within each individual. I offer letter writing for gender affirming care. Sliding scale options are full at this time, accept for those looking for a letter for gender affirming care.
Through Finding Ways LLC I work over telehealth with individuals, and moresomes that identify as LGBTQIA+. Often people come to me with depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders and a desire to live with less shame and more ease. I also now offer sex therapy for individuals, couples, and moresomes. I am passionate about serving LGBTQIA+ folks and acknowledge intersectionality of various identities within each individual. I offer letter writing for gender affirming care. Sliding scale options are full at this time, accept for those looking for a letter for gender affirming care.
(802) 200-2562 View (802) 200-2562
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Nate Cutlan
Counselor, LCMHC, LMFT, LPCC
Williston, VT 05495
Waitlist for new clients
On the outside you're trying to keep it all together, but inside you're falling apart. You feel overwhelmed, and everything is a struggle. You're tired of feeling tired and ready for change. I specialize in helping people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, addiction, and issues surrounding focus and attention. This may show up in your life as low self-esteem, difficulty staying motivated, feeling overwhelmed by emotions, or feeling like you just can’t stay on task. You've taken a big step in looking for help. Finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with is important.
On the outside you're trying to keep it all together, but inside you're falling apart. You feel overwhelmed, and everything is a struggle. You're tired of feeling tired and ready for change. I specialize in helping people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, addiction, and issues surrounding focus and attention. This may show up in your life as low self-esteem, difficulty staying motivated, feeling overwhelmed by emotions, or feeling like you just can’t stay on task. You've taken a big step in looking for help. Finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with is important.
(802) 328-9334 View (802) 328-9334
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Eliane F Cesar
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may be someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, even after trying to change them. At times you may feel emotionally reactive, disconnected, or unable to make decisions. In other moments, you may feel very little, while your body carries the burden through anxiety, insomnia, or physical symptoms. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and capable, yet struggle with something that feels difficult to name or understand.
You may be someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, even after trying to change them. At times you may feel emotionally reactive, disconnected, or unable to make decisions. In other moments, you may feel very little, while your body carries the burden through anxiety, insomnia, or physical symptoms. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and capable, yet struggle with something that feels difficult to name or understand.
(407) 794-7664 View (407) 794-7664
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Randy J. Bulpin Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Hardwick, VT 05843
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is based on the premise that the relationship is key to emotional wellbeing. Life experiences and especially trauma can lead us to distort our interpretations of both our internal and external worlds. My counseling experience began in 2007 working with young people with extensive social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This inevitably raised my awareness of the importance of the family and related support systems. I spent much of my life as a professional musician and have been able to use music in my therapeutic work, supporting the development and maintenance of sharing, self-regulation, and effective communication.
My practice is based on the premise that the relationship is key to emotional wellbeing. Life experiences and especially trauma can lead us to distort our interpretations of both our internal and external worlds. My counseling experience began in 2007 working with young people with extensive social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This inevitably raised my awareness of the importance of the family and related support systems. I spent much of my life as a professional musician and have been able to use music in my therapeutic work, supporting the development and maintenance of sharing, self-regulation, and effective communication.
(802) 242-8413 View (802) 242-8413
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Dr. Danielle F. Robillard
Psychologist, PsyD, DipACLM
Serves Area
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.
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.
(802) 873-7613 View (802) 873-7613
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Kate Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Richmond, VT 05477
My goal is to create a warm and supportive environment that allows for vulnerability, curiosity, and a trusting therapeutic relationship. I believe in fostering genuine human connection to work together to identify goals, explore life challenges, and make meaningful change. I always meet clients with kindness, humor, and compassion.
My goal is to create a warm and supportive environment that allows for vulnerability, curiosity, and a trusting therapeutic relationship. I believe in fostering genuine human connection to work together to identify goals, explore life challenges, and make meaningful change. I always meet clients with kindness, humor, and compassion.
(802) 521-2677 View (802) 521-2677
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Sara Mehalick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Online Only
I have limited openings on Tuesday and Thursdays. Please reach out if you would like to book an initial consultation to see if we are a good fit. I enjoy working with couples, older teens and adults and specialize in working with members of the queer (LGBTQ+) community, people in non-monogamous relationships, and couples struggling with healthy boundaries, intimacy, infidelity and rebuilding trust. I have experience supporting people through interpersonal conflict, strengthening relationships, and developing communications skills, as well as, working with depression, anxiety, and trauma healing.
I have limited openings on Tuesday and Thursdays. Please reach out if you would like to book an initial consultation to see if we are a good fit. I enjoy working with couples, older teens and adults and specialize in working with members of the queer (LGBTQ+) community, people in non-monogamous relationships, and couples struggling with healthy boundaries, intimacy, infidelity and rebuilding trust. I have experience supporting people through interpersonal conflict, strengthening relationships, and developing communications skills, as well as, working with depression, anxiety, and trauma healing.
(715) 494-4185 View (715) 494-4185
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Reins of Heart Wellness Center, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ESMHL
Hinesburg, VT 05461
A soul-centered Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) practice partnering with the horse as a means towards emotional wellness. Is traditional therapy not working for you or your loved one? Within an office setting, are you unsure how to feel comfortable, or where to start? Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is defined as an interactive process in which a licensed mental health professional working with or as an appropriately credentialed equine professional partners with suitable equine(s) to address psychotherapy goals set forth by the mental health professional and the client.
A soul-centered Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) practice partnering with the horse as a means towards emotional wellness. Is traditional therapy not working for you or your loved one? Within an office setting, are you unsure how to feel comfortable, or where to start? Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is defined as an interactive process in which a licensed mental health professional working with or as an appropriately credentialed equine professional partners with suitable equine(s) to address psychotherapy goals set forth by the mental health professional and the client.
(802) 736-7069 View (802) 736-7069
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Julie Coffey
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, PATP
2 Endorsed
Hinesburg, VT 05461
Waitlist for new clients
I draw from multiple treatment approaches including but not limited to Person-centered, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT), and always through a Trauma focused lens.
I bring nine years experience in counseling and over twenty years as fierce advocate for children, teens, adults, and families exposed to and/or struggling with mental illness & injury, substance abuse, and/or domestic and sexual violence.
I draw from multiple treatment approaches including but not limited to Person-centered, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT), and always through a Trauma focused lens.
I bring nine years experience in counseling and over twenty years as fierce advocate for children, teens, adults, and families exposed to and/or struggling with mental illness & injury, substance abuse, and/or domestic and sexual violence.
(802) 736-0056 View (802) 736-0056
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Hannah Engelken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Are you in a tough spot or struggling? No matter what you are going through, therapy is a valuable place to get support, work towards making a change, and create a better understanding of oneself. I believe that therapy can be a beneficial experience for anyone as it provides a safe space to process feelings/stressors and to be heard and understood. My approach to therapy is grounded in relational theory - focusing on the therapeutic connection between an individual and their therapist - as this is one of the best predictors of progress and improvement over the course of therapy.
Are you in a tough spot or struggling? No matter what you are going through, therapy is a valuable place to get support, work towards making a change, and create a better understanding of oneself. I believe that therapy can be a beneficial experience for anyone as it provides a safe space to process feelings/stressors and to be heard and understood. My approach to therapy is grounded in relational theory - focusing on the therapeutic connection between an individual and their therapist - as this is one of the best predictors of progress and improvement over the course of therapy.
(802) 644-7186 View (802) 644-7186
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Cassandra Badeau
Counselor, LCMHC, LADC
Barre, VT 05641
The goal of my work is to support and encourage positive change and increase your understanding of yourself. I use a non-judgemental approach that is trauma informed. I will work with you to help identify your strengths and increase coping skills needed to reach your goals in treatment.
The goal of my work is to support and encourage positive change and increase your understanding of yourself. I use a non-judgemental approach that is trauma informed. I will work with you to help identify your strengths and increase coping skills needed to reach your goals in treatment.
(802) 694-6959 View (802) 694-6959
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Ric Wolak
Psychologist, MA
Online Only
Are you finding that as life gets busier and more complicated, you've lost connection with your family? Does it seem that your children have become more complex and harder to understand as they grow older? These are challenges that many families face, challenges that are magnified when factors such as trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment and family dynamics issues are present. We all want to feel a sense of peace, happiness and connection with those we care about. With greater understanding and support, comes greater harmony.
Are you finding that as life gets busier and more complicated, you've lost connection with your family? Does it seem that your children have become more complex and harder to understand as they grow older? These are challenges that many families face, challenges that are magnified when factors such as trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment and family dynamics issues are present. We all want to feel a sense of peace, happiness and connection with those we care about. With greater understanding and support, comes greater harmony.
(802) 242-8470 View (802) 242-8470