Domestic Abuse Therapists in Milton, VT
Welcome to Worthy Bird Counseling, LLC. I am looking forward to getting to know you and learning about how I can support your journey of healing.
Welcome to Worthy Bird Counseling, LLC. I am looking forward to getting to know you and learning about how I can support your journey of healing.
I specialize in working with individuals—particularly men—who feel stuck in their relationships or uncertain about their direction in life. Many of the people I work with are navigating midlife transitions, relationship strain, or a growing sense that the roles and strategies that once worked for them no longer do. Therapy often focuses on increasing clarity, emotional awareness, and intentional decision-making during periods of change.
My practice is grounded in Nature-Centered Psychotherapy, an evidence-based approach that integrates traditional therapeutic methods with the regulating and restorative effects of the natural world.
I specialize in working with individuals—particularly men—who feel stuck in their relationships or uncertain about their direction in life. Many of the people I work with are navigating midlife transitions, relationship strain, or a growing sense that the roles and strategies that once worked for them no longer do. Therapy often focuses on increasing clarity, emotional awareness, and intentional decision-making during periods of change.
My practice is grounded in Nature-Centered Psychotherapy, an evidence-based approach that integrates traditional therapeutic methods with the regulating and restorative effects of the natural world.
I offer therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Developing a dialogue between therapist and client we work together in the relationship to understand, and expand one's understanding of one's personal and life narrative. Meeting the individual at their level is important in the development of a trusting working alliance. My belief in the therapeutic relationship itself plays a pivotal role in the healing process, where my work is founded on trust, empathy, and humor. I offer my commitment to the human journey and look forward to working collaboratively with my clients to renewed understanding, growth, and healing.
I offer therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Developing a dialogue between therapist and client we work together in the relationship to understand, and expand one's understanding of one's personal and life narrative. Meeting the individual at their level is important in the development of a trusting working alliance. My belief in the therapeutic relationship itself plays a pivotal role in the healing process, where my work is founded on trust, empathy, and humor. I offer my commitment to the human journey and look forward to working collaboratively with my clients to renewed understanding, growth, and healing.
Meghan Lewellen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Milton, VT 05468
Not accepting new clients
My approach to counseling is largely based 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. I use strengths-based and relational methods to connect with individuals and support them in making changes to their lives. Clients can expect validation, respect, safety, and empathy when working with me.
My approach to counseling is largely based 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. I use strengths-based and relational methods to connect with individuals and support them in making changes to their lives. Clients can expect validation, respect, safety, and empathy when working with me.
How amazing would it be if there was one 'go-to' book to guide everyone in learning how to live their lives to the fullest, discover true happiness, and relish in the satisfaction of working through the daily challenges we are handed. I have yet to discover this book. However, in my 13 years of working with children, youth, adults, and families with emotional and behavioral challenges I've learned that our experiences in life, no matter how difficult, are important and shape how we relate to others, how we feel, and move through this journey of life.
How amazing would it be if there was one 'go-to' book to guide everyone in learning how to live their lives to the fullest, discover true happiness, and relish in the satisfaction of working through the daily challenges we are handed. I have yet to discover this book. However, in my 13 years of working with children, youth, adults, and families with emotional and behavioral challenges I've learned that our experiences in life, no matter how difficult, are important and shape how we relate to others, how we feel, and move through this journey of life.
Psychotherapy is very rewarding and challenging work. Anyone seeking to make themselves healthier needs to know that and be open to change. Despite how difficult it is to work through the issues that disrupt our lives, the reward is learning that life is a process worth living and improving on a continuous basis. I treat people with trauma issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, career moves, family issues, OCD, addictive behaviors, relationship problems and interpersonal unhappiness often beginning with providing psycho-educational information such as personal boundaries, basic human rights, safety, and coping and advocacy skills.
Psychotherapy is very rewarding and challenging work. Anyone seeking to make themselves healthier needs to know that and be open to change. Despite how difficult it is to work through the issues that disrupt our lives, the reward is learning that life is a process worth living and improving on a continuous basis. I treat people with trauma issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, career moves, family issues, OCD, addictive behaviors, relationship problems and interpersonal unhappiness often beginning with providing psycho-educational information such as personal boundaries, basic human rights, safety, and coping and advocacy skills.
Thomas Mock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACSW, BCD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Choosing a therapist for yourself or loved one can be a difficult task. A true "Master" of the healing arts is one who has spent years learning, practicing, and refining their skills as a healer. Individuals, couples and families first entering into the therapeutic relationship often feel overwhelmed, confused, anxious and vulnerable. They need to feel safe by knowing that they are truly being heard and respected. They also need to trust that their therapist has sufficient experience to patiently guide them thru the process of self discovery on their path to wellness and feeling whole, perhaps for the first time in their life.
Choosing a therapist for yourself or loved one can be a difficult task. A true "Master" of the healing arts is one who has spent years learning, practicing, and refining their skills as a healer. Individuals, couples and families first entering into the therapeutic relationship often feel overwhelmed, confused, anxious and vulnerable. They need to feel safe by knowing that they are truly being heard and respected. They also need to trust that their therapist has sufficient experience to patiently guide them thru the process of self discovery on their path to wellness and feeling whole, perhaps for the first time in their life.
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You may be carrying more than your own pain. Old family roles, cultural messages, trauma, and systems of control can shape how you see yourself, relate to others, and move through the world. You may feel exhausted from overgiving, people-pleasing, self-doubt, guilt, or trying to become who others needed you to be. My ideal clients are adults who are ready to step outside the box, shed old identities, reclaim their voice, and understand the deeper roots of their patterns. Healing is not about becoming someone new, but integrating all parts of yourself and living with greater authenticity, freedom, and self-trust.
You may be carrying more than your own pain. Old family roles, cultural messages, trauma, and systems of control can shape how you see yourself, relate to others, and move through the world. You may feel exhausted from overgiving, people-pleasing, self-doubt, guilt, or trying to become who others needed you to be. My ideal clients are adults who are ready to step outside the box, shed old identities, reclaim their voice, and understand the deeper roots of their patterns. Healing is not about becoming someone new, but integrating all parts of yourself and living with greater authenticity, freedom, and self-trust.
Welcome! I offer a blend of humor, empathy, and directness for a truly authentic therapy experience. The only expectation? Show up as you are. I work with folks on GLP-1s and medical weight management navigating body dysmorphia and shifts in mood, life, and self-image. I also have experience with the internet, gaming, pop culture, geek/nerd, neurodiverse, LGBTQ+, and spiritual/alternative communities. Ready to begin? Book your first session today! I use TavaHealth for most insurances and Headway for Aetna and Cigna. All sessions require sign-up through Tava or Headway.
Welcome! I offer a blend of humor, empathy, and directness for a truly authentic therapy experience. The only expectation? Show up as you are. I work with folks on GLP-1s and medical weight management navigating body dysmorphia and shifts in mood, life, and self-image. I also have experience with the internet, gaming, pop culture, geek/nerd, neurodiverse, LGBTQ+, and spiritual/alternative communities. Ready to begin? Book your first session today! I use TavaHealth for most insurances and Headway for Aetna and Cigna. All sessions require sign-up through Tava or Headway.
I strive to help those with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship or family conflict, eating disorders or relatives of those living with ED, past or current traumas and abuse, parenting or career challenges, etc.
By combining person centered, mindfulness based and cognitive behavioral practices, I aim to assist you with the issues you want to discuss. Guiding you to recognize unhelpful ways of thinking and being, validating your human experience, introducing a variety of coping skills while supporting in a compassionate, non judgmental way.
I strive to help those with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship or family conflict, eating disorders or relatives of those living with ED, past or current traumas and abuse, parenting or career challenges, etc.
By combining person centered, mindfulness based and cognitive behavioral practices, I aim to assist you with the issues you want to discuss. Guiding you to recognize unhelpful ways of thinking and being, validating your human experience, introducing a variety of coping skills while supporting in a compassionate, non judgmental way.
If you're seeking relief from trauma or anxiety, I offer a calm, steady place to heal using EMDR, a research-supported method for processing the past and feeling more present today. With more than 30 years of experience, my work is warm, clear, and focused on helping you understand what you're carrying, how it affects you, and what will help you move forward at a pace that feels safe and right for you.
If you're seeking relief from trauma or anxiety, I offer a calm, steady place to heal using EMDR, a research-supported method for processing the past and feeling more present today. With more than 30 years of experience, my work is warm, clear, and focused on helping you understand what you're carrying, how it affects you, and what will help you move forward at a pace that feels safe and right for you.
More than 30 years of practice as a psychologist has taught me that true healing arrises within a deep and trusting relationship with each individual, couple and group with whom I work. My colleague Dr. Peter Wrycza calls this work "Conversations on the edge of silence" Our thinking mind is a marvelous tool when it is used appropriately. The deeper problem is that the thinking mind can keep us locked into our stories of either the past or the future. Much of the work is about exploring ways to become more present in life and release the historic patterns and beliefs that keep us stuck in the illusion of separation from one another.
More than 30 years of practice as a psychologist has taught me that true healing arrises within a deep and trusting relationship with each individual, couple and group with whom I work. My colleague Dr. Peter Wrycza calls this work "Conversations on the edge of silence" Our thinking mind is a marvelous tool when it is used appropriately. The deeper problem is that the thinking mind can keep us locked into our stories of either the past or the future. Much of the work is about exploring ways to become more present in life and release the historic patterns and beliefs that keep us stuck in the illusion of separation from one another.
I love to work with people who are hungry for a deeper process of self-knowledge and change. Some arrive because life has made the big questions unavoidable, forcing them to re-evaluate the foundations of their worldview, relationships, and sense of self. Others come because they sense there's more to themselves to discover. They're drawn by a desire to better understand themselves, deepen their creative life, or expand into their wholeness. Each comes with the hope of finding a meaningful way to move into the future.
I love to work with people who are hungry for a deeper process of self-knowledge and change. Some arrive because life has made the big questions unavoidable, forcing them to re-evaluate the foundations of their worldview, relationships, and sense of self. Others come because they sense there's more to themselves to discover. They're drawn by a desire to better understand themselves, deepen their creative life, or expand into their wholeness. Each comes with the hope of finding a meaningful way to move into the future.
Aida Luce has been practicing for over 30 years, she is committed and passionate about her work. She comes from the perspective that therapy is a very private and personal relationship that is enhanced by mutual respect. Aida cares deeply about social justice, holistic health and the mind/body connection. Aida works with couples , and families as one of her specialities. I am working with couples and individuals virtually. I am accepting new clients at this time. Be in touch, and stay safe!!
Aida Luce has been practicing for over 30 years, she is committed and passionate about her work. She comes from the perspective that therapy is a very private and personal relationship that is enhanced by mutual respect. Aida cares deeply about social justice, holistic health and the mind/body connection. Aida works with couples , and families as one of her specialities. I am working with couples and individuals virtually. I am accepting new clients at this time. Be in touch, and stay safe!!
Currently accepting new Couples Therapy clients! Evening and Weekend Appointments are Available! Andrea Tolbert, LCSW offers mental health counseling via Telehealth for individuals, couples, and groups who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or Military Service member/Veteran in Maine, Vermont, Florida, and South Carolina. My clinical specialties are trauma and PTSD, substance misuse and addictions, minority stress, single member family & couples therapy, and polyamory. Sliding scale fee rates are available.
Currently accepting new Couples Therapy clients! Evening and Weekend Appointments are Available! Andrea Tolbert, LCSW offers mental health counseling via Telehealth for individuals, couples, and groups who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or Military Service member/Veteran in Maine, Vermont, Florida, and South Carolina. My clinical specialties are trauma and PTSD, substance misuse and addictions, minority stress, single member family & couples therapy, and polyamory. Sliding scale fee rates are available.
Lo Fitzgibbons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MEd
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
While facing life transitions, coping with loss, exploring the past, preparing for the future, or navigating a host of mental, emotional, and physical human experiences, my clients seek therapy to safely establish healthy patterns, thoughts, and change. Clients tell me our work creates a healing relationship that fosters long term change as well as resolve of past traumas and conflicts "instead of a band-aid approach." We'll collaborate and create a tailored approach to meet your needs. I am welcoming to communities of color. You will receive empowering, holistic psychotherapy whether trans/cis, queer, heterosexual, or LGBTQI2PA.
While facing life transitions, coping with loss, exploring the past, preparing for the future, or navigating a host of mental, emotional, and physical human experiences, my clients seek therapy to safely establish healthy patterns, thoughts, and change. Clients tell me our work creates a healing relationship that fosters long term change as well as resolve of past traumas and conflicts "instead of a band-aid approach." We'll collaborate and create a tailored approach to meet your needs. I am welcoming to communities of color. You will receive empowering, holistic psychotherapy whether trans/cis, queer, heterosexual, or LGBTQI2PA.
Beaches Therapy DBT & Trauma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCQSW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Ready for a change in direction and perspective, Tired of waiting for something different while stuck in a rut, Suffering the same relationship patterns over and over with the same painful result? Tired of things not working out as you'd hoped? Little to no self confidence, need boundaries? Through nonjudgemental listening, problem solving, empathy and confidentiality we will establish an honest vibrant team relationship uncovering the way to the life you want! clients both. Assistance managing High conflict family dynamics. Expert Witness & Coercive Control Trauma Certified professional available nationwide and internationally.
Ready for a change in direction and perspective, Tired of waiting for something different while stuck in a rut, Suffering the same relationship patterns over and over with the same painful result? Tired of things not working out as you'd hoped? Little to no self confidence, need boundaries? Through nonjudgemental listening, problem solving, empathy and confidentiality we will establish an honest vibrant team relationship uncovering the way to the life you want! clients both. Assistance managing High conflict family dynamics. Expert Witness & Coercive Control Trauma Certified professional available nationwide and internationally.
Whether you are new to counseling or have had it before, finding a therapist can give you anxiety! I always make therapy welcoming. I like to know more about you than simply "the problem," as there are lots of aspects of ourselves. Your strengths are important and are a key to improvement. I want to answer questions that you have about counseling and encourage you to discuss what is important to you. Mostly, I would like to know what changes you want in your life.
Whether you are new to counseling or have had it before, finding a therapist can give you anxiety! I always make therapy welcoming. I like to know more about you than simply "the problem," as there are lots of aspects of ourselves. Your strengths are important and are a key to improvement. I want to answer questions that you have about counseling and encourage you to discuss what is important to you. Mostly, I would like to know what changes you want in your life.
I like to start by building trust and finding out what goals you want to set for yourself. A safe, encouraging atmosphere with no authoritarian or shaming attitudes is important. Humor is useful with couples, families or teens. Role-plays are a fun way to practice new relationship skills.
I like to start by building trust and finding out what goals you want to set for yourself. A safe, encouraging atmosphere with no authoritarian or shaming attitudes is important. Humor is useful with couples, families or teens. Role-plays are a fun way to practice new relationship skills.
Life presents challenges sometimes. Learning how to access our resiliency, explore negative thought patterns, and strengthen new positive beliefs assists us in creating and maintaining a thriving daily life. I recognize that each person is diverse, having a unique family, social, and cultural history, and that healing and growth can be dependent on numerous factors. I use therapy methods that help bridge communication with children, youth and adults. I hold also hold BA in studio art that contributes to the creativity element of my work with individuals.
Life presents challenges sometimes. Learning how to access our resiliency, explore negative thought patterns, and strengthen new positive beliefs assists us in creating and maintaining a thriving daily life. I recognize that each person is diverse, having a unique family, social, and cultural history, and that healing and growth can be dependent on numerous factors. I use therapy methods that help bridge communication with children, youth and adults. I hold also hold BA in studio art that contributes to the creativity element of my work with individuals.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.