Transgender Therapists in Montpelier, VT
Ryann Diaz - Best Day Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602 (Online Only)
Looking for a down to earth and relaxed therapist? You're in the right place! While all the individuals I work with are unique, my focus is within the LGBTQ+ and TGNB communities where I have lived experience, and those with chronic illness. I address a multitude of concerns including gender identity, transgender health, trauma, grief/loss, stress, anxiety, depression, boundary setting. I write gender affirming care letters. I'm here to provide you with a safe space and affirming care to navigate your concerns and assist you in reaching your goals!
Looking for a down to earth and relaxed therapist? You're in the right place! While all the individuals I work with are unique, my focus is within the LGBTQ+ and TGNB communities where I have lived experience, and those with chronic illness. I address a multitude of concerns including gender identity, transgender health, trauma, grief/loss, stress, anxiety, depression, boundary setting. I write gender affirming care letters. I'm here to provide you with a safe space and affirming care to navigate your concerns and assist you in reaching your goals!
Margo Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adolescents and young adults to strengthen awareness, joy, and sense of power in relationship to self, others, and systems you interact with. We are living in a tumultuous time in which many systems and institutions are actively constricting aliveness in our natural world and within us as individuals. This can manifest in feeling angry, apathetic, or powerless, or leave you searching for meaning and how to move forward. I work with individuals to cultivate your wild and authentic self as a beautiful form of vulnerability, resistance, and living wholeheartedly.
I work with adolescents and young adults to strengthen awareness, joy, and sense of power in relationship to self, others, and systems you interact with. We are living in a tumultuous time in which many systems and institutions are actively constricting aliveness in our natural world and within us as individuals. This can manifest in feeling angry, apathetic, or powerless, or leave you searching for meaning and how to move forward. I work with individuals to cultivate your wild and authentic self as a beautiful form of vulnerability, resistance, and living wholeheartedly.
Elliott Buelter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05601 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Vermont with 8 years of post-graduate clinical experience. I graduated from Rhode Island College School of Social Work in 2016 with my Master of Social Work and a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Child and Adolescent Trauma. I am the owner of, and sole therapist at Tabula Rasa Therapy, LLC. I provide gender-affirming care and have expertise in LGBTQ+ issues, adult and childhood trauma including working with survivors of conversion therapy, anxiety, depression, identity formation, and life changes.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Vermont with 8 years of post-graduate clinical experience. I graduated from Rhode Island College School of Social Work in 2016 with my Master of Social Work and a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Child and Adolescent Trauma. I am the owner of, and sole therapist at Tabula Rasa Therapy, LLC. I provide gender-affirming care and have expertise in LGBTQ+ issues, adult and childhood trauma including working with survivors of conversion therapy, anxiety, depression, identity formation, and life changes.
Natalia Holubec
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602 (Online Only)
Openings for relational work only: weekly & Intensives! Offering skilled, structured, relational intensives to deepen your connection, love, & intimacy from a Trans affirmative, trauma skilled, anti oppressive framework. Traditional 1hr relational therapy can feel slow in offering the change you hunger for. Sessions often end just as vulnerable connectedness starts or right as the heart of the problem arises. Scheduling can be difficult & timely. Explore whether an intensive is right for you. Dive deeper & get to the heart of what’s blocking the love, sex, connectedness, communication & intimacy you deserve in your relationships.
Openings for relational work only: weekly & Intensives! Offering skilled, structured, relational intensives to deepen your connection, love, & intimacy from a Trans affirmative, trauma skilled, anti oppressive framework. Traditional 1hr relational therapy can feel slow in offering the change you hunger for. Sessions often end just as vulnerable connectedness starts or right as the heart of the problem arises. Scheduling can be difficult & timely. Explore whether an intensive is right for you. Dive deeper & get to the heart of what’s blocking the love, sex, connectedness, communication & intimacy you deserve in your relationships.
Hero's Journey Counseling
Counselor, MA, CGT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05601 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a fellow queer nuerodivergent geek, it can be challenging to find mental health professionals who understand the importance of fandoms, videogames, cosplay, and other geeky interests in the therapeutic space. Sometimes it feels like speaking another language. However, here the geeky is celebrated for the strength it has brought and looks at how to transfer those strengths to other areas such as working with anxiety, exploring one's gender identity, or learning to set healthy boundaries with others. I view our time as a place to explore parts we don't often give space to in our regular day.
As a fellow queer nuerodivergent geek, it can be challenging to find mental health professionals who understand the importance of fandoms, videogames, cosplay, and other geeky interests in the therapeutic space. Sometimes it feels like speaking another language. However, here the geeky is celebrated for the strength it has brought and looks at how to transfer those strengths to other areas such as working with anxiety, exploring one's gender identity, or learning to set healthy boundaries with others. I view our time as a place to explore parts we don't often give space to in our regular day.
Oyemi Ankhara M.
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHC
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05601
Waitlist for new clients
I love what I do because I am privileged you chose me to partner with you on your journey. I do talk therapy and play therapy. For youth I describe my therapy as like we were in a cafe just chatting. Please understand that building a trusting relationship and cultivating a safe space takes time. I take your mental health seriously and I will always put it first. I look forward to working with you.
I love what I do because I am privileged you chose me to partner with you on your journey. I do talk therapy and play therapy. For youth I describe my therapy as like we were in a cafe just chatting. Please understand that building a trusting relationship and cultivating a safe space takes time. I take your mental health seriously and I will always put it first. I look forward to working with you.
Marlee E Brunton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MA, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602
Waitlist for new clients
I help struggling children, teenagers, and adults to overcome their obstacles and reach their underlying potentials. By building connection, improving communication, and generating meaning, I help individuals to experience their lives as more joyful and less stressful. Figuring out the best way to help yourself or your child can be a daunting task, and I am here to help you navigate through that process. We always want to do best for ourselves and our children, and I have seen how, through therapy, we can open the door for amazing transformations to occur.
I help struggling children, teenagers, and adults to overcome their obstacles and reach their underlying potentials. By building connection, improving communication, and generating meaning, I help individuals to experience their lives as more joyful and less stressful. Figuring out the best way to help yourself or your child can be a daunting task, and I am here to help you navigate through that process. We always want to do best for ourselves and our children, and I have seen how, through therapy, we can open the door for amazing transformations to occur.
Ginny Giles
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602
*** I am currently unable to accept new clients *** Are you struggling with some aspect of your life? You are not alone. We all experience times in our lives where we feel stuck, lost, or challenged, but there is hope. I provide a safe, unconditionally accepting, warm and caring environment where we will work together to bring healing to what troubles you. I value and respect each persons individuality, and my goal is to help you to find your way to where you want to be. I believe in the innate goodness of people, and that each person is capable of meaningful personal insight and growth.
*** I am currently unable to accept new clients *** Are you struggling with some aspect of your life? You are not alone. We all experience times in our lives where we feel stuck, lost, or challenged, but there is hope. I provide a safe, unconditionally accepting, warm and caring environment where we will work together to bring healing to what troubles you. I value and respect each persons individuality, and my goal is to help you to find your way to where you want to be. I believe in the innate goodness of people, and that each person is capable of meaningful personal insight and growth.
Maggie Fox
AMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602
I work with adult individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges, transitions, and opportunities. My clients are ready to begin or continue therapy in a safe, supportive, and intentional space, whether to meet a short-term need or goal, or to focus on longer-term inquiry and growth work toward a better relationship with self, life, and others. My focus is respectfully on the client and their unique journey.
I work with adult individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges, transitions, and opportunities. My clients are ready to begin or continue therapy in a safe, supportive, and intentional space, whether to meet a short-term need or goal, or to focus on longer-term inquiry and growth work toward a better relationship with self, life, and others. My focus is respectfully on the client and their unique journey.
Taylar Main
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05602
Waitlist for new clients
My approach values the power of relationships and collaboration. I assist individuals embarking on a transformative journey to make sense of their life experiences and forge a purposeful and fulfilling path forward. I work with clients to build an empowering and meaningful therapeutic relationship that allows for exploration, support, and safety. I engage with clients through humor, spontaneity, authenticity, and a holistic understanding of their experiences. Our journey is collaborative because you are the foremost authority in your life. I would love to hear from you!
My approach values the power of relationships and collaboration. I assist individuals embarking on a transformative journey to make sense of their life experiences and forge a purposeful and fulfilling path forward. I work with clients to build an empowering and meaningful therapeutic relationship that allows for exploration, support, and safety. I engage with clients through humor, spontaneity, authenticity, and a holistic understanding of their experiences. Our journey is collaborative because you are the foremost authority in your life. I would love to hear from you!
Jeffrey Dworkin
Psychologist, MA, JD
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05602 (Online Only)
I focus on relationships, including the formative ones from childhood, current relationship dilemmas, and one's relationship to him/herself. I help clients identify their patterns which contribute to chronic and current life issues, including anxiety, depression and "stuckness", and to imagine new and more creative approaches to these problems. I emphasize the importance of emotional awareness to the goal of therapeutic change. With couples and families, I emphasize styles of communication and the cultivation of non-reactive listening.
I focus on relationships, including the formative ones from childhood, current relationship dilemmas, and one's relationship to him/herself. I help clients identify their patterns which contribute to chronic and current life issues, including anxiety, depression and "stuckness", and to imagine new and more creative approaches to these problems. I emphasize the importance of emotional awareness to the goal of therapeutic change. With couples and families, I emphasize styles of communication and the cultivation of non-reactive listening.
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Amelia Mendes Contrada
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05602
The goals of my practice are to support the development of self-compassion, reduce suffering and increase the capacity for a meaningful life. I am a Vermont Rostered Master of Psychology specializing in the Expressive Arts Therapies. I earned my degree at Goddard College and completed my clinical internship with a community mental health agency in Vermont, The Clara Martin Center. Prior to earning my degree, I worked for mental health agencies in New England and the Midwest, facilitating Wellness programming and therapeutic farming with young adults at alternative schools in Detroit, Michigan and Western Massachusetts.
The goals of my practice are to support the development of self-compassion, reduce suffering and increase the capacity for a meaningful life. I am a Vermont Rostered Master of Psychology specializing in the Expressive Arts Therapies. I earned my degree at Goddard College and completed my clinical internship with a community mental health agency in Vermont, The Clara Martin Center. Prior to earning my degree, I worked for mental health agencies in New England and the Midwest, facilitating Wellness programming and therapeutic farming with young adults at alternative schools in Detroit, Michigan and Western Massachusetts.
Anne Unangst
Psychologist, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05602
Waitlist for new clients
In a safe and supportive environment I work with adults, teens, children, couples, and families. For more than thirty years I have worked collaboratively with my clients around many different concerns, including illness and grief, relationship stress, separation and divorce, parenting (including co-parenting and step-parenting), career change and stress, care-taking of elderly and other family members, and self esteem struggles resulting from childhoods touched by neglect and/or abuse. Special interest and training in EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy).
In a safe and supportive environment I work with adults, teens, children, couples, and families. For more than thirty years I have worked collaboratively with my clients around many different concerns, including illness and grief, relationship stress, separation and divorce, parenting (including co-parenting and step-parenting), career change and stress, care-taking of elderly and other family members, and self esteem struggles resulting from childhoods touched by neglect and/or abuse. Special interest and training in EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy).
Dr. Elizabeth Manley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05602 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have an unpredictable work schedule that makes it frustrating to attend consistent therapy appointments? I have tailored my practice to accommodate individuals with shifting schedules and see many in the medical, veterinary, and service industries. I also have some evening availability . All appointments are via telehealth at this time, as I am not primarily located in Vermont.
Do you have an unpredictable work schedule that makes it frustrating to attend consistent therapy appointments? I have tailored my practice to accommodate individuals with shifting schedules and see many in the medical, veterinary, and service industries. I also have some evening availability . All appointments are via telehealth at this time, as I am not primarily located in Vermont.
Robin Darrow
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05602
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, parenting issues, stress and trauma. I am also a yoga teacher and enjoy helping clients connect with their bodies to release tension and make space for self-awareness. I believe in the importance of creating a warm, non-judgmental and safe therapeutic space, and a relationship in which you feel supported, understood and heard. I create a collaborative and compassionate space with my clients to help them discover why they are struggling and work towards meaningful change and growth.
I specialize in treating adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, parenting issues, stress and trauma. I am also a yoga teacher and enjoy helping clients connect with their bodies to release tension and make space for self-awareness. I believe in the importance of creating a warm, non-judgmental and safe therapeutic space, and a relationship in which you feel supported, understood and heard. I create a collaborative and compassionate space with my clients to help them discover why they are struggling and work towards meaningful change and growth.
Peter A Burmeister
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05602
Waitlist for new clients
Depression, anxiety, and despair invite us to seek out deeper connections and growth. The intimacy that develops in the therapeutic relationship is different from what passes for communication in most peoples' daily lives. In the I and Thou, of genuine therapy, there is no barrier. The goal is to be able to totally see and to be seen. Pretense, persona, the need to impress, many aspects of false perception all fall away. There are no barriers. It is a way of healing soul sickness that is challenging to both therapist and patient while at the same time being effective and fulfilling. Join me for an initial exploratory meeting.
Depression, anxiety, and despair invite us to seek out deeper connections and growth. The intimacy that develops in the therapeutic relationship is different from what passes for communication in most peoples' daily lives. In the I and Thou, of genuine therapy, there is no barrier. The goal is to be able to totally see and to be seen. Pretense, persona, the need to impress, many aspects of false perception all fall away. There are no barriers. It is a way of healing soul sickness that is challenging to both therapist and patient while at the same time being effective and fulfilling. Join me for an initial exploratory meeting.
Andrea Reinhardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05633 (Online Only)
You’re lying in bed and it starts - endless thoughts of what there is to do and what hasn’t been done, what is going wrong or what could go wrong, memories, exciting new ideas, old conversations, thoughts of how to ‘fix’ your sleep/anxiety/mood/organization/relationships/life. Your busy mind can be exhausting yet that is exactly the problem; you just can’t seem to disengage enough to fully relax, enjoy, or possibly even sleep. And all of that thinking does not seem to improve the way you live day-to-day anyway. This is a frustrating paradox when you are trying to reach your fullest potential but it feels just out of reach.
You’re lying in bed and it starts - endless thoughts of what there is to do and what hasn’t been done, what is going wrong or what could go wrong, memories, exciting new ideas, old conversations, thoughts of how to ‘fix’ your sleep/anxiety/mood/organization/relationships/life. Your busy mind can be exhausting yet that is exactly the problem; you just can’t seem to disengage enough to fully relax, enjoy, or possibly even sleep. And all of that thinking does not seem to improve the way you live day-to-day anyway. This is a frustrating paradox when you are trying to reach your fullest potential but it feels just out of reach.
Selene Lutschg
LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a collaborative journey of self discovery and integration. Its aim is wholeness. I draw on a variety of therapeutic frameworks to meet individuals where they are at and help them identify strengths and areas of growth in their life. Together we look at how thoughts, feelings and beliefs intersect with our life transitions and relational patterns and how they contribute to our sense of well being, or misalignment. By uncovering the needs under our feelings, we learn to take personal responsibility for expressing ourselves accurately and authentically, allowing us to feel heard, valued and understood.
Therapy is a collaborative journey of self discovery and integration. Its aim is wholeness. I draw on a variety of therapeutic frameworks to meet individuals where they are at and help them identify strengths and areas of growth in their life. Together we look at how thoughts, feelings and beliefs intersect with our life transitions and relational patterns and how they contribute to our sense of well being, or misalignment. By uncovering the needs under our feelings, we learn to take personal responsibility for expressing ourselves accurately and authentically, allowing us to feel heard, valued and understood.
Darlene Furey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, MLSP, LICSW
Verified Verified
Montpelier, VT 05601 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker. My online practice is with adults, couples and families of all kinds, including lgbtqia and folx who practice polyamory or ENM. I have a great deal experience with individuals, couples and families who are undergoing a transition: marriage, coming out as an lgbtq person, birth, divorce or separation, chronic illness or disability or loss. Using a client centered, empowerment approach, I utilize traditional "talk therapy" I emphasize the relational aspect of therapy, providing a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere for clients to explore their concerns as they move towards healing and growth.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. My online practice is with adults, couples and families of all kinds, including lgbtqia and folx who practice polyamory or ENM. I have a great deal experience with individuals, couples and families who are undergoing a transition: marriage, coming out as an lgbtq person, birth, divorce or separation, chronic illness or disability or loss. Using a client centered, empowerment approach, I utilize traditional "talk therapy" I emphasize the relational aspect of therapy, providing a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere for clients to explore their concerns as they move towards healing and growth.
Talaia Thomas
Counselor, LCMHC, MA, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602
My counseling approach is both practical and realistic, provided in a relaxed atmosphere. I work with adults, children, and families interested and willing to make necessary changes in their lives. I've also incorporated pets into my practice, as research has proven the use of pets in counseling reduces stress and elevates mood. Areas of treatment include depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavioral issues, identity concerns, relationship difficulties, crisis consultation, etc.
My counseling approach is both practical and realistic, provided in a relaxed atmosphere. I work with adults, children, and families interested and willing to make necessary changes in their lives. I've also incorporated pets into my practice, as research has proven the use of pets in counseling reduces stress and elevates mood. Areas of treatment include depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavioral issues, identity concerns, relationship difficulties, crisis consultation, etc.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.