Female Therapists in Morrisville, VT
Hi, I’m Jessyca Nelle —a licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families. I am deeply passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma and break cycles that hold them back from living fully. My practice is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a belief in everyone’s capacity for growth and change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, family challenges, or the lingering effects of past experiences, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
Hi, I’m Jessyca Nelle —a licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families. I am deeply passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma and break cycles that hold them back from living fully. My practice is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a belief in everyone’s capacity for growth and change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, family challenges, or the lingering effects of past experiences, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from carrying more than anyone realizes. Whether you are navigating relationship struggles, healing from gender based violence, adjusting to pregnancy or motherhood, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, therapy can offer a safe place to breathe and express yourself authentically without worrying about how you "should" feel. I work primarily with women who are ready for change but don't know where to start. Together, we'll build insight, practical tools, and confidence in a space grounded in authenticity, compassion, and even humor when the time is right.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from carrying more than anyone realizes. Whether you are navigating relationship struggles, healing from gender based violence, adjusting to pregnancy or motherhood, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, therapy can offer a safe place to breathe and express yourself authentically without worrying about how you "should" feel. I work primarily with women who are ready for change but don't know where to start. Together, we'll build insight, practical tools, and confidence in a space grounded in authenticity, compassion, and even humor when the time is right.
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 parents, 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 parents, and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and rediscover their joy.
I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficult life transitions, and are looking for a space where they can finally feel understood and supported without judgment.
With over 15 years of experience in social service settings, I’ve worked with individuals from many different backgrounds and understand how complex and personal these challenges can be.
Together, we’ll focus on creating meaningful, realistic goals while honoring your values, strengths, and pace. I believe in the beauty of change!
I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficult life transitions, and are looking for a space where they can finally feel understood and supported without judgment.
With over 15 years of experience in social service settings, I’ve worked with individuals from many different backgrounds and understand how complex and personal these challenges can be.
Together, we’ll focus on creating meaningful, realistic goals while honoring your values, strengths, and pace. I believe in the beauty of change!
My approach is highly strengths-based and relational; driven by the belief that a strong, engaging, trusting therapeutic relationship is essential in supporting people to move towards their personal goals. Whether goals are met quickly or over a longer span of time, treatment is focused and goal-oriented. Particular attention is given to naming and enhancing each individual's inherent skills and self-care abilities. I work to build each person's confidence that they have the strengths necessary to reach whatever state they choose for their self.
My approach is highly strengths-based and relational; driven by the belief that a strong, engaging, trusting therapeutic relationship is essential in supporting people to move towards their personal goals. Whether goals are met quickly or over a longer span of time, treatment is focused and goal-oriented. Particular attention is given to naming and enhancing each individual's inherent skills and self-care abilities. I work to build each person's confidence that they have the strengths necessary to reach whatever state they choose for their self.
I believe that most people seek to find happiness, fulfillment, a sense of wellbeing, and wish to develop meaningful relationships throughout their lives. While we are increasingly connected to our world, many people find themselves feeling isolated and left alone to sort out their life's difficulties. I work from the belief that the client and counselor relationship is the foundation upon which therapeutic success is built. I strive to create a collaborative relationship that is focused upon you realizing your personal goals. Together we will work with your strengths to identify solutions to your problems.
I believe that most people seek to find happiness, fulfillment, a sense of wellbeing, and wish to develop meaningful relationships throughout their lives. While we are increasingly connected to our world, many people find themselves feeling isolated and left alone to sort out their life's difficulties. I work from the belief that the client and counselor relationship is the foundation upon which therapeutic success is built. I strive to create a collaborative relationship that is focused upon you realizing your personal goals. Together we will work with your strengths to identify solutions to your problems.
I have worked over 13 years with clients in crisis across two different counties here in Vermont. Many of whom have struggled with anxiety, depression, life transitions, goal setting, loss, family dynamics, divorce, self improvement, self-care, aging, and more. We worked together finding, discussing, and practicing coping skills, setting goals, setting boundaries, improving awareness, and working towards improving their quality of life.
I have worked over 13 years with clients in crisis across two different counties here in Vermont. Many of whom have struggled with anxiety, depression, life transitions, goal setting, loss, family dynamics, divorce, self improvement, self-care, aging, and more. We worked together finding, discussing, and practicing coping skills, setting goals, setting boundaries, improving awareness, and working towards improving their quality of life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, contemplating a major life change, struggling in a relationship, or trying to change an unhelpful habit? Engaging in therapy that takes a well-rounded and personalized approach could help you overcome those barriers and begin creating a future that you have been hoping for. My professional experience and formal education in health, applied behavioral analysis, education, curriculum and instruction, and counseling; provides the foundation for a well-rounded approach to therapy. This allows us to personalize your treatment plan, using a variety of different techniques, to best fit your needs and goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, contemplating a major life change, struggling in a relationship, or trying to change an unhelpful habit? Engaging in therapy that takes a well-rounded and personalized approach could help you overcome those barriers and begin creating a future that you have been hoping for. My professional experience and formal education in health, applied behavioral analysis, education, curriculum and instruction, and counseling; provides the foundation for a well-rounded approach to therapy. This allows us to personalize your treatment plan, using a variety of different techniques, to best fit your needs and goals.
Currently accepting new clients.
Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or simply not quite like yourself, reaching out for therapy can be an important first step. You don’t need to have all the answers—or even know exactly what needs to change. You just need a place where you can be honest about what you’re going through.
Currently accepting new clients.
Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or simply not quite like yourself, reaching out for therapy can be an important first step. You don’t need to have all the answers—or even know exactly what needs to change. You just need a place where you can be honest about what you’re going through.
Helping You Move Toward the Life You Want
With over 17 years of experience in the mental health field and 5 years as a practicing therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals overcome barriers and create meaningful, lasting change. I believe that healing happens through authentic connection, curiosity, and compassionate conversation.
Helping You Move Toward the Life You Want
With over 17 years of experience in the mental health field and 5 years as a practicing therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals overcome barriers and create meaningful, lasting change. I believe that healing happens through authentic connection, curiosity, and compassionate conversation.
Thank you for being here. I offer a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy rooted in cognitive-behavioral and reality-based work. My focus is to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, understand what’s not working, and develop more balanced, effective ways of thinking and responding. I believe meaningful change begins with honest conversation, clarity, and a willingness to look directly at what needs to shift.
Thank you for being here. I offer a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy rooted in cognitive-behavioral and reality-based work. My focus is to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, understand what’s not working, and develop more balanced, effective ways of thinking and responding. I believe meaningful change begins with honest conversation, clarity, and a willingness to look directly at what needs to shift.
Josha Grant, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals navigating intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns that feel hard to shift. Many come in feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck. Together, we slow things down to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and build steadiness, clarity, and more effective ways of relating, including nervous system regulation.
I work with individuals navigating intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns that feel hard to shift. Many come in feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck. Together, we slow things down to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and build steadiness, clarity, and more effective ways of relating, including nervous system regulation.
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill. While life can be rewarding, it can also present its challenges. By viewing this site, you have taken the courage to make the first steps in addressing these challenges in hopes for a more successful and rewarding life. I have particular experience working with individuals that struggle with past traumas and those that have difficulties in their relationships. I am familiar working with families and systems dynamics, including those served by agencies. I work with individuals of all intellectual ability (children- adults).
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill. While life can be rewarding, it can also present its challenges. By viewing this site, you have taken the courage to make the first steps in addressing these challenges in hopes for a more successful and rewarding life. I have particular experience working with individuals that struggle with past traumas and those that have difficulties in their relationships. I am familiar working with families and systems dynamics, including those served by agencies. I work with individuals of all intellectual ability (children- adults).
Currently accepting new clients. Welcome! Thank you for reaching out for support. Whether you are navigating difficult decisions, challenging relationships, confusing circumstances, grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, or have a desire to make a life change, I will meet you where you are in your process. You can expect me to foster a supportive, warm, kind, and nonjudgmental space for you in our sessions. It is important for me to understand your unique experiences and what is most important to you so I can provide the best services and support possible as we work through challenges and concerns together.
Currently accepting new clients. Welcome! Thank you for reaching out for support. Whether you are navigating difficult decisions, challenging relationships, confusing circumstances, grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, or have a desire to make a life change, I will meet you where you are in your process. You can expect me to foster a supportive, warm, kind, and nonjudgmental space for you in our sessions. It is important for me to understand your unique experiences and what is most important to you so I can provide the best services and support possible as we work through challenges and concerns together.
Individual & Couples Therapy - Learning communication & self-awareness skills improves relationships within your self (by increasing confidence & motivation while developing your identity) & cultivates satisfying relationships with others.
Many people hope to be understood more fully & wish for improved communication so their relationships feel less tense & “just work better.” Working better often means less yelling; increased freedom to be oneself; trust that each person’s point of view matters & that there is a willingness for each person to be heard; plus there is often a wish to express difficult truths without hurting others.
Individual & Couples Therapy - Learning communication & self-awareness skills improves relationships within your self (by increasing confidence & motivation while developing your identity) & cultivates satisfying relationships with others.
Many people hope to be understood more fully & wish for improved communication so their relationships feel less tense & “just work better.” Working better often means less yelling; increased freedom to be oneself; trust that each person’s point of view matters & that there is a willingness for each person to be heard; plus there is often a wish to express difficult truths without hurting others.
My primary orientation as a therapist is somatic, meaning as we explore conditions of the mind, we lend attention to conditions of the body. A somatic approach to therapy aims to lessen automatic responses involving stuck patterns of fight, flight and freeze. It can also help the nervous system learn to better regulate stress and activation.
I am an advanced-level student of Somatic Experiencing, a body-based approach for resolving trauma-based symptoms. If you find yourself dealing with reactions, behaviors, or symptoms that seem automatic (despite your best efforts to change) a somatic approach may be worth exploring.
My primary orientation as a therapist is somatic, meaning as we explore conditions of the mind, we lend attention to conditions of the body. A somatic approach to therapy aims to lessen automatic responses involving stuck patterns of fight, flight and freeze. It can also help the nervous system learn to better regulate stress and activation.
I am an advanced-level student of Somatic Experiencing, a body-based approach for resolving trauma-based symptoms. If you find yourself dealing with reactions, behaviors, or symptoms that seem automatic (despite your best efforts to change) a somatic approach may be worth exploring.
I am a classically trained Psychologist Master and draw upon years of service to youth, adults and elders. I am especially skilled working with chronic suffering, brief situational challenges, troubles in school and relational problems. All clients are evaluated with a developmental frame, a whole-person approach, and a client-centered, recovery-oriented view point.
I am a classically trained Psychologist Master and draw upon years of service to youth, adults and elders. I am especially skilled working with chronic suffering, brief situational challenges, troubles in school and relational problems. All clients are evaluated with a developmental frame, a whole-person approach, and a client-centered, recovery-oriented view point.
My work's passion lies in my belief that the body, mind, and spirit are deeply connected; therefore, the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of each individual needs to be balanced for growth and healing to occur. I acknowledge and respect that your search for health and balance in your life is unique to you. In our work together, we will create a safe and trusting space for you to slow down and focus on your present-moment experiences. This allows you to truly listen to your internal wisdom to gain an understanding of what is needed to reduce your suffering.
My work's passion lies in my belief that the body, mind, and spirit are deeply connected; therefore, the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of each individual needs to be balanced for growth and healing to occur. I acknowledge and respect that your search for health and balance in your life is unique to you. In our work together, we will create a safe and trusting space for you to slow down and focus on your present-moment experiences. This allows you to truly listen to your internal wisdom to gain an understanding of what is needed to reduce your suffering.
In our journeys through life we experience both pleasurable and distressing events. When these events reach a level of trauma and are not processed or effectively integrated, individuals may rely on less adaptive strategies to manage discomfort, stress and change. These strategies can negatively influence the way we perceive and interact with the world and affect our intuitive nature and our intentionality for seeking meaning and experiencing joy. My practice is informed by a deeply attuned and heartfelt approach to my client’s emotional wellbeing. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
In our journeys through life we experience both pleasurable and distressing events. When these events reach a level of trauma and are not processed or effectively integrated, individuals may rely on less adaptive strategies to manage discomfort, stress and change. These strategies can negatively influence the way we perceive and interact with the world and affect our intuitive nature and our intentionality for seeking meaning and experiencing joy. My practice is informed by a deeply attuned and heartfelt approach to my client’s emotional wellbeing. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
**My Practice is Currently Full** I have experience counseling children and families, as well as adults. I have worked with incarcerated youth in juvenile detention, and as a counselor for the Public Defender’s office and District Attorney’s office. I worked as a counselor for The Santa Fe Mountain Center helping to create educational and therapeutic wilderness programs for at-risk teens and I am a certified It’s Yoga, Kids® yoga instructor. My counseling is characterized by empathy and collaboration. By training, I am a solution-focused counselor who is highly motivated to help you achieve your goals. I currently live in Stowe, VT.
**My Practice is Currently Full** I have experience counseling children and families, as well as adults. I have worked with incarcerated youth in juvenile detention, and as a counselor for the Public Defender’s office and District Attorney’s office. I worked as a counselor for The Santa Fe Mountain Center helping to create educational and therapeutic wilderness programs for at-risk teens and I am a certified It’s Yoga, Kids® yoga instructor. My counseling is characterized by empathy and collaboration. By training, I am a solution-focused counselor who is highly motivated to help you achieve your goals. I currently live in Stowe, VT.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether your therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
What are the advantages of seeing a female therapist?
Many people - not just women - prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. Women who see a female therapist may also feel freer to discuss challenges that are closely tied to gender, such as life transitions including motherhood or menopause. Some clients who instinctively feel more comfortable disclosing to women may find it easier to broach sensitive subjects with a female therapist.The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Is therapy different for men and women?
Therapy can be different for men and women insofar as gender plays a role in the challenges an individual faces and the events in life an individual has experienced. Women often face different expectations from their families, friends, and society than men do. In some cases, women might feel most comfortable expressing themselves differently from how men do. Talking about one's feelings and emotions is a critical part of most therapies, and some women might find it comes more naturally when talking to a female therapist. Ultimately, though, therapeutic treatment should be tailored to the individual's specific needs.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK - even encouraged! - to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.