Divorce Therapists in Northfield, VT
As a young girl is Pittsburgh, I saw people around me being unhappy, confused, not knowing what to do. I wanted to understand why they got themselves in trouble, and why they were troubled. I was curious, and sad.
Over the years I learned what those unhappy people could have done. My education began as a teacher of young children. Then I became a caseworker helping people with parenting, adoptions, and the miseries of poverty. Finally, I trained to be a therapist, and treated troubled teenagers, adults with illness, and the old and dying.
As a young girl is Pittsburgh, I saw people around me being unhappy, confused, not knowing what to do. I wanted to understand why they got themselves in trouble, and why they were troubled. I was curious, and sad.
Over the years I learned what those unhappy people could have done. My education began as a teacher of young children. Then I became a caseworker helping people with parenting, adoptions, and the miseries of poverty. Finally, I trained to be a therapist, and treated troubled teenagers, adults with illness, and the old and dying.
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.
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.
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.
The goal of my practice is to reduce suffering, expand personal freedom, and create a stable and joyous life for my patients. And because the problems people face in life are as unique as people themselves, I approach therapy in a highly personalized manner. I have experience working on a wide range of problems from adjustment to life stress and transforming pervasive negativity to managing and transforming complex mental and emotional pain.
The goal of my practice is to reduce suffering, expand personal freedom, and create a stable and joyous life for my patients. And because the problems people face in life are as unique as people themselves, I approach therapy in a highly personalized manner. I have experience working on a wide range of problems from adjustment to life stress and transforming pervasive negativity to managing and transforming complex mental and emotional pain.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, abuse, DV, relationship, family, (co) parenting, divorce, health, financial, career and life transition issues.
I've received trainings in trauma treatment, DBT, mindfulness, dream therapy and CBT. I've completed an expressive arts therapy emphasis and enjoy using sand tray, art, mindfulness, guided imagery and dream therapy with clients who wish to use additional modes of exploration and expression.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, abuse, DV, relationship, family, (co) parenting, divorce, health, financial, career and life transition issues.
I've received trainings in trauma treatment, DBT, mindfulness, dream therapy and CBT. I've completed an expressive arts therapy emphasis and enjoy using sand tray, art, mindfulness, guided imagery and dream therapy with clients who wish to use additional modes of exploration and expression.
Lisa Tedeschi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Northfield, VT 05663
Not accepting new clients
Are you considering therapy to be better with the ones you love, to improve your life, to gain clarity, to find new energy, to heal, to make sense of a complex world, to find your power, or just stop hurting? I can help you create new possibilities, whether you are looking for skills and training or a safe space to unfold. I am committed to respectfully supporting people from diverse worldviews and will take time to understand your life and relationships from your perspective. We can start with a free 15 min. call to explore whether therapy with me is a good fit for your needs, and to answer your questions.
Are you considering therapy to be better with the ones you love, to improve your life, to gain clarity, to find new energy, to heal, to make sense of a complex world, to find your power, or just stop hurting? I can help you create new possibilities, whether you are looking for skills and training or a safe space to unfold. I am committed to respectfully supporting people from diverse worldviews and will take time to understand your life and relationships from your perspective. We can start with a free 15 min. call to explore whether therapy with me is a good fit for your needs, and to answer your questions.
I specialize in working with clients who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, life transitions, women's issues, divorce, and blended families.
Welcome! I provide guidance and support to individuals in their journey toward living more wholeheartedly. In our work together, we will explore thought processes, qualities of the heart, inner emotions, bodily sensations, and relational patterns in order to support the development of the heart and mind. I support my clients in connecting with and expanding the relationship between the mind, body, and soul to bring healing and relief from life's suffering. With curiosity as a guide, our journey together will draw upon the cultivation of deeper insight and self-awareness meeting each moment with compassion.
I specialize in working with clients who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, life transitions, women's issues, divorce, and blended families.
Welcome! I provide guidance and support to individuals in their journey toward living more wholeheartedly. In our work together, we will explore thought processes, qualities of the heart, inner emotions, bodily sensations, and relational patterns in order to support the development of the heart and mind. I support my clients in connecting with and expanding the relationship between the mind, body, and soul to bring healing and relief from life's suffering. With curiosity as a guide, our journey together will draw upon the cultivation of deeper insight and self-awareness meeting each moment with compassion.
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My areas of clinical concentration include relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, chronic illness, parenting, divorce, women's issues, and blended families.
Going through a tough transition, dealing with a relationship problem, or searching for a new direction? At New Leaf Therapy, my goal is to help you navigate these seasons of change and help you grow and thrive. I can assist you in finding new perspectives that will get you what you want from life, whether with your family, friends, significant other, or yourself.
My areas of clinical concentration include relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, chronic illness, parenting, divorce, women's issues, and blended families.
Going through a tough transition, dealing with a relationship problem, or searching for a new direction? At New Leaf Therapy, my goal is to help you navigate these seasons of change and help you grow and thrive. I can assist you in finding new perspectives that will get you what you want from life, whether with your family, friends, significant other, or yourself.
Get unstuck, rebuild your relationship, heal your past & create the life you have been longing for. If you are anxious, sad or stuck, I can help you reclaim the life you crave. Together we can work to discover who you are beyond your distress. Through skillful conversations and guided explorations, I help my clients disentangle, heal and navigate through their pain. I specialize in the treatment of individuals and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, infidelity, stress and life transitions. I also work with clients who need assistance with eating disorders and other addictive processes, workplace difficulties, self-esteem, intimacy, trauma and grief and loss.
Get unstuck, rebuild your relationship, heal your past & create the life you have been longing for. If you are anxious, sad or stuck, I can help you reclaim the life you crave. Together we can work to discover who you are beyond your distress. Through skillful conversations and guided explorations, I help my clients disentangle, heal and navigate through their pain. I specialize in the treatment of individuals and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, infidelity, stress and life transitions. I also work with clients who need assistance with eating disorders and other addictive processes, workplace difficulties, self-esteem, intimacy, trauma and grief and loss.
My highest priority as a therapist is to foster a warm, collaborative, confidential environment in which we can focus on the challenges and goals that matter most to you. My therapeutic style is tailored to each client. I draw on a range of theoretical and practical traditions, but my core commitment is to understanding you and your experiences from an empathetic and non-judgmental perspective. I have availability during morning and evening hours and on weekends as necessary.
My highest priority as a therapist is to foster a warm, collaborative, confidential environment in which we can focus on the challenges and goals that matter most to you. My therapeutic style is tailored to each client. I draw on a range of theoretical and practical traditions, but my core commitment is to understanding you and your experiences from an empathetic and non-judgmental perspective. I have availability during morning and evening hours and on weekends as necessary.
Scott Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Please note that as of July 1st, 2026, I will no longer be accepting insurance. After this date, all clients will be expected to make payments for therapy out of pocket.
Thank you for your interest. I have almost 30 years experience working with clients. My clinical work focuses on couples utilizing the Gottman Method, and young adults in transition from college or a relationship. My therapeutic approach is to first explore with you your life history, the presenting problem and then develop a plan, utilizing tools to manage the stressors better. We'll establish goals for our work and embark on a journey together.
Please note that as of July 1st, 2026, I will no longer be accepting insurance. After this date, all clients will be expected to make payments for therapy out of pocket.
Thank you for your interest. I have almost 30 years experience working with clients. My clinical work focuses on couples utilizing the Gottman Method, and young adults in transition from college or a relationship. My therapeutic approach is to first explore with you your life history, the presenting problem and then develop a plan, utilizing tools to manage the stressors better. We'll establish goals for our work and embark on a journey together.
Being alive in the 21st century is amazing and frequently troubling. Surely unlike anything that our ancestors experienced, in both stresses and opportunities. We can have a conversation about what it is like for you, trying to live up to your deepest held values in the face of real challenges. I start with the assumption that you have what it takes to move more fully into a vibrant, meaningful life, even during times of great uncertainty. Sometimes life presents challenges that seem overwhelming. Seeking help is a sign of strength in such times.
Being alive in the 21st century is amazing and frequently troubling. Surely unlike anything that our ancestors experienced, in both stresses and opportunities. We can have a conversation about what it is like for you, trying to live up to your deepest held values in the face of real challenges. I start with the assumption that you have what it takes to move more fully into a vibrant, meaningful life, even during times of great uncertainty. Sometimes life presents challenges that seem overwhelming. Seeking help is a sign of strength in such times.
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.
Julie R Tatkon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, Imago, EMDR
Middlebury, VT 05753
Waitlist for new clients
Good therapy can produce long lasting life changes. I approach therapy as a collaborative effort. I start with where the client finds themselves in the present. I listen with both curiosity and empathy to understand an individual's unique experience. In treatment I create an atmosphere of trust where together we can identify your strengths, find practical solutions to problems and unfold underlying difficulties that are obstacles to your experience of a rich and fulfilling life.
Good therapy can produce long lasting life changes. I approach therapy as a collaborative effort. I start with where the client finds themselves in the present. I listen with both curiosity and empathy to understand an individual's unique experience. In treatment I create an atmosphere of trust where together we can identify your strengths, find practical solutions to problems and unfold underlying difficulties that are obstacles to your experience of a rich and fulfilling life.
I currently hold an LICSW in VT with about fifteen years of experience supporting people across the lifespan. I have worked with children, teens, families and adults navigating challenges with life stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, abuse, as well as people grappling with thoughts of suicide and/or homicide. It is a passion of mine to offer support surrounding gender affirming care. As a mother myself, I also offer perinatal mood and anxiety support for carrying and postpartum parents. Whatever the reason you are seeking support at this time, I can help you gain meaning and understanding with compassion and empathy.
I currently hold an LICSW in VT with about fifteen years of experience supporting people across the lifespan. I have worked with children, teens, families and adults navigating challenges with life stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, abuse, as well as people grappling with thoughts of suicide and/or homicide. It is a passion of mine to offer support surrounding gender affirming care. As a mother myself, I also offer perinatal mood and anxiety support for carrying and postpartum parents. Whatever the reason you are seeking support at this time, I can help you gain meaning and understanding with compassion and empathy.
Sometimes the life that looks most successful from the outside is the one that feels most costly behind closed doors. My clients are high-achieving professionals and couples who are respected, capable, and visibly accomplished — and who are quietly overwhelmed, whether at work, at home, or both. They may be excelling professionally while struggling personally, or finding that the patterns that built their success are no longer sustainable in either domain. They aren't falling apart. They're tired of mistaking endurance for wellbeing.
Sometimes the life that looks most successful from the outside is the one that feels most costly behind closed doors. My clients are high-achieving professionals and couples who are respected, capable, and visibly accomplished — and who are quietly overwhelmed, whether at work, at home, or both. They may be excelling professionally while struggling personally, or finding that the patterns that built their success are no longer sustainable in either domain. They aren't falling apart. They're tired of mistaking endurance for wellbeing.
Welcome! I am a trauma-informed, somatic oriented therapist, and I draw from a variety of approaches to support your unique needs. Your emotional well-being will guide our work together, whether you are navigating life stressors, processing trauma, or seeking to understand and manage anxiety that feels hard to explain.
My role is to help you make sense of what you’re feeling within the context of your life experiences. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and in the driver’s seat of your life.
Welcome! I am a trauma-informed, somatic oriented therapist, and I draw from a variety of approaches to support your unique needs. Your emotional well-being will guide our work together, whether you are navigating life stressors, processing trauma, or seeking to understand and manage anxiety that feels hard to explain.
My role is to help you make sense of what you’re feeling within the context of your life experiences. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and in the driver’s seat of your life.
Life is complicated. Our history, experiences and trauma affect not only who we are but also how we interact with the world. Whether you are struggling with childhood memories, recent trauma or simply trying to find solutions to balance out life, we can process them together. Therapy is about going deep, processing the wounds that affect us and integrating them into our current selves in order to live productively and meaningfully in the world.
Life is complicated. Our history, experiences and trauma affect not only who we are but also how we interact with the world. Whether you are struggling with childhood memories, recent trauma or simply trying to find solutions to balance out life, we can process them together. Therapy is about going deep, processing the wounds that affect us and integrating them into our current selves in order to live productively and meaningfully in the world.
Psychoanalytic work is an intensive therapy that focuses on increasing self-understanding and a sense of personal freedom. It is very helpful for anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, trauma and managing grief around life transitions. I have also trained as an end-of-life doula and offer grief support groups and trainings.
Psychoanalytic work is an intensive therapy that focuses on increasing self-understanding and a sense of personal freedom. It is very helpful for anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, trauma and managing grief around life transitions. I have also trained as an end-of-life doula and offer grief support groups and trainings.
Hello, and welcome to my practice. I am a Vermont Licensed Psychologist-Master specializing in relationship conflicts, interpersonal communication skills, anxiety, work and employment stress, life changes and transitions, parenting issues, depression, and grief. My services are available to male and female adults. I have over 35 years of professional experience in private practice, hospital based services and community mental health. I have been practicing in Vermont since 1980.
Hello, and welcome to my practice. I am a Vermont Licensed Psychologist-Master specializing in relationship conflicts, interpersonal communication skills, anxiety, work and employment stress, life changes and transitions, parenting issues, depression, and grief. My services are available to male and female adults. I have over 35 years of professional experience in private practice, hospital based services and community mental health. I have been practicing in Vermont since 1980.
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How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.