Sexual Abuse Therapists in Norwich, VT

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Monica J Descamps
Psychologist, PhD
Norwich, VT 05055
I'm a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Norwich, Vermont. I work with individuals aged 18 years and older. I am skilled in working with a variety of behavioral health issues including depression, challenging relationships, sexuality, professional and athletic performance, obsessions, compulsions and coping with acute or chronic health problems. I have specialized training in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and stress. I strive to provide a warm, safe and collaborative relationship.
I'm a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Norwich, Vermont. I work with individuals aged 18 years and older. I am skilled in working with a variety of behavioral health issues including depression, challenging relationships, sexuality, professional and athletic performance, obsessions, compulsions and coping with acute or chronic health problems. I have specialized training in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and stress. I strive to provide a warm, safe and collaborative relationship.
(802) 231-2295 View (802) 231-2295
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Maria Velasco Fontaine
Counselor, MS, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I meet people where they are so we can begin the journey towards a more healthy and productive life. As a bicultural, bilingual clinician, I am well aware of how important cultural and family norms are and what role these play in our daily lives. I am sensitive to inter-generational conflicts that arise due to acculturation issues. Experience working with maternal wellness, teen & adults. Envisioning a rich and rewarding life can be challenging when you are overcome by either longstanding or daily problems.
I meet people where they are so we can begin the journey towards a more healthy and productive life. As a bicultural, bilingual clinician, I am well aware of how important cultural and family norms are and what role these play in our daily lives. I am sensitive to inter-generational conflicts that arise due to acculturation issues. Experience working with maternal wellness, teen & adults. Envisioning a rich and rewarding life can be challenging when you are overcome by either longstanding or daily problems.
(813) 607-5202 View (813) 607-5202
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Kaitlyn Abadia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re accomplished, driven, and used to getting things done—but underneath the success, you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. You push through stress, but it’s exhausting. I specialize in helping high-achieving individuals heal from trauma, regulate anxiety, and build healthier relationships—with others and themselves. My approach is client-centered and grounded in attachment theory. Together, we’ll develop tools to manage stress, reconnect with your needs, and create more authentic, balanced connections. You’re not broken—you’re adapting. Let me help you shift into a more empowered, connected way of living.
You’re accomplished, driven, and used to getting things done—but underneath the success, you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. You push through stress, but it’s exhausting. I specialize in helping high-achieving individuals heal from trauma, regulate anxiety, and build healthier relationships—with others and themselves. My approach is client-centered and grounded in attachment theory. Together, we’ll develop tools to manage stress, reconnect with your needs, and create more authentic, balanced connections. You’re not broken—you’re adapting. Let me help you shift into a more empowered, connected way of living.
(850) 779-3843 View (850) 779-3843
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Are you looking for compassionate care to help you or a loved one navigate difficult emotions, experiences, or life transitions? At Hanover CBT, our group private practice is home to clinicians who specialize in supporting individuals across the lifespan through a wide range of mental health struggles. We are committed to helping clients cultivate awareness, wisdom, and courage in every area of life—meeting each person with compassion, integrity, and presence. We believe it is brave to ask for support, and we work with clients to develop strength-based practices and approaches for coping with challenges.
Are you looking for compassionate care to help you or a loved one navigate difficult emotions, experiences, or life transitions? At Hanover CBT, our group private practice is home to clinicians who specialize in supporting individuals across the lifespan through a wide range of mental health struggles. We are committed to helping clients cultivate awareness, wisdom, and courage in every area of life—meeting each person with compassion, integrity, and presence. We believe it is brave to ask for support, and we work with clients to develop strength-based practices and approaches for coping with challenges.
(603) 392-7241 View (603) 392-7241
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Donna Steinberg
Psychologist, PhD, MEd
Online Only
My clientele seek help with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, couples distress, trauma, parenting difficulties, relationship conflict, and major life transitions. Although I tailor the treatment plan to meet each couple's or individual's needs, the majority of my interventions are drawn from the cognitive-behavioral toolset. I seek to understand strengths, as well as the problems that bring people into my office. Using well-timed humor, relevant research information, and meaningful feedback, I collaboratively design treatment plans that feel "doable." Usually, my clients feel relief in the first few sessions.
My clientele seek help with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, couples distress, trauma, parenting difficulties, relationship conflict, and major life transitions. Although I tailor the treatment plan to meet each couple's or individual's needs, the majority of my interventions are drawn from the cognitive-behavioral toolset. I seek to understand strengths, as well as the problems that bring people into my office. Using well-timed humor, relevant research information, and meaningful feedback, I collaboratively design treatment plans that feel "doable." Usually, my clients feel relief in the first few sessions.
(802) 449-4819 View (802) 449-4819
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Jacqueline Brill
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Serves Area
There are many aspects of being human that are difficult to bear: loneliness, inferiority, fear, competitive strivings, relationship strife, death. Many people haven't had good role models who could cope with these aspects of life or who developed good relationships. Losing a relationship for any reason is hard. Help in learning to build and nurture a relationship is available. Becoming more self aware can lead to more confidence in all types of relationships. Relationships are very important in this era of devices. I can help with relationship issues, trust, communication, and resolving conflicts.
There are many aspects of being human that are difficult to bear: loneliness, inferiority, fear, competitive strivings, relationship strife, death. Many people haven't had good role models who could cope with these aspects of life or who developed good relationships. Losing a relationship for any reason is hard. Help in learning to build and nurture a relationship is available. Becoming more self aware can lead to more confidence in all types of relationships. Relationships are very important in this era of devices. I can help with relationship issues, trust, communication, and resolving conflicts.
(603) 769-3021 View (603) 769-3021
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Hilary Coons
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
Good psychological care offers people relief from acute pain and new ways of framing the challenges they face. We will work together using a variety of tools, strategies, and insights that support your recovery and growth. Seeing you through this process is my greatest honor. My approach is integrative and responsive, intelligent and professional.
Good psychological care offers people relief from acute pain and new ways of framing the challenges they face. We will work together using a variety of tools, strategies, and insights that support your recovery and growth. Seeing you through this process is my greatest honor. My approach is integrative and responsive, intelligent and professional.
(802) 427-7121 View (802) 427-7121
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Gregory V Wilson
Pastoral Counselor, DMin
Serves Area
Dr. Gregory Wilson offers affordable counseling for individuals, families, couples, and children. He has thirty years' experience, including working with codependency, anxiety and depression, and intimacy and communication issues. The focus is based on this question,” What needs to change to get you going where you want to go?, and what is gong on that the change has yet to happen? “The more the drive toward life is thwarted, the stronger is the drive toward destruction; the more life is realized, the less is the strength of destructiveness. Destructiveness is the outcome of unlived life.”
Dr. Gregory Wilson offers affordable counseling for individuals, families, couples, and children. He has thirty years' experience, including working with codependency, anxiety and depression, and intimacy and communication issues. The focus is based on this question,” What needs to change to get you going where you want to go?, and what is gong on that the change has yet to happen? “The more the drive toward life is thwarted, the stronger is the drive toward destruction; the more life is realized, the less is the strength of destructiveness. Destructiveness is the outcome of unlived life.”
(772) 919-8043 View (772) 919-8043
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Rose Latino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with people facing a wide variety of life challenges including trauma, anxiety, family conflict, adoption issues, parenting challenges, career transition, complicated grief, and addiction recovery. My approach is trauma informed but flexible enough to just provide a good place to untangle life's complications as well. Beyond psychodynamics, I use IFS, EMDR, Sensorimotor, CBT, and mindfulness. I listen to what clients see as most important and use this as a starting point. I provide long or short term therapy according to the needs/interest of each individual. I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Vermont.
I work with people facing a wide variety of life challenges including trauma, anxiety, family conflict, adoption issues, parenting challenges, career transition, complicated grief, and addiction recovery. My approach is trauma informed but flexible enough to just provide a good place to untangle life's complications as well. Beyond psychodynamics, I use IFS, EMDR, Sensorimotor, CBT, and mindfulness. I listen to what clients see as most important and use this as a starting point. I provide long or short term therapy according to the needs/interest of each individual. I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Vermont.
(347) 354-2484 View (347) 354-2484
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Jessica B Londa
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
The guiding philosophy of my practice is to help people understand themselves in the service of personal development within the context of a safe and reliable relationship with another person. I believe that deep and rich self-examination requires rigorous and systematic pursuit on the part of both therapist and patient as they work together. My philosophy places a high value on curiosity, creativity, purposeful aims, tolerance of discomfort, and the strength for meaningful work and satisfying relationships. These are experienced or learned through the medium of the psychotherapeutic relationship.
The guiding philosophy of my practice is to help people understand themselves in the service of personal development within the context of a safe and reliable relationship with another person. I believe that deep and rich self-examination requires rigorous and systematic pursuit on the part of both therapist and patient as they work together. My philosophy places a high value on curiosity, creativity, purposeful aims, tolerance of discomfort, and the strength for meaningful work and satisfying relationships. These are experienced or learned through the medium of the psychotherapeutic relationship.
(802) 785-2434 View (802) 785-2434
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Nakia J. Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a clinical mental health counselor and psychotherapist with 30 years of experience in mental health, offering trauma therapy for adults who are outwardly functioning yet internally affected by trauma, chronic stress, or unresolved life experiences. My work is integrative, trauma-informed, and multicultural, drawing from Internal Family Systems, Prolonged Exposure, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Therapy is not rushed. We focus on understanding long-standing patterns, protective strategies, and internal conflicts. The aim is sustainable change rather than quick symptom relief.
I am a clinical mental health counselor and psychotherapist with 30 years of experience in mental health, offering trauma therapy for adults who are outwardly functioning yet internally affected by trauma, chronic stress, or unresolved life experiences. My work is integrative, trauma-informed, and multicultural, drawing from Internal Family Systems, Prolonged Exposure, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Therapy is not rushed. We focus on understanding long-standing patterns, protective strategies, and internal conflicts. The aim is sustainable change rather than quick symptom relief.
(856) 209-5968 View (856) 209-5968
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Rebekah Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
There are many reasons to come to therapy. I specialize in issues with mood and trauma. Issues with mood can result in feelings of anxiety, depression, low mood or mood swings. There are different ways that this can play out in life. You may be trying to manage deep painful emotions, outbursts of anger, feelings of emptiness, low motivation, lethargy or restless energy. Mood issues may result in difficulty making decisions, issues relating to others, feeling dependent on others, having difficulty saying no or asking for help, perfectionism, rigidity or black and white thinking. I work with issues relating to high intellect as well.
There are many reasons to come to therapy. I specialize in issues with mood and trauma. Issues with mood can result in feelings of anxiety, depression, low mood or mood swings. There are different ways that this can play out in life. You may be trying to manage deep painful emotions, outbursts of anger, feelings of emptiness, low motivation, lethargy or restless energy. Mood issues may result in difficulty making decisions, issues relating to others, feeling dependent on others, having difficulty saying no or asking for help, perfectionism, rigidity or black and white thinking. I work with issues relating to high intellect as well.
(603) 874-1405 View (603) 874-1405
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Miriam R. Osofsky
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
Whether I am with a teen, adult, couple or family, I strive to earn my clients' trust with honesty, warmth and humor; a secure and close therapeutic relationship allows for the most healing and progress. A lot of psychological distress occurs when people feel cut off from or ashamed of some of their feelings. I help clients access and feel compassion about previously disavowed feelings and parts of themselves, allowing for better self-care and self-regulation, and greater closeness with loved ones.
Whether I am with a teen, adult, couple or family, I strive to earn my clients' trust with honesty, warmth and humor; a secure and close therapeutic relationship allows for the most healing and progress. A lot of psychological distress occurs when people feel cut off from or ashamed of some of their feelings. I help clients access and feel compassion about previously disavowed feelings and parts of themselves, allowing for better self-care and self-regulation, and greater closeness with loved ones.
(603) 941-4334 View (603) 941-4334
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Ann Kraybill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Norwich, VT 05055
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults using a psychoanalytic perspective to explore internal conflicts, examine relationship patterns, and increase self-awareness and insight. I specialize in intensive long-term psychotherapy, as I find that meeting more than once a week is helpful for many clients. I also provide clinical supervision to mental health professionals and trainees. I am licensed in VT and NH and offer meetings either in person or via telehealth.
I work with adults using a psychoanalytic perspective to explore internal conflicts, examine relationship patterns, and increase self-awareness and insight. I specialize in intensive long-term psychotherapy, as I find that meeting more than once a week is helpful for many clients. I also provide clinical supervision to mental health professionals and trainees. I am licensed in VT and NH and offer meetings either in person or via telehealth.
(802) 526-2348 View (802) 526-2348
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Katherine Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Be it dealing with interpersonal relationship concerns, parenting, addiction, abuse, adoption, attachment, trauma, emerging from domestic violence, sexual assault healing, or troubles associated with illness or loss.
My primary goal is to help people who feel stuck, either in unproductive communication patterns or conflicts that threaten their most important relationships. I place great value on being a compassionate, non-judgmental, responsive collaborator, uncovering clients' strengths, unrecognized needs, new or under-utilized talents and problem solving abilities. I find that this approach helps most clients come "unstuck" and reach their goals in a gentle and supportive process. I use Brainspotting™ with clients for resolving traumatic experiences, PTSD, attachment and anxiety. I also use trauma-sensitive HeartMath™ tools.
Be it dealing with interpersonal relationship concerns, parenting, addiction, abuse, adoption, attachment, trauma, emerging from domestic violence, sexual assault healing, or troubles associated with illness or loss.
My primary goal is to help people who feel stuck, either in unproductive communication patterns or conflicts that threaten their most important relationships. I place great value on being a compassionate, non-judgmental, responsive collaborator, uncovering clients' strengths, unrecognized needs, new or under-utilized talents and problem solving abilities. I find that this approach helps most clients come "unstuck" and reach their goals in a gentle and supportive process. I use Brainspotting™ with clients for resolving traumatic experiences, PTSD, attachment and anxiety. I also use trauma-sensitive HeartMath™ tools.
(833) 427-7528 View (833) 427-7528

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Ann LaRocque
Counselor, LCMHC
Woodstock, VT 05091
Effective psychotherapy sees the human person as made up of body, mind, and spirit, and each dimension affects the other, especially during times of crisis, stress, transition, and disharmony. Currently I am seeing clients who want to heal brokenness from past or current trauma such as emotional, physical, sexual or verbal abuse. I also see clients who have been working in therapy for a while and feel like there is something missing in relation to their spirituality and purpose in life. We explore the bridge between mental and spiritual health.
Effective psychotherapy sees the human person as made up of body, mind, and spirit, and each dimension affects the other, especially during times of crisis, stress, transition, and disharmony. Currently I am seeing clients who want to heal brokenness from past or current trauma such as emotional, physical, sexual or verbal abuse. I also see clients who have been working in therapy for a while and feel like there is something missing in relation to their spirituality and purpose in life. We explore the bridge between mental and spiritual health.
(802) 245-3805 View (802) 245-3805
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Libbi Keith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Waitlist for new clients
People seek therapy for many reasons such as feeling lonely, overwhelmed, anxious or sad. My client centered approach supports the client taking an active role in their therapy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has many years working with children through adults. My approach to family therapy and marriage therapy is to understand the dynamics of the relationships and how to foster growth. I hope to provide a collaborative and comfortable space to help solve or manage daily struggles, life transitions, divorce, marriage, co-parenting, anxiety, depression.
People seek therapy for many reasons such as feeling lonely, overwhelmed, anxious or sad. My client centered approach supports the client taking an active role in their therapy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has many years working with children through adults. My approach to family therapy and marriage therapy is to understand the dynamics of the relationships and how to foster growth. I hope to provide a collaborative and comfortable space to help solve or manage daily struggles, life transitions, divorce, marriage, co-parenting, anxiety, depression.
(603) 716-9370 View (603) 716-9370
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Kyla Suarez
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MS, RYT-500
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Please email to inquire about consultation. I strive to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to rediscover your truest self and remain an observant student to the challenges you are confronting. I will support you in facing fear so you can overcome challenges, achieve your goals and love yourself. You will learn ways to regulate your mind and body to support your goals and honor yourself. I support clients that are open and willing to dive deep and begin the practice of believing in themselves, remembering that you are amazing and loving your inner-child as well as connect to other inner-parts (IFS) of yourself.
Please email to inquire about consultation. I strive to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to rediscover your truest self and remain an observant student to the challenges you are confronting. I will support you in facing fear so you can overcome challenges, achieve your goals and love yourself. You will learn ways to regulate your mind and body to support your goals and honor yourself. I support clients that are open and willing to dive deep and begin the practice of believing in themselves, remembering that you are amazing and loving your inner-child as well as connect to other inner-parts (IFS) of yourself.
(802) 222-8938 View (802) 222-8938
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Sandy Burke
Counselor, PhDabd, LCMHC, MLADC, SEP
Serves Area
As a therapist, I aim to support your growth and resilience, guiding you through healing and helping you reach balance and your personal goals. This process involves attentive listening in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe environment. We develop a collaborative therapy direction tailored to your needs, using an integrative approach. My focus is to provide emotional support as you work toward meaningful growth and desired change. As a lifelong learner, I believe that life brings constant changes and learning never stops.
As a therapist, I aim to support your growth and resilience, guiding you through healing and helping you reach balance and your personal goals. This process involves attentive listening in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe environment. We develop a collaborative therapy direction tailored to your needs, using an integrative approach. My focus is to provide emotional support as you work toward meaningful growth and desired change. As a lifelong learner, I believe that life brings constant changes and learning never stops.
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Mindy M Girten
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe in working with people from a holistic and self empowerment approach, knowing that each is their own expert, but may need some guidance in uncovering or remembering their strengths, interests, and purpose. Some other approaches I use are Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness techniques. However, the therapeutic relationship and feeling comfortable with the person one talks to is the most important basis for the work to begin. I encourage potential clients to interview several therapists.
I believe in working with people from a holistic and self empowerment approach, knowing that each is their own expert, but may need some guidance in uncovering or remembering their strengths, interests, and purpose. Some other approaches I use are Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness techniques. However, the therapeutic relationship and feeling comfortable with the person one talks to is the most important basis for the work to begin. I encourage potential clients to interview several therapists.
(603) 617-4093 View (603) 617-4093

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Sexual Abuse Therapists
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.

Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.

How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.

Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.