Substance Use Therapists in Norwich, VT
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working in substance use and mental health care.
With warmth, knowledge, humor, and patience, I support my clients in developing their emotional resilience, exploring their inner complexities and struggles, navigating challenging life transitions, and deepening and expanding their strengths and capacities. I have extensive experience working with adults with ADHD, helping them understand and embrace their unique brains, reduce shame and self-blame, and develop strategies for mastery and well-being.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working in substance use and mental health care.
With warmth, knowledge, humor, and patience, I support my clients in developing their emotional resilience, exploring their inner complexities and struggles, navigating challenging life transitions, and deepening and expanding their strengths and capacities. I have extensive experience working with adults with ADHD, helping them understand and embrace their unique brains, reduce shame and self-blame, and develop strategies for mastery and well-being.
Cairn Counseling: We are all on a journey. Sometimes you can feel like you’ve hit a dead end or are at a crossroad unsure how to move forward. Cairns mark the trail just as therapy can help you find your path to inner wisdom, growth, and peace. Our task together is to develop the skills needed to navigate the terrain and weather the storms as we also discover joy in the moments along the way.
Cairn Counseling: We are all on a journey. Sometimes you can feel like you’ve hit a dead end or are at a crossroad unsure how to move forward. Cairns mark the trail just as therapy can help you find your path to inner wisdom, growth, and peace. Our task together is to develop the skills needed to navigate the terrain and weather the storms as we also discover joy in the moments along the way.
For over a decade, I’ve worked with individuals in some form of transition or major life change, often with trauma histories not too far below the surface. In each situation, I’ve found the most transformational interactions to be those rooted in both insight and somatic practices so it is a gift to craft a professional life at that precise intersection. Guided by genuine care and warmth, I support clients in gently attuning to the “data” stored in their body as a springboard to better understand, and compassionately respond to, core needs of safety, ease, worth, and authentic connection (with both self and others).
For over a decade, I’ve worked with individuals in some form of transition or major life change, often with trauma histories not too far below the surface. In each situation, I’ve found the most transformational interactions to be those rooted in both insight and somatic practices so it is a gift to craft a professional life at that precise intersection. Guided by genuine care and warmth, I support clients in gently attuning to the “data” stored in their body as a springboard to better understand, and compassionately respond to, core needs of safety, ease, worth, and authentic connection (with both self and others).
I am a clinical health psychologist. I specialize in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for individuals living with chronic pain and chronic illness. This is a compassionate, evidence-based approach that integrates the power of mindfulness with proven cognitive techniques to help you reduce suffering, improve emotional resilience, and reconnect with a sense of well-being.
I am a clinical health psychologist. I specialize in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for individuals living with chronic pain and chronic illness. This is a compassionate, evidence-based approach that integrates the power of mindfulness with proven cognitive techniques to help you reduce suffering, improve emotional resilience, and reconnect with a sense of well-being.
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.
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.
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.
Northern Trails Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MAT, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am accepting new clients. If you're not doing, thinking or feeling your best- than you owe it to yourself to do something about it. A counselor can be useful to you by helping you figure out what you want to do. Whether you want to learn to communicate better, improve your self-esteem, perform better academically, socially, athletically or if you want to free yourself from an addiction or from feelings of anxiety/depression/grief, or if you want to improve your relationships- counseling can be very useful. In terms of style, I'm a "regular, easy going guy" who will listen.
I am accepting new clients. If you're not doing, thinking or feeling your best- than you owe it to yourself to do something about it. A counselor can be useful to you by helping you figure out what you want to do. Whether you want to learn to communicate better, improve your self-esteem, perform better academically, socially, athletically or if you want to free yourself from an addiction or from feelings of anxiety/depression/grief, or if you want to improve your relationships- counseling can be very useful. In terms of style, I'm a "regular, easy going guy" who will listen.
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.
I provide a safe, caring place to help you develop more satisfying ways of being in relationship with your partner, teen, yourself or your life. I believe we all have the capacity to be healthy and whole. Often, our upbringing or harmful experiences leave us with habits that no longer serve our growth and well-being. I bring a warm, compassionate presence to help you locate and heal the sources of suffering. I have worked with adults, couples, parents and teens over 40 years, assisting people to become more able to honor their heart's desires.
I provide a safe, caring place to help you develop more satisfying ways of being in relationship with your partner, teen, yourself or your life. I believe we all have the capacity to be healthy and whole. Often, our upbringing or harmful experiences leave us with habits that no longer serve our growth and well-being. I bring a warm, compassionate presence to help you locate and heal the sources of suffering. I have worked with adults, couples, parents and teens over 40 years, assisting people to become more able to honor their heart's desires.
Welcome to Hanover Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (Hanover CBT). We know that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and we're here to make that first step as comfortable as possible.
Our team of psychologists, therapists, and psychiatric providers offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, college students, and adults. We specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, health-related concerns, and many other emotional and behavioral challenges. We also provide medication management, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational assessments.
Welcome to Hanover Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (Hanover CBT). We know that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and we're here to make that first step as comfortable as possible.
Our team of psychologists, therapists, and psychiatric providers offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, college students, and adults. We specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, health-related concerns, and many other emotional and behavioral challenges. We also provide medication management, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational assessments.
I have worked for over thirty years as a therapist. My focus has been with emerging adults, and older with substance abuse or recovery challenges. I have also worked extensively with couples re-adjusting to a more balanced, healthy life style. This includes couple counseling with one or both individuals in recovery.
I have worked for over thirty years as a therapist. My focus has been with emerging adults, and older with substance abuse or recovery challenges. I have also worked extensively with couples re-adjusting to a more balanced, healthy life style. This includes couple counseling with one or both individuals in recovery.
My work includes addiction and compulsive behaviors ( substance use, screen use), as well as trauma; single-incident, complex or developmental, including adoption-related issues.
With 20 years of clinical experience, I have treated a diverse range of diagnoses both in inpatient and outpatient settings. My style is warm and non-judgmental, my approach is flexible, individually tailored, and informed by psychodynamic theories, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDRia and Somatic Experiencing.
My work includes addiction and compulsive behaviors ( substance use, screen use), as well as trauma; single-incident, complex or developmental, including adoption-related issues.
With 20 years of clinical experience, I have treated a diverse range of diagnoses both in inpatient and outpatient settings. My style is warm and non-judgmental, my approach is flexible, individually tailored, and informed by psychodynamic theories, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDRia and Somatic Experiencing.
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.
Looking for someone to talk with and just have them listen to you because you're feeling isolated and alone? Has the world got you down and you're needing a place to tell your story to someone who can understand be supportive and non-judgmental? Is it time to start over and you're feeling like you want and need someone who can help you get back on your feet with a new outlook? You are not alone. Have you lost faith, hope and are maybe feeling helpless because you can't trust people anymore? Were you told to just try harder or were you asked "what's wrong with you?" I am here to ask what happened to you.
Looking for someone to talk with and just have them listen to you because you're feeling isolated and alone? Has the world got you down and you're needing a place to tell your story to someone who can understand be supportive and non-judgmental? Is it time to start over and you're feeling like you want and need someone who can help you get back on your feet with a new outlook? You are not alone. Have you lost faith, hope and are maybe feeling helpless because you can't trust people anymore? Were you told to just try harder or were you asked "what's wrong with you?" I am here to ask what happened to you.
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It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders.
Offering over 25 years of experience in treating disordered eating/eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, family conflict and relationship issues, we value and honor diversity, autonomy and inclusivity. This is a safe space to begin or continue your healing. We are all healing from something!
It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders.
Offering over 25 years of experience in treating disordered eating/eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, family conflict and relationship issues, we value and honor diversity, autonomy and inclusivity. This is a safe space to begin or continue your healing. We are all healing from something!
I want to share something important about who I am. I live with cerebral palsy, and that experience has deeply shaped my perspective, resilience, and the way I show up in the world. It has strengthened my empathy, sharpened my determination, and fueled the passion I bring to my work every day. I also believe that humor is an essential part of healing and connection—so if you appreciate a genuine laugh along the way, we’ll likely work well together.
I want to share something important about who I am. I live with cerebral palsy, and that experience has deeply shaped my perspective, resilience, and the way I show up in the world. It has strengthened my empathy, sharpened my determination, and fueled the passion I bring to my work every day. I also believe that humor is an essential part of healing and connection—so if you appreciate a genuine laugh along the way, we’ll likely work well together.
The goal of therapy is to help people rediscover their strengths and talents, often blocked or underdeveloped, so they can be happier and more fulfilled. Since 1987, my counseling practice has specialized in enhancing creativity and helping people overcome addictions. I work with professional artists seeking support on their path and with all people who have a desire to explore personal creativity in their lives. Through compassionate listening and a focus on connecting mind and body, I encourage people to develop a greater awareness of the present moment, their body's signals, thoughts, feelings and the needs that arise.
The goal of therapy is to help people rediscover their strengths and talents, often blocked or underdeveloped, so they can be happier and more fulfilled. Since 1987, my counseling practice has specialized in enhancing creativity and helping people overcome addictions. I work with professional artists seeking support on their path and with all people who have a desire to explore personal creativity in their lives. Through compassionate listening and a focus on connecting mind and body, I encourage people to develop a greater awareness of the present moment, their body's signals, thoughts, feelings and the needs that arise.
I really appreciate clients who are willing to look at themselves and are brave enough to ask for help. Asking for help shows a desire to understand themselves on a deeper more spiritual level. I work with people going through transitions in life ages 4-94. It doesn't matter the age, it is the heart behind the age that counts. I work with individuals, family, couples, and those working on addictions issues that are facing crossroads in their life. Therapy gives hope and renewed vision and allows support to those facing the fear of change.
I really appreciate clients who are willing to look at themselves and are brave enough to ask for help. Asking for help shows a desire to understand themselves on a deeper more spiritual level. I work with people going through transitions in life ages 4-94. It doesn't matter the age, it is the heart behind the age that counts. I work with individuals, family, couples, and those working on addictions issues that are facing crossroads in their life. Therapy gives hope and renewed vision and allows support to those facing the fear of change.
Dealing with substance use and mental health issues is one of the heaviest loads a person can carry.
Maybe you’ve found yourself in this spot: you’re doing the “right” things, you want change, but something’s still off. You might have turned to alcohol or other substances more than you planned, or you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or the fallout of a DUI or legal issue.
I believe in you. Your story matters. The tools I use (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Brainspotting) are there — but what really matters is how we apply them together to work for you
I bring years of experience working with diverse clients — including Medicaid recipients, folks navigating both mental-health and substance-use
Dealing with substance use and mental health issues is one of the heaviest loads a person can carry.
Maybe you’ve found yourself in this spot: you’re doing the “right” things, you want change, but something’s still off. You might have turned to alcohol or other substances more than you planned, or you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or the fallout of a DUI or legal issue.
I believe in you. Your story matters. The tools I use (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Brainspotting) are there — but what really matters is how we apply them together to work for you
I bring years of experience working with diverse clients — including Medicaid recipients, folks navigating both mental-health and substance-use
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.