In Person Therapists in Plainfield, VT
I currently offer virtual sessions via Zoom, with in-person equine-assisted sessions available to established clients.
Are you facing relationship strain, chronic illness such as Lyme disease, or significant life changes that have shaken your sense of direction? Do you feel unheard, unseen, or trapped in cycles you’re ready to outgrow? Are you ready for deeper self-understanding, meaningful change, and a renewed sense of purpose?
I help clients recognize what is holding them back and intentionally reshape the habits and beliefs that keep them stuck. Through conscious, embodied work, we build balance, strengthen connection, and restore self-trust; creating clarity, resilience, and the power to move forward with confidence and grounded intention.
I currently offer virtual sessions via Zoom, with in-person equine-assisted sessions available to established clients.
Are you facing relationship strain, chronic illness such as Lyme disease, or significant life changes that have shaken your sense of direction? Do you feel unheard, unseen, or trapped in cycles you’re ready to outgrow? Are you ready for deeper self-understanding, meaningful change, and a renewed sense of purpose?
I help clients recognize what is holding them back and intentionally reshape the habits and beliefs that keep them stuck. Through conscious, embodied work, we build balance, strengthen connection, and restore self-trust; creating clarity, resilience, and the power to move forward with confidence and grounded intention.
My role as a psychotherapist is to help you develop a stronger sense of self-presence and self worth, to help you understand and validate feelings, to provide support for anxiety, depression and grief, and to help you develop the ability to find comfort and wisdom within yourself. Psychotherapy as I practice it is a collaborative exploration between you and me in an atmosphere of empathy and without judgment. Sessions take place in a confidential setting and follow the lead of your needs, thus validating your integrity, uniqueness and depth.
My role as a psychotherapist is to help you develop a stronger sense of self-presence and self worth, to help you understand and validate feelings, to provide support for anxiety, depression and grief, and to help you develop the ability to find comfort and wisdom within yourself. Psychotherapy as I practice it is a collaborative exploration between you and me in an atmosphere of empathy and without judgment. Sessions take place in a confidential setting and follow the lead of your needs, thus validating your integrity, uniqueness and depth.
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 offer sessions some weekdays virtually or in-person at my office in Montpelier.
I offer counseling for motivated clients ready for change, especially folks experiencing shame, attachment insecurity, social anxiety, rumination, and grief, as well as all the challenges that come with queerness, transness, neurodivergence, and other forms of outsidership. Men seeking support are always welcome. I identify my practice as trauma-informed, and sex-, kink-, poly- and body-positive. Clients can expected to feel warmly supported, deeply accepted, and they should also expect to be challenged in certain areas, or to confront some difficult perspectives.
I offer sessions some weekdays virtually or in-person at my office in Montpelier.
I offer counseling for motivated clients ready for change, especially folks experiencing shame, attachment insecurity, social anxiety, rumination, and grief, as well as all the challenges that come with queerness, transness, neurodivergence, and other forms of outsidership. Men seeking support are always welcome. I identify my practice as trauma-informed, and sex-, kink-, poly- and body-positive. Clients can expected to feel warmly supported, deeply accepted, and they should also expect to be challenged in certain areas, or to confront some difficult perspectives.
My goal as an integrative counselor is to help you reduce suffering and increase your capacity for joy, resiliency and life fulfillment. I am interested in understanding your unique experience of stress, how you hold these memories and what patterns of response have formed. I enjoy helping people free their whole being (mind, body and soul) to greater ease and I personalize my approach based on your needs. I draw from both talk and somatic therapies, including narrative, Internal Family Systems and mindfulness based principles.
My goal as an integrative counselor is to help you reduce suffering and increase your capacity for joy, resiliency and life fulfillment. I am interested in understanding your unique experience of stress, how you hold these memories and what patterns of response have formed. I enjoy helping people free their whole being (mind, body and soul) to greater ease and I personalize my approach based on your needs. I draw from both talk and somatic therapies, including narrative, Internal Family Systems and mindfulness based principles.
I offer therapy sessions in person and via telehealth from 10am to 5pm Thursdays and Fridays.
Do you feel like you're navigating a world not designed for you? Are you an Autistic adult, someone living with chronic illness, or simply someone who has stopped feeling you fit into the world around you? Perhaps anxiety, depression, burnout, or feelings of hopelessness have made it hard to see a way forward. Maybe isolation or rigid thought patterns are keeping you stuck. I operate a queer-inclusive practice which welcomes anyone ready to build self-understanding, navigate change, and reconnect with their own strength. As a supervised pre-licensed counselor, each client also gains the perspective of a seasoned licensed clinician.
I offer therapy sessions in person and via telehealth from 10am to 5pm Thursdays and Fridays.
Do you feel like you're navigating a world not designed for you? Are you an Autistic adult, someone living with chronic illness, or simply someone who has stopped feeling you fit into the world around you? Perhaps anxiety, depression, burnout, or feelings of hopelessness have made it hard to see a way forward. Maybe isolation or rigid thought patterns are keeping you stuck. I operate a queer-inclusive practice which welcomes anyone ready to build self-understanding, navigate change, and reconnect with their own strength. As a supervised pre-licensed counselor, each client also gains the perspective of a seasoned licensed clinician.
Embrace change through the deep work of somatic (body focused) modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Somatic Experiencing (TM), parts work, yogic concepts, deep inquiry and deep listening. Adjunct therapy offered for specific issues if you are already working regularly with another therapist. For some people short term EMDR therapy can be highly effective, and for others the process may take longer. Together, we will chart a course that addresses your complexity and goals. I am also an experienced yoga teacher/practitioner and support individual practice and traditional awareness approaches.
Embrace change through the deep work of somatic (body focused) modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Somatic Experiencing (TM), parts work, yogic concepts, deep inquiry and deep listening. Adjunct therapy offered for specific issues if you are already working regularly with another therapist. For some people short term EMDR therapy can be highly effective, and for others the process may take longer. Together, we will chart a course that addresses your complexity and goals. I am also an experienced yoga teacher/practitioner and support individual practice and traditional awareness approaches.
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Dr. Tia Buchanan, PhD, LPC-S, LCMHC-S, LPCC,
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhDLPCS, LPC,LAC, LCMHCS, LPCC, CCMHC
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I offer therapy sessions in-person on mainland Japan meeting clients in local areas, and videoconference elsewhere.
Dr. Tia D. Buchanan is an LPC‑S, traumatologist, and worldwide author with 17+ years of experience in clinical mental health, trauma‑informed care, adolescent substance‑use prevention, and military family support. She practices in SC, NM, and VT. She holds multiple licenses, national certifications, and advanced degrees. Her expertise includes EMDR, play therapy, crisis response, and clinical supervision. She uses evidence‑informed EMDR‑based frameworks, including her own trauma‑processing models, and is accepting bookings for consultations. She sees clients at Acorns n Bones LLLC, civilian and adolescent clients in Tokyo Japan.
I offer therapy sessions in-person on mainland Japan meeting clients in local areas, and videoconference elsewhere.
Dr. Tia D. Buchanan is an LPC‑S, traumatologist, and worldwide author with 17+ years of experience in clinical mental health, trauma‑informed care, adolescent substance‑use prevention, and military family support. She practices in SC, NM, and VT. She holds multiple licenses, national certifications, and advanced degrees. Her expertise includes EMDR, play therapy, crisis response, and clinical supervision. She uses evidence‑informed EMDR‑based frameworks, including her own trauma‑processing models, and is accepting bookings for consultations. She sees clients at Acorns n Bones LLLC, civilian and adolescent clients in Tokyo Japan.
I offer in-person sessions in my Morrisville office or through telehealth.
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 offer in-person sessions in my Morrisville office or through telehealth.
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!
Ask about creating a Therapeutic Keepsake as an add-on to any in-person session in Montpelier.
What do you want your life to look like? TK is a literary device meaning “to come”. It is used to mark where additional material will be added to a manuscript before publication. I will provide a safe environment for you to dive into your own unique story. As you create what is to come, I will support you exactly where you are today.
Ask about creating a Therapeutic Keepsake as an add-on to any in-person session in Montpelier.
What do you want your life to look like? TK is a literary device meaning “to come”. It is used to mark where additional material will be added to a manuscript before publication. I will provide a safe environment for you to dive into your own unique story. As you create what is to come, I will support you exactly where you are today.
Are you struggling to find a sense of satisfaction in life? Are you feeling overwhelmed in your daily routine? What has defined you, the opinions and assumptions of others or your strength in the face of the same? Are your relationships causing stress? I consider myself a generalist. I work guided by what I learned in grad school integrated into the life I've lived so far. I am a student of my own continued experience and hope to inspire others to understand the relationship they have with theirs. I welcome all people from all backgrounds including those who are neurodivergent.
I work with people 15 and older, as well as couples.
Are you struggling to find a sense of satisfaction in life? Are you feeling overwhelmed in your daily routine? What has defined you, the opinions and assumptions of others or your strength in the face of the same? Are your relationships causing stress? I consider myself a generalist. I work guided by what I learned in grad school integrated into the life I've lived so far. I am a student of my own continued experience and hope to inspire others to understand the relationship they have with theirs. I welcome all people from all backgrounds including those who are neurodivergent.
I work with people 15 and older, as well as couples.
Now accepting new clients - focusing on families, especially mixed families, step-parenting, adoptive families.
I am a family-oriented psychotherapist of the soul. I work individually with adults and youth, and with families together. How we see ourselves in our families - past, present, future - often provides the foundation for how we form our initial identity. Our identity, in turn, shapes how we act at home and in the world. The therapeutic process provides first a mirror to reflect our own sometimes hidden selves, and a light to gain unique insight into who we are and what we are here to do in this world.
Now accepting new clients - focusing on families, especially mixed families, step-parenting, adoptive families.
I am a family-oriented psychotherapist of the soul. I work individually with adults and youth, and with families together. How we see ourselves in our families - past, present, future - often provides the foundation for how we form our initial identity. Our identity, in turn, shapes how we act at home and in the world. The therapeutic process provides first a mirror to reflect our own sometimes hidden selves, and a light to gain unique insight into who we are and what we are here to do in this world.
For over 20 years, I have enjoyed working with children, adolescents and their families to improve relationships, overcome the effects of complex trauma, and foster healthy attachments between children and parents. I have experience working with attachment issues, as well as training in Trauma-Focused CBT. With children, a directive, supportive and playful approach is used to overcome shame and fear. I also treat adults with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety and personality disorders. Meeting clients where they are is important to healing emotional wounds and building confidence in personal decision making.
For over 20 years, I have enjoyed working with children, adolescents and their families to improve relationships, overcome the effects of complex trauma, and foster healthy attachments between children and parents. I have experience working with attachment issues, as well as training in Trauma-Focused CBT. With children, a directive, supportive and playful approach is used to overcome shame and fear. I also treat adults with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety and personality disorders. Meeting clients where they are is important to healing emotional wounds and building confidence in personal decision making.
Currently offering telehealth appointments via a secure platform and in person sessions in Montpelier.
Currently accepting new clients, but will be on extended leave from mid-June until October.
Life is full of transitions—whether you're navigating parenthood, supporting a child through challenges, or exploring your identity. I provide a warm, affirming space where you can process your experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with your strengths. My practice is especially focused on supporting teens, perinatal individuals, LGBTQ+ folks, and those experiencing anxiety, depression, or major life changes.
Currently offering telehealth appointments via a secure platform and in person sessions in Montpelier.
Currently accepting new clients, but will be on extended leave from mid-June until October.
Life is full of transitions—whether you're navigating parenthood, supporting a child through challenges, or exploring your identity. I provide a warm, affirming space where you can process your experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with your strengths. My practice is especially focused on supporting teens, perinatal individuals, LGBTQ+ folks, and those experiencing anxiety, depression, or major life changes.
There are many reasons why someone might want to seek out counseling; maybe it's the desire to feel less depressed or anxious, to be more connected or understood, or to learn better communication skills in relationship to others. More often than not, the reason a person reaches out to a therapist is because something is out of balance or 'off'. I believe that people have an inherent desire to feel good and that we do the best we can until we learn better ways.
There are many reasons why someone might want to seek out counseling; maybe it's the desire to feel less depressed or anxious, to be more connected or understood, or to learn better communication skills in relationship to others. More often than not, the reason a person reaches out to a therapist is because something is out of balance or 'off'. I believe that people have an inherent desire to feel good and that we do the best we can until we learn better ways.
Sessions are available in person, by video, or by phone.
Aaron Billings, LCMHC a licensed clinician in Northern Vermont. Aaron primarily works with adults and children who are struggling with mental health, addiction, co-occurring and/or accompanying medical concerns. Aaron has been working in the fields of human services, wellness, and education since 1993 and as a counselor since 2012. Experience includes young children, teens, disabled persons, TBI and acquired brain injury, autism, Trauma and abuse, college students, elders, young adults, and people with addictions. I use a combination of counseling and learning theories including Solution Focused, Human centered, and Cognitive.
Sessions are available in person, by video, or by phone.
Aaron Billings, LCMHC a licensed clinician in Northern Vermont. Aaron primarily works with adults and children who are struggling with mental health, addiction, co-occurring and/or accompanying medical concerns. Aaron has been working in the fields of human services, wellness, and education since 1993 and as a counselor since 2012. Experience includes young children, teens, disabled persons, TBI and acquired brain injury, autism, Trauma and abuse, college students, elders, young adults, and people with addictions. I use a combination of counseling and learning theories including Solution Focused, Human centered, and Cognitive.
Do you have past trauma that you still carry around despite your best efforts to cope? This trauma could be a single event, years of smaller incidents, a negative self- statement that's been with you forever, or a loss of some kind. Sometimes talk therapy doesn't actually solve the core issue and you continue to have overwhelming feelings when it comes up for you. I use a combination of EMDR, Brainspotting, and Parts Work to work on these core issues. This can be done as a stand-alone therapy or as an adjunct to talk therapy.
Do you have past trauma that you still carry around despite your best efforts to cope? This trauma could be a single event, years of smaller incidents, a negative self- statement that's been with you forever, or a loss of some kind. Sometimes talk therapy doesn't actually solve the core issue and you continue to have overwhelming feelings when it comes up for you. I use a combination of EMDR, Brainspotting, and Parts Work to work on these core issues. This can be done as a stand-alone therapy or as an adjunct to talk therapy.
My approach is eclectic and meets the individual needs of the adults and children I serve. A strong therapeutic relationship is key for effective therapy. As guide, witness and psycho-educator I help you clarify your thoughts, feelings and experiences. In this way your struggles become opportunties to develop strength and confidence to move forward.
My approach is eclectic and meets the individual needs of the adults and children I serve. A strong therapeutic relationship is key for effective therapy. As guide, witness and psycho-educator I help you clarify your thoughts, feelings and experiences. In this way your struggles become opportunties to develop strength and confidence to move forward.
I have such unbridled passion for my work I am determined to be a rock star in my field. My style of counseling is eclectic and I tailor my therapeutic practices to the individual. As my niche is neurodiversity, I hold the view that there needs to be an emphasis on recognizing and appreciating the neurodivergent person’s enhanced perceptual functioning. In other words, focus on the individual's strengths not deficits. It changes one's perception from calling it a hyperfocus, which is a stigmatized term, to understanding it as a special area of interest they excel at.
I have such unbridled passion for my work I am determined to be a rock star in my field. My style of counseling is eclectic and I tailor my therapeutic practices to the individual. As my niche is neurodiversity, I hold the view that there needs to be an emphasis on recognizing and appreciating the neurodivergent person’s enhanced perceptual functioning. In other words, focus on the individual's strengths not deficits. It changes one's perception from calling it a hyperfocus, which is a stigmatized term, to understanding it as a special area of interest they excel at.
The most important element in therapy is creating a safe and empowering relationship. There are many barriers to seeking support and I believe it is my job to break those down. I encourage prospective clients to ask questions and develop trust in whatever way feels right to them. My background in social work has taught me to look at each individual as part of a larger picture, and to work with each individual from a place of empowerment and strength.
The most important element in therapy is creating a safe and empowering relationship. There are many barriers to seeking support and I believe it is my job to break those down. I encourage prospective clients to ask questions and develop trust in whatever way feels right to them. My background in social work has taught me to look at each individual as part of a larger picture, and to work with each individual from a place of empowerment and strength.
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What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.