Depression Therapists in Pownal, VT
Compassionate, respectful and straightforward psychotherapy. I work with people who are struggling with decisions, feelings and situations that may feel unmanageable. This can look like renegotiating your relationship with substance use, exploring relationship stress, learning about boundaries, managing the demands of care-giving, coping with chronic pain and illness, grieving a loss or some combination of all of the above. I do a lot of listening. But therapy also looks like practicing grounding exercises to learn how to calm an anxiety attack, creating a family tree or gaining new insight on the story of your life.
Compassionate, respectful and straightforward psychotherapy. I work with people who are struggling with decisions, feelings and situations that may feel unmanageable. This can look like renegotiating your relationship with substance use, exploring relationship stress, learning about boundaries, managing the demands of care-giving, coping with chronic pain and illness, grieving a loss or some combination of all of the above. I do a lot of listening. But therapy also looks like practicing grounding exercises to learn how to calm an anxiety attack, creating a family tree or gaining new insight on the story of your life.
It can be a daunting process to find a therapist you can connect with, trust, and where you can experience real and lasting change. I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating gender identity, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, climate anxiety, relationship challenges, and other life issues. Using a variety of modalities, including EMDR and polyvagal therapy, we work together to design and implement a treatment plan that is as unique as you are. I am committed to my clients and care deeply about helping them achieve positive outcomes through therapy. Telehealth sessions available for residents of VT and TN.
It can be a daunting process to find a therapist you can connect with, trust, and where you can experience real and lasting change. I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating gender identity, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, climate anxiety, relationship challenges, and other life issues. Using a variety of modalities, including EMDR and polyvagal therapy, we work together to design and implement a treatment plan that is as unique as you are. I am committed to my clients and care deeply about helping them achieve positive outcomes through therapy. Telehealth sessions available for residents of VT and TN.
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Holistic, somatic, mind-body healing approach; informed by neuroscience, EMDR, ACT, IFS, Jungian, and other helpful modalities for all manner of human circumstances: trauma, anxiety, rumination, projection, depression, OCD, ADHD, etc.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it helps to have someone who will really listen, without judgement. Giving your nervous system a soft place to land, to gently and deeply heal. To let go and stop guarding against "All the Things"! When you give space for what you are going through, you begin to feel lighter, soften around places that were hurt, and find a way back to your true self. I support you in coming to deeply know and understand yourself, reclaiming self-worth and trust in your inner compass; while growing coping skills for soothing your nervous system, and managing life, emotions and relationships.
Holistic, somatic, mind-body healing approach; informed by neuroscience, EMDR, ACT, IFS, Jungian, and other helpful modalities for all manner of human circumstances: trauma, anxiety, rumination, projection, depression, OCD, ADHD, etc.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it helps to have someone who will really listen, without judgement. Giving your nervous system a soft place to land, to gently and deeply heal. To let go and stop guarding against "All the Things"! When you give space for what you are going through, you begin to feel lighter, soften around places that were hurt, and find a way back to your true self. I support you in coming to deeply know and understand yourself, reclaiming self-worth and trust in your inner compass; while growing coping skills for soothing your nervous system, and managing life, emotions and relationships.
Together we will identify solutions that reduce anxiety, lift depression, improve self-esteem, heal trauma, navigate the losses and find your center again.
I also have a deep affinity for and understanding of the psyches of actors, artists, HSPs and empaths. Your sensitivity is your strength and your gift, yet challenging to embody in an intense world. The answers and resources are within you… it’s not your fault that you’ve learned the opposite.
Together we will identify solutions that reduce anxiety, lift depression, improve self-esteem, heal trauma, navigate the losses and find your center again.
I also have a deep affinity for and understanding of the psyches of actors, artists, HSPs and empaths. Your sensitivity is your strength and your gift, yet challenging to embody in an intense world. The answers and resources are within you… it’s not your fault that you’ve learned the opposite.
I specialize in depression, relationship issues, anxiety, and substance and behavioral addictions.
I believe that meaning is ultimately what drives us; without purpose, life can be really hard. I offer a meaning making based approach (often referred to as Logotherapy). My primary goal as a therapist is to truly understand you and your struggle. I will deeply listen and help you navigate current stressors, past trauma, and greater meaning.
I specialize in depression, relationship issues, anxiety, and substance and behavioral addictions.
I believe that meaning is ultimately what drives us; without purpose, life can be really hard. I offer a meaning making based approach (often referred to as Logotherapy). My primary goal as a therapist is to truly understand you and your struggle. I will deeply listen and help you navigate current stressors, past trauma, and greater meaning.
Relationships can feel so hard and complicated! Sometimes it seems like no matter what we say or try to do differently, we always end up having the same arguments with the same unfulfilling outcomes over and over again. It’s stressful and exhausting and it’s easy to want to give up. In our work together, I can help you understand the real reason that these conversations aren’t going well, and give you the concrete skills and concepts to do something new and productive. This work brings clarity to the chaos of dating and relationships and creates new, healthy patterns that lead to secure, connected partnerships.
Relationships can feel so hard and complicated! Sometimes it seems like no matter what we say or try to do differently, we always end up having the same arguments with the same unfulfilling outcomes over and over again. It’s stressful and exhausting and it’s easy to want to give up. In our work together, I can help you understand the real reason that these conversations aren’t going well, and give you the concrete skills and concepts to do something new and productive. This work brings clarity to the chaos of dating and relationships and creates new, healthy patterns that lead to secure, connected partnerships.
I offer a safe, reflective space for developing self-compassion, deepening awareness, and making meaning out of difficult experiences and the challenges of modern life.
We live in especially challenging times. Therapy is an opportunity to gain perspective, develop strategies and tools for a better life for yourself, and learn how to focus on what really matters to you. I walk beside my clients to help them discover these things for themselves.
I welcome clients of LGBTQ+ , BIPOC, and marginalized identities.
I offer a safe, reflective space for developing self-compassion, deepening awareness, and making meaning out of difficult experiences and the challenges of modern life.
We live in especially challenging times. Therapy is an opportunity to gain perspective, develop strategies and tools for a better life for yourself, and learn how to focus on what really matters to you. I walk beside my clients to help them discover these things for themselves.
I welcome clients of LGBTQ+ , BIPOC, and marginalized identities.
Depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety are challenges many of us face.
Do you feel discouraged, anxious, or just unable to feel better? Do you ever get stuck in your thoughts or worry that you aren't good enough? Experiencing conflict in your relationship? Struggling with adoption issues? Have a family member with special needs? Life presents us with many challenges that can be overwhelming. My priority as a therapist is to provide you with a caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where your strengths, unrecognized needs, and goals can be realized. I work with clients on creating meaningful connections, improving self-esteem and confidence, self-care, and achieving overall well-being.
Depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety are challenges many of us face.
Do you feel discouraged, anxious, or just unable to feel better? Do you ever get stuck in your thoughts or worry that you aren't good enough? Experiencing conflict in your relationship? Struggling with adoption issues? Have a family member with special needs? Life presents us with many challenges that can be overwhelming. My priority as a therapist is to provide you with a caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where your strengths, unrecognized needs, and goals can be realized. I work with clients on creating meaningful connections, improving self-esteem and confidence, self-care, and achieving overall well-being.
I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and strength-based, solution-focused work. I tailor each session to your needs, helping you build insight, resilience, and confidence.
I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and strength-based, solution-focused work. I tailor each session to your needs, helping you build insight, resilience, and confidence.
I most often work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, and big life changes, including experiences related to neurodivergence, chronic health stress, and identity and belonging.
When life looks fine on the outside but doesn’t feel that way inside, this is a place for you to land it honestly. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning but feel like they’re going through the motions, stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by self-doubt. Sometimes this shows up during life transitions like starting college, career changes, relationship shifts, or periods of uncertainty where things feel unclear or emotionally flat. Whatever the case, my first priority is earning your trust and building a real human connection. Because real change happens when you stop performing and start speaking honestly.
I most often work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, and big life changes, including experiences related to neurodivergence, chronic health stress, and identity and belonging.
When life looks fine on the outside but doesn’t feel that way inside, this is a place for you to land it honestly. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning but feel like they’re going through the motions, stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by self-doubt. Sometimes this shows up during life transitions like starting college, career changes, relationship shifts, or periods of uncertainty where things feel unclear or emotionally flat. Whatever the case, my first priority is earning your trust and building a real human connection. Because real change happens when you stop performing and start speaking honestly.
Do you want to wake up and feel happy again? Do you have emotions that are overwhelming and you don't know where to turn for help? You do not need to be stuck in negative emotions and thinking; you deserve to enjoy life!
I do not accept insurance. Most people have seen great hope and able to make changes in just the first three sessions! I look forward to seeing you live a happy and fulfilled life.
Do you want to wake up and feel happy again? Do you have emotions that are overwhelming and you don't know where to turn for help? You do not need to be stuck in negative emotions and thinking; you deserve to enjoy life!
I do not accept insurance. Most people have seen great hope and able to make changes in just the first three sessions! I look forward to seeing you live a happy and fulfilled life.
Other specialties also include working with those who suffer from the after effects of abuse and trauma, and those who are experiencing depression, anxiety or stressful changes in their lives.
I offer extended sessions including weekends. No matter the history, people can co-create secure relationships. I have advanced training in PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) EFT ( Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) and in AEDP -- using cutting edge research in Affective Neuroscience, Attachment.
Other specialties also include working with those who suffer from the after effects of abuse and trauma, and those who are experiencing depression, anxiety or stressful changes in their lives.
I offer extended sessions including weekends. No matter the history, people can co-create secure relationships. I have advanced training in PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) EFT ( Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) and in AEDP -- using cutting edge research in Affective Neuroscience, Attachment.
I have worked with teens through seniors, helping them cope with anxiety, OCD, depression, and many other common issues.
Over the past five years, I have worked with a wide range of clients, providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space to support you in your journey. I tailor sessions to meet you where you are and help you navigate your unique challenges in a safe space.
I have worked with teens through seniors, helping them cope with anxiety, OCD, depression, and many other common issues.
Over the past five years, I have worked with a wide range of clients, providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space to support you in your journey. I tailor sessions to meet you where you are and help you navigate your unique challenges in a safe space.
I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals cope with stress, loss, fear, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes.
I have specialized training and experience in working with healthcare professionals, students (college, graduate, law, medical school), biracial/multiracial individuals, athletes, LGBTQ clients, survivors of sexual abuse and other trauma, law enforcement officers, chronic illness, and postpartum depression. In addition, I am experienced in working with complicated grief/traumatic loss.
I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals cope with stress, loss, fear, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes.
I have specialized training and experience in working with healthcare professionals, students (college, graduate, law, medical school), biracial/multiracial individuals, athletes, LGBTQ clients, survivors of sexual abuse and other trauma, law enforcement officers, chronic illness, and postpartum depression. In addition, I am experienced in working with complicated grief/traumatic loss.
Idolyn V Carnahan
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I specialize in working with adolescent and adult patients who struggle with suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and major life transitions.
I have many years of clinical experience in outpatient settings, including intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, structured outpatient addiction programs, and community mental health. I primarily offer individual psychotherapy, but offer group psychotherapy as well for adolescents and young adults.
I specialize in working with adolescent and adult patients who struggle with suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and major life transitions.
I have many years of clinical experience in outpatient settings, including intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, structured outpatient addiction programs, and community mental health. I primarily offer individual psychotherapy, but offer group psychotherapy as well for adolescents and young adults.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stuck?
I work with individuals, couples, and families to explore the relational patterns and behaviors that affect connection and communication. Whether you're navigating conflict with a partner, managing family dynamics, or working to improve friendships, I provide support with compassion and clarity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stuck?
I work with individuals, couples, and families to explore the relational patterns and behaviors that affect connection and communication. Whether you're navigating conflict with a partner, managing family dynamics, or working to improve friendships, I provide support with compassion and clarity.
I work with adults of all ages to address depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma.
My name is Leah Oklan, LICSW. I offer insight-oriented, psychodynamic psychotherapy and EMDR therapy in a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space where we can focus on the work that feels most important to you.
I work with adults of all ages to address depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma.
My name is Leah Oklan, LICSW. I offer insight-oriented, psychodynamic psychotherapy and EMDR therapy in a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space where we can focus on the work that feels most important to you.
I believe that everyone has the capacity within themselves to create positive and sustained change in their lives. I invite you to contact me and create the life of well-being you deserve.
I believe that everyone has the capacity within themselves to create positive and sustained change in their lives. I invite you to contact me and create the life of well-being you deserve.
Whether we realize it or not, we're all carrying around a bag: some of us carry a suitcase, others a backpack, and some push around a luggage cart or two overflowing with their bags. Why not downsize a bit? Therapy is all about you. Yes, you'll talk about other people, most likely. But it's not an hour about how they feel; it's an hour about how you feel. It's an hour to be completely open and honest about your life without judgement or interruption. And you deserve it.
Whether we realize it or not, we're all carrying around a bag: some of us carry a suitcase, others a backpack, and some push around a luggage cart or two overflowing with their bags. Why not downsize a bit? Therapy is all about you. Yes, you'll talk about other people, most likely. But it's not an hour about how they feel; it's an hour about how you feel. It's an hour to be completely open and honest about your life without judgement or interruption. And you deserve it.
My background includes deep experience with first responders, couples, and parent–child relationships. I’ve also supported many survivors of intrafamilial sexual abuse.
As an LMFT, my goal is to support clients in creating the relationships and life they envision. Whether a family is navigating crisis, a couple is working to deepen their connection, an individual is managing mental health and diagnosis, or parents are seeking more meaningful relationships with their children—I meet each client exactly where they are in their life story. Together, we co-author a new narrative rooted in growth, resilience, and authentic connection.
My background includes deep experience with first responders, couples, and parent–child relationships. I’ve also supported many survivors of intrafamilial sexual abuse.
As an LMFT, my goal is to support clients in creating the relationships and life they envision. Whether a family is navigating crisis, a couple is working to deepen their connection, an individual is managing mental health and diagnosis, or parents are seeking more meaningful relationships with their children—I meet each client exactly where they are in their life story. Together, we co-author a new narrative rooted in growth, resilience, and authentic connection.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.