Family Therapists in Pownal, VT
I am a family and marriage therapist licensed in Vermont with over 8 years of experience working as Marriage and Family counselor. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and various family therapy models. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I am a family and marriage therapist licensed in Vermont with over 8 years of experience working as Marriage and Family counselor. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and various family therapy models. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I work with adults, adolescents, and families, and am licensed in both TN and VT.
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.
I work with adults, adolescents, and families, and am licensed in both TN and VT.
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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I am an LMHC. I have worked with teens through seniors, helping them cope with anxiety, OCD, depression, and many other common issues. I help by providing evidence-based skills to help you better understand and approach problems from a new perspective. In our first few sessions, we will build a treatment plan specific to your needs to help you. Together, we can explore what truly matters to you, build a personalized toolkit to manage obstacles, and unlock your potential to lead a more fulfilling, balanced life. I offer a safe, affirming space where you can feel supported and understood.
I am an LMHC. I have worked with teens through seniors, helping them cope with anxiety, OCD, depression, and many other common issues. I help by providing evidence-based skills to help you better understand and approach problems from a new perspective. In our first few sessions, we will build a treatment plan specific to your needs to help you. Together, we can explore what truly matters to you, build a personalized toolkit to manage obstacles, and unlock your potential to lead a more fulfilling, balanced life. I offer a safe, affirming space where you can feel supported and understood.
I specialize in working with clients navigating grief, chronic illness or cancer, anxiety, depression, caretaking for an ill family member, parenting, career, or relationship stress.
Are you navigating a challenging path and looking for support? Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or dissatisfied with aspects of your life due to grief, managing a medical diagnosis, anxiety, caregiving for others, or challenges in parenting, career, or relationships, we are here for you. Let us provide you with a place to share your experiences, process emotions and thoughts, build coping skills, and address what you're going through.
I specialize in working with clients navigating grief, chronic illness or cancer, anxiety, depression, caretaking for an ill family member, parenting, career, or relationship stress.
Are you navigating a challenging path and looking for support? Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or dissatisfied with aspects of your life due to grief, managing a medical diagnosis, anxiety, caregiving for others, or challenges in parenting, career, or relationships, we are here for you. Let us provide you with a place to share your experiences, process emotions and thoughts, build coping skills, and address what you're going through.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, marital, family, or substance issues I assure you will feel safe and accepted.
Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance, or spiritual issues? Are you a couple seeking assistance? If so, I hope you’ll reach out. I work virtually and from physical offices in Manchester, Dorset, and Vermont, and provide integrated mental health counseling services to individuals seeking to re-establish or improve daily functioning. I am trained as a psychotherapist and ordained minister. Clients appreciate my supportive and solution-focused approach to counseling.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, marital, family, or substance issues I assure you will feel safe and accepted.
Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance, or spiritual issues? Are you a couple seeking assistance? If so, I hope you’ll reach out. I work virtually and from physical offices in Manchester, Dorset, and Vermont, and provide integrated mental health counseling services to individuals seeking to re-establish or improve daily functioning. I am trained as a psychotherapist and ordained minister. Clients appreciate my supportive and solution-focused approach to counseling.
I am a compassionate and direct psychotherapist dedicated to helping people heal and change emotional, behavioral and relational patterns that are keeping them stuck. I have extensive experience in the treatment on Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD and Eating Disorders.
Through a collaborative process, I work with clients to identify their goals and work toward meeting them. I regularly incorporate; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Psychodynamic Therapy into my work.
I am a compassionate and direct psychotherapist dedicated to helping people heal and change emotional, behavioral and relational patterns that are keeping them stuck. I have extensive experience in the treatment on Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD and Eating Disorders.
Through a collaborative process, I work with clients to identify their goals and work toward meeting them. I regularly incorporate; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Psychodynamic Therapy into my work.
I opened Kaleidoscope Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC to empower my clients to better understand themselves as they navigate in their personal environment so they may make positive changes and create a meaningful, joyful life. Similar to a kaleidoscope which has many colorful shapes that make the entire image, you also hold many attributes that make you who you are. In our sessions, I will help you to illuminate these attributes within yourself, and reveal behavioral patterns, so we may focus on self-discovery, self-awareness, and positive behavioral changes that attend to your personal strengths and goals.
I opened Kaleidoscope Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC to empower my clients to better understand themselves as they navigate in their personal environment so they may make positive changes and create a meaningful, joyful life. Similar to a kaleidoscope which has many colorful shapes that make the entire image, you also hold many attributes that make you who you are. In our sessions, I will help you to illuminate these attributes within yourself, and reveal behavioral patterns, so we may focus on self-discovery, self-awareness, and positive behavioral changes that attend to your personal strengths and goals.
My approach is eclectic and flexible, drawing from elements of family therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I invite clients into a supportive atmosphere where they can share and explore their different emotions, experience empathy, and being fully heard. Clients will develop skills to better manage their upsets, fears, or relational challenges, both past and present. From a mindful perspective, I challenge clients to create a ‘half-full' mindset, to gradually move beyond emotional reactivity or overwhelm. Regardless of the challenge, clients will learn to see the opportunities in life, rather than falling victim to upsets, and will gradually move into a new way of being - one with a renewed sense of possibility, peace, and freedom.
My approach is eclectic and flexible, drawing from elements of family therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I invite clients into a supportive atmosphere where they can share and explore their different emotions, experience empathy, and being fully heard. Clients will develop skills to better manage their upsets, fears, or relational challenges, both past and present. From a mindful perspective, I challenge clients to create a ‘half-full' mindset, to gradually move beyond emotional reactivity or overwhelm. Regardless of the challenge, clients will learn to see the opportunities in life, rather than falling victim to upsets, and will gradually move into a new way of being - one with a renewed sense of possibility, peace, and freedom.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) licensed in NY, NJ, CT, FL, & VT specializing in helping individuals and couples heal from compulsive sexual behavior, betrayal trauma, and intimacy disorders. I provide support that is direct, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based approaches.
My practice also focuses on anxiety, trauma, identity development, and relationship dynamics with a particular passion for supporting people in recovery, LGBTQ+ clients, and professionals navigating burnout or life transitions.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) licensed in NY, NJ, CT, FL, & VT specializing in helping individuals and couples heal from compulsive sexual behavior, betrayal trauma, and intimacy disorders. I provide support that is direct, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based approaches.
My practice also focuses on anxiety, trauma, identity development, and relationship dynamics with a particular passion for supporting people in recovery, LGBTQ+ clients, and professionals navigating burnout or life transitions.
I work closely with my clients to build relationships based upon mutual trust and respect, together creating a therapeutic environment in which they can feel safe and understood. My work is focused on children and adolescents, although I also work with adults. I am trained in a variety of treatment approaches, including EMDR, CBT, attachment, mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapies. This allows me to choose the best approach for each client. Along with my clients (and their parents, when appropriate), we establish clear treatment goals, and work together to achieve them. Specialties include Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and Trauma.
I work closely with my clients to build relationships based upon mutual trust and respect, together creating a therapeutic environment in which they can feel safe and understood. My work is focused on children and adolescents, although I also work with adults. I am trained in a variety of treatment approaches, including EMDR, CBT, attachment, mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapies. This allows me to choose the best approach for each client. Along with my clients (and their parents, when appropriate), we establish clear treatment goals, and work together to achieve them. Specialties include Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and Trauma.
My ideal client is at a crossroads. They are high functioning but burdened by stress, grief, or identity confusion. They seek more than symptom relief; they long for purpose, integration, and a greater sense of authenticity. Often navigating trauma, a lack of supportive relationships, or nagging existential questions, they need a therapist who holds both a diverse clinical skillset and a deep respect for his clients. Client goals often include minimizing depression or anxiety symptoms, but each individual is unique. Ultimately, clients desire to feel empowered to grow into the best version of themselves. I can help with that.
My ideal client is at a crossroads. They are high functioning but burdened by stress, grief, or identity confusion. They seek more than symptom relief; they long for purpose, integration, and a greater sense of authenticity. Often navigating trauma, a lack of supportive relationships, or nagging existential questions, they need a therapist who holds both a diverse clinical skillset and a deep respect for his clients. Client goals often include minimizing depression or anxiety symptoms, but each individual is unique. Ultimately, clients desire to feel empowered to grow into the best version of themselves. I can help with that.
Have a family member with special needs?
With corporate experience and an MBA, I offer motivational coaching. Having an adult child with special needs, I am pleased to provide supportive counseling and education for families with special needs. Everyone works through challenges differently. I focus on helping families set and achieve realistic goals to help progress successfully in their lives.
Have a family member with special needs?
With corporate experience and an MBA, I offer motivational coaching. Having an adult child with special needs, I am pleased to provide supportive counseling and education for families with special needs. Everyone works through challenges differently. I focus on helping families set and achieve realistic goals to help progress successfully in their lives.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
With experiences supporting youth, adults, families, and couples, I utilize various interventions in an organic and relevant way to best support your unique and personal goals.
One of life’s greatest challenges can be beginning the healing journey. Whether you're feeling stuck, depressed, uncertain, anxious, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you. Bringing awareness and/or identifying the root causes of behaviors and emotional experiences can be both challenging and rewarding. My hope for you is that we can work together to identify and progress toward goals to alleviate your suffering and increase your ability to cope, make healthy decisions, and regain direction within your journey.
With experiences supporting youth, adults, families, and couples, I utilize various interventions in an organic and relevant way to best support your unique and personal goals.
One of life’s greatest challenges can be beginning the healing journey. Whether you're feeling stuck, depressed, uncertain, anxious, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you. Bringing awareness and/or identifying the root causes of behaviors and emotional experiences can be both challenging and rewarding. My hope for you is that we can work together to identify and progress toward goals to alleviate your suffering and increase your ability to cope, make healthy decisions, and regain direction within your journey.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified School Counselor, I am passionate about helping others find alignment within themselves and in the world around them. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, and periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Taking the first step toward change takes immense courage, and I’m truly glad you’re here.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified School Counselor, I am passionate about helping others find alignment within themselves and in the world around them. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, and periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Taking the first step toward change takes immense courage, and I’m truly glad you’re here.
Trained in expressive arts therapy, drama therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers a unique way of listening and responding without preconception to support deepening insight about the dynamics behind distress and unmet desire.
Trained in expressive arts therapy, drama therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers a unique way of listening and responding without preconception to support deepening insight about the dynamics behind distress and unmet desire.
Idolyn V Carnahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
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I am a licensed psychotherapist (LICSW) located in St. Johnsbury, VT. I specialize in working with adolescent and adult patients who struggle with suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and major life transitions. I also have a lot of experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth and adults. I use an integrative model of psychotherapy utilizing psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques. I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of New Hampshire.
I am a licensed psychotherapist (LICSW) located in St. Johnsbury, VT. I specialize in working with adolescent and adult patients who struggle with suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and major life transitions. I also have a lot of experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth and adults. I use an integrative model of psychotherapy utilizing psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques. I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of New Hampshire.
I also have deep experience supporting Veterans and their families through the unique challenges they face.
I am available to see clients on evenings and weekends!
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? You're not alone—and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I work with teens, adults, and older adults, offering a supportive space to explore what's going on and find practical paths forward.
I also have deep experience supporting Veterans and their families through the unique challenges they face.
I am available to see clients on evenings and weekends!
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? You're not alone—and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I work with teens, adults, and older adults, offering a supportive space to explore what's going on and find practical paths forward.
Psychotherapy is a lifelong arduous learning and self exploration process that will improve the quality of life. I approach therapy with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and respect. I will competently employ techniques in which I have received training to assist you in reaching your goals. Technics I may use are EMDR, hypnosis, confrontation, desensitization, homework, humor, imagery, 'I' statements, modeling, psychodrama, journal writing and role-playing. If through the course of psychotherapy an acceptable degree of progress is not reached, I will refer you to another licensed professional.
Psychotherapy is a lifelong arduous learning and self exploration process that will improve the quality of life. I approach therapy with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and respect. I will competently employ techniques in which I have received training to assist you in reaching your goals. Technics I may use are EMDR, hypnosis, confrontation, desensitization, homework, humor, imagery, 'I' statements, modeling, psychodrama, journal writing and role-playing. If through the course of psychotherapy an acceptable degree of progress is not reached, I will refer you to another licensed professional.
It’s a privilege to work with individuals, couples, and families, and I strive to create a comfortable, affirming space for everyone I meet with.
I'm licensed as an LICSW and an LADC, and I offer an open‑minded, accepting approach to psychotherapy, often using humor when it helps. I earned my MSW in 2009 from Smith College, including graduate internships at UVM Medical Center’s inpatient psych unit and the VA in White River Junction. I have practiced in Vermont for nearly 20 years, and I've gained great experience working with people with a range of concerns. This includes community mental health clients, trauma survivors, individuals in recovery, veterans, elders and incarcerated people.
It’s a privilege to work with individuals, couples, and families, and I strive to create a comfortable, affirming space for everyone I meet with.
I'm licensed as an LICSW and an LADC, and I offer an open‑minded, accepting approach to psychotherapy, often using humor when it helps. I earned my MSW in 2009 from Smith College, including graduate internships at UVM Medical Center’s inpatient psych unit and the VA in White River Junction. I have practiced in Vermont for nearly 20 years, and I've gained great experience working with people with a range of concerns. This includes community mental health clients, trauma survivors, individuals in recovery, veterans, elders and incarcerated people.
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What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.