Couples Counseling Therapists in Saint Albans, VT
Heidi L Weaver
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am interested in building our relationship's foundation on trust.
I operate through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for both individual and combine CBT with Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples work. My main priority other than building trust through relationship is to ultimately guide you on how to change negative thinking patterns to positive thinking patterns producing positive outcomes.
I am interested in building our relationship's foundation on trust.
I operate through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for both individual and combine CBT with Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples work. My main priority other than building trust through relationship is to ultimately guide you on how to change negative thinking patterns to positive thinking patterns producing positive outcomes.
My hope with each person is that we will create a space together in which a unique healing relationship may unfold.
The goal is not just symptom remission, which is also important of course, but on an expansion of your capacity to find meaning and enjoyment in your life. You, as the client, are asked to: show up regularly; be curious about how you are experiencing your life; be open to alternate possibilities, viewpoints, and ways of experiencing yourself.
My hope with each person is that we will create a space together in which a unique healing relationship may unfold.
The goal is not just symptom remission, which is also important of course, but on an expansion of your capacity to find meaning and enjoyment in your life. You, as the client, are asked to: show up regularly; be curious about how you are experiencing your life; be open to alternate possibilities, viewpoints, and ways of experiencing yourself.
Wendy Stous M.S. LLC
Unlicensed Psychotherapist, MA, BA, Assoc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My specializations include grief & loss, anxiety, effective communication for couples and more.
Helping my clients by listening and understand what their issues are first, how these issues are affecting their lives and then using resolution skills to help the client to develop a plan for the work they need and assisting them with therapy to gain the skills needed to change their life issues as the individuals they are.
My specializations include grief & loss, anxiety, effective communication for couples and more.
Helping my clients by listening and understand what their issues are first, how these issues are affecting their lives and then using resolution skills to help the client to develop a plan for the work they need and assisting them with therapy to gain the skills needed to change their life issues as the individuals they are.
The Adams Center for Mind and Body, LLC
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
We offer traditional psychotherapy, nutrition counseling, and complementary therapy services for individuals, groups, couples, families, and organizations.
During your intake evaluation with Suzanne, your treatment plan will be conceptualized and tailored to ensure success in your recovery. You will be matched with one or more of our providers and a team meeting may be coordinated to include family members, caregivers, and other professionals. Our goal is empower you to achieve a healthy balanced lifestyle.
We offer traditional psychotherapy, nutrition counseling, and complementary therapy services for individuals, groups, couples, families, and organizations.
During your intake evaluation with Suzanne, your treatment plan will be conceptualized and tailored to ensure success in your recovery. You will be matched with one or more of our providers and a team meeting may be coordinated to include family members, caregivers, and other professionals. Our goal is empower you to achieve a healthy balanced lifestyle.
Humor is useful with couples, families or teens.
Often our relationships take on patterns that repeat throughout our lives, and finding those patterns can help us change. For parenting I like to use skill building; when a parent knows what they are going to do, they tend to be able to stay patient.
Humor is useful with couples, families or teens.
Often our relationships take on patterns that repeat throughout our lives, and finding those patterns can help us change. For parenting I like to use skill building; when a parent knows what they are going to do, they tend to be able to stay patient.
I am a student intern participating in field experiences for my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern New Hampshire University. I am under supervision by Stephanie McCarthy, LICSW at my field site, along with my faculty supervisor, Dr. Dempster. I believe that all individuals have the innate capacity for positive change, and I am ready to guide you in uncovering your strengths and navigating life’s challenges. I am passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment where growth and emotional well-being are prioritized. I am committed to walking alongside you in your journey of self-discovery.
I am a student intern participating in field experiences for my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern New Hampshire University. I am under supervision by Stephanie McCarthy, LICSW at my field site, along with my faculty supervisor, Dr. Dempster. I believe that all individuals have the innate capacity for positive change, and I am ready to guide you in uncovering your strengths and navigating life’s challenges. I am passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment where growth and emotional well-being are prioritized. I am committed to walking alongside you in your journey of self-discovery.
My motto is: "Life is an Adventure". I have worked in the Mental Health field across many settings and with all age groups. As the years pass and my experience deepens, I find that my approach is leaning more and more towards Positive Psychology. While I am skilled and knowledgeable about how to help solve problems, work through issues and reduce symptoms, I also feel that it is my job to help people to access the strengths and assets that they already have or can develop to help them towards healing. I am currently certified as an EMDR Practitioner.
My motto is: "Life is an Adventure". I have worked in the Mental Health field across many settings and with all age groups. As the years pass and my experience deepens, I find that my approach is leaning more and more towards Positive Psychology. While I am skilled and knowledgeable about how to help solve problems, work through issues and reduce symptoms, I also feel that it is my job to help people to access the strengths and assets that they already have or can develop to help them towards healing. I am currently certified as an EMDR Practitioner.
Today is an incredibly difficult time to be navigating careers, relationships, and life in general. Many of the people I have been working with are coming into adulthood and are looking to better their lives and overcome the trauma and issues they are faced with. These clients are looking to get a better handle on their triggers and to be more supportive of themself.
Today is an incredibly difficult time to be navigating careers, relationships, and life in general. Many of the people I have been working with are coming into adulthood and are looking to better their lives and overcome the trauma and issues they are faced with. These clients are looking to get a better handle on their triggers and to be more supportive of themself.
Heather Leonard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Albans, VT 05478
Loss and trauma come in all shapes and sizes. The death of a loved one, the loss of relationships, traumatic events, and various life changes (even ones that seem to be typical) can lead to feelings of intense sadness, confusion, anger, and anxiety. They can impact our day-to-day functioning, our relationships with others, our jobs, our sleep, and our overall wellbeing. Too often, problems we could manage or avoid in the past become barriers to living quality lives, and we're left feeling hopeless and alone.
Loss and trauma come in all shapes and sizes. The death of a loved one, the loss of relationships, traumatic events, and various life changes (even ones that seem to be typical) can lead to feelings of intense sadness, confusion, anger, and anxiety. They can impact our day-to-day functioning, our relationships with others, our jobs, our sleep, and our overall wellbeing. Too often, problems we could manage or avoid in the past become barriers to living quality lives, and we're left feeling hopeless and alone.
Hilary G Pearce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Albans, VT 05478
Waitlist for new clients
Hilary is an experienced clinician specializing in helping individuals navigate complex emotional and life challenges. With a focus on creating a compassionate and supportive environment, Hilary empowers her clients to learn, heal, and grow. She is dedicated to helping you develop the confidence and skills needed to manage life's challenges with resilience. Choose a short-term, intensive process or take your time exploring old patterns, developing new insights. Hilary adapts her process to the format that works best for you.
Hilary is an experienced clinician specializing in helping individuals navigate complex emotional and life challenges. With a focus on creating a compassionate and supportive environment, Hilary empowers her clients to learn, heal, and grow. She is dedicated to helping you develop the confidence and skills needed to manage life's challenges with resilience. Choose a short-term, intensive process or take your time exploring old patterns, developing new insights. Hilary adapts her process to the format that works best for you.
James C Warpinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Albans, VT 05478
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Thomas Mock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Saint Albans, VT 05478
Not accepting new clients
Individuals, couples and families first entering into the therapeutic relationship often feel overwhelmed, confused, anxious and vulnerable.
I have 45 years of clinical experience as a practitioner, a professor, clinical supervisor and continuous learner in psychotherapy. My extensive experience in the utilization of multiple treatment modalities allows me to craft an approach to your personal challenges that meets you where you are and continuously guides your progress on the road to wellness.
Individuals, couples and families first entering into the therapeutic relationship often feel overwhelmed, confused, anxious and vulnerable.
I have 45 years of clinical experience as a practitioner, a professor, clinical supervisor and continuous learner in psychotherapy. My extensive experience in the utilization of multiple treatment modalities allows me to craft an approach to your personal challenges that meets you where you are and continuously guides your progress on the road to wellness.
Priscilla J Connelly
Counselor, LCMHC, LADC, MAC
Verified Verified
Saint Albans, VT 05478
Not accepting new clients
Do you appreciate openness, straightforward communication, thoughtful questions, humor, and building a strong working relationship?
I have completed the ISEE program in sex therapy to bring more fulfillment, excitement and healing to individuals. Thirty four years of addiction work and I offer no non sense treatment with sweat, tears and humor! Twenty eight years in mental health supporting people to improve their lives considering every level of self.
Do you appreciate openness, straightforward communication, thoughtful questions, humor, and building a strong working relationship?
I have completed the ISEE program in sex therapy to bring more fulfillment, excitement and healing to individuals. Thirty four years of addiction work and I offer no non sense treatment with sweat, tears and humor! Twenty eight years in mental health supporting people to improve their lives considering every level of self.
Nature-Centered Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Moving through the forest we work on developing a therapeutic relationship and heathy coping skills we are aided by Llamas who are peaceful observant animals, they keep us grounded and mindful, border collies are playful and engage us in throwing a ball.
I am passionate about helping people grow. I work with a variety of ages. I find family therapy to be very valuable work andI believe that people can grow throughout their lives. If you are a parent struggling with a teen, or an adult struggling in relationships, I believe that psychotherapy can help. Nature centered psychotherapy uses research based approaches to help people develop healthy coping skills, recover from trauma, and to develop a deeper connection to themselves. Sessions take place outdoors in a natural setting drawing from principles of Ecotherapy.
Moving through the forest we work on developing a therapeutic relationship and heathy coping skills we are aided by Llamas who are peaceful observant animals, they keep us grounded and mindful, border collies are playful and engage us in throwing a ball.
I am passionate about helping people grow. I work with a variety of ages. I find family therapy to be very valuable work andI believe that people can grow throughout their lives. If you are a parent struggling with a teen, or an adult struggling in relationships, I believe that psychotherapy can help. Nature centered psychotherapy uses research based approaches to help people develop healthy coping skills, recover from trauma, and to develop a deeper connection to themselves. Sessions take place outdoors in a natural setting drawing from principles of Ecotherapy.
Holly Ann Wakefield
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Saint Albans, VT 05478
Not accepting new clients
We all have the potential to heal ourselves, to have positive relationships, and to have a greater sense of wellbeing. As a therapist I hope to support you to gain a better understanding of what is getting in your way or holding you back from attaining your goals.
We all have the potential to heal ourselves, to have positive relationships, and to have a greater sense of wellbeing. As a therapist I hope to support you to gain a better understanding of what is getting in your way or holding you back from attaining your goals.
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We specialize in working with individuals and couples, utilizing an array of modalities including EMDR, Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy, Ego State Therapy, DBT, and Emotionally Focused Therapy as an integral part of individual and couples therapy sessions.
The aftermath of trauma can feel both daunting and undefined. You may feel like you don’t know yourself anymore. The idea of who you are becoming may bring even more uncertainty. You may notice that your relationships are falling apart, causing you to feel isolated, yet still yearning for connection. I’m dedicated to providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can start to make sense of it all. Slowly, you’ll learn to feel and identify emotions which will enable you to process your past. Eventually, your nervous system may find equilibrium again. Gradually, your body can learn to let go.
We specialize in working with individuals and couples, utilizing an array of modalities including EMDR, Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy, Ego State Therapy, DBT, and Emotionally Focused Therapy as an integral part of individual and couples therapy sessions.
The aftermath of trauma can feel both daunting and undefined. You may feel like you don’t know yourself anymore. The idea of who you are becoming may bring even more uncertainty. You may notice that your relationships are falling apart, causing you to feel isolated, yet still yearning for connection. I’m dedicated to providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can start to make sense of it all. Slowly, you’ll learn to feel and identify emotions which will enable you to process your past. Eventually, your nervous system may find equilibrium again. Gradually, your body can learn to let go.
If that's not a crucial part of a therapeutic relationship, I don't know what is.
I'm a social worker with over a decade of fieldwork with various populations in numerous settings. Working together is mutually beneficial: I get to put years of schooling and experience into practice, and you get to unburden yourself and work towards improved overall wellness.
If that's not a crucial part of a therapeutic relationship, I don't know what is.
I'm a social worker with over a decade of fieldwork with various populations in numerous settings. Working together is mutually beneficial: I get to put years of schooling and experience into practice, and you get to unburden yourself and work towards improved overall wellness.
Robert J. Narucki Licensed Psychologist-Master
Psychologist, MA, Psychol
Verified Verified
Colchester, VT 05446
Developing a dialogue between therapist and client we work together in the relationship to understand, and expand one's understanding of one's personal and life narrative.
Developing the capacity to create meaning through pain and loss, one can then experience increased freedom in our current lives. I take a number of insurances and also have a sliding fee scale.
Developing a dialogue between therapist and client we work together in the relationship to understand, and expand one's understanding of one's personal and life narrative.
Developing the capacity to create meaning through pain and loss, one can then experience increased freedom in our current lives. I take a number of insurances and also have a sliding fee scale.
Julia Howe
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
Waitlist for new clients
" This resonates with me, as I believe that a collaborative approach and the steadily cultivated care and trust in the therapeutic relationship can fuel meaningful growth and change on individual and relational levels.
First and foremost, I approach my work from a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space. I provide humanistic, integrative therapy to individuals and couples in Burlington. Please don't hesitate to email and set up an initial phone conversation to see if this feels like the right fit for you.
" This resonates with me, as I believe that a collaborative approach and the steadily cultivated care and trust in the therapeutic relationship can fuel meaningful growth and change on individual and relational levels.
First and foremost, I approach my work from a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space. I provide humanistic, integrative therapy to individuals and couples in Burlington. Please don't hesitate to email and set up an initial phone conversation to see if this feels like the right fit for you.
Conditions treated include anxiety, depression, anger management, grief/bereavement, life transition difficulties, relationship, and physical health problems.
SERVICES OFFERED: I use an integrative psychotherapy approach where the approach best suited to the individual is selected. Approaches may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectIcal behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, or some combination of these. SPECIALTIES: I offer specialty services for older adults. The office is wheelchair accessible.
Conditions treated include anxiety, depression, anger management, grief/bereavement, life transition difficulties, relationship, and physical health problems.
SERVICES OFFERED: I use an integrative psychotherapy approach where the approach best suited to the individual is selected. Approaches may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectIcal behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, or some combination of these. SPECIALTIES: I offer specialty services for older adults. The office is wheelchair accessible.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.