Domestic Abuse Therapists in Saint Albans, VT
As your therapist I am committed to providing a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings through a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Together, we will develop and work towards personalized goals, focusing on achieving a happier and healthier life. Feeling comfortable and relaxed is essential to our process, and we will explore effective coping strategies to manage life challenges. I am eager to partner with you and support your growth.
As your therapist I am committed to providing a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings through a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Together, we will develop and work towards personalized goals, focusing on achieving a happier and healthier life. Feeling comfortable and relaxed is essential to our process, and we will explore effective coping strategies to manage life challenges. I am eager to partner with you and support your growth.
Chantal Donahue, LMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Saint Albans, VT 05478
Regardless of what you've been through in the past, anyone can benefit from talking to a mental health professional. Collaborating with a counselor can help provide thought provoking insights, allow you to move through problem solving more quickly, and leave you feeling more fulfilled and motivated to reach your desired goals.
Regardless of what you've been through in the past, anyone can benefit from talking to a mental health professional. Collaborating with a counselor can help provide thought provoking insights, allow you to move through problem solving more quickly, and leave you feeling more fulfilled and motivated to reach your desired goals.
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or stuck in patterns shaped by past trauma. They may struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, difficulty in relationships, or feeling disconnected from themselves. In therapy, I provide a supportive, affirming space where we work together to understand these patterns, build healthier coping skills, and foster healing. My goal is to help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and able to move forward with greater confidence, balance, and self-compassion.
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or stuck in patterns shaped by past trauma. They may struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, difficulty in relationships, or feeling disconnected from themselves. In therapy, I provide a supportive, affirming space where we work together to understand these patterns, build healthier coping skills, and foster healing. My goal is to help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and able to move forward with greater confidence, balance, and self-compassion.
I like to start by building trust and finding out what goals you want to set for yourself. A safe, encouraging atmosphere with no authoritarian or shaming attitudes is important. Humor is useful with couples, families or teens. Role-plays are a fun way to practice new relationship skills.
I like to start by building trust and finding out what goals you want to set for yourself. A safe, encouraging atmosphere with no authoritarian or shaming attitudes is important. Humor is useful with couples, families or teens. Role-plays are a fun way to practice new relationship skills.
I specialize in working with individuals—particularly men—who feel stuck in their relationships or uncertain about their direction in life. Many of the people I work with are navigating midlife transitions, relationship strain, or a growing sense that the roles and strategies that once worked for them no longer do. Therapy often focuses on increasing clarity, emotional awareness, and intentional decision-making during periods of change.
My practice is grounded in Nature-Centered Psychotherapy, an evidence-based approach that integrates traditional therapeutic methods with the regulating and restorative effects of the natural world.
I specialize in working with individuals—particularly men—who feel stuck in their relationships or uncertain about their direction in life. Many of the people I work with are navigating midlife transitions, relationship strain, or a growing sense that the roles and strategies that once worked for them no longer do. Therapy often focuses on increasing clarity, emotional awareness, and intentional decision-making during periods of change.
My practice is grounded in Nature-Centered Psychotherapy, an evidence-based approach that integrates traditional therapeutic methods with the regulating and restorative effects of the natural world.
I am currently taking on new clients for in-person and virtual sessions!
You're taking the important first step in your journey toward wellness! It can be tough for many of us to admit we need some help. Once we acknowledge this, finding the right person to connect with becomes essential. I truly prioritize developing a strong and healthy therapeutic relationship with everyone I support. Together, we'll build a solid foundation of mutual trust, allowing us to address your needs and work hand in hand toward a brighter, healthier future.
I am currently taking on new clients for in-person and virtual sessions!
You're taking the important first step in your journey toward wellness! It can be tough for many of us to admit we need some help. Once we acknowledge this, finding the right person to connect with becomes essential. I truly prioritize developing a strong and healthy therapeutic relationship with everyone I support. Together, we'll build a solid foundation of mutual trust, allowing us to address your needs and work hand in hand toward a brighter, healthier future.
I help people to look within and find the inner strengths they have to overcome problems. Together, we develop strategies to become successful at home, with work and socially. I specialize in utilizing psychological testing to help discover ways to capitalize on your unique abilities and traits.
I help people to look within and find the inner strengths they have to overcome problems. Together, we develop strategies to become successful at home, with work and socially. I specialize in utilizing psychological testing to help discover ways to capitalize on your unique abilities and traits.
I have experience working with survivors and perpetrators of intimate partner violence, teens with neurodivergence, and adults and couples seeking support for emotional skills and communication development.
Many of us are dealing with anxiety, burnout, grief, or changes in your relationships. Maybe you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself or unsure how to move forward. Life can get heavy, and support during this time is essential.
I offer a steady, non-judgmental space where we move at your pace. My approach blends traditional talk therapy with optional creative tools like drawing, movement, metaphor, or storytelling, depending on what feels right for you. Together we’ll work on understanding your patterns, building emotional clarity, and finding ways to feel more grounded and connected in your life and relationships.
I have experience working with survivors and perpetrators of intimate partner violence, teens with neurodivergence, and adults and couples seeking support for emotional skills and communication development.
Many of us are dealing with anxiety, burnout, grief, or changes in your relationships. Maybe you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself or unsure how to move forward. Life can get heavy, and support during this time is essential.
I offer a steady, non-judgmental space where we move at your pace. My approach blends traditional talk therapy with optional creative tools like drawing, movement, metaphor, or storytelling, depending on what feels right for you. Together we’ll work on understanding your patterns, building emotional clarity, and finding ways to feel more grounded and connected in your life and relationships.
Psychotherapy is very rewarding and challenging work. Anyone seeking to make themselves healthier needs to know that and be open to change. Despite how difficult it is to work through the issues that disrupt our lives, the reward is learning that life is a process worth living and improving on a continuous basis. I treat people with trauma issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, career moves, family issues, OCD, addictive behaviors, relationship problems and interpersonal unhappiness often beginning with providing psycho-educational information such as personal boundaries, basic human rights, safety, and coping and advocacy skills.
Psychotherapy is very rewarding and challenging work. Anyone seeking to make themselves healthier needs to know that and be open to change. Despite how difficult it is to work through the issues that disrupt our lives, the reward is learning that life is a process worth living and improving on a continuous basis. I treat people with trauma issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, career moves, family issues, OCD, addictive behaviors, relationship problems and interpersonal unhappiness often beginning with providing psycho-educational information such as personal boundaries, basic human rights, safety, and coping and advocacy skills.
My motto is: "Life is an Adventure!"
As the years pass and my experience deepens, I find that my approach embraces Nature and Positive Psychology more and more as I help people navigate relationships, anxiety, depression, life transitions, aging and existential issues. While I am skilled and knowledgeable about how to help solve problems, work through issues and reducing symptoms, I also feel that it is my calling to help people to access their natural strengths and assets that can help them towards healing. I am currently certified as an EMDR Practitioner.
My motto is: "Life is an Adventure!"
As the years pass and my experience deepens, I find that my approach embraces Nature and Positive Psychology more and more as I help people navigate relationships, anxiety, depression, life transitions, aging and existential issues. While I am skilled and knowledgeable about how to help solve problems, work through issues and reducing symptoms, I also feel that it is my calling to help people to access their natural strengths and assets that can help them towards healing. I am currently certified as an EMDR Practitioner.
Thomas Mock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACSW, BCD
1 Endorsed
Saint Albans, VT 05478
Not accepting new clients
Choosing a therapist for yourself or loved one can be a difficult task. A true "Master" of the healing arts is one who has spent years learning, practicing, and refining their skills as a healer. Individuals, couples and families first entering into the therapeutic relationship often feel overwhelmed, confused, anxious and vulnerable. They need to feel safe by knowing that they are truly being heard and respected. They also need to trust that their therapist has sufficient experience to patiently guide them thru the process of self discovery on their path to wellness and feeling whole, perhaps for the first time in their life.
Choosing a therapist for yourself or loved one can be a difficult task. A true "Master" of the healing arts is one who has spent years learning, practicing, and refining their skills as a healer. Individuals, couples and families first entering into the therapeutic relationship often feel overwhelmed, confused, anxious and vulnerable. They need to feel safe by knowing that they are truly being heard and respected. They also need to trust that their therapist has sufficient experience to patiently guide them thru the process of self discovery on their path to wellness and feeling whole, perhaps for the first time in their life.
Meghan Lewellen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
My approach to counseling is largely based on the therapeutic connection between an individual and their therapist, as this is one of the best predictors of progress and improvement over the course of therapy. I use strengths-based and relational methods to connect with individuals and support them in making changes to their lives. Clients can expect validation, respect, safety, and empathy when working with me.
My approach to counseling is largely based on the therapeutic connection between an individual and their therapist, as this is one of the best predictors of progress and improvement over the course of therapy. I use strengths-based and relational methods to connect with individuals and support them in making changes to their lives. Clients can expect validation, respect, safety, and empathy when working with me.
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I strive to help those with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship or family conflict, eating disorders or relatives of those living with ED, past or current traumas and abuse, parenting or career challenges, etc.
By combining person centered, mindfulness based and cognitive behavioral practices, I aim to assist you with the issues you want to discuss. Guiding you to recognize unhelpful ways of thinking and being, validating your human experience, introducing a variety of coping skills while supporting in a compassionate, non judgmental way.
I strive to help those with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship or family conflict, eating disorders or relatives of those living with ED, past or current traumas and abuse, parenting or career challenges, etc.
By combining person centered, mindfulness based and cognitive behavioral practices, I aim to assist you with the issues you want to discuss. Guiding you to recognize unhelpful ways of thinking and being, validating your human experience, introducing a variety of coping skills while supporting in a compassionate, non judgmental way.
I meet people where they are so we can begin the journey towards a more healthy and productive life. As a bicultural, bilingual clinician, I am well aware of how important cultural and family norms are and what role these play in our daily lives. I am sensitive to inter-generational conflicts that arise due to acculturation issues. Experience working with maternal wellness, teen & adults. Envisioning a rich and rewarding life can be challenging when you are overcome by either longstanding or daily problems.
I meet people where they are so we can begin the journey towards a more healthy and productive life. As a bicultural, bilingual clinician, I am well aware of how important cultural and family norms are and what role these play in our daily lives. I am sensitive to inter-generational conflicts that arise due to acculturation issues. Experience working with maternal wellness, teen & adults. Envisioning a rich and rewarding life can be challenging when you are overcome by either longstanding or daily problems.
It takes time to build emotional safety with the right therapist. I respect that need and take a non-judgmental approach with all clients no matter what they bring to the space. My style involves listening carefully, reflecting back, offering gentle challenges, and infusing all parts of the process with compassion. My clients experience deeper insight, improved symptoms, and better understanding of their emotional landscapes. I aim to help you connect to yourself and explore how patterns of relating to others are impacting your life. Let's see where we can make some changes.
It takes time to build emotional safety with the right therapist. I respect that need and take a non-judgmental approach with all clients no matter what they bring to the space. My style involves listening carefully, reflecting back, offering gentle challenges, and infusing all parts of the process with compassion. My clients experience deeper insight, improved symptoms, and better understanding of their emotional landscapes. I aim to help you connect to yourself and explore how patterns of relating to others are impacting your life. Let's see where we can make some changes.
I value the opportunity to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the ups and downs of life. I work with many populations, including children, adolescents and adults. I often work with clients who are healing from trauma and/or processing mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. I also often see clients who identify as LGBTQ+. I provide my clients with a warm, compassionate environment in which to make sense of their lives and feelings, cultivate insight and practice new skills. When appropriate, I also appreciate and utilize humor in the therapeutic space.
I value the opportunity to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the ups and downs of life. I work with many populations, including children, adolescents and adults. I often work with clients who are healing from trauma and/or processing mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. I also often see clients who identify as LGBTQ+. I provide my clients with a warm, compassionate environment in which to make sense of their lives and feelings, cultivate insight and practice new skills. When appropriate, I also appreciate and utilize humor in the therapeutic space.
Alison Dagger
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC, LPMT, MT-BC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcoming in creatives, artists, and healers! Currently accepting new clients. Has your creative drive disappeared behind a booming inner critic that’s never satisfied? Ever wondered why you’ve been in therapy for years, but the old problems persist? I specialize in helping creatives like you, with histories of relational or sexual trauma, heal from the inside out; building internal spaces of worthiness that aren’t dependent on external validation to feel whole.
Welcoming in creatives, artists, and healers! Currently accepting new clients. Has your creative drive disappeared behind a booming inner critic that’s never satisfied? Ever wondered why you’ve been in therapy for years, but the old problems persist? I specialize in helping creatives like you, with histories of relational or sexual trauma, heal from the inside out; building internal spaces of worthiness that aren’t dependent on external validation to feel whole.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor as well as a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor, experienced working with adolescents, adults, and families with trauma, depression, anxiety, self harm, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, grief and loss, and end of life issues.
I draw from a variety of theoretical approaches when working with people, depending on the needs and goals of each individual client, respecting each person's own journey/path using individual strengths to build on. Working often from an existential lens, I draw from Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, Mindfulness Based, Motivational, and EMDR/IFS therapies.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor as well as a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor, experienced working with adolescents, adults, and families with trauma, depression, anxiety, self harm, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, grief and loss, and end of life issues.
I draw from a variety of theoretical approaches when working with people, depending on the needs and goals of each individual client, respecting each person's own journey/path using individual strengths to build on. Working often from an existential lens, I draw from Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, Mindfulness Based, Motivational, and EMDR/IFS therapies.
I support adults navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional regulation difficulties. Many of the people I work with are already insightful and self-aware, but still feel stuck in patterns that insight alone hasn’t been able to shift, often feeling disconnected from themselves and overwhelmed. I focus less on labels and more on you: your experiences, patterns, and the systems you move through. Therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or overly clinical; sessions with me feel like real conversations, where I bring curiosity, support, and practical tools.
I support adults navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional regulation difficulties. Many of the people I work with are already insightful and self-aware, but still feel stuck in patterns that insight alone hasn’t been able to shift, often feeling disconnected from themselves and overwhelmed. I focus less on labels and more on you: your experiences, patterns, and the systems you move through. Therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or overly clinical; sessions with me feel like real conversations, where I bring curiosity, support, and practical tools.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.