Emotionally Focused Therapists in Saint Albans, VT
Heidi L Weaver
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I operate through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for both individual and combine CBT with Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) for couples work.
Currently Waitlisting new clients. Hi, there! I am interested in building our relationship's foundation on trust. I believe client and therapist relationship is the only way to produce positive outcomes. When this is established, a beautiful environment is formed to which you, the client, may take steps to heal. We will work together as a team to change negative thinking patterns to positive thinking patterns, fill your tool belt with healthy coping mechanisms and ultimately smash your goals of therapy. This is a non judgmental zone, there are no power struggles and you will feel welcomed.
I operate through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for both individual and combine CBT with Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) for couples work.
Currently Waitlisting new clients. Hi, there! I am interested in building our relationship's foundation on trust. I believe client and therapist relationship is the only way to produce positive outcomes. When this is established, a beautiful environment is formed to which you, the client, may take steps to heal. We will work together as a team to change negative thinking patterns to positive thinking patterns, fill your tool belt with healthy coping mechanisms and ultimately smash your goals of therapy. This is a non judgmental zone, there are no power struggles and you will feel welcomed.
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.
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.
Karen Giroux. Lcmhc Ladc
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LADC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saint Albans, VT 05478
Trauma informed Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services. With a focus on post traumatic growth through acknowledging and understanding the impact of trauma/stress on the brain and the nervous system. We can get stuck in negative and destructive thought patterns as a result of these injuries that resonate through our lives. Using a mind/body approach with a person-centered foundation; EMDR; Audio Visual Entrainment therapy; Brainspotting and parts work to begin restoring your sense of self. please use email for any inquiries or referrals
Trauma informed Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services. With a focus on post traumatic growth through acknowledging and understanding the impact of trauma/stress on the brain and the nervous system. We can get stuck in negative and destructive thought patterns as a result of these injuries that resonate through our lives. Using a mind/body approach with a person-centered foundation; EMDR; Audio Visual Entrainment therapy; Brainspotting and parts work to begin restoring your sense of self. please use email for any inquiries or referrals
I wish to serve as a guide for my clients on their own journey towards self-discovery. I am practicing humanistic psychology and my primary focus is to create an empathetic, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic relationship. By using person-centered counseling, I am able to help my clients discover their authentic selves. I wish to help reduce anxiety and aid my clients in developing a positive self-image for themselves. I am interested in learning and understanding my clients’ self-perceptions and view of their own reality. My belief is that our worth is conditioned by others and this often can be detrimental to our mental health.
I wish to serve as a guide for my clients on their own journey towards self-discovery. I am practicing humanistic psychology and my primary focus is to create an empathetic, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic relationship. By using person-centered counseling, I am able to help my clients discover their authentic selves. I wish to help reduce anxiety and aid my clients in developing a positive self-image for themselves. I am interested in learning and understanding my clients’ self-perceptions and view of their own reality. My belief is that our worth is conditioned by others and this often can be detrimental to our mental health.
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.
No Current Availability Welcome! My approach to working with adolescents and adults centers around compassionate interactions to empower individuals to move and grow beyond their current situations. I believe that it is important for everyone to feel responded to and heard. Through the continued development of a strong sense of self, I believe that people possess the skills needed to change their situations. I look forward to sharing my therapeutic philosophy and guiding you to achieve your greatest potential.
No Current Availability Welcome! My approach to working with adolescents and adults centers around compassionate interactions to empower individuals to move and grow beyond their current situations. I believe that it is important for everyone to feel responded to and heard. Through the continued development of a strong sense of self, I believe that people possess the skills needed to change their situations. I look forward to sharing my therapeutic philosophy and guiding you to achieve your greatest potential.
As a compassionate and client-centered therapist, I am committed to creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and aspirations. Whether you’re navigating identity, relationships, or self-acceptance, I am here to support you unconditionally. Together, we’ll uncover practical strategies and empower you to overcome challenges. Let’s focus on solutions, resilience, and growth. Your well-being is my priority.
As a compassionate and client-centered therapist, I am committed to creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and aspirations. Whether you’re navigating identity, relationships, or self-acceptance, I am here to support you unconditionally. Together, we’ll uncover practical strategies and empower you to overcome challenges. Let’s focus on solutions, resilience, and growth. Your well-being is my priority.
I specialize in working with teens and men ages 14-35 who struggle with social anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. These issues often show up as anger, guardedness, feeling misunderstood, alone, or angry. If you have known trauma, loss, abuse, or bullying, this can have a profound impact on how you see yourself and connect with friends, partners, and family. If you feel isolated, misunderstood, or anxious around others, you are not alone. That is far from who you really are.
I specialize in working with teens and men ages 14-35 who struggle with social anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. These issues often show up as anger, guardedness, feeling misunderstood, alone, or angry. If you have known trauma, loss, abuse, or bullying, this can have a profound impact on how you see yourself and connect with friends, partners, and family. If you feel isolated, misunderstood, or anxious around others, you are not alone. That is far from who you really are.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Have you experienced a traumatic event or loss and struggling to navigate the world around you? I may be able to help. I graduated with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019. For the past 5 years I have worked with children and teens (5-18) along with their caregivers (bio/foster/adoptive/kin). I have provided direct client care to adults 65+ for over 15 years. I will use a collection of therapeutic modalities to meet your needs. Contact me today.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Have you experienced a traumatic event or loss and struggling to navigate the world around you? I may be able to help. I graduated with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019. For the past 5 years I have worked with children and teens (5-18) along with their caregivers (bio/foster/adoptive/kin). I have provided direct client care to adults 65+ for over 15 years. I will use a collection of therapeutic modalities to meet your needs. Contact me today.
Hello and welcome! I am currently accepting new telehealth clients in Vermont. Having worked as a hospice social worker for years, I specialize in grief counseling and support clients and caregivers around issues of aging, dementia, and death and dying. I also work with adolescents and adults navigating significant life transitions, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, personal development, and self-exploration.
Hello and welcome! I am currently accepting new telehealth clients in Vermont. Having worked as a hospice social worker for years, I specialize in grief counseling and support clients and caregivers around issues of aging, dementia, and death and dying. I also work with adolescents and adults navigating significant life transitions, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, personal development, and self-exploration.
Mallorie Kutzner-Tropeano
Counselor, LCMHC, MS, LLC
Verified Verified
Saint Albans, VT 05478
Not accepting new clients
I am trained in IFS, TRET to include AIT and EFT.
Now Accepting Cash/ Private Pay Clients. I am tremendously passionate and driven to work with individuals who have experienced various hardships in their life. My belief is that every person is worth more than their current or past experiences and circumstances. That you're of value and worth. I believe in helping an individual find their voice, build their self-confidence, self-worth and self-direction. In this I am highly driven to assist an individual in advocating for themselves and identifying their positive qualities.
I am trained in IFS, TRET to include AIT and EFT.
Now Accepting Cash/ Private Pay Clients. I am tremendously passionate and driven to work with individuals who have experienced various hardships in their life. My belief is that every person is worth more than their current or past experiences and circumstances. That you're of value and worth. I believe in helping an individual find their voice, build their self-confidence, self-worth and self-direction. In this I am highly driven to assist an individual in advocating for themselves and identifying their positive qualities.
Kathryn Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Implementation of treatment is compassionate and emotionally focused.
Offering Weekend hours - I am a professional Social Worker specializing in death, dying, bereavement, and chronic and persistent physical debilities as well as mental health issues. I have extensive experience working with issues related to chronic and life limiting illness, chronic pain, aging, and dementia, and caring for the needs of the dying at end of life. Other experience includes working with adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, and coping skills. My therapeutic approaches are rooted in Narrative, Existential, and Psychodynamic therapy.
Implementation of treatment is compassionate and emotionally focused.
Offering Weekend hours - I am a professional Social Worker specializing in death, dying, bereavement, and chronic and persistent physical debilities as well as mental health issues. I have extensive experience working with issues related to chronic and life limiting illness, chronic pain, aging, and dementia, and caring for the needs of the dying at end of life. Other experience includes working with adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, and coping skills. My therapeutic approaches are rooted in Narrative, Existential, and Psychodynamic therapy.
In private practice since 2006, I continue to feel honored to get to know my clients. My hope with each person is that we will create a space together in which a unique healing relationship may unfold. To facilitate that space, I tend to focus on your feelings and how they are held in the body; on past experiences and how they relate to current feelings and relational patterns; on how relational patterns may be being repeated within the therapy; on the richness of your internal world (that emerges, for example, in dreams, daydreams, artwork, etc.); and on awareness itself, within which all of the above happens.
In private practice since 2006, I continue to feel honored to get to know my clients. My hope with each person is that we will create a space together in which a unique healing relationship may unfold. To facilitate that space, I tend to focus on your feelings and how they are held in the body; on past experiences and how they relate to current feelings and relational patterns; on how relational patterns may be being repeated within the therapy; on the richness of your internal world (that emerges, for example, in dreams, daydreams, artwork, etc.); and on awareness itself, within which all of the above happens.
Thomas Mock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACSW, BCD
Verified Verified
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.
Jen Castonguay
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I value an integrative approach to clinical work with children, adolescents, and families. I enjoy partnering with clients to identify strengths, create personal goals, and challenge perceived barriers to making change. I have experience with clients of varied age groups and presenting issues, including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, anger management, adoption, family conflict, parenting issues, emotion regulation, coping skills, and social awareness/understanding skills.
I value an integrative approach to clinical work with children, adolescents, and families. I enjoy partnering with clients to identify strengths, create personal goals, and challenge perceived barriers to making change. I have experience with clients of varied age groups and presenting issues, including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, anger management, adoption, family conflict, parenting issues, emotion regulation, coping skills, and social awareness/understanding skills.
Meghan Lewellen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 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.
Nature-Centered Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
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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.
Matching your needs every step of the way, I flexibly use modalities such as EMDR, IFS-informed parts work and EFT to help you shift out of feeling stuck.
You are tired of feeling stuck or feeling frozen by anxiety, worry or stress. You're confused about the reactions you have to others or your environment or the reactions you receive from others. You may be feeling burnt out and don't know why you can't just push passed it like you used to. Or you may be questioning your identity, struggling with a transition in life and not knowing where to go next. You want to feel centered, confident in yourself and know how to support your own individual needs as you navigate your life and your relationships going forward. And you deserve support!
Matching your needs every step of the way, I flexibly use modalities such as EMDR, IFS-informed parts work and EFT to help you shift out of feeling stuck.
You are tired of feeling stuck or feeling frozen by anxiety, worry or stress. You're confused about the reactions you have to others or your environment or the reactions you receive from others. You may be feeling burnt out and don't know why you can't just push passed it like you used to. Or you may be questioning your identity, struggling with a transition in life and not knowing where to go next. You want to feel centered, confident in yourself and know how to support your own individual needs as you navigate your life and your relationships going forward. And you deserve support!
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.