Psychoanalytic Therapists in Saint Albans, VT

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Michelle Goodman-Spaulding
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Albans, VT 05478
Accepting only online clients at the moment. Reaching out for help is often the hardest part, so good for you for starting the process! It is my goal to understand you as a person first and foremost, which will help me understand how best to help you. I strive to build our therapeutic relationship on compassion, empathy, hard work, humor, and tend do a lot of laughing with my clients.
Accepting only online clients at the moment. Reaching out for help is often the hardest part, so good for you for starting the process! It is my goal to understand you as a person first and foremost, which will help me understand how best to help you. I strive to build our therapeutic relationship on compassion, empathy, hard work, humor, and tend do a lot of laughing with my clients.
(802) 275-5727 View (802) 275-5727
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Mark E Williams
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
(802) 277-3644 View (802) 277-3644
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Dianne Vock DuPrat
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Saint Albans, VT 05478
Not accepting new clients
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.
(802) 532-4022 View (802) 532-4022

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Mina Levinsky-Wohl
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LCMHC, MD
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
Waitlist for new clients
I am one of the founders of the Vermont Psychoanalytic Study Group (VPSG), where I also served as Training Director and President.
I am a licensed psychoanalyst and psychotherapist with extensive training and experience in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. My approach focuses on helping you gain deeper self-understanding, acceptance, and the ability to build stronger relationships. With a background as an MD, I have a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between mental and physical health, as well as multicultural issues, having lived and worked in several countries. My treatment options include intensive, multiple-times-a-week therapy.
I am one of the founders of the Vermont Psychoanalytic Study Group (VPSG), where I also served as Training Director and President.
I am a licensed psychoanalyst and psychotherapist with extensive training and experience in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. My approach focuses on helping you gain deeper self-understanding, acceptance, and the ability to build stronger relationships. With a background as an MD, I have a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between mental and physical health, as well as multicultural issues, having lived and worked in several countries. My treatment options include intensive, multiple-times-a-week therapy.
(802) 282-4592 View (802) 282-4592
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Dina Mazzella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a graduate of a psychoanalytic/psychotherapy post-graduate institute, I possess a wealth of experience and training in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and grief. With my extensive experience and training, I can provide my patients with effective, compassionate care and support through their personal struggles.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a graduate of a psychoanalytic/psychotherapy post-graduate institute, I possess a wealth of experience and training in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and grief. With my extensive experience and training, I can provide my patients with effective, compassionate care and support through their personal struggles.
(646) 285-4483 View (646) 285-4483
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Dr. Kathryn Rickard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach is psychoanalytic—focusing on what lies beneath your symptoms, thoughts, and relational patterns.
You may be outwardly composed and capable—holding together family, work, or caregiving—while inwardly feeling depleted, misunderstood, or quietly unraveling. Many of my clients are reflective adults looking for more than symptom relief. They want insight, steadiness, and a clearer sense of who they are. I often work with individuals drawn to creative, caregiving, or intellectual pursuits who are ready to explore long-standing patterns with care and depth.
My approach is psychoanalytic—focusing on what lies beneath your symptoms, thoughts, and relational patterns.
You may be outwardly composed and capable—holding together family, work, or caregiving—while inwardly feeling depleted, misunderstood, or quietly unraveling. Many of my clients are reflective adults looking for more than symptom relief. They want insight, steadiness, and a clearer sense of who they are. I often work with individuals drawn to creative, caregiving, or intellectual pursuits who are ready to explore long-standing patterns with care and depth.
(802) 546-0251 View (802) 546-0251
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Sigrid Alexandersen
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have over 14 years of private practice experience as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist.
I am licensed in four states and am expanding. My ideal client is a professional who is self-paying. I see academics, politicians, doctors, scientists and intellectuals. I take a modern approach to therapy. As an LMFT and LCPC I see individuals of all ages and life stages : individuals, children, and families. As you search for a therapist you want someone who is empathic, but also experienced and competent. You need to be able to trust that your therapist has a plan for cure! If this is your first attempt in therapy or you have had therapy but need something more than you got, come and talk with me. Therapy is an investment.
I have over 14 years of private practice experience as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist.
I am licensed in four states and am expanding. My ideal client is a professional who is self-paying. I see academics, politicians, doctors, scientists and intellectuals. I take a modern approach to therapy. As an LMFT and LCPC I see individuals of all ages and life stages : individuals, children, and families. As you search for a therapist you want someone who is empathic, but also experienced and competent. You need to be able to trust that your therapist has a plan for cure! If this is your first attempt in therapy or you have had therapy but need something more than you got, come and talk with me. Therapy is an investment.
(786) 744-3617 View (786) 744-3617
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Dr Teresa Meyer Shelburne Adult & Child Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, FIPA
Verified Verified
Online Only
Psychoanalytic perspectives lend themselves to careful thought and a developing awareness of ideas and feelings about ourselves we may never have known or understood before.
I enjoy working with people who are curious about who they are and what feelings and ideas make them unique. At times we all become confused or discouraged in the pursuit of our personal goals or in the relationships with those close to us. It is at these moments we can use the help of someone trained to listen carefully and help us to untangle some of the misperceptions or distortions that may be getting in our way. It is a humbling and hopeful experience to embark on therapy to make change in ourselves.
Psychoanalytic perspectives lend themselves to careful thought and a developing awareness of ideas and feelings about ourselves we may never have known or understood before.
I enjoy working with people who are curious about who they are and what feelings and ideas make them unique. At times we all become confused or discouraged in the pursuit of our personal goals or in the relationships with those close to us. It is at these moments we can use the help of someone trained to listen carefully and help us to untangle some of the misperceptions or distortions that may be getting in our way. It is a humbling and hopeful experience to embark on therapy to make change in ourselves.
(802) 526-2813 View (802) 526-2813
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Timothy Ricciardello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Morrisville, VT 05661
Currently prioritizing psychoanalytic depth work and private pay based on sliding scale.
Life is complicated. Our history, experiences and trauma affect not only who we are but also how we interact with the world. Whether you are struggling with childhood memories, recent trauma or simply trying to find solutions to balance out life, we can process them together. Therapy is about going deep, processing the wounds that affect us and integrating them into our current selves in order to live productively and meaningfully in the world.
Currently prioritizing psychoanalytic depth work and private pay based on sliding scale.
Life is complicated. Our history, experiences and trauma affect not only who we are but also how we interact with the world. Whether you are struggling with childhood memories, recent trauma or simply trying to find solutions to balance out life, we can process them together. Therapy is about going deep, processing the wounds that affect us and integrating them into our current selves in order to live productively and meaningfully in the world.
(517) 468-6887 View (517) 468-6887
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Mika Barker-Hart
Counselor, LCSW, FIPA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Psychoanalytic work is an intensive therapy that focuses on increasing self-understanding and a sense of personal freedom. It is very helpful for anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, trauma and managing grief around life transitions. I have also trained as an end-of-life doula and offer grief support groups and trainings.
Psychoanalytic work is an intensive therapy that focuses on increasing self-understanding and a sense of personal freedom. It is very helpful for anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, trauma and managing grief around life transitions. I have also trained as an end-of-life doula and offer grief support groups and trainings.
(802) 676-4531 View (802) 676-4531
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Eva Tracy-Raeder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have post-graduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from the Boston Psychoanalytic Society & Institute and offer twice-weekly sessions to clients who may benefit from a more concentrated frequency.
I offer therapy to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or a general sense of stress and overwhelm. I work with individuals who want to address issues related to identity development, career, relationships, stage-of-life, family-of-origin, as well as grief and loss. My training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy and I use an integrative approach, drawing from a variety of theoretical frameworks.
I have post-graduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from the Boston Psychoanalytic Society & Institute and offer twice-weekly sessions to clients who may benefit from a more concentrated frequency.
I offer therapy to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or a general sense of stress and overwhelm. I work with individuals who want to address issues related to identity development, career, relationships, stage-of-life, family-of-origin, as well as grief and loss. My training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy and I use an integrative approach, drawing from a variety of theoretical frameworks.
(413) 597-8964 View (413) 597-8964
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David Rapp
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
South Burlington, VT 05403
I hold a master's degree in counseling, maintain a Vermont license to practice, and am a student member of the Vermont Psychoanalytic Study Group in Burlington.
I offer psychotherapy and intensive psychotherapy.
I hold a master's degree in counseling, maintain a Vermont license to practice, and am a student member of the Vermont Psychoanalytic Study Group in Burlington.
I offer psychotherapy and intensive psychotherapy.
(802) 210-3464 View (802) 210-3464
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Samantha Marin
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I primarily use an insight-oriented lens influenced by psychoanalytic and relational perspectives.
We often come into therapy with a particular problem. Perhaps it is difficulty navigating a life transition, relationship troubles, or anxiety keeping you from achieving a particular goal. I provide an insight-oriented approach that emphasizes curiosity about one's self and trust within the therapeutic relationship. This allows us to better understand and manage the initial problem bringing you into therapy as well as facilitating a truly healing experience of self understanding and acceptance.
I primarily use an insight-oriented lens influenced by psychoanalytic and relational perspectives.
We often come into therapy with a particular problem. Perhaps it is difficulty navigating a life transition, relationship troubles, or anxiety keeping you from achieving a particular goal. I provide an insight-oriented approach that emphasizes curiosity about one's self and trust within the therapeutic relationship. This allows us to better understand and manage the initial problem bringing you into therapy as well as facilitating a truly healing experience of self understanding and acceptance.
(646) 718-3365 View (646) 718-3365
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Aaron Kindsvatter
Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
I utilize depth-oriented psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
If you are experiencing difficulty in a relationship, know that you are not alone. Many people in long-term relationships come up against intractable problems at some point. I see couples and individuals for concerns about infidelity, sex, escalating conflict, diminishing connection, concerns about parenting, and disagreements over major life decisions. Sometimes, couples come for counseling because they are considering divorce and are trying to decide if they will proceed.
I utilize depth-oriented psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
If you are experiencing difficulty in a relationship, know that you are not alone. Many people in long-term relationships come up against intractable problems at some point. I see couples and individuals for concerns about infidelity, sex, escalating conflict, diminishing connection, concerns about parenting, and disagreements over major life decisions. Sometimes, couples come for counseling because they are considering divorce and are trying to decide if they will proceed.
(904) 447-5726 View (904) 447-5726
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Bridgett Bollin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic therapist, I can help you make sense of how the past lives on in the present, so that you can get unstuck from patterns that no longer serve you, to live with greater clarity, confidence and joy.
Together, we can help you understand the key relationships and experiences that shaped how you see yourself and how you relate to others; as well as help you identify patterns of behavior that are causing you problems, and explore new ways of relating to feel more satisfied in your relationships and reduce your emotional ups and downs.
As a psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic therapist, I can help you make sense of how the past lives on in the present, so that you can get unstuck from patterns that no longer serve you, to live with greater clarity, confidence and joy.
Together, we can help you understand the key relationships and experiences that shaped how you see yourself and how you relate to others; as well as help you identify patterns of behavior that are causing you problems, and explore new ways of relating to feel more satisfied in your relationships and reduce your emotional ups and downs.
(267) 296-8313 View (267) 296-8313
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Tricia Brock
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MFA, LP, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
I use an active relational psychoanalytic approach to make meaning of psychological and emotional difficulties through an ongoing therapeutic conversation.
Therapy offers a safe holding space to explore oneself, to grow, to carefully unpack what is at the root of every discomfort in living—worry, fear, regret, anger—new frustrations and old ones. Finding the right words to name our internal conflicts reveals how we attempt to master the past by repeating our patterns in the present. Bringing this struggle into full awareness offers a fresh opportunity to work our issues and outgrown ways of relating toward final resolution. Such reflection and the articulation of inner experience imparts more freedom and equanimity to our choices, and opens us up to feel more passionate and alive.
I use an active relational psychoanalytic approach to make meaning of psychological and emotional difficulties through an ongoing therapeutic conversation.
Therapy offers a safe holding space to explore oneself, to grow, to carefully unpack what is at the root of every discomfort in living—worry, fear, regret, anger—new frustrations and old ones. Finding the right words to name our internal conflicts reveals how we attempt to master the past by repeating our patterns in the present. Bringing this struggle into full awareness offers a fresh opportunity to work our issues and outgrown ways of relating toward final resolution. Such reflection and the articulation of inner experience imparts more freedom and equanimity to our choices, and opens us up to feel more passionate and alive.
(917) 540-0418 View (917) 540-0418
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Malcolm Hutt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colchester, VT 05446
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a primarily psychoanalytic perspective, melding my approach with pieces taken from ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, mindfulness, somatic awareness and skill building in order to help clients access the parts of themselves that need healing, while relating to them with compassion and insight.
My approach centers around following present challenges to their source, to address anxiety, trauma, depression and maladaptive habits. I am particularly drawn to working with pre-teen through adult ages.
I utilize a primarily psychoanalytic perspective, melding my approach with pieces taken from ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, mindfulness, somatic awareness and skill building in order to help clients access the parts of themselves that need healing, while relating to them with compassion and insight.
My approach centers around following present challenges to their source, to address anxiety, trauma, depression and maladaptive habits. I am particularly drawn to working with pre-teen through adult ages.
(802) 810-8918 View (802) 810-8918
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William Butler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
South Burlington, VT 05403
Waitlist for new clients
I am a graduate of the Canadian Psychoanalytic Institute (IPA) and I am also a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Vermont (volunteer track).
If you're reading this you're probably unhappy and hoping to make a change, or perhaps you want to experience yourself at a deeper level. I work with folks experiencing a range of problems, from mild dissatisfaction to overwhelming anxiety and despair.
I am a graduate of the Canadian Psychoanalytic Institute (IPA) and I am also a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Vermont (volunteer track).
If you're reading this you're probably unhappy and hoping to make a change, or perhaps you want to experience yourself at a deeper level. I work with folks experiencing a range of problems, from mild dissatisfaction to overwhelming anxiety and despair.
(802) 277-3066 View (802) 277-3066
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Towanda Geary
Pre-Licensed Professional, RN, BSN, MA
Verified Verified
Swanton, VT 05488
My work as an Emotional Support Life Coach is enhanced by my background in psychotherapy and nursing. It brings a progressive approach to self-healing. Using a myriad of techniques including hypnotherapy, EMDR, Reiki and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, I work with individuals and families to identify personal strengths locked behind negative energy. I work to empower others to discover their truth, harmonize personal healing and define a positive pathway to life-long happiness. I specialize in treating trauma due to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anger, anxiety, depression, grief and difficult relationships.
My work as an Emotional Support Life Coach is enhanced by my background in psychotherapy and nursing. It brings a progressive approach to self-healing. Using a myriad of techniques including hypnotherapy, EMDR, Reiki and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, I work with individuals and families to identify personal strengths locked behind negative energy. I work to empower others to discover their truth, harmonize personal healing and define a positive pathway to life-long happiness. I specialize in treating trauma due to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anger, anxiety, depression, grief and difficult relationships.
(802) 821-4615 View (802) 821-4615
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Andre O'Donnell
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Online Only
There are many reasons you might seek psychotherapy: to renew your self-confidence, relieve stress and anxiety, heal from trauma, conquer obstacles, and improve your capacity to manage feelings and fears; to heal old wounds, make sense of current and past relationships, or resolve repeated disappointments. No matter the issue, I believe that insight-based psychotherapy can help you to better understand yourself, break old patterns, and give you more options to create the more fulfilling life you deserve.
There are many reasons you might seek psychotherapy: to renew your self-confidence, relieve stress and anxiety, heal from trauma, conquer obstacles, and improve your capacity to manage feelings and fears; to heal old wounds, make sense of current and past relationships, or resolve repeated disappointments. No matter the issue, I believe that insight-based psychotherapy can help you to better understand yourself, break old patterns, and give you more options to create the more fulfilling life you deserve.
(206) 590-6286 View (206) 590-6286

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Psychoanalytic Therapists

Does psychoanalytic therapy work?

Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.

How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?

Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.

Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?

Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?

Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.