Therapists in Saint Johnsbury, VT

Welcome. All human beings need help at times, and I believe it takes real courage and discipline to proceed on the path of getting therapy. People choose to seek therapy out of strength, not weakness. You now have, or can develop, the skills and potential you need to improve your life and more fully be the person you want to be. Therapy can help you uncover your inherent goodness and capabilities. Therapy can help provide you with a safe, supportive environment in which you can be free to share your fears, hopes, and vulnerabilities and work through them by tapping the wisdom and energy they hold. Good luck in your journey!

Have you been struggling with how you are feeling? Our life experiences and how we feel can can affect us deeply and sometimes we need some assistance or additional perspective to help get a little 'unstuck'. I believe all of us want to feel more connected, peace and enjoyment. I believe that we all have a natural desire to improve and bring about positive change in our lives. I have over twenty years of experience working collaboratively with adults, children and families. I am able to meet by video or in person at my office (with some health related parameters)

My goal in helping people is simple-To address the struggle or help you solve the problem that you present. This can take so many different shapes; mood, relationship difficulties, motivation problems, the need for referral for medication and much more. I try to personalize my attention to each individual.

Eva Hamm is a Vermont rostered clinical mental health counselor. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Georgia in 2017 and her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Vermont. She has experience working with adults in integrated healthcare facilities and college counseling centers.

My passion is relationships; creating and building positive, lasting, healthy and satisfying relationships. I work with couples, mothers, families, young adults and adults to connect and rebuild trust with themselves and others, creating positive lasting change. I work from the belief that the client/therapist relationship is enormously important, allowing for a sincere and genuine therapeutic relationship to exist. I believe we all want to live "authentic" lives and my approach encourages clients to have the courage to be that person. I focus on a holistic approach working with the mind, body and soul to heal negative patterns of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.

We are a full-service group practice of licensed doctoral and master's level clinical psychologists and clinical mental health counselors in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, quality mental health care to individuals, couples, and families in the Northeast Kingdom. We work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, group and couples therapy. Our services include individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy. Our areas of specialization include depression, anxiety; trauma; grief; autism spectrum disorders; and work with LGBTQ individuals.

For over 20 years, I have enjoyed working with children, adolescents and their families to improve relationships, overcome the effects of complex trauma, and foster healthy attachments between children and parents. I have significant experience with Dyadic Developmental Therapy, an attachment theory developed by Dr. Daniel Hughes, as well as training in Trauma-Focused CBT. With children, a directive, supportive and playful approach is used to overcome shame and fear. I also treat adults with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety and personality disorders. Meeting clients where they are is important to healing emotional wounds and building confidence in personal decision making.

I am a Vermont rostered psychotherapist based at St. Johnsbury Psychology Associates in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. I specialize in working with adolescent and adult patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, substance use disorders and major life transitions. I use an integrative model of psychotherapy utilizing psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques. I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of New Hampshire.

My name is Meghan Desmarais, I am a masters level Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice office located in Saint Johnsbury. I offer individual therapy for adults and young adults that focuses on building your best self through self-exploration. I use trauma and self-esteem-focused lenses when working with you to navigate some of the most difficult aspects of your life.

People come to therapy for many different things. Here are a few I specialize in: You or a loved one might have a serious or terminal illness, and need support and a place to share your fears and get support. You might need grief counseling because life is more disrupted than you thought it would be. You could want help with coming out or living trans or gay, or you just want to talk about anything else with someone who gets you. You feel like you're slipping in your ongoing relationship with anxiety, depression or bipolar and need to have a sense of gaining ground and optimism again.

Have you been struggling to feel connected with your partner? Do you sometimes feel like your brain is working against you? I can help. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help them break their negative cycle and create positive changes. I have found that many people truly want relief from their stress, and they just lack the tools to achieve their goals. If you are in a relationship, I can help you rebuild the like, love, and lust with each other. If you need individual support, we can work together to identify the root cause of your suffering and help you move in a positive direction.

We all have our own life story. We all go through events in our lives that make holes in our hearts. Sometimes those holes heal over time, and sometimes those holes needs some extra time and attention in order to mend. I believe YOU are the experts of your own life; therefore my goal in therapy is to build a supportive relationship with you based on care, trust, empathy and genuineness when you are sharing about these sensitive struggles.

Are you trying to deal with issues such as anger,anxiety, depression, compulsions, or flashbacks from trauma? These are all symptoms that have important meanings. I can help you understand the meaning of these symptoms and assist you in opening the door to more positive self-esteem and life experience. I practice Jungian psychotherapy and analysis as a rostered Vermont psychotherapist and diploma candidate at the C.G. Jung Institute in Boston. Earlier in my career I have been a practicing corporate attorney, business executive, and CPA.

My particular areas of interest include midlife change from divorce to widowhood, and the many changes in between; substance abuse and codependency recovery; trauma; working with polarities, relationships, and the inner child; and the power of culture on the individual.

Sometimes we need extra support to navigate through life’s challenges and find ways to move forward. Together, through a collaborative approach, and a genuine therapeutic relationship we will build a foundation for personal growth, change, and healing.

I utilize strengths-based therapies to work with my clients to create customized sessions that build coping skills and replace maladaptive behaviors. I am mindful of the “person-in-environment” perspective, which acknowledges that each client and situation is different and shaped by environmental context. I like to meet the client where they are mentally and emotionally and work from that spot, understanding that growth is not always a linear process.

Dr. Markey's clinical work with adults and adolescents includes the treatment of depression and anxiety and other mood disorders, trauma and grief, LGBTQ issues, relationship issues and Asperger’s syndrome. She holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in clinical psychology, and a master's degree in dance/movement therapy. She recently graduated from Harvard Medical School's post-doctoral certification program in Writing for Healthcare.

Everyone in a relationship experiences bumps in the road from time to time. I enjoy working with couples and families to help them smooth out those bumps and to improve the communication and intimacy in their relationship(s). I provide a relaxed atmosphere and lots of humor to help people reconnect with the people who are important in their lives. I am focused on strengths and will focus on what is going WELL in your life!

Asking for help can be one of the hardest decisions/actions an individual takes when they are struggling with actively using alcohol and/or substances. I also believe it is the most courageous decision/action you may make in your life. An individual who does this is allowing themselves to be vulnerable. When done with the right support can be the most rewarding and empowering experience for an individual. My goal as a counselor is to provide a safe, warm space for you as the client to explore your relationship with alcohol and/or substances.