Domestic Abuse Therapists in Saint Johnsbury, VT
Welcome! I offer humor, empathy, and directness for a truly authentic therapy experience. The only expectation? Show up as you are. I work with folks on GLP-1s and medical weight management navigating body dysmorphia and shifts in mood, life, and self-image, plus internet, gaming, pop culture, geek/nerd, neurodiverse, LGBTQ+, and spiritual/alternative communities. Ready to begin? Book today! I use TavaHealth (most insurance) and Headway (Aetna & Cigna), sign-up is required.
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Welcome! I offer humor, empathy, and directness for a truly authentic therapy experience. The only expectation? Show up as you are. I work with folks on GLP-1s and medical weight management navigating body dysmorphia and shifts in mood, life, and self-image, plus internet, gaming, pop culture, geek/nerd, neurodiverse, LGBTQ+, and spiritual/alternative communities. Ready to begin? Book today! I use TavaHealth (most insurance) and Headway (Aetna & Cigna), sign-up is required.
Private coaching for the emotional side of medical weight-loss is now available: coaching-eq-mind-path.c0m (Insurance not accepted for private coaching).
I enjoy supporting couples thrive, as well as helping teenagers find their authentic way. In our sessions, you can expect that we will explore your goals and aspirations. Our time together is a way to learn a new vocabulary to express ourselves at a deeper and profound level. And when we attune to our good qualities to enrich our lives, we enrich those around us.
Additionally, I have experience working with children, adults and everyone in between! I am also available for supervision for registered psychotherapists accumulating supervision hours.
I enjoy supporting couples thrive, as well as helping teenagers find their authentic way. In our sessions, you can expect that we will explore your goals and aspirations. Our time together is a way to learn a new vocabulary to express ourselves at a deeper and profound level. And when we attune to our good qualities to enrich our lives, we enrich those around us.
Additionally, I have experience working with children, adults and everyone in between! I am also available for supervision for registered psychotherapists accumulating supervision hours.
Welcome to Life Works Counseling! Are you having a difficult time coping, struggling at work, at home, with relationships or just feeling like you can't get out of your own way? Life is hard and the world is changing, sometimes we just need to a safe place to process what's working and what's not in our lives. At Life Works Counseling we can help with that!
Welcome to Life Works Counseling! Are you having a difficult time coping, struggling at work, at home, with relationships or just feeling like you can't get out of your own way? Life is hard and the world is changing, sometimes we just need to a safe place to process what's working and what's not in our lives. At Life Works Counseling we can help with that!
Seeking support is a courageous first step. Navigating life's challenges alone can feel completely overwhelming. Whether you are dealing with persistent worry, recovering from trauma, or facing a difficult transition, you don't have to carry it by yourself. In our warm, judgment-free space, we will work together to break unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, and find your balance. I proudly accept Green Mountain Care (VT Medicaid) to keep care accessible. Online telehealth sessions are available statewide. Reach out today for a free consultation.
Seeking support is a courageous first step. Navigating life's challenges alone can feel completely overwhelming. Whether you are dealing with persistent worry, recovering from trauma, or facing a difficult transition, you don't have to carry it by yourself. In our warm, judgment-free space, we will work together to break unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, and find your balance. I proudly accept Green Mountain Care (VT Medicaid) to keep care accessible. Online telehealth sessions are available statewide. Reach out today for a free consultation.
Penny Kimball MacDonald
Counselor, MS , LCMHC, LADC
1 Endorsed
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
Not accepting new clients
I have 26 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.
I’m compassionate and want to get to know what is effecting you in your life. I’m curious about how your emotional distress is protected and how you attain and experience pleasure and balance in your life. Lots of our best attempts to get our needs met can become habitual and ineffective leading to more stress, tension, anxiety and depression. Making time to be curious and compassionate with yourself is a necessity for harmony and balance. I’ll be your guide on this journey.
I have 26 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.
I’m compassionate and want to get to know what is effecting you in your life. I’m curious about how your emotional distress is protected and how you attain and experience pleasure and balance in your life. Lots of our best attempts to get our needs met can become habitual and ineffective leading to more stress, tension, anxiety and depression. Making time to be curious and compassionate with yourself is a necessity for harmony and balance. I’ll be your guide on this journey.
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My name is Julia Burgess (Julez) and I am a pre-licensed counselor. I have worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years. I have experience as a Behavior Interventionist, in residential mental heath, and in crisis mental health. I come to this work with a desire to help others. As humans we have many emotions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can be difficult to manage on our own. My role is to help you navigate all of the aspects of your life to help you find your full potential.
Please note: I offer Animal Assisted Therapy and have a small dog in my office.
My name is Julia Burgess (Julez) and I am a pre-licensed counselor. I have worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years. I have experience as a Behavior Interventionist, in residential mental heath, and in crisis mental health. I come to this work with a desire to help others. As humans we have many emotions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can be difficult to manage on our own. My role is to help you navigate all of the aspects of your life to help you find your full potential.
Please note: I offer Animal Assisted Therapy and have a small dog in my office.
As a therapist, I recognize the importance that therapy has in providing a space for people to process their thoughts, feeling, and struggles in a confidential and safe environment. Therapy can be especially helpful to those who are seeking an opportunity to better understand their personal situation, symptoms and strategize ways to overcome them.
As a therapist, I recognize the importance that therapy has in providing a space for people to process their thoughts, feeling, and struggles in a confidential and safe environment. Therapy can be especially helpful to those who are seeking an opportunity to better understand their personal situation, symptoms and strategize ways to overcome them.
My goal in all my work with all my different clients is to help them better understand themselves, their lives and their struggles. With honesty, compassion, warmth, humor and respect, as well as my own insights and knowledge gained from my work and my life, I help people more fully become who they wish to be. Whether their issues are behavioral, emotional, relational or involving more specific challenges, I use different strategies from different disciplines to assist my clients in reaching their goals.
My goal in all my work with all my different clients is to help them better understand themselves, their lives and their struggles. With honesty, compassion, warmth, humor and respect, as well as my own insights and knowledge gained from my work and my life, I help people more fully become who they wish to be. Whether their issues are behavioral, emotional, relational or involving more specific challenges, I use different strategies from different disciplines to assist my clients in reaching their goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in New Hampshire and Vermont who works with a diverse age range from pre-teen to the senior population. I primarily support clients who struggle with anxiety and depression but have also worked with people transitioning through life stages, experience grief, post-partum, and/or traumatic events.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in New Hampshire and Vermont who works with a diverse age range from pre-teen to the senior population. I primarily support clients who struggle with anxiety and depression but have also worked with people transitioning through life stages, experience grief, post-partum, and/or traumatic events.
Hi, I’m Danny. I’m a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC), and I have over 17 years of counseling experience. I put my master’s degree in counseling and my toolkit from my life’s winding path to use for clients who are curious about their own mental and emotional wellbeing. There are so many reasons why you might be looking for a therapist right now. The world we live in provides so many opportunities for stress and concern, and just trying to figure out how to cope can feel overwhelming. Sometimes you’re just trying to find a way through the very common feeling of: "I just don't feel right". I’m here to help.
Hi, I’m Danny. I’m a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC), and I have over 17 years of counseling experience. I put my master’s degree in counseling and my toolkit from my life’s winding path to use for clients who are curious about their own mental and emotional wellbeing. There are so many reasons why you might be looking for a therapist right now. The world we live in provides so many opportunities for stress and concern, and just trying to figure out how to cope can feel overwhelming. Sometimes you’re just trying to find a way through the very common feeling of: "I just don't feel right". I’m here to help.
A person's strength and uniqueness are their best assets and are the foundation for their success. Each person is individual with their response to potentially traumatic event(s) and need an equally individual way of processing and overcoming the barriers that come from experiencing trauma. Each person must be given the attention, respect, and time to work through any traumatic event, which is much more successful when you have someone there to process this trauma with you. What you can expect from sitting in a therapy room with me is mutual respect, understanding that trauma is diverse, and patience since healing work takes time.
A person's strength and uniqueness are their best assets and are the foundation for their success. Each person is individual with their response to potentially traumatic event(s) and need an equally individual way of processing and overcoming the barriers that come from experiencing trauma. Each person must be given the attention, respect, and time to work through any traumatic event, which is much more successful when you have someone there to process this trauma with you. What you can expect from sitting in a therapy room with me is mutual respect, understanding that trauma is diverse, and patience since healing work takes time.
Whether you are navigating relationship struggles, healing from gender based violence, adjusting to pregnancy or motherhood, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, therapy can offer a safe place to breathe and express yourself authentically without worrying about how you "should" feel.
I provide flexible, collaborative talk therapy tailored to your goals. My specialties include domestic and sexual violence, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, motherhood, and relationship issues. I focus on creating lasting change through a genuine therapeutic relationship, practical support, and steady progress at your pace.
Whether you are navigating relationship struggles, healing from gender based violence, adjusting to pregnancy or motherhood, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, therapy can offer a safe place to breathe and express yourself authentically without worrying about how you "should" feel.
I provide flexible, collaborative talk therapy tailored to your goals. My specialties include domestic and sexual violence, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, motherhood, and relationship issues. I focus on creating lasting change through a genuine therapeutic relationship, practical support, and steady progress at your pace.
Do you have past trauma that you still carry around despite your best efforts to cope? This trauma could be a single event, years of smaller incidents, a negative self- statement that's been with you forever, or a loss of some kind. Sometimes talk therapy doesn't actually solve the core issue and you continue to have overwhelming feelings when it comes up for you. I use a combination of EMDR, Brainspotting, and Parts Work to work on these core issues. This can be done as a stand-alone therapy or as an adjunct to talk therapy.
Do you have past trauma that you still carry around despite your best efforts to cope? This trauma could be a single event, years of smaller incidents, a negative self- statement that's been with you forever, or a loss of some kind. Sometimes talk therapy doesn't actually solve the core issue and you continue to have overwhelming feelings when it comes up for you. I use a combination of EMDR, Brainspotting, and Parts Work to work on these core issues. This can be done as a stand-alone therapy or as an adjunct to talk therapy.
I support individuals, couples and families with diverse needs, and specialize in work with children, adolescents, parents, and families. I see my work with clients as a co-creative process, drawing on my clients' unique character, strength, and values, as well as a variety of therapeutic techniques and tools. I have a holistic view of health and well-being, and take into account the mind, body, and spirit. I offer support for a variety of issues, especially anxiety and mood issues, grief, loss, trauma, and parenting issues. I am an Art Therapist as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
I support individuals, couples and families with diverse needs, and specialize in work with children, adolescents, parents, and families. I see my work with clients as a co-creative process, drawing on my clients' unique character, strength, and values, as well as a variety of therapeutic techniques and tools. I have a holistic view of health and well-being, and take into account the mind, body, and spirit. I offer support for a variety of issues, especially anxiety and mood issues, grief, loss, trauma, and parenting issues. I am an Art Therapist as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you be in the place you feel most fulfilled, secure, and happy. We will work together so you are able to recognize, understand and resolve patterns and challenges that may be getting in your way. I will assist you in learning new ways to listen & communicate. I specialize in guiding people through their own healing process by addressing negative life experiences that impact their current thoughts, feelings, functioning and interactions with others. Examples include; improving self worth and confidence, anxiety and depression, and working through anger, hurt, loss or self blame.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you be in the place you feel most fulfilled, secure, and happy. We will work together so you are able to recognize, understand and resolve patterns and challenges that may be getting in your way. I will assist you in learning new ways to listen & communicate. I specialize in guiding people through their own healing process by addressing negative life experiences that impact their current thoughts, feelings, functioning and interactions with others. Examples include; improving self worth and confidence, anxiety and depression, and working through anger, hurt, loss or self blame.
My therapeutic goal is to tailor treatment to each individual's needs, situations and personalities through a collaborative process. I seek the optimal and most beneficial approach to the individual's needs, whether child, adolescent, adult, couples, or families. I have over 30 years experience working in the field with a wide variety of client populations. I have spent many years working with youth and special needs individuals who displayed severe challenging behaviors. This has included developmental disabilities, autism and those with self-harm and severe anger issues. My overall approach is holistic, integrative, and strength and evidence based.
My therapeutic goal is to tailor treatment to each individual's needs, situations and personalities through a collaborative process. I seek the optimal and most beneficial approach to the individual's needs, whether child, adolescent, adult, couples, or families. I have over 30 years experience working in the field with a wide variety of client populations. I have spent many years working with youth and special needs individuals who displayed severe challenging behaviors. This has included developmental disabilities, autism and those with self-harm and severe anger issues. My overall approach is holistic, integrative, and strength and evidence based.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to make choices that bring them closer to the life they want to lead. It can be challenging to focus, feel motivated and stay inspired, and it is my commitment to assist you towards your preferred life. Narrative Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness are powerful approaches to help you create meaningful change in your life.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to make choices that bring them closer to the life they want to lead. It can be challenging to focus, feel motivated and stay inspired, and it is my commitment to assist you towards your preferred life. Narrative Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness are powerful approaches to help you create meaningful change in your life.
The most important element in therapy is creating a safe and empowering relationship. There are many barriers to seeking support and I believe it is my job to break those down. I encourage prospective clients to ask questions and develop trust in whatever way feels right to them. My background in social work has taught me to look at each individual as part of a larger picture, and to work with each individual from a place of empowerment and strength.
The most important element in therapy is creating a safe and empowering relationship. There are many barriers to seeking support and I believe it is my job to break those down. I encourage prospective clients to ask questions and develop trust in whatever way feels right to them. My background in social work has taught me to look at each individual as part of a larger picture, and to work with each individual from a place of empowerment and strength.
I focus on relationships, including the formative ones from childhood, current relationship dilemmas, and one's relationship to him/herself. I help clients identify their patterns which contribute to chronic and current life issues, including anxiety, depression and "stuckness", and to imagine new and more creative approaches to these problems. I emphasize the importance of emotional awareness to the goal of therapeutic change. With couples and families, I emphasize styles of communication and the cultivation of non-reactive listening.
I focus on relationships, including the formative ones from childhood, current relationship dilemmas, and one's relationship to him/herself. I help clients identify their patterns which contribute to chronic and current life issues, including anxiety, depression and "stuckness", and to imagine new and more creative approaches to these problems. I emphasize the importance of emotional awareness to the goal of therapeutic change. With couples and families, I emphasize styles of communication and the cultivation of non-reactive listening.
I work with the intent to break abusive patterns while establishing healthy new behaviors for couples and families who are currently caught in a cycle of abuse.
Are you longing for greater joy? Happier relationships? Is your marriage or parenting feeling more challenging than you can sometimes bear? Are you needing support or are you ready for a change? I would like to be of help. While I specialize in couples and family work, I also work individually. I am excited to facilitate greater harmony, peace and happiness in all your relationships, relating to self as well as relating to others. Underneath our depression, sadness, anxiety, anger, heartache and hurt is a wellspring of love. I would like to help you connect with your well within.
I work with the intent to break abusive patterns while establishing healthy new behaviors for couples and families who are currently caught in a cycle of abuse.
Are you longing for greater joy? Happier relationships? Is your marriage or parenting feeling more challenging than you can sometimes bear? Are you needing support or are you ready for a change? I would like to be of help. While I specialize in couples and family work, I also work individually. I am excited to facilitate greater harmony, peace and happiness in all your relationships, relating to self as well as relating to others. Underneath our depression, sadness, anxiety, anger, heartache and hurt is a wellspring of love. I would like to help you connect with your well within.
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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.