I have been in private practice for over 25 years and see clients with a variety of difficulties. I was trained in Boston at McLean Hospital with a specialty in addiction. While working with addicts and their families are a primary focus, I also see adults who struggle with depression, anxiety and the difficulties of day to day life. In addition, my practice includes couples treatment.

I have done 4,000+ hypnosis sessions to help clients resolve anxiety issues, lose weight, quit smoking, and to overcome countless other habits and phobias. I am on the Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners as a Certified Hypnotherapist. I am NOT a talk therapist, so if you have done that, perhaps it's time for an expert at hypnosis. I have been resolving stubborn problems resistant to other approaches since 2007. Learn more about this short-term therapy (ave. 3 sessions) at: www.champlainhypnosis.com or just give me a call now.

In my practice, I welcome clients into a warm and supportive environment. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and concerns relating to adjustment to life’s transitions.

In my work with clients my goal has been to develop strong, trusting relationships that foster awareness and growth in a way that works for each individual. I have experience working with individuals and families managing depression and anxiety, grief, chronic health issues, caregiver stress, relationship and interpersonal issues, and many other types of stress related and emotional concerns. I tend toward an action oriented approach focused on developing stronger coping, self-care, communication and relationship strategies.

*Not accepting new clients* We all need to seek connection and help from time to time. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults work through obstacles that come up in their lives. My goal is to help clients recognize their capacity for resilience and their ability to live a meaningful life. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and mental health challenges. I have specific experience and interest in supporting teenagers, college students, and young adults. This population faces unique challenges posed by the transitional nature of these milestones.

The qualities that characterize my practice: interactive, enlightening and change oriented. Therapy is about you and I working together to develop deeper insight into your strengths and challenges in order to develop new strategies that decrease distress and suffering. The adolescents and adults who I work with are decreasing anxiety, depression and the impact of trauma. They are learning to cope without the use of substances or self medicating and developing recovery skills.

I work with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain, grief and loss, trauma, and life transitions. I will work with you to identify your goals, your strengths, and your positive capacities to make changes. I can also help you work through the effects of traumatic events, complex trauma, PTSD, medical trauma, and fears and phobias, including fear of medical procedures (blood draws and upcoming surgeries). Using EMDR and other modalities, I can help you heal from trauma and feel less hijacked by your emotions. I would like to help you envision and embody your goals for the future!

Congratulations! You've just made your next step toward changing something in your life for the better.

**Please email to be added to my waitlist. Not currently accepting new clients.** What brings you to therapy is complicated and personal. I will meet you where you are, working with whatever you bring through the door and support you to become the expert in shaping your own life. I view therapy as intersectional, dynamic, and co-creative - a space of safety and nonjudgment where you can process, explore, and heal.

Women's Mental Health. I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor practicing in the Burlington area, with over 20 years of experience working with youth and adults in community mental health. I work with women ages 16 and up who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss and relationship conflicts. I believe that every individual has the capacity for happiness and health, and I strive to help clients explore and uncover their strengths and capabilities with an individualized approach that is genuine, encouraging, and respectful.

I approach therapy through creating a safe and supportive space in which a strong therapeutic relationship can form. Through a genuine partnership I support clients to identify meaningful goals. Working together we can grow to a better understanding of unhelpful life patterns, both inside and out, that leave one feeling distressed and unfulfilled. I use a holistic approach that draws upon a broad array of therapeutic resources depending upon what best suits your particular needs and situation. Clients are able to cultivate strengths and helpful skills along this therapeutic journey that help to improve identified difficulties.

(Updated -January 11, 2021 - I am currently full and not taking new clients). I have been in the mental health field for over 30 years and love what I do. Using a collaborative and holistic approach - I help individuals who are struggling with anxiety, life stressors and depressed moods; with couples of many different relationship statuses; and with parents and their adolescent or adult children that want to understand each other better and have less conflicts. I enjoy helping people to build on their strengths and values; and to learn healthier tools for coping with the challenges that life can bring you and your loved ones.

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 am currently accepting new clients. We all have our own path to walk and challenges to face, but we don’t need to be alone on our journey to meet challenges, heal and grow. I believe in the power of a therapist/client relationship based on non-judgment, trust, openness, compassion and support. I work to create a safe space where the client can feel safe to discuss their experience. My approach comes from a humanistic, person-centered, psycho-dynamic perspective incorporating techniques from Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neuroscience, Compassion Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Welcome. Perhaps you're feeling run-down. Perhaps you're feeling "stuck" or "unsettled" in life. Perhaps your child is struggling at school or at home. If you are here, you've already taken a first step toward self-awareness and growth. Sometimes the stress we feel is manageable, sometimes it feels overwhelming. I believe we are all doing the best we can and we also have the capacity to change. I hope to work with you by building a rapport based on genuineness, humor and empathy. In this process, you may discover meaning and understanding about your own experiences.

Are you thinking about making a change? I am ready to help facilitate that change with you and empower you with skills to see that change happen! I have more than 10 years of therapy experience and we draw on and practice skills that best suit your needs to help you become the most successful you can be.

As humans, we often have a lot to juggle: jobs, school, relationships, and more. In the chaos, it is easy to get lost and forget to spend time on things that mean a lot to us. I have a goal of helping my clients explore and appreciate their identity and individuality through awareness and reflection. I strive to develop a safe and comfortable space that can help clients become more aware of the impact relationships and experiences have on our daily lives.

My goal is to create a supportive environment in which my clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. I offer counseling for individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in attention deficit disorder across the life span, couple and family conflict, parenting and blended families, depression, anxiety and stress, communication issues, trust issues, sexual concerns, loneliness, emotional intimacy, trauma and self-esteem issues.

Clients who consult with me are bothered by problems that result in thinking or acting in ways that are not preferable for them, or that negatively affect relationships with others. I invite you to explore talents, abilities and strengths that may have been hidden by the difficult problem(s). Together, we re-discover your preferred experiences in your life, and your hopes, dreams and wishes. Retelling these experiences and stories, and discussing strategies for change often helps uncover ways you can overcome the problem and live a happier life.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with the adolescent and young adult population. I have a particular interest in working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, and coping with chronic illness. Please note that while my practice typically also includes psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, I will not be scheduling evaluations until it is safe to resume my in-person practice without physical distancing requirements.