Couples Counseling Therapists in South Burlington, VT

I've been in the field since 1997 and my work has been influenced by Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Family Systems Thinking. I draw upon all of these psychological styles to develop an eclectic mix that is different for every client, depending on his or her needs and interests. As a licensed therapist I offer counseling and consultation services to individuals, couples and families using these various techniques. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.

Everybody has a story. How we feel about and interpret that story has a significant impact on our quality of life and how we perceive the events that occur around us. In the therapeutic relationship, we’re given the freedom and support to explore the countless memories, experiences, and feelings that make us who we are. From that relationship we gain insight and understanding that allows us to be more intentional in not only how we act, but in how we feel about the important people around us.

I am currently seeing clients both in person and via telehealth. I offer individual and couples therapy for adults, with an emphasis on mindfulness and radical acceptance. My goal is to provide a compassionate space within which you can be vulnerable and curious, while strengthening your self-awareness. Working to heal ourselves, to be present in our bodies, and to be at peace with our minds is how we create a shift in our collective experience. I believe in working with positive intention, somatic awareness, embodying love, and challenging oppressive systems. My approach is eclectic, holistic, and tailored to the individual.

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.

Becoming a mother is one of the most impactful and powerful transitions in a woman’s life. Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period are an emotional and physical rollercoaster filled with joy, sadness, anxiety, hope, grief, exhaustion, and beauty. Motherhood shifts your identity, relationships, priorities, and emotions. If you are feeling overwhelmed with these immense changes, I am here to help. You are not alone and you deserve support.

I have worked for nearly 35 years helping clients across a wide spectrum of life experiences and challenges. My greatest pleasure as a helper is being a part of a process that enables an individual to overcome barriers and to thrive, no matter how slim the odds or how sad the story. My clinical expertise includes depression, mood disorders, anxiety, loss, transitions, trauma, and behavior problems with adolescents and young adults.

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.

Certified Sensorimotor, IFS trained, Psychotherapist, offering Supervision, Sensorimotor Consultation, and psychotherapy. The development of a gentle curiosity of one's internal experience becomes the basis for compassion and authentic expression. This contemplative relationship with the self can then expand, with clarity and grace, the way in which we connect and relate to others. Therapeutic style is interactive, while encouraging the client's inner consciousness to guide the process at a safe pace. Use of somatic, systems, and strength based models that view individuals as having an innate propensity toward growth and health.

NO OPENINGS AT THIS TIME Therapy is my passion! This is not just a job for me. It is a calling! With a focused presence during my sessions I help with my heart and my mind. I am easy going. I like to smile and laugh. And, I am professional and good at what I do. Couples are my only focus. Making you both feel comfortable and relaxed in my office is a priority. Most of all I want to help you both feel better, be happy, grow personally and have peace in your relationship and your life! I am Certified by the International Center of Excellence in EFT - Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples .

I work primarily with adults and adolescents. This includes family work in support of the individual work, but I do not do ongoing family or couples therapy. I have experience working with a broad range of patients but most of my experience is with difficulties associated with depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), problems with expression of anger, and teen/parent conflicts.

As a seasoned psychotherapist with 25 years of experience, I work with both individuals and couples and specialize in working with women. I am experienced and comfortable working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress, depression and life transitions. Grief and losses of all types are special interests. It is certainly not necessary though to have identified a problem, as I also work with people who are feeling stuck or unfulfilled in life to find ways to move forward differently. Couples most often contact me to work through relationship problems and restore connection.

Aida Luce has been practicing for over 30 years, she is committed and passionate about her work. She comes from the perspective that therapy is a very private and personal relationship that is enhanced by mutual respect. Aida cares deeply about social justice, holistic health and the mind/body connection. Aida works with couples , and families as one of her specialities. I am working with couples and individuals virtually. I am accepting new clients at this time. Be in touch, and stay safe!!