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.

The world renowned teacher, Pema Chodron, once said that "compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It is a relationship between equals". This quote speaks to the heart of my clinical practice. I view therapy as a journey that we take together, one step at a time. We will travel together on this path and find ways to support a life of health and wellbeing that are meaningful to you.

I am currently seeing clients both in person and via telehealth. I offer individual and couples therapy for adults, with an emphasis on holistic approaches and nurturing insight. My goal is to provide a compassionate space within which you can be vulnerable and curious, while diving into some self-examination. Creating presence in our bodies and peace with our minds is how we create a shift in our individual and collective experience. I believe in working to develop self-awareness, somatic recognition, embodying compassion, and creating new boundaries. My approach is eclectic, holistic, and tailored to the individual.

If getting pregnant is harder than expected, parenting isn't what you thought it would be, you are struggling and don't know why, feeling nervous or anxious, missing your life before the baby(ies), struggling with scary thoughts, feeling disconnected from your partner and/or those around you, I can help. Whether it's your first child or your third, whether you gave birth or adopted, sometimes the transition into parenthood or parenting changes can catch us off guard. That's where I come in. I am here for you and we'll figure it out together.

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.

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.

I currently have openings for couples sessions via telehealth. In my 30+ years of experience, I've helped couples deal with a wide variety of issues, including infidelity, sex problems, parenting differences, extended-family problems, and a lot more. Check out my books, podcast, and videos on my website for more about how I work with you.

Specializing in fining the root cause of mental health problems. Comb through together to find any biological reason such as Lyme or hormone imbalance. Hormone health IS mental health! Testing and treatment with choices of natural or pharmaceutical. Medication side effects? Natural solutions to this. Children respond well to homeopathy- non pharmaceutical approach for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Autism, ODD. I am a Naturopathic Physician billing insurances in VT. Homeopathics, nutrients and IV's, and botanicals remedies and bio identical hormone thereapy, includes Thyroid! Let's be a team.

In a nutshell, my approach to psychotherapy is best described as a collaborative exploration of how our past experiences affect how we experience life in the present. Through better understanding of our own internal and external worlds, greater integration of emotional experience can occur, more positive meaning about ourselves, others, and life in general can be made, and authentic personal growth will result. Not only can distressing symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma, be reduced, but more full, satisfying, and resilient lives can be achieved.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

All Services available online via video conferencing! I specialize in working with individuals struggling with weight loss and weight management. I provide an alternative strategy to weight loss based on cognitive therapy that allows people to change their life and their relationship with food, instead of just dieting. Learn more at www.MeOnlyBetter.com.

I offer therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Developing a dialogue between therapist and client we work together in the relationship to understand, and expand one's understanding of one's personal and life narrative. Meeting the individual at their level is important in the development of a trusting working alliance. My belief in the therapeutic relationship itself plays a pivotal role in the healing process, where my work is founded on trust, empathy, and humor. I offer my commitment to the human journey and look forward to working collaboratively with my clients to renewed understanding, growth, and healing.

OPENINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS ONLY 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. Making you feel comfortable and relaxed during our sessions is a priority. Most of all I want to help you feel better, be happy, grow personally and have peace in your life and your relationships! I am doubly Certified by the International Center of Excellence in EFT - Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) and Couples (EFCT).

Providing Supervision to Licensed and Pre-Licensed Therapists, Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist and Certified Consultant, Internal Family Systems Psychotherapist. The development of a gentle curiosity of one's internal experience becomes the basis for compassion and authentic expression. This contemplative relationship with oneself can then expand 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. Use of somatic, parts work, and strength-based modalities that view individuals as having an innate propensity toward health.

I believe that our mental health 'symptoms' are often our psyche's way of calling us to a different way of living. Each struggle in our lives is an opportunity for self-awareness and personal growth. Through many years of experience, I have developed an integrated approach utilizing the best practices in the field of psychotherapy. My approach adapts to the uniqueness of each individual and their own personal story, beliefs and interests. The foundation of my work is the development of a meaningful, trusting relationship with my clients.

Openings available (January 2024). Please contact via email first! (Easier for me to respond and get things started). I work well with clients seeking presence, compassion, and the space for vulnerability across a broad range of presenting concerns. My personal style supports witnessing and unburdening as much as "diagnosis" and "treatment". I offer validation and acceptance within a co-created relationship. Warmth and humor are necessary touchstones while we explore the arc of life.

More than 30 years of practice as a psychologist has taught me that true healing arrises within a deep and trusting relationship with each individual, couple and group with whom I work. My colleague Dr. Peter Wrycza calls this work "Conversations on the edge of silence" Our thinking mind is a marvelous tool when it is used appropriately. The deeper problem is that the thinking mind can keep us locked into our stories of either the past or the future. Much of the work is about exploring ways to become more present in life and release the historic patterns and beliefs that keep us stuck in the illusion of separation from one another.

As a seasoned psychotherapist with over 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!!