Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in South Burlington, VT
I use a psycho-dynamic approach with Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral and Acceptance & Commitment therapies to support people in developing insight into their internal experiences and to effect change.
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 use a psycho-dynamic approach with Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral and Acceptance & Commitment therapies to support people in developing insight into their internal experiences and to effect change.
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 am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working teenagers and young adults (late teens through 20's). I have a particular interest in working with individuals who experience anxiety, OCD, depression, adjustment concerns, and coping with chronic illness. I am licensed in both Vermont and New York.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working teenagers and young adults (late teens through 20's). I have a particular interest in working with individuals who experience anxiety, OCD, depression, adjustment concerns, and coping with chronic illness. I am licensed in both Vermont and New York.
My approach is rooted in CBT and DBT and center's on self-acceptance and compassion while pursuing meaningful change.
My practice is based in mindfulness, building skills, and developing a strong relationship to self. In sessions, we will explore what works, what doesn't, create goals and craft new narratives aligned with a more positive path forward. I specialize in supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, and challenging life changes. I work often with young adults, neurodivergent folks, LGBTQIA2S+ folks, and have a background in medical social work, where I supported people coping with grief, loss, chronic illness/pain, and terminal illness. I love working with clients seeking to build supportive practices and strengthen insight.
My approach is rooted in CBT and DBT and center's on self-acceptance and compassion while pursuing meaningful change.
My practice is based in mindfulness, building skills, and developing a strong relationship to self. In sessions, we will explore what works, what doesn't, create goals and craft new narratives aligned with a more positive path forward. I specialize in supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, and challenging life changes. I work often with young adults, neurodivergent folks, LGBTQIA2S+ folks, and have a background in medical social work, where I supported people coping with grief, loss, chronic illness/pain, and terminal illness. I love working with clients seeking to build supportive practices and strengthen insight.
I primarily use DBT, CBT, and somatic mindfulness work to support coping strategies, and Narrative Therapy to help us to understand your story.
I enjoy exploring situations alongside those I work with, observing patterns and considering different perspectives or ways of understanding. I spend time supporting growth in coping strategies, so people can feel empowered to know what works best for them. I find a groove with those looking to process, grow, or change from their current experiences with anxiety, relationships (familial, platonic, romantic, or otherwise), career, or grief. I hope that when you leave our sessions, you find the time to be purposeful, meaningful, and productive.
I primarily use DBT, CBT, and somatic mindfulness work to support coping strategies, and Narrative Therapy to help us to understand your story.
I enjoy exploring situations alongside those I work with, observing patterns and considering different perspectives or ways of understanding. I spend time supporting growth in coping strategies, so people can feel empowered to know what works best for them. I find a groove with those looking to process, grow, or change from their current experiences with anxiety, relationships (familial, platonic, romantic, or otherwise), career, or grief. I hope that when you leave our sessions, you find the time to be purposeful, meaningful, and productive.
I have an eclectic approach that includes trauma focused, acceptance and commitment, client focused, CBT and DBT modalities.
Waitlist: Not accepting new clients. Hello and welcome! I am so glad you are here! Each one of us has gone through a personal journey that has helped shaped who we are today. Whether the experiences have been positive or less than desirable, they are what make you YOU! However, life can be challenging, and it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed at times. Seeking support is courageous and I am here to help you navigate your journey. Together, we’ll create goals that are tailored for you.
I have an eclectic approach that includes trauma focused, acceptance and commitment, client focused, CBT and DBT modalities.
Waitlist: Not accepting new clients. Hello and welcome! I am so glad you are here! Each one of us has gone through a personal journey that has helped shaped who we are today. Whether the experiences have been positive or less than desirable, they are what make you YOU! However, life can be challenging, and it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed at times. Seeking support is courageous and I am here to help you navigate your journey. Together, we’ll create goals that are tailored for you.
I take an integrated approach to my work focusing on humanistic principles combined with aspects of CBT, DBT, and family systems work.
Accepting new clients! I work with adolescents and adults experiencing life transitions, behavior issues, regulation difficulties, identity exploration, career challenges, becoming a first time parent, and those with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. I also enjoy working with athletes and first responders aiming to improve their mental performance, overcome the challenges from setbacks/injuries, and help manage pressure.
I take an integrated approach to my work focusing on humanistic principles combined with aspects of CBT, DBT, and family systems work.
Accepting new clients! I work with adolescents and adults experiencing life transitions, behavior issues, regulation difficulties, identity exploration, career challenges, becoming a first time parent, and those with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. I also enjoy working with athletes and first responders aiming to improve their mental performance, overcome the challenges from setbacks/injuries, and help manage pressure.
I generally don't offer a single modality (i.e. strictly DBT in every session), but rather, I use various methods in order to meet the Client's needs.
Lucy has openings for couples and individuals (ages 18+). Couples/pairs may include romantic partners or people in friendships. Lucy offers a relational, humanistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach in her therapy practice. She is committed to meeting clients where they’re at, while centering joy and discovery in the process. Lucy is enrolled in the Relational Life Therapy 2-year Certificate Program, created by Terry Real.
I generally don't offer a single modality (i.e. strictly DBT in every session), but rather, I use various methods in order to meet the Client's needs.
Lucy has openings for couples and individuals (ages 18+). Couples/pairs may include romantic partners or people in friendships. Lucy offers a relational, humanistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach in her therapy practice. She is committed to meeting clients where they’re at, while centering joy and discovery in the process. Lucy is enrolled in the Relational Life Therapy 2-year Certificate Program, created by Terry Real.
If you want an authentic, caring connection that uses evidence-based approaches (like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness) to guide you toward becoming your own best therapist and living with greater confidence and resilience than I may be a good fit.
I specialize in helping teens, young adults and their parents navigate anxiety, depression, stress and trauma. Using DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based methods, I work alongside you to build self-awareness, enhance coping skills, make desired changes, and foster your unique resilience.
If you want an authentic, caring connection that uses evidence-based approaches (like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness) to guide you toward becoming your own best therapist and living with greater confidence and resilience than I may be a good fit.
I specialize in helping teens, young adults and their parents navigate anxiety, depression, stress and trauma. Using DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based methods, I work alongside you to build self-awareness, enhance coping skills, make desired changes, and foster your unique resilience.
Sheilagh Smith
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA
South Burlington, VT 05403
Waitlist for new clients
Life is messy and we're not meant to do it alone. I enjoy helping people as a guide to take a step back and clean up their mental and emotional space to find deeper connection to themselves and within relationships. I work with young adults and adults ages 17 and up.
Life is messy and we're not meant to do it alone. I enjoy helping people as a guide to take a step back and clean up their mental and emotional space to find deeper connection to themselves and within relationships. I work with young adults and adults ages 17 and up.
Callia Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LADC, ACS, PMH-C
South Burlington, VT 05403
Current openings- daytime appointments- virtual & in person!
Life is full of transitions, but sometimes you need help along the way. You might be negotiating career or educational choices, relationship changes, identity shifts or just not feeling like yourself due to sadness or worry.
Do you want to be seen, heard, and validated in a way that allows you to deeply accept and understand yourself? In the therapy relationship, I can witness your pain, acknowledge when things are challenging, and support you until it gets better. By learning to trust your self, change and transition can feel easier.
Current openings- daytime appointments- virtual & in person!
Life is full of transitions, but sometimes you need help along the way. You might be negotiating career or educational choices, relationship changes, identity shifts or just not feeling like yourself due to sadness or worry.
Do you want to be seen, heard, and validated in a way that allows you to deeply accept and understand yourself? In the therapy relationship, I can witness your pain, acknowledge when things are challenging, and support you until it gets better. By learning to trust your self, change and transition can feel easier.
I draw from somatic, emotions-focused, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and solutions-focused modalities.
I offer a supportive, therapeutic environment where you can harness your innate strengths and work toward your goals. Rooted in trust and unconditional positive regard, our work together will focus on developing practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges and promote long-term wellbeing. Through a collaborative approach, we will empower you to create a meaningful and fulfilling life that aligns with your psychological needs.
I draw from somatic, emotions-focused, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and solutions-focused modalities.
I offer a supportive, therapeutic environment where you can harness your innate strengths and work toward your goals. Rooted in trust and unconditional positive regard, our work together will focus on developing practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges and promote long-term wellbeing. Through a collaborative approach, we will empower you to create a meaningful and fulfilling life that aligns with your psychological needs.
Therapy is a restorative space that promotes health and psychological flexibility. I am expert at tuning into rich and textured conversations. My formal education, training, and reading in the subject of psychology lends depth to my practice- but the balance of a therapy is in how we manage content and process together- the therapeutic relationship.
I'm a merchant of hope, and whether you are new to therapy or a veteran- there's always more to explore and discover within the psyche, bringing relief to symptoms and/or insights.
Therapy is a restorative space that promotes health and psychological flexibility. I am expert at tuning into rich and textured conversations. My formal education, training, and reading in the subject of psychology lends depth to my practice- but the balance of a therapy is in how we manage content and process together- the therapeutic relationship.
I'm a merchant of hope, and whether you are new to therapy or a veteran- there's always more to explore and discover within the psyche, bringing relief to symptoms and/or insights.
Lao Tzu wrote, “Your own positive future begins in this moment.” This quote speaks to the heart of my clinical practice. I view therapy as a path taken together rooted in respect, humility, kindness, honesty, and perseverance. On this journey, we will develop a life of meaning and purpose grounded in your own goals and values.
Lao Tzu wrote, “Your own positive future begins in this moment.” This quote speaks to the heart of my clinical practice. I view therapy as a path taken together rooted in respect, humility, kindness, honesty, and perseverance. On this journey, we will develop a life of meaning and purpose grounded in your own goals and values.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Vermont and New York with experience providing counseling to adults, teens, children, and families in mental health clinics and private agencies. I also have had extensive experience working with children and teens in public schools and clinical settings where I am able to support them emotionally, socially, and academically. When working with children and adolescents, I work closely with families and caregivers as they are the key to making continued change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Vermont and New York with experience providing counseling to adults, teens, children, and families in mental health clinics and private agencies. I also have had extensive experience working with children and teens in public schools and clinical settings where I am able to support them emotionally, socially, and academically. When working with children and adolescents, I work closely with families and caregivers as they are the key to making continued change.
Using a trauma-informed lens, I primarily offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Hello! I am so glad you are here. It's a really hard and important first step to recognize when you may need professional help. It's also really hard to take the first steps towards finding a therapist. Whether it's trauma, anxiety, parenting struggles, "life is hard," etc., I am happy to be here with you.
Using a trauma-informed lens, I primarily offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Hello! I am so glad you are here. It's a really hard and important first step to recognize when you may need professional help. It's also really hard to take the first steps towards finding a therapist. Whether it's trauma, anxiety, parenting struggles, "life is hard," etc., I am happy to be here with you.
Welcome. Have you been spilling it all to ChatGPT lately, just to feel like you're still holding the weight of those concerns, without much relief? While it’s an excellent tool for learning tangible coping skills and gaining insights, are you sensing that your healing can also come from the vulnerability of being seen, supported and unconditionally accepted by another person? It can feel scary, but perhaps choosing to be here honors the part of you that is asking for that genuine connection. As your therapist, a priority of mine is to help you feel safe to live a life that is authentically yours.
Welcome. Have you been spilling it all to ChatGPT lately, just to feel like you're still holding the weight of those concerns, without much relief? While it’s an excellent tool for learning tangible coping skills and gaining insights, are you sensing that your healing can also come from the vulnerability of being seen, supported and unconditionally accepted by another person? It can feel scary, but perhaps choosing to be here honors the part of you that is asking for that genuine connection. As your therapist, a priority of mine is to help you feel safe to live a life that is authentically yours.
I'm trained in Internal Family Systems, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Welcome, I have two slots available for weekly in person or telehealth sessions at 9am and at 4pm on Tuesdays. I prefer to see client's weekly. I am a non-judgmental counselor who can help you find that connection again as we collaborate on what you need. I provide a safe space for you, and I am honored to hear what you have to say. The human connection is an important one and when it’s lost, you feel a need to get it back. Maybe you have lost energy or sense of self.
I'm trained in Internal Family Systems, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Welcome, I have two slots available for weekly in person or telehealth sessions at 9am and at 4pm on Tuesdays. I prefer to see client's weekly. I am a non-judgmental counselor who can help you find that connection again as we collaborate on what you need. I provide a safe space for you, and I am honored to hear what you have to say. The human connection is an important one and when it’s lost, you feel a need to get it back. Maybe you have lost energy or sense of self.
Talking about a burden someone has been carrying around is a good reason to seek out a therapist. The therapist has to be someone you feel comfortable opening up to and sharing whatever you experience as a burden. Without that relationship of trust it's difficult to move forward. That open-minded approach with a properly broad notion of what it means to be "normal" is at the heart of my practice as a therapist. I work with clients to discover what is leaving them feeling stuck so that they can move forward and find happiness.
Talking about a burden someone has been carrying around is a good reason to seek out a therapist. The therapist has to be someone you feel comfortable opening up to and sharing whatever you experience as a burden. Without that relationship of trust it's difficult to move forward. That open-minded approach with a properly broad notion of what it means to be "normal" is at the heart of my practice as a therapist. I work with clients to discover what is leaving them feeling stuck so that they can move forward and find happiness.
Each of us enters this world with a deep need to be loved, especially through our earliest relationships. When those bonds are nurtured, they help shape a secure sense of self. When they are wounded, lasting emotional pain can follow. As someone who has experienced healing from relational wounds, it is a privilege to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and rediscovering the love, resilience, and strengths that are part of who you are. Together, we'll create a safe, compassionate space where your thoughts, emotions, and experiences are heard, understood, and valued.
Each of us enters this world with a deep need to be loved, especially through our earliest relationships. When those bonds are nurtured, they help shape a secure sense of self. When they are wounded, lasting emotional pain can follow. As someone who has experienced healing from relational wounds, it is a privilege to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and rediscovering the love, resilience, and strengths that are part of who you are. Together, we'll create a safe, compassionate space where your thoughts, emotions, and experiences are heard, understood, and valued.
Alexandria Gohla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EdS/PEL, IFSlvl1, C-DBT
7 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach is authentic, strength-based, and person-centered, integrating techniques from CBT, DBT, IFS, and mindfulness to fit your unique needs — because there’s no “one size fits all” in therapy.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, burnt out, or just unsure of where you’re supposed to be in your life right now? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to go through it on your own. I can help.
I work with clients who are ready to make changes but may not know where to start. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and start building the tools you need to succeed in your personal goals. Together, we’ll work toward understanding what’s getting in your way and finding a clearer, more confident path forward.
My approach is authentic, strength-based, and person-centered, integrating techniques from CBT, DBT, IFS, and mindfulness to fit your unique needs — because there’s no “one size fits all” in therapy.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, burnt out, or just unsure of where you’re supposed to be in your life right now? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to go through it on your own. I can help.
I work with clients who are ready to make changes but may not know where to start. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and start building the tools you need to succeed in your personal goals. Together, we’ll work toward understanding what’s getting in your way and finding a clearer, more confident path forward.
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Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.