Trauma Focused Therapists in Waitsfield, VT

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Jennifer Degen
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
5 Endorsed
Waitsfield, VT 05673
High-Functioning, Stressed, and Still Stuck? Let's Work at the Root. You may be someone others rely on; capable, 
thoughtful, and composed under pressure. A leader. 
A high-performer. Someone who gets things done. And yet, beneath that, your system rarely 
fully settles. Many of my clients are executives, professionals, 
and leaders who experience a kind of ongoing 
internal bracing. It can show up as anxiety that 
won't quiet down, chronic tension or fatigue, 
disrupted sleep, difficulty focusing, relationship 
strain, or a sense of performing well but not 
actually feeling well. This doesn't reflect who you are.
High-Functioning, Stressed, and Still Stuck? Let's Work at the Root. You may be someone others rely on; capable, 
thoughtful, and composed under pressure. A leader. 
A high-performer. Someone who gets things done. And yet, beneath that, your system rarely 
fully settles. Many of my clients are executives, professionals, 
and leaders who experience a kind of ongoing 
internal bracing. It can show up as anxiety that 
won't quiet down, chronic tension or fatigue, 
disrupted sleep, difficulty focusing, relationship 
strain, or a sense of performing well but not 
actually feeling well. This doesn't reflect who you are.
(802) 392-4214 View (802) 392-4214
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Lynda Mischler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Online Only
I strongly believe in the value of therapy and I feel privileged to be a part of the healing community. I strive to empower you to make healthy changes that will positively impact your life. I work with sensitivity and warmth to create an accepting environment where you can feel safe and free to explore your thoughts and feelings despite how difficult or painful they might be. At times, your life may seem out of balance, whether the issues pertain to home, work, or relationships. My goal is to help you find the peace and joy in life that you deserve. I specialize in the healing of trauma.
I strongly believe in the value of therapy and I feel privileged to be a part of the healing community. I strive to empower you to make healthy changes that will positively impact your life. I work with sensitivity and warmth to create an accepting environment where you can feel safe and free to explore your thoughts and feelings despite how difficult or painful they might be. At times, your life may seem out of balance, whether the issues pertain to home, work, or relationships. My goal is to help you find the peace and joy in life that you deserve. I specialize in the healing of trauma.
(301) 288-3769 View (301) 288-3769
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Michael Domey
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Serves Area
My practice is grounded in outdoor-based psychotherapy. Sessions are traditionally in natural settings where movement and environment are part of the therapeutic process. Indoor sessions are available when clinically indicated, but outdoor work is the primary modality. I specialize in clients with trauma, ADHD, teens, and life transitions. Blending the natural embodiment that comes with outdoors and EMDR therapy to help clients return to thriving or arrive there for the first time.
My practice is grounded in outdoor-based psychotherapy. Sessions are traditionally in natural settings where movement and environment are part of the therapeutic process. Indoor sessions are available when clinically indicated, but outdoor work is the primary modality. I specialize in clients with trauma, ADHD, teens, and life transitions. Blending the natural embodiment that comes with outdoors and EMDR therapy to help clients return to thriving or arrive there for the first time.
(802) 348-2943 View (802) 348-2943
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Isabelle Meulnet
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am not your typical therapist; I blend psychotherapy with spirituality. I am passionate about the exploration and evolution of human consciousness. I believe that we are spiritual beings having a physical experience. My focus is on working with intentionality to facilitate the merging of consciousness and energy as a tool for healing, personal transformation, better quality of life and fulfilling relationships . I work with mature individuals who are asking " who am I really?"; are committed to meeting and transforming their shadow self, understand and uphold universal laws and long to liberate their spiritual Being .
I am not your typical therapist; I blend psychotherapy with spirituality. I am passionate about the exploration and evolution of human consciousness. I believe that we are spiritual beings having a physical experience. My focus is on working with intentionality to facilitate the merging of consciousness and energy as a tool for healing, personal transformation, better quality of life and fulfilling relationships . I work with mature individuals who are asking " who am I really?"; are committed to meeting and transforming their shadow self, understand and uphold universal laws and long to liberate their spiritual Being .
(802) 521-2670 View (802) 521-2670
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Nk Raven Bruce
Psychologist, PsyD
Serves Area
Our natural state is wellness. Yet many of us feel sick in our souls. Empty and discouraged, we seek creative bandaids to contain our despair : pursuits of money, relationships, sex, achievement, adventure, good works, productivity. Even health practices can become compulsive activities that fail to mend a persistent sense of inner broken-ness. Mindful Psychotherapy cultivates inherent wellness in the midst of life difficulty and opens the potential for real and lasting change. I am now honored to offer Mindfulness for couples as a certified Dialogue Therapist, a powerful time limited intervention : https://young-eisendrath.com/d
Our natural state is wellness. Yet many of us feel sick in our souls. Empty and discouraged, we seek creative bandaids to contain our despair : pursuits of money, relationships, sex, achievement, adventure, good works, productivity. Even health practices can become compulsive activities that fail to mend a persistent sense of inner broken-ness. Mindful Psychotherapy cultivates inherent wellness in the midst of life difficulty and opens the potential for real and lasting change. I am now honored to offer Mindfulness for couples as a certified Dialogue Therapist, a powerful time limited intervention : https://young-eisendrath.com/d
(802) 465-4174 View (802) 465-4174

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Angie A Starr
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Shelburne, VT 05482
Life can present many unexpected challenges, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. These challenges can impact our relationships and daily functioning. In our work together we will identify and develop, internal and external resources that support your ability to heal and to live in a more integrated, balanced way.
Life can present many unexpected challenges, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. These challenges can impact our relationships and daily functioning. In our work together we will identify and develop, internal and external resources that support your ability to heal and to live in a more integrated, balanced way.
(802) 478-8196 View (802) 478-8196
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Katie Bose
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
4 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, grief, and are coping with other life events. My therapeutic orientation is DBT and CBT focused. I believe therapy can be beneficial for those willing and ready be an active participant in their own lives by setting goals and working toward them both inside and outside of therapy.
I work with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, grief, and are coping with other life events. My therapeutic orientation is DBT and CBT focused. I believe therapy can be beneficial for those willing and ready be an active participant in their own lives by setting goals and working toward them both inside and outside of therapy.
(802) 724-4121 x19 View (802) 724-4121 x19
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Symone Bennett
Counselor, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
I am accepting new clients and currently have availability! I work with adolescents, young adults and adults suffering from a wide range of mental health concerns. I take an integrative approach to treatment by using evidence-based intervention and person-centered strategies specifically tailored to the clients’ individual needs in order to promote growth and meaningful change in clients. I am particularly interested in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues. I also have a passion for working with athletes. I value bringing mental health support to sports-performance.
I am accepting new clients and currently have availability! I work with adolescents, young adults and adults suffering from a wide range of mental health concerns. I take an integrative approach to treatment by using evidence-based intervention and person-centered strategies specifically tailored to the clients’ individual needs in order to promote growth and meaningful change in clients. I am particularly interested in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues. I also have a passion for working with athletes. I value bringing mental health support to sports-performance.
(617) 829-9334 View (617) 829-9334
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Eva Seeling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Eva is a trauma-informed therapist working with adults and adolescents, offering a compassionate, collaborative space for healing and growth. She integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), alongside mindfulness and somatic practices to support meaningful, lasting change.
Eva is a trauma-informed therapist working with adults and adolescents, offering a compassionate, collaborative space for healing and growth. She integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), alongside mindfulness and somatic practices to support meaningful, lasting change.
(970) 866-0959 View (970) 866-0959
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Juliana O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv
Online Only
How do we be our best selves in an unstable world? What's important to you? Do you struggle with anxiety, depressive episodes, mood shifts, and a loss of purpose and direction? I can help. With over 35 years of experience, I help adults and couples build mental resilience and rediscover joy. If you are an individual struggling with connection, satisfaction, or unhealthy cyclical patterns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Together, we can help you adopt new ways of being in mind, body, and spirit. Together, we will find your way to a healthy and meaningful life.
How do we be our best selves in an unstable world? What's important to you? Do you struggle with anxiety, depressive episodes, mood shifts, and a loss of purpose and direction? I can help. With over 35 years of experience, I help adults and couples build mental resilience and rediscover joy. If you are an individual struggling with connection, satisfaction, or unhealthy cyclical patterns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Together, we can help you adopt new ways of being in mind, body, and spirit. Together, we will find your way to a healthy and meaningful life.
(802) 278-6781 View (802) 278-6781
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Amelia Mendes Contrada
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Montpelier, VT 05602
I offer a trauma-informed, evidenced-based approach in my collaborative work with individual adults. I include optional expressive arts in session as a way to enhance dialectical and cognitive-behavioral interventions. Expressive arts therapy is an integrative approach that uses visual arts, movement, music, psychodrama, and writing to promote emotional, physical, and neurological well-being. It catalyzes healing by engaging all senses to access self-understanding, transform trauma and communicate complex feelings that verbal talk therapy may not reach. I value research-based methods and client feedback in the therapeutic process
I offer a trauma-informed, evidenced-based approach in my collaborative work with individual adults. I include optional expressive arts in session as a way to enhance dialectical and cognitive-behavioral interventions. Expressive arts therapy is an integrative approach that uses visual arts, movement, music, psychodrama, and writing to promote emotional, physical, and neurological well-being. It catalyzes healing by engaging all senses to access self-understanding, transform trauma and communicate complex feelings that verbal talk therapy may not reach. I value research-based methods and client feedback in the therapeutic process
(802) 266-4502 View (802) 266-4502
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Zachary Galkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I believe in building a strong relationship as the foundation for change, and using this collaboration to explore which evidence based and client centered approaches will be most helpful for you. We'll work together to figure out what's right for you based on your own strengths, needs, and preferences. My background in substance counseling as well as crisis services has taught me to be flexible and to recognize the unique challenges which each individual faces.
I believe in building a strong relationship as the foundation for change, and using this collaboration to explore which evidence based and client centered approaches will be most helpful for you. We'll work together to figure out what's right for you based on your own strengths, needs, and preferences. My background in substance counseling as well as crisis services has taught me to be flexible and to recognize the unique challenges which each individual faces.
(802) 242-8074 View (802) 242-8074
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Samantha E. Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel like life is an unending slog of things you have to do that you don’t want to and will never enjoy? Does life feel isolating, depressing, and anxious? Do you feel as if you have to hide your authentic behaviors, thoughts, and feelings from the world in order to fit into the community? Exhausted from the work that you have to do to "follow the rules”? Feel like you should be able to carry the same load as everyone around you when you are beyond the ability to act? You aren’t misunderstanding the world; you’re living in a world that wasn’t built for you.
Do you feel like life is an unending slog of things you have to do that you don’t want to and will never enjoy? Does life feel isolating, depressing, and anxious? Do you feel as if you have to hide your authentic behaviors, thoughts, and feelings from the world in order to fit into the community? Exhausted from the work that you have to do to "follow the rules”? Feel like you should be able to carry the same load as everyone around you when you are beyond the ability to act? You aren’t misunderstanding the world; you’re living in a world that wasn’t built for you.
(626) 605-2023 View (626) 605-2023
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Frances Echeverria Logan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Online Only
We want to feel safe, secure and connected to ourselves, our families/friends and our communities. Obstacles to doing so can include circumstances outside of our control and also the results of our own learned patterns and behaviors. Therapy is an integral part of healing past trauma, validating one's thoughts/feelings/emotions, identifying dysfunctional patterns of engagement and learning new skills to cope. Through work with a therapist, it is possible to shape a life and relationships that include confidence, calm and presence that is so often missed in the busyness of society today.
We want to feel safe, secure and connected to ourselves, our families/friends and our communities. Obstacles to doing so can include circumstances outside of our control and also the results of our own learned patterns and behaviors. Therapy is an integral part of healing past trauma, validating one's thoughts/feelings/emotions, identifying dysfunctional patterns of engagement and learning new skills to cope. Through work with a therapist, it is possible to shape a life and relationships that include confidence, calm and presence that is so often missed in the busyness of society today.
(559) 426-8044 View (559) 426-8044
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Kristen Maher
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LADC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with adults and teens to help navigate life's challenges. I work with clients to break struggles down into manageable pieces and build skills to help with coping. I use a short- term, relational, client centered approach to ensure we are working on what is important to you. Clients can expect to be challenged in supportive ways, guided through exploration and to build skills to forge new pathways through life.
I work with adults and teens to help navigate life's challenges. I work with clients to break struggles down into manageable pieces and build skills to help with coping. I use a short- term, relational, client centered approach to ensure we are working on what is important to you. Clients can expect to be challenged in supportive ways, guided through exploration and to build skills to forge new pathways through life.
(802) 327-8631 View (802) 327-8631
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Behavioral Healing Accesses
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Online Only
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or emotionally drained. You might be navigating bipolar disorder, trauma, schizophrenia, relationship conflict, or psychosomatic symptoms that feel hard to manage alone. Perhaps your child or teen is struggling and you’re unsure how to support them. You want clarity, stability, healthier relationships, and meaningful, lasting change—along with a space where you feel understood and respected. We also offer medication management for patients in Arizona and Vermont through our partnered PMHNP nurse practitioners. We are proud to serve as an exclusive Spanish & English provider.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or emotionally drained. You might be navigating bipolar disorder, trauma, schizophrenia, relationship conflict, or psychosomatic symptoms that feel hard to manage alone. Perhaps your child or teen is struggling and you’re unsure how to support them. You want clarity, stability, healthier relationships, and meaningful, lasting change—along with a space where you feel understood and respected. We also offer medication management for patients in Arizona and Vermont through our partnered PMHNP nurse practitioners. We are proud to serve as an exclusive Spanish & English provider.
(623) 294-7611 View (623) 294-7611
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Marquetta Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Online Only
In case you haven't heard it before: Your story matters. Your words matter. Your feelings are VALID. If you're struggling with past trauma, constant worry, overthinking, or a low mood, or if you're finding it tough to understand what it means to love yourself, know that you're not alone. If you feel misunderstood, impulsive, or uneasy with communication and boundaries, we're here to help. Enriching Smiles Counseling Services offers support to adults to help you understand your pain, gain clarity, and start your journey towards healing and self-love.
In case you haven't heard it before: Your story matters. Your words matter. Your feelings are VALID. If you're struggling with past trauma, constant worry, overthinking, or a low mood, or if you're finding it tough to understand what it means to love yourself, know that you're not alone. If you feel misunderstood, impulsive, or uneasy with communication and boundaries, we're here to help. Enriching Smiles Counseling Services offers support to adults to help you understand your pain, gain clarity, and start your journey towards healing and self-love.
(901) 554-4086 View (901) 554-4086
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Daria M Hoey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Online Only
Whether you're exploring your identity, recovering from trauma, or simply looking for support, my priority is to help you develop long-lasting, effective skills to get you there. Your existing strengths, resilience, and creativity are the most effective tools you have, and I want to help you access them to build a plan for lifelong results you can feel proud of! I also offer neurodivergent-affirming adult ADHD diagnostic testing.
Whether you're exploring your identity, recovering from trauma, or simply looking for support, my priority is to help you develop long-lasting, effective skills to get you there. Your existing strengths, resilience, and creativity are the most effective tools you have, and I want to help you access them to build a plan for lifelong results you can feel proud of! I also offer neurodivergent-affirming adult ADHD diagnostic testing.
(312) 345-6298 View (312) 345-6298
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Kristen Stone
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
South Burlington, VT 05403
I offer individual therapy, couples therapy, EMDR and couples intensive sessions! I work with individuals and couples who are seeking to understand themselves, their patterns, and what's holding them back from creating the life, relationships, and sense of peace that they desire. I use insight, levity, and compassion to help you break out of “stuckness” and create new perspectives and pathways through your challenges, all while giving you a soft place to land. I also offer EMDR and Couples Intensives- please reach out for more information!
I offer individual therapy, couples therapy, EMDR and couples intensive sessions! I work with individuals and couples who are seeking to understand themselves, their patterns, and what's holding them back from creating the life, relationships, and sense of peace that they desire. I use insight, levity, and compassion to help you break out of “stuckness” and create new perspectives and pathways through your challenges, all while giving you a soft place to land. I also offer EMDR and Couples Intensives- please reach out for more information!
(802) 278-9809 View (802) 278-9809
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Dr. Cyrus Patten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW
9 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
Rather, I blend the best parts of many different approaches including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT, and components of EMDR.
I specialize in working with people who have experienced complex trauma or who struggle with anxiety. This may include a particular event, or series of life disruptions that have led to impediments in everyday life. But this isn't a requirement. Sometimes, it's good to just have someone to talk to.
Rather, I blend the best parts of many different approaches including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT, and components of EMDR.
I specialize in working with people who have experienced complex trauma or who struggle with anxiety. This may include a particular event, or series of life disruptions that have led to impediments in everyday life. But this isn't a requirement. Sometimes, it's good to just have someone to talk to.
(802) 494-1186 View (802) 494-1186

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