Women's Issues Therapists in Waterbury, VT

Katie McLean Hoar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Waterbury, VT 05676
Note: limited daytime space available in-person in Waterbury (telehealth spots currently full). Do you feel stuck in your relationship or creative life? I work with folks to deepen their senses of connection and aliveness. More specifically, I help couples change their conflict dance and hear each other better and I help creative folks live into tension and obstacles in their artistic practices. I offer an approach focused on the needs, wants, and hopes of the person or couple in the room, which means interventions can vary on a client by client basis.
Note: limited daytime space available in-person in Waterbury (telehealth spots currently full). Do you feel stuck in your relationship or creative life? I work with folks to deepen their senses of connection and aliveness. More specifically, I help couples change their conflict dance and hear each other better and I help creative folks live into tension and obstacles in their artistic practices. I offer an approach focused on the needs, wants, and hopes of the person or couple in the room, which means interventions can vary on a client by client basis.
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Ashley Piccirillo
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Waterbury, VT 05676
Waitlist for new clients
I currently am offering a waitlist for new clients, for nature based therapy in the Waterbury/Essex areas. I also offer telehealth services for Vermont residents. My areas of strength include working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational stress, identity concerns, trauma, and family conflicts. I also have experience supporting individuals with women's health issues and those identifying as LGBTQ+.
I currently am offering a waitlist for new clients, for nature based therapy in the Waterbury/Essex areas. I also offer telehealth services for Vermont residents. My areas of strength include working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational stress, identity concerns, trauma, and family conflicts. I also have experience supporting individuals with women's health issues and those identifying as LGBTQ+.
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Diane Cecile Ehly
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Too much stress with juggling too many things right now? Are you experiencing a life-changing event and decisions are keeping you awake at night? Do you feel your life is a roller coaster of emotions that you are having difficulty managing? If you want to live life on your terms without self-doubt or second-guessing, love yourself more & feel more confident there's hope. As the expert of your life there are times you might need extra help to reclaim those parts of you that have been lost or hidden for too long. As your guide I help you reconnect with the inner you who really does know the way to living a healthy and enjoyable life.
Too much stress with juggling too many things right now? Are you experiencing a life-changing event and decisions are keeping you awake at night? Do you feel your life is a roller coaster of emotions that you are having difficulty managing? If you want to live life on your terms without self-doubt or second-guessing, love yourself more & feel more confident there's hope. As the expert of your life there are times you might need extra help to reclaim those parts of you that have been lost or hidden for too long. As your guide I help you reconnect with the inner you who really does know the way to living a healthy and enjoyable life.
(802) 684-0021 View (802) 684-0021
Anna Reiser Counseling
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
**My Practice is Currently Full** I have experience counseling children and families, as well as adults. I have worked with incarcerated youth in juvenile detention, and as a counselor for the Public Defender’s office and District Attorney’s office. I worked as a counselor for The Santa Fe Mountain Center helping to create educational and therapeutic wilderness programs for at-risk teens and I am a certified It’s Yoga, Kids® yoga instructor. My counseling is characterized by empathy and collaboration. By training, I am a solution-focused counselor who is highly motivated to help you achieve your goals. I currently live in Stowe, VT.
**My Practice is Currently Full** I have experience counseling children and families, as well as adults. I have worked with incarcerated youth in juvenile detention, and as a counselor for the Public Defender’s office and District Attorney’s office. I worked as a counselor for The Santa Fe Mountain Center helping to create educational and therapeutic wilderness programs for at-risk teens and I am a certified It’s Yoga, Kids® yoga instructor. My counseling is characterized by empathy and collaboration. By training, I am a solution-focused counselor who is highly motivated to help you achieve your goals. I currently live in Stowe, VT.
(802) 441-7217 View (802) 441-7217
Dianne Bouchard
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adult women—especially those navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife—who feel anxious, overwhelmed, dismissed, or unlike themselves. They may be coping with depression, grief, chronic illness or pain, medical dismissal, body-image concerns, disordered eating, binge-eating disorder, caregiving stress, or major life changes. Using practical, evidence-based, collaborative therapy, I help women understand what is happening, strengthen coping skills, make confident decisions, and begin trusting themselves again.
I work with adult women—especially those navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife—who feel anxious, overwhelmed, dismissed, or unlike themselves. They may be coping with depression, grief, chronic illness or pain, medical dismissal, body-image concerns, disordered eating, binge-eating disorder, caregiving stress, or major life changes. Using practical, evidence-based, collaborative therapy, I help women understand what is happening, strengthen coping skills, make confident decisions, and begin trusting themselves again.
(802) 802-2975 View (802) 802-2975
Mandy J. Cleland
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
2 Endorsed
Waterbury, VT 05676
We all face challenges in our lives. The current climate of our world can often lead us to feel like our struggles are outweighing life's gifts. I work to help clients balance the different aspects of their lives. Together, we can challenge unwanted negative thoughts and work on changing how we react to the struggles that we face each day with a goal of strengthening healthy emotional regulation and coping skills. I believe in the importance and effectiveness of a strong therapeutic alliance between clinician and client, this alliance serves as the foundation for meaningful and rewarding treatment.
We all face challenges in our lives. The current climate of our world can often lead us to feel like our struggles are outweighing life's gifts. I work to help clients balance the different aspects of their lives. Together, we can challenge unwanted negative thoughts and work on changing how we react to the struggles that we face each day with a goal of strengthening healthy emotional regulation and coping skills. I believe in the importance and effectiveness of a strong therapeutic alliance between clinician and client, this alliance serves as the foundation for meaningful and rewarding treatment.
(802) 992-1523 View (802) 992-1523
Alison Dagger
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC, LPMT, MT-BC
2 Endorsed
Waterbury, VT 05676
Welcoming in creatives, artists, and healers! Currently accepting new clients. Has your creative drive disappeared behind a booming inner critic that’s never satisfied? Ever wondered why you’ve been in therapy for years, but the old problems persist? I specialize in helping creatives like you, with histories of relational or sexual trauma, heal from the inside out; building internal spaces of worthiness that aren’t dependent on external validation to feel whole.
Welcoming in creatives, artists, and healers! Currently accepting new clients. Has your creative drive disappeared behind a booming inner critic that’s never satisfied? Ever wondered why you’ve been in therapy for years, but the old problems persist? I specialize in helping creatives like you, with histories of relational or sexual trauma, heal from the inside out; building internal spaces of worthiness that aren’t dependent on external validation to feel whole.
(240) 685-9307 View (240) 685-9307
Jacquie Goodall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Waterbury, VT 05676
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist availability only - 5/26 Accelerated Resolution Therapy ART- Deep Healing, Fast Results If you're ready to feel change quickly ART may be right for you. ART is a highly effective, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so you can move forward with clarity & calm. ART can be especially helpful for: Trauma & PTSD, anxiety & panic, depression & grief, ADHD-related symptoms, stress & overwhelm, phobias, cravings, pain management, relationships & attachment wounds, shame, guilt, & self-esteem struggles.
Waitlist availability only - 5/26 Accelerated Resolution Therapy ART- Deep Healing, Fast Results If you're ready to feel change quickly ART may be right for you. ART is a highly effective, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so you can move forward with clarity & calm. ART can be especially helpful for: Trauma & PTSD, anxiety & panic, depression & grief, ADHD-related symptoms, stress & overwhelm, phobias, cravings, pain management, relationships & attachment wounds, shame, guilt, & self-esteem struggles.
(802) 317-7621 View (802) 317-7621
Chloe Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
Many people seek therapy during times when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or fundamentally changed. I provide warm, grounded telehealth therapy for adults navigating chronic illness, cancer, anxiety, caregiving, and major life transitions. My approach is collaborative, practical, and compassionate, helping clients feel more supported, emotionally steady, and connected to what matters most.
Many people seek therapy during times when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or fundamentally changed. I provide warm, grounded telehealth therapy for adults navigating chronic illness, cancer, anxiety, caregiving, and major life transitions. My approach is collaborative, practical, and compassionate, helping clients feel more supported, emotionally steady, and connected to what matters most.
(802) 432-9239 View (802) 432-9239
Sarah C Maas
Psychologist, MA, LicPsy
5 Endorsed
Waterbury, VT 05676
I focus on creating the unconditional connection and space you need to work on the issues confronting you right now. I integrate elements of EMDR, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems theory, and humanistic approaches. I work with you to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, past and present painful experiences, various life transitions and stressors. I have completed Part 1 and 2 of EMDR training and I am excited to incorporate this highly effective approach for trauma, depression, and/or anxiety symptoms, as well as any negative patterns or experiences that feel stuck.
I focus on creating the unconditional connection and space you need to work on the issues confronting you right now. I integrate elements of EMDR, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems theory, and humanistic approaches. I work with you to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, past and present painful experiences, various life transitions and stressors. I have completed Part 1 and 2 of EMDR training and I am excited to incorporate this highly effective approach for trauma, depression, and/or anxiety symptoms, as well as any negative patterns or experiences that feel stuck.
(802) 323-5575 View (802) 323-5575
Lindsay B Jernigan
Psychologist, PhD, MA
10 Endorsed
Waterbury, VT 05676
Now Accepting Couples, Individuals, and Supervisees! Are you tired of feeling stuck in old patterns that are holding you back from feeling free, joyful, creative, empowered, and connected? Do you need some healing or re-imagining of your relationship? When we are ready for real change, we feel a sensation of being on a cusp; we feel pulled to dig in, and we feel drawn to imagine and embody our potential. I work with women and couples when they are on this cusp, ready to awaken something new and release what blocks them from real thriving. My work is about healing, expansion, authenticity, and intimate connection.
Now Accepting Couples, Individuals, and Supervisees! Are you tired of feeling stuck in old patterns that are holding you back from feeling free, joyful, creative, empowered, and connected? Do you need some healing or re-imagining of your relationship? When we are ready for real change, we feel a sensation of being on a cusp; we feel pulled to dig in, and we feel drawn to imagine and embody our potential. I work with women and couples when they are on this cusp, ready to awaken something new and release what blocks them from real thriving. My work is about healing, expansion, authenticity, and intimate connection.
(802) 229-8270 View (802) 229-8270
Betsy Ellis
Counselor, LCMHC, EFT
Waterbury, VT 05676
Currently accepting new clients for individual therapy only. Looking for a therapist can feel vulnerable—and even a little overwhelming. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, understood, and supported from the very first session. I bring a calm, focused presence to my work and strive to create a space where you can relax, be yourself, and feel emotionally safe. I’m easygoing, warm, and professional, and I believe that therapy works best when you feel at ease and genuinely cared for. I am passionate about my work and see therapy as more than a job—it’s a calling. I want to help you feel better, find peace and grow personally.
Currently accepting new clients for individual therapy only. Looking for a therapist can feel vulnerable—and even a little overwhelming. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, understood, and supported from the very first session. I bring a calm, focused presence to my work and strive to create a space where you can relax, be yourself, and feel emotionally safe. I’m easygoing, warm, and professional, and I believe that therapy works best when you feel at ease and genuinely cared for. I am passionate about my work and see therapy as more than a job—it’s a calling. I want to help you feel better, find peace and grow personally.
(802) 999-9026 View (802) 999-9026
Sammie Rufenacht
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHC, MA, MEd
Waterbury, VT 05676
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward? Whether you're a teen, young adult, or adult navigating the many layers of life, you don't have to do it alone. Together, we'll explore ways for you to better understand yourself, navigate challenges, and move toward meaningful change.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward? Whether you're a teen, young adult, or adult navigating the many layers of life, you don't have to do it alone. Together, we'll explore ways for you to better understand yourself, navigate challenges, and move toward meaningful change.
(802) 213-8302 View (802) 213-8302
Carrie Mailloux | Exhale Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, MSW, RYT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome! I have openings for virtual and in-person therapy in Richmond. I work with high functioning adults who feel like they have to hold it all together. You're capable and someone others count on, but underneath you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from the life you've built. Maybe you're navigating a transition, relationship struggles, burnout, or wondering why handling it all still doesn't feel good. After a decade at a Fortune 10 company, I know firsthand how being capable can mean carrying more and more. Let's help you stop simply managing your life and start experiencing it with more ease and joy.
Welcome! I have openings for virtual and in-person therapy in Richmond. I work with high functioning adults who feel like they have to hold it all together. You're capable and someone others count on, but underneath you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from the life you've built. Maybe you're navigating a transition, relationship struggles, burnout, or wondering why handling it all still doesn't feel good. After a decade at a Fortune 10 company, I know firsthand how being capable can mean carrying more and more. Let's help you stop simply managing your life and start experiencing it with more ease and joy.
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Sarah Gillen, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Serves Area
If you are a highly sensitive person struggles to get through pain, trauma, or relational issues, and wants to be more fully centered in your True Self, Energy Dynamics Therapy may be for you. This synergy of psychology, Energy Medicine, Asian Medicine & neuroscience is very effective in helping to release emotional & physical pain as well as damaging beliefs, cording, and automatic protective patterns that hold you in old habits. Energy Dynamics is based on over 35 years working with the energetics of healing, trauma, systems and relationships and can help you feel more connected within yourself, with others, and with Spirit.
If you are a highly sensitive person struggles to get through pain, trauma, or relational issues, and wants to be more fully centered in your True Self, Energy Dynamics Therapy may be for you. This synergy of psychology, Energy Medicine, Asian Medicine & neuroscience is very effective in helping to release emotional & physical pain as well as damaging beliefs, cording, and automatic protective patterns that hold you in old habits. Energy Dynamics is based on over 35 years working with the energetics of healing, trauma, systems and relationships and can help you feel more connected within yourself, with others, and with Spirit.
(802) 481-4076 View (802) 481-4076
Darlene Duff
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Serves Area
Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and mental health crises may all manifest as means of focusing our attention on the need for change. At such times, these challenges present themselves as guideposts to opportunities for finding a different path.
Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and mental health crises may all manifest as means of focusing our attention on the need for change. At such times, these challenges present themselves as guideposts to opportunities for finding a different path.
(802) 232-4095 View (802) 232-4095
June Van Houten
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have openings for individuals, couples and clinical supervision. We all have times when life becomes a struggle, or we've been in survival mode so long we’ve forgotten what it feels like to be happy and thrive. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, confusion, negative self-talk, irritability, constant thinking, sadness, grief, stuckness, less capacity to manage stress, going over what ifs and should haves, relationship issues…in short, you’re suffering, it’s not getting better and it’s not fun. I've helped many clients find relief from these struggles and regain joy. I’m here to help you find that relief too!
I have openings for individuals, couples and clinical supervision. We all have times when life becomes a struggle, or we've been in survival mode so long we’ve forgotten what it feels like to be happy and thrive. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, confusion, negative self-talk, irritability, constant thinking, sadness, grief, stuckness, less capacity to manage stress, going over what ifs and should haves, relationship issues…in short, you’re suffering, it’s not getting better and it’s not fun. I've helped many clients find relief from these struggles and regain joy. I’m here to help you find that relief too!
(802) 778-0527 View (802) 778-0527
Terry Padilla LCMHC
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Serves Area
Over the years, I have recognized that each of us has a wisdom that resides within.This wisdom within our mind/body system holds the solution. We are designed for balance- yes, we do get off-balance. I will help you understand what your body/mind is attempting to communicate. It is often a simple process. We all have beliefs that originate from our culture, our society, and our family. Some beliefs are helpful, some are not. It is our beliefs that guide our behavior. Beliefs are the 'fuel' that move us. We will discover the 'outdated' beliefs.
Over the years, I have recognized that each of us has a wisdom that resides within.This wisdom within our mind/body system holds the solution. We are designed for balance- yes, we do get off-balance. I will help you understand what your body/mind is attempting to communicate. It is often a simple process. We all have beliefs that originate from our culture, our society, and our family. Some beliefs are helpful, some are not. It is our beliefs that guide our behavior. Beliefs are the 'fuel' that move us. We will discover the 'outdated' beliefs.
(802) 992-1405 View (802) 992-1405
Kary Bennett
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CN
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My work's passion lies in my belief that the body, mind, and spirit are deeply connected; therefore, the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of each individual needs to be balanced for growth and healing to occur. I acknowledge and respect that your search for health and balance in your life is unique to you. In our work together, we will create a safe and trusting space for you to slow down and focus on your present-moment experiences. This allows you to truly listen to your internal wisdom to gain an understanding of what is needed to reduce your suffering.
My work's passion lies in my belief that the body, mind, and spirit are deeply connected; therefore, the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of each individual needs to be balanced for growth and healing to occur. I acknowledge and respect that your search for health and balance in your life is unique to you. In our work together, we will create a safe and trusting space for you to slow down and focus on your present-moment experiences. This allows you to truly listen to your internal wisdom to gain an understanding of what is needed to reduce your suffering.
(802) 339-4616 View (802) 339-4616
Marissa Mason
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, PMH-C
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed therapist offering compassionate, evidence-based therapy. I support individuals through challenges with infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, surrogacy, third-party reproduction, adoption, and the journey of pregnancy and parenting. I also provide supervision toward licensure to rostered non-licensed clinicians. I also work with adolescents &adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or relationship challenges.
I am a licensed therapist offering compassionate, evidence-based therapy. I support individuals through challenges with infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, surrogacy, third-party reproduction, adoption, and the journey of pregnancy and parenting. I also provide supervision toward licensure to rostered non-licensed clinicians. I also work with adolescents &adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or relationship challenges.
(802) 200-2766 View (802) 200-2766
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.