Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Williston, VT

I value working collaboratively with my clients in a patient, authentic, and empathic manner to help empower individuals to find ways to more effectively navigate and cope with the challenges and stressors in their lives. I have experience working with children, adolescents, families, adults, and couples from a wide variety of racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. I've worked in crisis intervention with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, as well as with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, low self-esteem, substance use issues, relationship issues, and LGBTQ concerns.

Accepting new patients- My therapy style is flexible and client-centered. I believe that therapy is successful when the client-therapist relationship is strong and the treatment approach is tailored to meet the specific needs of the client. I have found that the ability to apply different theories and to take an approach that ensures the best possible therapeutic outcome.

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I conceptualize therapy as a collaborative process in which therapist and client determine treatment content and goals, working to create an environment of compassion, challenge and insight capable of motivating those disruptive changes which constitute so much of the meaning of therapy. In attempting to individualize treatment, I cultivate an integrative responsiveness utilizing those techniques that seem best able to serve the client's needs and promote therapeutic goals. Often these goals extend beyond symptom relief to include the enhancement of psychological capacities and resources through self exploration and discovery in the context of a safe and authentic therapeutic relationship.

I am now maintaining a waitlist; contact for scheduling options. Adolescence and adulthood are challenging; coping with anxiety, depression, and the daily barriers of life can easily complicate things further. You may struggle to cope with and find balance between the frustrations of school, relationships, work, and family. Maybe you feel it is time to focus on personal growth and seek harmony. Taking the first steps can feel extraordinarily challenging but I will be there to provide support and guidance within your journey. I believe everyone has the capacity to manage life's challenges and I can provide you the skills to do so.

I am a pre-licensed professional who is committed to helping teens and adults rise above challenges and adversity. My work is trauma-focused and is oriented in psychodynamic and humanistic techniques. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals.

The goal of my practice is to help reduce suffering and to increase capacity for joy, flexibility, and life fulfillment. I individualize my approach to your needs using a mix of different psychological approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, narrative and psychodynamic. I am a Vermont licensed doctoral-level psychologist who trained in health psychology at the Minneapolis VA Hospital, and engaged in postdoctoral study in behavioral medicine at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. I worked for many years at the Hazelden Center, a nationally-recognized leader in addiction treatment, and gained additional experience working with adolescents as a high school counselor and wellness teacher

I work with clients who are dealing with a range of difficulties. Through the use of different therapeutic techniques, we can dive deep into past traumas & begin your long waiting healing journey, or work through a current life struggle. Or, I find that some clients simply need an unbiased source to talk through their day-to-day functioning with. If you have a goal that you want to achieve, big or small, we can work to figure out what works best for you. I don't stick to one specific type of therapy in my practice, I believe it is more beneficial to the client if I stay flexible & we find what works best for them & their situation.

I specialize in supporting young adults, including college students, and older teens (15+). I aim to partner with clients to help them develop a strong sense of self, healthy relationships, appropriate boundaries, and effective coping skills. With so many choices and options in this 21st century, it’s not unusual to feel paralyzed, anxious or depressed, especially during life's transition periods. Suddenly it may feel as if there is no “right choice” or even “a choice”, which can trigger symptoms of depression and anxiety which affect our self-care, relationships and school/professional lives.

I am a licensed therapist working with adults and specializing in anxiety, ADHD/neurodivergence, and depression. Together, we process life experiences, help you gain a better understanding of yourself, and explore skills to minimize symptoms and improve overall well being, however you define it. Specifically with ADHD/neurodivergence, I support people in better understanding how their brain works, learn strategies, improve functioning, and improve their self-esteem.

Stuck. Overwhelmed. Lost. Frustrated. Ashamed. These are deeply painful emotions. I work with adults aged 18 and up, and these are just some of the words that many of my clients use to describe the pain that prompted them to seek therapy. Perhaps you've experienced trauma, or are in a difficult relationship. You might be struggling to integrate faith or God into your experience, or maybe you prefer therapy that doesn't involve God at all. Maybe, you've just been feeling sad, disconnected, worried, or "out of it." No matter what, we usually want the same things: freedom. Peace. A deeper sense of and confidence in who we are.

When you are anxious, everything becomes something to worry about. It feels like you are always on edge, waiting for something bad to happen. Try as you might, it's hard to push the worry away, and it stays with you, looming like a cloud hanging over you. It's hard to sleep well; worried thoughts keep running through your head. You find yourself snapping at people you care about. You're exhausted, and it's hard to concentrate. Your body just feels tense, your shoulders, your jaw, your chest. You want to just be your old self again, care-free, and not stressed. You want to feel like you are in control again.

We are all worthy of love and belonging. It is a fundamental part of the human experience. We all strive to find meaning, purpose, connection, safety, and healing within all domains of our lives. I am enthusiastic about aiding people in their quest to deepen self-understanding, self-compassion, and personal growth. Together we will create a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, respect, authenticity, curiosity, and collaboration. This allows us to address the issues you are facing in a warm empathic space. It helps us to develop a greater awareness of self and others; cultivating more fulfilling interpersonal relationships.

If you're looking to achieve personal growth, connection, and wellness, and overcome the challenges holding you back, I can help. As a compassionate and curious therapist, I specialize in guiding adults who seek change, growth, insight, and joy in their lives. If you feel stuck, particularly with anxiety and depression, or if you've experienced trauma and find yourself overwhelmed by its effects, I am here to help you transform your experiences. Drawing upon my skills in neurofeedback, I employ brain training techniques to optimize cognitive function and dissolve stubborn symptoms that may have resisted previous approaches.

Life presents challenges sometimes. Learning how to access our resiliency, explore negative thought patterns, and strengthen new positive beliefs assists us in creating and maintaining a thriving daily life. I recognize that each person is diverse, having a unique family, social, and cultural history, and that healing and growth can be dependent on numerous factors. I use therapy methods that help bridge communication with children, youth and adults. I hold also hold BA in studio art that contributes to the creativity element of my work with individuals.

Please Email for Inquiry. As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor I am here to help you through difficult and stressful life transitions. I have specific training and experience helping clients work through Anxiety, and stressful life transitions such as divorce, incarceration, death of a loved one, career changes and moving. I have a passion for mindfulness therapy, keeping clients in the moment and using their strengths to help them overcome difficult situations. Additionally certified Kripalu Outdoor Mindfulness Guide.

There are moments in our lives when things become unbalanced and we are in need of realignment to feel steady and grounded. Through our time together, we will connect to the strengths that already exist in you and your life and collaborate to find a way to soften the edges, or resolve the challenges, in front of you. We will work cooperatively to bring you, your partnership(s), or family system, back into balance. I have expertise in working with anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, career counseling, learning disabilities, health issues (short term or chronic), depression, relationships/sexual health and more.

I primarily work with parents and caregivers as well as family units that include adolescents and young adults, focusing on mental health struggles and relationships. It is my belief that all relationships have patterns of connection. Some relational patterns promote trust, respect, and openness, and other patterns may contribute to relational pain and conflict. It is my hope to provide areas of exploration and reflection in our sessions to support both an understanding of current issues and also unearth and enhance collaboration, connection, communication.

As a therapist, my role is to be a caring guide throughout your healing journey. We will work on personalized goals, identify strengths, develop coping skills, and create practical self care practices. Humor, play, art, music, meditation, mindfulness, and evidenced based methods are all at the center of my practice. Additionally, I strive to create a gentle, honest, and kind therapeutic relationship to support you on your pathway of health and happiness.