Therapists in Williston, VT

Hello, and welcome to my practice. I am a Vermont Licensed Psychologist-Master specializing in relationship conflicts, interpersonal communication skills, anxiety, work and employment stress, life changes and transitions, parenting issues, depression, and grief. My services are available to male and female adults. I have over 35 years of professional experience in private practice, hospital based services and community mental health. I have been practicing in Vermont since 1980.

Currently not accepting new clients My goal is to help teens and young adults as they identify areas of their lives that are in need of change. I take a collaborative approach as I assist them in developing skills and tools necessary to to do so. By meeting individuals where they are at and providing caring and honest feedback, I support clients as they learn to walk through life with courage and grace.

Thank you for considering my counseling services. My work is grounded in the belief that change, growth, and healing best occurs through a caring, collaborative, holistic, and warm space. I am a firm believer in establishing a deep and trusting therapeutic relationship within which we can explore the issues at hand. I seek to understand, increase awareness, improve interpersonal skills and encourage growth.

Are you ready to make a meaningful change in your life? Are you in the midst of a life transition that has thrown you off balance? Struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or relationship issues? I offer a safe, compassionate environment and collaborative approach to support you on your journey. Together we will identify your most important goals and create a therapeutic plan to reach them. We will work to deepen your self-understanding, disrupt habitual patterns, heal old wounds, and create an increased sense of empowerment, hope and possibility.

Are you thinking about making a change? I am ready to help facilitate that change with you and empower you with skills to see that change happen! I have more than 10 years of therapy experience and we draw on and practice skills that best suit your needs to help you become the most successful you can be.

Going through a tough transition, dealing with a relationship problem, or searching for a new direction? At New Leaf Therapy, my goal is to help you navigate these seasons of change and help you grow and thrive. I can assist you in finding new perspectives that will get you what you want from life, whether with your family, friends, significant other, or yourself.

It may be challenging to seek help with life's stressors. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, possessing numerous years of multi-discipline counseling experience, my desire is to facilitate client's healing through the development of a collaborative therapeutic relationship. In a warm and supportive environment you'll feel comfortable to share your story and move forward by reaching your personal goals and individual potential.

I believe that every person is unique and has potential to grow and become the best version of themselves. Often the judgement of others guides our life choices and keeps us from meeting our full potential. When you truly accept yourself you can then make choices that lead you to who you really are. You are the expert of your life and my job is to help guide you through the process of self discovery and meet your goals.

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.

Sometimes, the things that we think of as our "shortcomings" or "flaws" are actually just a product of modern day society, where we are often told how we should behave, think, and feel from moment to moment. My goal is to help you discover your true needs, desires, and feelings, and distinguish them from those imposed onto you by external pressures. I strive to create a supportive therapeutic space for all teenagers and adults regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ​race, ethnicity, religion, class, ability status and age.

I am a fully-licensed in VT, and as a telehealth provider in FL, I am here to help and support you. Each experience is unique and significant. I work collaboratively with every client to determine individual needs and to provide the best care possible. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where issues, problems, thoughts, and feelings can be discussed without fear of judgment. I am a person-centered counselor with a warm and compassionate style. I believe in treating others with respect and dignity. It is important to me that my clients feel understood, appreciated and their feelings are validated.

"Long-lasting responses to trauma result not simply from the experience of fear and helplessness but also from how our bodies interpret those experiences." (Rachel Yehuda) Trauma can be thought of as an experience that overwhelms the individual's ability to process the event as it is happening. I work with preteens, adolescents and adults who have been impacted by trauma, to help bring relief to their lives. By partnering with individuals to help release stress, we help you create a fresh, new framework for future experiences.

I believe you deserve a life that is thrilling. I want to help you eliminate unhealthy patterns and routines, and build confidence and creativity in all facets of your life. Existing in a social world is challenging and complex. Together we’ll build resiliency and awareness around your behaviors, and dissect how they affect your well-being and those around you. Having worked for years with individuals and families, I understand your challenges. I provide an open, thoughtful space where creative problem solving and skill building around your personal conflicts can happen.

My hope is that you have questions, a yearning for what's next and in need of new insight. You are curious about how to integrate your mind and body on this journey. Together we can explore transitions with curiosity to see what needs to fall away to allow something new to emerge. What season you are in is exactly right. Life is a series of choices. As we move through these seasons, how do we do this with authenticity and compassion for ourselves? Our work will focus on the connection between our mental, emotional and physical wellness.

Therapy is still somewhat stigmatized in our society. I believe a connection & relationship of trust is at the heart of therapy. This relationship is important because the therapist and client need to work as a team. The therapist doesn't dispense advice. Instead, a good therapist listens attentively. Then together they can discover what is leaving the client feeling stuck and help the client move forward and find happiness.

My practice at Wind River Therapy is rooted in building a strong therapeutic connection through deep listening and empathy, collaboration, and honesty. I use a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to create a safe environment for you to be seen, heard, and to start healing. I offer a welcoming, non-judgmental, and supportive space for you to be your authentic self and to receive help. We all have inherent strength and resiliency that gives us the innate ability to overcome barriers, challenges, uncertainty, and trauma.

Currently accepting new clients! I believe we all have the inner capacity to live fulfilling lives that feel authentic and meaningful. Therapy can be a way to uncover your innate capacity for healing and growth and reconnect with yourself. Together, we will explore patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to your current challenges. Bringing curiosity into our work, we will listen to what life is communicating and imagine new ways of relating that feel alive and hopeful. Developing a collaborative relationship rooted in compassion, respect and nonjudgment serves as our foundation.

Forty years of research has shown that psychotherapy is an effective mental health treatment. I'm an experienced educator and psychotherapist ready to support your growth and change. Whether it be relationship difficulties, trauma, or other mental health struggles we will engage in the unique challenges that have brought you here.