Emotionally Focused Therapists in Windsor, VT

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Elizabeth Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Windsor, VT 05089
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes therapy works best when we slow down and pay attention to what truly matters. I specialize in grief and relationships, helping people understand the emotional and relational patterns that shape how they connect, cope, and care for themselves. Occasionally we find ourselves managing relationships with loved ones, colleagues, or others who may be unwilling or unable to seek therapy themselves. I understand that sometimes the challenge is not just about your own personal growth, but how to cope with and respond to others who may not be engaged in the therapeutic process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes therapy works best when we slow down and pay attention to what truly matters. I specialize in grief and relationships, helping people understand the emotional and relational patterns that shape how they connect, cope, and care for themselves. Occasionally we find ourselves managing relationships with loved ones, colleagues, or others who may be unwilling or unable to seek therapy themselves. I understand that sometimes the challenge is not just about your own personal growth, but how to cope with and respond to others who may not be engaged in the therapeutic process.
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Virginia Kelly
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Online Only
There are many reasons you might be here. You may be feeling depressed or anxious - or you may be in the midst of a transition – or trying to process a loss or a life change. I have been in the field of Counseling for 30 + years. I have taught at universities, conducted research, written books, and presented workshops . At the heart of all of that knowledge, the most vital thing I have learned is that it is the quality of our relationships that defines our overall well-being. More importantly, it is ultimately the relationship we have with ourselves that is the key to achieving a sense of connectedness that allows us to thrive.
There are many reasons you might be here. You may be feeling depressed or anxious - or you may be in the midst of a transition – or trying to process a loss or a life change. I have been in the field of Counseling for 30 + years. I have taught at universities, conducted research, written books, and presented workshops . At the heart of all of that knowledge, the most vital thing I have learned is that it is the quality of our relationships that defines our overall well-being. More importantly, it is ultimately the relationship we have with ourselves that is the key to achieving a sense of connectedness that allows us to thrive.
(802) 548-1001 View (802) 548-1001
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Erin Boxer
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LADC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Erin and I feel honored to be a resource for you in your search of greater emotional wellness and balance. I enjoy working with adults and couples who are looking to make changes in their lives that feel positive to them. I like working to support clients to enhance a positive mind/body connection so that they can improve their relationships to others and to themselves.
Hello! My name is Erin and I feel honored to be a resource for you in your search of greater emotional wellness and balance. I enjoy working with adults and couples who are looking to make changes in their lives that feel positive to them. I like working to support clients to enhance a positive mind/body connection so that they can improve their relationships to others and to themselves.
(802) 684-4387 View (802) 684-4387

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Rachel Lachman
Registered Psychotherapist
Online Only
Many of the women I work with feel emotionally drained, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or unsure of their own voice. Some are healing from emotional or domestic abuse, while others are overwhelmed by the pressures of motherhood and constantly putting everyone else first. You may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or difficulty setting boundaries. Deep down, you want to feel stronger, trust yourself again, and build healthier, more peaceful relationships.
Many of the women I work with feel emotionally drained, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or unsure of their own voice. Some are healing from emotional or domestic abuse, while others are overwhelmed by the pressures of motherhood and constantly putting everyone else first. You may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or difficulty setting boundaries. Deep down, you want to feel stronger, trust yourself again, and build healthier, more peaceful relationships.
(802) 300-4233 View (802) 300-4233
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Cynthia Shaw
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you looking to bring balance and fulfillment into your life? Would you like to be happier, more peaceful and clear in your direction? Would you like to feel that you are living up to your potential? Perhaps improve communication, deepen intimacy, and fun in your relationships? Maybe make better choices for your health or simply feel satisfied as you are? I can help.
Are you looking to bring balance and fulfillment into your life? Would you like to be happier, more peaceful and clear in your direction? Would you like to feel that you are living up to your potential? Perhaps improve communication, deepen intimacy, and fun in your relationships? Maybe make better choices for your health or simply feel satisfied as you are? I can help.
(802) 275-4779 View (802) 275-4779
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Jami Saperstein
Counselor, MS, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious in relationships, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling unseen and overwhelmed? Therapy with me isn't about nodding politely while you vent, it is about getting real, getting to the root, and actually moving forward.I specialize in helping people untangle the effects of trauma, emotional abuse, and complicated relationships, especially narcissistic partners or family members. My therapeutic approach is informed by the latest research informed techniques that aim to challenge the way clients experience their relationships.
Are you feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious in relationships, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling unseen and overwhelmed? Therapy with me isn't about nodding politely while you vent, it is about getting real, getting to the root, and actually moving forward.I specialize in helping people untangle the effects of trauma, emotional abuse, and complicated relationships, especially narcissistic partners or family members. My therapeutic approach is informed by the latest research informed techniques that aim to challenge the way clients experience their relationships.
(561) 300-6095 View (561) 300-6095
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Allie West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You’ve always been the one others rely on, thoughtful, capable, and deeply caring. But lately, something feels off. You’re tired of overthinking, overgiving, and feeling disconnected from yourself. You want space to explore your inner world, reconnect with what you want, and finally make choices that take care of you. You’re not here for surface-level fixes, you want depth, clarity, and alignment. Therapy with me is a space to unravel old patterns, come home to yourself, and build a life that reflects your authentic self and actually supports you.
You’ve always been the one others rely on, thoughtful, capable, and deeply caring. But lately, something feels off. You’re tired of overthinking, overgiving, and feeling disconnected from yourself. You want space to explore your inner world, reconnect with what you want, and finally make choices that take care of you. You’re not here for surface-level fixes, you want depth, clarity, and alignment. Therapy with me is a space to unravel old patterns, come home to yourself, and build a life that reflects your authentic self and actually supports you.
(802) 625-6677 View (802) 625-6677
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Jillian Beayon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Online Only
I am currently accepting clients! Are you constantly overwhelmed and/or burnt out? Do you have a lack of motivation and increased fatigue? It's time to design a life that is meant for YOU. Together, we will explore what your unique needs are and develop skills to accommodate you. With the right support, the life challenges that you are currently experiencing will become more manageable.
I am currently accepting clients! Are you constantly overwhelmed and/or burnt out? Do you have a lack of motivation and increased fatigue? It's time to design a life that is meant for YOU. Together, we will explore what your unique needs are and develop skills to accommodate you. With the right support, the life challenges that you are currently experiencing will become more manageable.
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Josh DiGiovanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
We live in a world that doesn't slow down - the pressure is constant, and most of us don't realize the toll it takes on our mental health. It can lead to stress, anxiety, and overwhelming feelings. I hope to provide a safe and comfortable space to unpack and understand these experiences. During difficult times, we may just need a little assistance. Together, we can explore healthier, more effective ways to tackle life's challenges.
We live in a world that doesn't slow down - the pressure is constant, and most of us don't realize the toll it takes on our mental health. It can lead to stress, anxiety, and overwhelming feelings. I hope to provide a safe and comfortable space to unpack and understand these experiences. During difficult times, we may just need a little assistance. Together, we can explore healthier, more effective ways to tackle life's challenges.
(802) 456-0015 View (802) 456-0015
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Beth Fecko Mahler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FOT
Serves Area
Trustworthy, competent and consistent therapeutic services offered with an eclectic approach of treatment modalities that will offer support, inquiry, and exploratory relevance to your ongoing mental health needs to process and heal through life transitions, trauma, and grief. A strengths-based approach to developing resiliency, healing, and growth opportunities.
Trustworthy, competent and consistent therapeutic services offered with an eclectic approach of treatment modalities that will offer support, inquiry, and exploratory relevance to your ongoing mental health needs to process and heal through life transitions, trauma, and grief. A strengths-based approach to developing resiliency, healing, and growth opportunities.
(862) 684-4962 View (862) 684-4962
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Dr. Richelle Dadian
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, CST
Online Only
I utilize an integrative model drawing from Gottman, EFT, Mindfulness, Feminist theory, CBT, and Relational/Interpersonal theory, based on what I believe will be most helpful for you.
​​You've been experiencing sexual issues recently or maybe even for some time. You may be experiencing erectile difficulties or pain during sex. You’ve tried everything you’ve found on the internet but still, it's not working the way you want. It's frustrating, isolating, infuriating, and confusing. It may even be difficult to remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But now, you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to break the pattern and have your body and brain on the same page. You're ready for a more fulfilled sex life. And most of all, you’re ready to feel more connected in your sexuality!
I utilize an integrative model drawing from Gottman, EFT, Mindfulness, Feminist theory, CBT, and Relational/Interpersonal theory, based on what I believe will be most helpful for you.
​​You've been experiencing sexual issues recently or maybe even for some time. You may be experiencing erectile difficulties or pain during sex. You’ve tried everything you’ve found on the internet but still, it's not working the way you want. It's frustrating, isolating, infuriating, and confusing. It may even be difficult to remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But now, you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to break the pattern and have your body and brain on the same page. You're ready for a more fulfilled sex life. And most of all, you’re ready to feel more connected in your sexuality!
(802) 200-2973 View (802) 200-2973
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Jennie Russell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
2 Endorsed
I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing life challenges and are seeking to overcome them through meaningful personal growth. I support clients through compassionate self-reflection to identify patterns and behaviors that no longer serve them. Through this process, deep personal growth and greater self-awareness is possible. I emphasize each individual's unique personal strengths and values to help them find deeper meaning, ease, and joy in life. I work with couples to identify areas of challenge within their relationship and to cultivate skills to navigate life as partners together.
I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing life challenges and are seeking to overcome them through meaningful personal growth. I support clients through compassionate self-reflection to identify patterns and behaviors that no longer serve them. Through this process, deep personal growth and greater self-awareness is possible. I emphasize each individual's unique personal strengths and values to help them find deeper meaning, ease, and joy in life. I work with couples to identify areas of challenge within their relationship and to cultivate skills to navigate life as partners together.
(802) 214-7423 View (802) 214-7423
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Cefora Rubin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
I offer a safe and confidential environment where your journey to wellness, self discovery, empowerment, self acceptance and peace of mind begins. I offer a unique life mapping technique that facilitates and enhances communication skills, negotiation in reciprocal relationships and fast mood, behavior and emotional regulation that is based on your unique background, personality characteristics that leads to a sense of mastery over your life.
I offer a safe and confidential environment where your journey to wellness, self discovery, empowerment, self acceptance and peace of mind begins. I offer a unique life mapping technique that facilitates and enhances communication skills, negotiation in reciprocal relationships and fast mood, behavior and emotional regulation that is based on your unique background, personality characteristics that leads to a sense of mastery over your life.
(802) 644-7026 View (802) 644-7026
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Monica J Descamps
Psychologist, PhD
Norwich, VT 05055
I'm a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Norwich, Vermont. I work with individuals aged 18 years and older. I am skilled in working with a variety of behavioral health issues including depression, challenging relationships, sexuality, professional and athletic performance, obsessions, compulsions and coping with acute or chronic health problems. I have specialized training in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and stress. I strive to provide a warm, safe and collaborative relationship.
I'm a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Norwich, Vermont. I work with individuals aged 18 years and older. I am skilled in working with a variety of behavioral health issues including depression, challenging relationships, sexuality, professional and athletic performance, obsessions, compulsions and coping with acute or chronic health problems. I have specialized training in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and stress. I strive to provide a warm, safe and collaborative relationship.
(802) 231-2295 View (802) 231-2295
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Journey Two Serenity
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LIMHP, LICSW
Online Only
I am a responsible and compassionate Licensed Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals increase their quality of life! My empowering therapeutic skills have contributed to my successful record of counseling in a wide range of therapeutic disciplines. My therapeutic platform is completely virtual as I am license in the following states: Delaware, Nebraska, Vermont and Utah. Over the next 2 months I will also be adding Maryland and Arizona.
I am a responsible and compassionate Licensed Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals increase their quality of life! My empowering therapeutic skills have contributed to my successful record of counseling in a wide range of therapeutic disciplines. My therapeutic platform is completely virtual as I am license in the following states: Delaware, Nebraska, Vermont and Utah. Over the next 2 months I will also be adding Maryland and Arizona.
(302) 416-6805 View (302) 416-6805
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Kate Daigle
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, QS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
EFT helps uncover the emotional patterns driving conflict and disconnection.
If you're running on empty, snapping at the people you love, or lying awake wondering when life got so overwhelming — you're not alone. I work with adults who give everything to their work and relationships, often at the cost of their own peace. Together, we'll untangle the patterns keeping you burned out, set boundaries that actually stick, and reconnect with what matters most to you. Are you ready to start feeling like yourself again and get that exhale that you've been waiting for?
EFT helps uncover the emotional patterns driving conflict and disconnection.
If you're running on empty, snapping at the people you love, or lying awake wondering when life got so overwhelming — you're not alone. I work with adults who give everything to their work and relationships, often at the cost of their own peace. Together, we'll untangle the patterns keeping you burned out, set boundaries that actually stick, and reconnect with what matters most to you. Are you ready to start feeling like yourself again and get that exhale that you've been waiting for?
(727) 732-4257 View (727) 732-4257
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Hilde Hyde
Counselor, LCMHC, LADC, MAC
Online Only
For those seeking support for mental health challenges or addictions (perhaps with legal entanglements or wanting to work on getting your driver's license back), my approach offers non-judgmental active listening and feedback so the client knows they are being heard. I give them the space to tell me what they can about their struggles and goals. In addition to supportive problem solving, I work with clients to identify strengths and passions so they can begin building their self-care skills. These skills can be empowering to make meaningful change in their life.
For those seeking support for mental health challenges or addictions (perhaps with legal entanglements or wanting to work on getting your driver's license back), my approach offers non-judgmental active listening and feedback so the client knows they are being heard. I give them the space to tell me what they can about their struggles and goals. In addition to supportive problem solving, I work with clients to identify strengths and passions so they can begin building their self-care skills. These skills can be empowering to make meaningful change in their life.
(802) 478-8137 View (802) 478-8137
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Marc A Cecil
Psychologist, PhD
Rutland, VT 05701
I provide psychotherapy and coaching for individual adults. Some of the issues I focus on include: anxiety and depression; trauma and loss; relationship and family conflict; health, stress, and work issues; self-esteem; life transitions; and parenting issues. In addition to seeing clients, I provide clinical supervision and professional consultation to experienced clinicians seeking to hone their skills in trauma-informed and experiential work.
I provide psychotherapy and coaching for individual adults. Some of the issues I focus on include: anxiety and depression; trauma and loss; relationship and family conflict; health, stress, and work issues; self-esteem; life transitions; and parenting issues. In addition to seeing clients, I provide clinical supervision and professional consultation to experienced clinicians seeking to hone their skills in trauma-informed and experiential work.
(802) 221-0286 View (802) 221-0286
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Josh Burke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, I am glad you found us here at Sondermind. Thank you for taking the first step by reaching out. Let me tell you a bit about myself, and if I seem to be a good fit for you, we can begin as soon as you would like. My name is Josh Burke, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado, Vermont and New York. I have been providing psychotherapy for a wide variety of issues and populations for over eight years. I graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in 2013 with a Master in Social Work with a mental health concentration.
Hello, I am glad you found us here at Sondermind. Thank you for taking the first step by reaching out. Let me tell you a bit about myself, and if I seem to be a good fit for you, we can begin as soon as you would like. My name is Josh Burke, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado, Vermont and New York. I have been providing psychotherapy for a wide variety of issues and populations for over eight years. I graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in 2013 with a Master in Social Work with a mental health concentration.
(802) 520-1133 View (802) 520-1133
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Victoria Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW-S, APA
Online Only
I approach clients with a collaborative, strengths-based focus & direct style, informed by my training and experience working with individuals and families in the field of mental health for over 30 years. I help people identify stuck patterns and appreciate areas of personal resilience. We will work together to find insight, new learning and successful strategies to help you move in your desired direction. We will cultivate skills that allow you to approach and tolerate painful emotions and as a result decrease daily suffering. You will experience increased clarity of mind and cultivate more happiness & joy. LGBTQIA+ specialization.
I approach clients with a collaborative, strengths-based focus & direct style, informed by my training and experience working with individuals and families in the field of mental health for over 30 years. I help people identify stuck patterns and appreciate areas of personal resilience. We will work together to find insight, new learning and successful strategies to help you move in your desired direction. We will cultivate skills that allow you to approach and tolerate painful emotions and as a result decrease daily suffering. You will experience increased clarity of mind and cultivate more happiness & joy. LGBTQIA+ specialization.
(802) 327-7608 View (802) 327-7608

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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.