Therapists serving clients in Vermont

Peter Girz

Vermont

LMSW, CADC

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Vermont and Michigan providing client-centered therapy to teens, adults, couples, and families. I am experienced in working with a variety of individual issues and diagnoses including treating thought disorders, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, relationship issues and addictions. I draw from a variety of interventions & constructs including cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, relationship therapy and family systems theory. I am a native Michigander born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI a...

Baruch Zeichner

Vermont

MA,LPC,NCC

If you are dealing with issues related to your present life, and/or working through issues from the past; relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, blocked creativity, trauma, depression, anxiety; we can work on that stuff. In 4 decades of practice I've seen people work through many major life challenges. I work with individuals and couples. I've been a therapist since the early 1980s when I was in my early 20s. I was trained by a group of therapists who were drawing from a variety of approaches. That means I am trained to work with people using a variety ...

Amy Adams

Vermont

MS,LCMHC,LADC

Hello, thank you for taking the time and to learn a bit more about me. I am a seasoned clinician with 15 years of experience in the field of mental health services. I finished graduate school, (2005), becoming dually licensed in 2009, (LADC), and 2011,(LCMHC), respectively. I've worked with individuals and families facing a variety challenges such as depression and anxiety, terminal illness, unemployment, trauma and abuse, addictions of all kinds, communication failure, loss in relationships, and parenting concerns. My counseling style is interactive...

Cynthia Odell

Vermont

LMFT

I know the kind of courage it takes to recognize being stuck and then to realize a shift is necessary. Not knowing what direction to head in is really hard and can be very scary. It's sad to realize that you are on a journey and maybe you're on this journey alone. The other important people in your life just don't see things the way you do and you can't find common ground. It's frightening to take that leap and wonder if you're going to be caught. It's painful to realize you've outgrown who you are and painful to grow into who you are becoming. It may feel li...

Andrea Meier

Vermont

MS

Hello! My name is Andrea Meier and I am a licensed mental health and addiction counselor. I received my Master's degree from the University of Vermont and have over 15 years experience providing counseling support to adolescents, adults, parents and couples. I specialize in cognitive-behavioral and strength-based approaches, with expertise in addiction, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, relationship issues, and parenting guidance. In addition, I have trained and supervised counselors and counseling centers, and have served as a senior research scientist a...

Dan Duval

Vermont

MA LCMHC

I have been in the counseling field for over 25 years and work with people from all walks of life. I see adults and youth (middle school and up). I work extensively with people who have been exposed to trauma and experience anger, anxiety and depression. I have training and experience with people from LGBTQ, Trans, Poly and BDSM and other marginalized communities. I believe that people have the answers to their own questions inside of themselves and work in tandem with clients to discover their own solutions in a respectful partnership. I practice with acute sen...

Carol Smith

Vermont

LCMHC LADC

I have worked in the counseling, human services, compassion giving fields since the 1980's. It has been my privilege to work with many people, including, but not limited to: families, teens, persons with mental health disorders, addictions, anxiety, grief, trauma, and end of life care. I use a variety of tools and therapies: Acceptance and Commitment , Narrative ,, Cognitive-Behavioral , and Solution Focused Therapies. Everyone deserves compassion, concern, and a non-judging ear. I feel life is a journey and sometimes we need to have others walk with us to our ...

Catherine Yakunovich

Vermont

LICSW

Hello! I am so happy that you have decided to start therapy! Likely, something has happened in your life that is causing some discourse and that's OK! Or maybe nothing in particular has happened recently, but you need someone to talk to and that's OK too. We can work on it. My name is Catherine, I am a licensed clinical social worker, I have five years of experience in clinical work. I have worked in a few different settings including community mental health, education, and healthcare. I have worked with clients affected by depression, anxiety, chronic disease...

Joseph Prather

Vermont

M.S.,LCMHC,CCMHC

Hello! My name is Joseph Prather (you can feel free to call me Joe) and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of Vermont and a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Counselor (PLMHC) in the state of Florida after recently relocating from Vermont . I consider myself from both Vermont and Florida and have spent significant time in both states. I attended the University of Vermont for both my bachelor's in education and my master's in clinical mental health counseling. I have experience working with people from an array of different ag...

Dr. Paul Foster

Vermont

Ed.D. LICSW

I look forward to working with you. What ever your issue maybe I am confident that together as a team we can move forward and make progress. Life is too short to let problems bloc our ability to lead a happy and fulfilling life. I grew up in England and got my Masters in Social Work, from the University of Nottingham. A few years later I moved to the United States with my family. I knew back then that I wanted to help people. I have had many helping roles - Director of School Counseling, Teacher, Coach, Community Worker , Hospice Social Worker and Therapi...

Christine Reid

Vermont

LICSW

I am a Vermont licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working as a therapist, supervisor and program manager in community mental health and outpatient settings. I have worked with individuals, children and families with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, self-esteem issues, OCD and ADHD. I have also helped many individuals and teens who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive, balancing humor and tasks in a way to c...

Bernadette Guidry

Vermont

MA,LMFT

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and Vermont with over ten years on experience. My approach to therapy is collaborative and I work primarily with adolescents and adults. I have intensive training and experience working with anxiety, depression, mood issues, relationship problems and people who have experienced traumas. My Philosophy of care is that the patient is the expert in their own life. I want to give my clients skills to use that will improve the quality of their life, their relationships and give meaning to the life they ...

Noah Jacobson-Goodhue

Vermont

MSW, LICSW

My work is informed by a client-centered, strength based perspective and as such, my first and foremost responsibility is to YOU as we move toward co-creating an effective therapeutic relationship. I am a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with people to help them learn to navigate their own internal world and understand how to more effectively interact with their various relationship, be it at work, home or school. I strongly believe in a quote attributed to Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers) "Anything that is human is mentionable, and an...

Veronica Douglas

Vermont

LICSW,LADC

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 a holistic approach ensures the best possible therapeutic outcome. I work with adolescents, college students and adults. I have experience with a range of issues and levels of severity and complexity. Therapy should be effective in helping people with life transitions and day-to-da...

Gail Cleveland

Vermont

LMHC,CAS

Hello! My name is Gail and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and I have over 15 years of practice in the field of counseling individuals with a variety of issues. I have worked in a variety of settings to include working in Disaster Relief, Crisis Intervention, Corrections Based, Sexual Assault, Special Needs/Autism, Mental Health and Addictions, Child Advocacy, and Trauma, and various relationship issues and Post Traumatic Stress. I obtained my degree in Community and School Counseling as well as to gain my License in Mental Health Counseling ...

Kristen Casella

Vermont

MS,LCMHC,LADC

Hello, thank you for taking some time to get to know me prior to making your choice of who you think will be a good fit in helping you to reach your goals. I am a dual licensed counselor (LCMHC and LADC) and have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, private practice, alternative schools and inpatient. I have six years of post graduate experience and have worked with a variety of concerns ranging from mild depression and anxiety to trauma and severe and persistent mental illness. My counseling style is client focused. I work wi...

Michael Knapik

Vermont

LPC, LCMHC

Hello. My name is Michael Knapik and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Vermont. I am also certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors. I have been working in the mental health field since 2007. (Before pursuing this career, I was a professional journalist for 30 years.) My orientation is to focus on a client’s strengths, because I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives and that the role of therapy is most often to assist clients in fully recognizing and using those s...

Sullivan (Anthony) Zarriello

Vermont

MS ,LCMHC, LADC

Seasoned counselor specializing in therapies to address anxiety, relationship improvement, employment issues, substance abuse, alcoholism, men's issues, life goal planning, and spiritual exploration. My background is multi-faceted: Father, veteran, business owner, martial artist, physicist and adventurer. I am trained in several evidence based counseling techniques. I specialize in couples counseling, using directed exercises to improve communication and intimacy. We will use daily experiences to design a treatment plan that is specific to your needs and goals usi...

Daniel Merges

Vermont

LCMHC

Congratulations on taking the next step toward making positive changes in your life. I'm a Vermont licensed mental health counselor. The foundation of my approach to counseling is my belief that every person is capable of learning, growth, and change. My role is to offer skilled support and walk beside you on your journey. I use evidence-based strategies like mindfulness, CBT, and DBT to help people with anxiety, depression, work, home-life, and relationship issues. I also help people struggling with symptoms of trauma and PTSD using the very best of EMDR, Progres...

Debra Wolfe

Vermont

M.A.,LMHC

Are you having trouble living your best life? Do you think, "I should be happy because....?" After 25 years working as a psychotherapist, I continue to focus on building a trusting and collaborative relationship with my patients/clients. It is my belief that all good work in therapy is based upon this foundation. I approach each session with the goals of maintaining that relationship, addressing short time issues/struggles and looking at the underlying connections to daily events and interactions. By using this 3 pronged approach, we can understand ongoing pa...