As a licensed therapist in multiple states with more three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, with particular expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, stress management, and life transitions. I offer compassionate support for individuals struggling with various emotions, communication challenges, isolation, and distorted thinking. My practice focuses on helping clients develop worth, worth, value, and dignity while discovering meaningful life purpose. I have experience supporting veterans, individuals facing discrimination, and those working through many of life's challenges. My therapeutic style is collaborative and adaptive, drawing from years of professional experience to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and move towards personal healing and empowerment. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems, committed to providing respectful, personalized care.

Hi Thanks so much for considering me as your partner in your mental health journey. I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in Vermont. I am also an alcohol and drug counselor and am happy to treat co-occurring disorders . I have 20 years experience working in the field. I work with adults, specializing in depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma as well as with issues with communication, confidence, identity issues, relationship issues, substance use issues and concerns about aging. My approach is to meet my patients where they are and to walk with them to where they would like to be. We work together to develop skills and habits that allow for a better quality of life. My belief is that most of us, as children, adapt to our surroundings in order to survive the dynamics of our family of origin. These adaptations are effective in helping our childhood-brain navigate the complexities of childhood. They are not, however, effective in helping us to manage our adult world. Our childhood adaptations--now habits--can interfere in our ability to have stable relationships when we leave our family of origin and begin to interact with others as an adult. My primary therapeutic treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems. I feel as though a strong Cognitive Behavioral approach to the brain, coupled with a Rogerian approach to the patient, is what works best for the people I have worked with. With Internal Family Systems Therapy and the idea of "There are no Bad Parts," we are able to recognize that those parts of us that may be reactive or guarded or isolative are protecting a part of us that was injued somewhere along the way. There is a process to bring these parts back to "Self." This process can quiet negative self-talk, can ease jealousies and insecurities and bring more energy back to the true Self. I am happy to support as my patients engage in this brave process. I have an undergraduate degree in World Literature and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in substance use. I am dually licensed in the state of Vermont with an LCMHC and LADC. I work full-time on BH and work weekends and evenings to accommodate patient needs. I have lived in Vermont since 2nd grade. My girls were born here and have ventured to other parts of the country. My dog Winnie keeps me company as to my cats Riley and Little Brown Bat (don't ask).

As a licensed therapist with extensive experience in Vermont, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate issues like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate, holistic approach to therapy, drawing from decades of clinical experience to create a supportive and understanding environment. My work centers on empowering individuals to develop stronger self-awareness, improve communication, and build resilience through personalized therapeutic strategies. I have deep expertise in addressing a wide range of concerns, including midlife transitions, workplace stress, family dynamics, trauma recovery, and personal identity challenges. My approach is tailored to meet each client's unique needs, emphasizing healing, self-discovery, and meaningful personal transformation. I am committed to walking alongside my clients, offering guidance and support as they work to overcome obstacles, heal from past experiences, and create more fulfilling lives. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and move toward greater well-being.

I am licensed in Vermont with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

As a licensed therapist in Vermont, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping young adults and women address challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate, affirming approach to working with diverse communities, particularly those in LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent spaces. My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to develop self-love, overcome social anxiety, and explore life purpose. I'm deeply committed to creating a supportive environment where individuals can heal from past traumas, manage stress, and build meaningful connections. Whether you're struggling with isolation, self-esteem, or seeking deeper personal understanding, I'm here to support your journey with empathy and professional expertise.

Living in Vermont? I am a Vermont Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with 13 years of professional work experience in a clinical practice. For those seeking support for mental health challenges (stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, life changes, and more…), my approach offers non-judgmental active listening and feedback so you know you are being heard. I give space to share what you can about your struggles and goals. In addition to supportive problem-solving, we will identify strengths and passions so you can begin building your self-care skills. These skills can be empowering to make meaningful change in your life. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach is eclectic and combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy. I will meet you where you are. I view therapy with most people as being short-term solution-focused therapy. I believe many people know or can learn the skills needed to take care of themselves. Everyone has bumps in the road of life and needs a little support to get through it. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!