Therapists in Montpelier, VT

I love what I do because I am privileged you chose me to partner with you on your journey. I do talk therapy and play therapy. For youth I describe my therapy as like we were in a cafe just chatting. Please understand that building a trusting relationship and cultivating a safe space takes time. I take your mental health seriously and I will always put it first. I look forward to working with you.

Over the years, I have recognized that each of us has a wisdom that resides within.This wisdom within our mind/body system holds the solution. We are designed for balance- yes, we do get off-balance. I will help you understand what your body/mind is attempting to communicate. It is often a simple process. We all have beliefs that originate from our culture, our society, and our family. Some beliefs are helpful, some are not. It is our beliefs that guide our behavior. Beliefs are the 'fuel' that move us. We will discover the 'outdated' beliefs.

In a safe and supportive environment I work with adults, teens, children, couples, and families. For more than thirty years I have worked collaboratively with my clients around many different concerns, including illness and grief, relationship stress, separation and divorce, parenting (including co-parenting and step-parenting), career change and stress, care-taking of elderly and other family members, and self esteem struggles resulting from childhoods touched by neglect and/or abuse. Special interest and training in EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy).

I have limited availability for a few new clients. Sometimes we may feel stuck. Sometimes life can become overwhelming. Sometimes we have deep emotional wounds that have long limited our ability to experience peace, joy, fulfillment, connection, and love. Sometimes we just need someone to listen, be supportive, and offer another perspective. According to Kristin Neff, "The only way to eventually free ourselves from debilitating pain is to be with it as it is. The only way out is through." I hope to offer you this space to alleviate suffering and increase self-compassion, in order to help you more effectively manage life's stressors.

My role as a therapist is to provide an environment of safety, trust and mutual respect for each individual I work with. I am committed to supporting improvement in your quality of life. Effective counseling can assist you in developing an awareness of personal strengths, clarifying problems and arriving at solutions. Your active involvement is an important component in changing behavior, thoughts and feelings. I currently have a wait list but please email me if you would like to be on my wait list.

Through over twenty years of experience I have come to realize the importance of true, meaningful client based relationships in order to help individuals find answers to difficult life challenges. Using an eclectic style firmly based in Motivational Enhancement and Cognitive Behavioral therapies, I strive to help my clients find meaning in their lives from within. Life is hard. Challenges never cease. Finding solid solutions that work, for personal issues is key to navigating the ups and downs we all face every day.

*TELETHERAPY ONLY. Listening to you in a safe, supportive space, I can help you through a crisis and find solutions together, whether it’s you, a partner or a child who needs help. I can assist with grief, trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression, addictions, IEP planning, ADHD, learning or behavior problems, among others. You may be feeling hopeless or overwhelmed. I know seeking therapy may not be easy. Taking the time to find my profile and read this is already a significant step toward change. (Please note: my number may show up on caller ID as private; some phones may not accept my calls.)

Welcome to my therapy practice! My name is Ivy Zeller, MA, LCMHC. I am a Vermont licensed clinical mental health counselor with a private practice located in Montpelier, VT. I have been serving families in a variety of helping roles since 1997. I now specialize in treating adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parenting issues, trauma, and substance use.

There are times when people need extra support in their life and/or are ready to make positive changes. We will do this by working collaboratively so you can feel safe and supported. I compassionately assist people to let go of unhelpful and destructive ways of thinking to move forward to a more balanced and happy lifestyle.

The most important element in therapy is creating a safe and empowering relationship. There are many barriers to seeking support and I believe it is my job to break those down. I encourage prospective clients to ask questions and develop trust in whatever way feels right to them. My education in social work has taught me to look at each individual as part of a larger picture, and to work with each individual from a place of empowerment and strength.

I see clients for a variety of reasons including individual therapy, marriage counseling, group therapy, and family therapy. My current practice includes young children, adolescents, young adults, adults, families and couples. I have been serving clients in the central Vermont area since 2013 in a variety of helping relationships and roles including crisis counseling, career counseling, sports performance based life coaching case management, and psychotherapy. I apply an integrative approach and walk along side clients in their time of need. My goal is to help you find a solution that fits your individual situation.