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PJ Desrochers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Barre, VT 05641  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in state of Vermont who has been practicing therapy in private practice for seventeen years. I love working in therapeutic relationship with people of many ages, genders, sexual orientations, race and abilities. I believe in partnering with all my clients to be present with the full range of our humanness.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in state of Vermont who has been practicing therapy in private practice for seventeen years. I love working in therapeutic relationship with people of many ages, genders, sexual orientations, race and abilities. I believe in partnering with all my clients to be present with the full range of our humanness.
(802) 851-5955 View (802) 851-5955
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Darlene Furey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, MLSP, LICSW
Verified Verified
Marshfield, VT 05658  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker. My online practice is with adults, couples and families of all kinds, including lgbtqia and folx who practice polyamory or ENM. I have a great deal experience with individuals, couples and families who are undergoing a transition: marriage, coming out as an lgbtq person, birth, divorce or separation, chronic illness or disability or loss. Using a client centered, empowerment approach, I utilize traditional "talk therapy" I emphasize the relational aspect of therapy, providing a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere for clients to explore their concerns as they move towards healing and growth.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. My online practice is with adults, couples and families of all kinds, including lgbtqia and folx who practice polyamory or ENM. I have a great deal experience with individuals, couples and families who are undergoing a transition: marriage, coming out as an lgbtq person, birth, divorce or separation, chronic illness or disability or loss. Using a client centered, empowerment approach, I utilize traditional "talk therapy" I emphasize the relational aspect of therapy, providing a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere for clients to explore their concerns as they move towards healing and growth.
(802) 455-4660 View (802) 455-4660
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Christopher Hinds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
I am a firm, sensitive and client-focused therapist with many years of experience helping young people and adults from all types of backgrounds throughout the Northeast and Southeast. I received my MSW from Boston University, with advanced clinical training at the Yale University School of Medicine; where I was selected to work as a Family Therapist at the Yale Psychiatric Institute; a pre-eminent teaching hospital; when I was 32. I help clients with individual, family and/or marital and relationship issues, mental health and serious mounting chemical dependency problems.
I am a firm, sensitive and client-focused therapist with many years of experience helping young people and adults from all types of backgrounds throughout the Northeast and Southeast. I received my MSW from Boston University, with advanced clinical training at the Yale University School of Medicine; where I was selected to work as a Family Therapist at the Yale Psychiatric Institute; a pre-eminent teaching hospital; when I was 32. I help clients with individual, family and/or marital and relationship issues, mental health and serious mounting chemical dependency problems.
(802) 644-3688 View (802) 644-3688
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Kate Strolle, MA, MFT, M.Ed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Jeffersonville, VT 05464  (Online Only)
I provide a safe environment for individuals, couples, children and families to explore the difficult times they are experiencing in their lives. My approach is to develop a comfortable and collaborative relationship with my clients so that we can identify a practical and structured plan for reaching therapeutic goals. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide support, tools and practical feedback to help clients address life challenges. I work with people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. I enjoy working with couples to improve communication, respect, and intimacy.
I provide a safe environment for individuals, couples, children and families to explore the difficult times they are experiencing in their lives. My approach is to develop a comfortable and collaborative relationship with my clients so that we can identify a practical and structured plan for reaching therapeutic goals. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide support, tools and practical feedback to help clients address life challenges. I work with people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. I enjoy working with couples to improve communication, respect, and intimacy.
(802) 659-2806 View (802) 659-2806
David K Pellegrino
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Bethel, VT 05032
I have expertise in working with affective disorders, stress management, family and marital issues. I am happy to work with individuals who would like to discuss existential or religious issues, and I work with people from all religious and spiritual backgrounds. I integrate psychodynamic psychotherapy with existential and cognitive/behavioral methods.
I have expertise in working with affective disorders, stress management, family and marital issues. I am happy to work with individuals who would like to discuss existential or religious issues, and I work with people from all religious and spiritual backgrounds. I integrate psychodynamic psychotherapy with existential and cognitive/behavioral methods.
(802) 365-1534 View (802) 365-1534
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Ashley Demers
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Colchester, VT 05446  (Online Only)
I believe that all people have a past that has contributed to the unique being that they are today, and that each of us have the ability to make positive change and live meaningful lives. My goal is to provide a safe, caring environment that allows for collaboration and growth towards the goals of my client. I enjoy working with, teens, and adults, in the areas of depression, anxiety, marital stress, prenatal/maternal challenges, and military related stressors.
I believe that all people have a past that has contributed to the unique being that they are today, and that each of us have the ability to make positive change and live meaningful lives. My goal is to provide a safe, caring environment that allows for collaboration and growth towards the goals of my client. I enjoy working with, teens, and adults, in the areas of depression, anxiety, marital stress, prenatal/maternal challenges, and military related stressors.
(802) 444-8456 View (802) 444-8456
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Getting Back On Track Counseling / Langehough
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05408
Getting Back On Track Counseling offers multiple decades of familiarity with the issues of substance abuse, faith, marriage & pre-marriage, relationships, military member & family pre-/post-deployment, suicide, trauma, post-traumatic stress, blended families, and stress management. GBOTC strives to assist individuals, couples, and families in moving forward with a strength-based focus. Specialized training includes Addiction Treatment in Military & Veteran Culture, Clinical Supervision in the Addiction Profession, Strong Bonds (marital/significant other/family relationships), and PTSD/trauma resiliency.
Getting Back On Track Counseling offers multiple decades of familiarity with the issues of substance abuse, faith, marriage & pre-marriage, relationships, military member & family pre-/post-deployment, suicide, trauma, post-traumatic stress, blended families, and stress management. GBOTC strives to assist individuals, couples, and families in moving forward with a strength-based focus. Specialized training includes Addiction Treatment in Military & Veteran Culture, Clinical Supervision in the Addiction Profession, Strong Bonds (marital/significant other/family relationships), and PTSD/trauma resiliency.
(802) 992-1610 View (802) 992-1610
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Libbi Keith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
People seek therapy for many reasons such as feeling lonely, overwhelmed, anxious or sad. My client centered approach supports the client taking an active role in their therapy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has many years working with children through adults. My approach to family therapy and marriage therapy is to understand the dynamics of the relationships and how to foster growth. I hope to provide a collaborative and comfortable space to help solve or manage daily struggles, life transitions, divorce, marriage, co-parenting, anxiety, depression.
People seek therapy for many reasons such as feeling lonely, overwhelmed, anxious or sad. My client centered approach supports the client taking an active role in their therapy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has many years working with children through adults. My approach to family therapy and marriage therapy is to understand the dynamics of the relationships and how to foster growth. I hope to provide a collaborative and comfortable space to help solve or manage daily struggles, life transitions, divorce, marriage, co-parenting, anxiety, depression.
(603) 716-9370 View (603) 716-9370
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Grace Manning
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602
Life is full of emotions, sometimes its joy but sometimes its a sense of struggling and pain. Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and relationship/marital problems can all add to this sense of struggling. Especially, when we aren't well equipped to withstand it. Sometimes that struggle feels like this heavy cloud or mask we walk around with. Sometimes that struggle isolates us and causes us to become disconnected from ourselves or our loved ones. Playing tug of war with that struggle only makes it more draining.
Life is full of emotions, sometimes its joy but sometimes its a sense of struggling and pain. Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and relationship/marital problems can all add to this sense of struggling. Especially, when we aren't well equipped to withstand it. Sometimes that struggle feels like this heavy cloud or mask we walk around with. Sometimes that struggle isolates us and causes us to become disconnected from ourselves or our loved ones. Playing tug of war with that struggle only makes it more draining.
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Bonnie Haldeman Pomerantz
Unlicensed Psychotherapist, MA, MTS
Verified Verified
Chelsea, VT 05038  (Online Only)
Are you longing for greater joy? Happier relationships? Is your marriage or parenting feeling more challenging than you can sometimes bear? Are you needing support or are you ready for a change? I would like to be of help. While I specialize in couples and family work, I also work individually. I am excited to facilitate greater harmony, peace and happiness in all your relationships, relating to self as well as relating to others. Underneath our depression, sadness, anxiety, anger, heartache and hurt is a wellspring of love. I would like to help you connect with your well within.
Are you longing for greater joy? Happier relationships? Is your marriage or parenting feeling more challenging than you can sometimes bear? Are you needing support or are you ready for a change? I would like to be of help. While I specialize in couples and family work, I also work individually. I am excited to facilitate greater harmony, peace and happiness in all your relationships, relating to self as well as relating to others. Underneath our depression, sadness, anxiety, anger, heartache and hurt is a wellspring of love. I would like to help you connect with your well within.
(802) 431-0628 View (802) 431-0628
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Stephanie L Churchill
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Being in a long-term marriage myself, I am very familiar with the issues that can get in the way of marital satisfaction.
Everyone in a relationship experiences bumps in the road from time to time. I enjoy working with couples and families to help them smooth out those bumps and to improve the communication and intimacy in their relationship(s). I provide a relaxed atmosphere and lots of humor to help people reconnect with the people who are important in their lives. I am focused on strengths and will focus on what is going WELL in your life!
Being in a long-term marriage myself, I am very familiar with the issues that can get in the way of marital satisfaction.
Everyone in a relationship experiences bumps in the road from time to time. I enjoy working with couples and families to help them smooth out those bumps and to improve the communication and intimacy in their relationship(s). I provide a relaxed atmosphere and lots of humor to help people reconnect with the people who are important in their lives. I am focused on strengths and will focus on what is going WELL in your life!
(802) 731-1893 View (802) 731-1893
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Gordon W Petersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address personal, emotional, marital and relationship issues.
For the time being I am working virtually using a telemedicine portal. So far it as been working out well!! Focusing on self and on family history can provide insights to meaningful change. Knowledge of who you are enables you to redirect anxiety and think differently about others in your family and larger social system. Challenges can become opportunities.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address personal, emotional, marital and relationship issues.
For the time being I am working virtually using a telemedicine portal. So far it as been working out well!! Focusing on self and on family history can provide insights to meaningful change. Knowledge of who you are enables you to redirect anxiety and think differently about others in your family and larger social system. Challenges can become opportunities.
(833) 268-8290 x2 View (833) 268-8290 x2
Tom Mott
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LADC
Verified Verified
Shelburne, VT 05482  (Online Only)
I have 17 years of experience in mental health and drug addiction treatment. I am experienced in a wide variety of client issues and provide individual/ marital/relationship counseling. I offer anger management, trauma and substance abuse/DUI services. I only provide Telehealth services. I accept Vermont Medicaid and commercial insurance coverage.
I have 17 years of experience in mental health and drug addiction treatment. I am experienced in a wide variety of client issues and provide individual/ marital/relationship counseling. I offer anger management, trauma and substance abuse/DUI services. I only provide Telehealth services. I accept Vermont Medicaid and commercial insurance coverage.
(802) 575-7126 View (802) 575-7126
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Allie Andrus McCann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827  (Online Only)
I support individuals, couples and families with diverse needs, and specialize in work with children, adolescents, parents, and families. I see my work with clients as a co-creative process, drawing on my clients' unique character, strength, and values, as well as a variety of therapeutic techniques and tools. I have a holistic view of health and well-being, and take into account the mind, body, and spirit. I offer support for a variety of issues, especially anxiety and mood issues, grief, loss, trauma, and parenting issues. I am an Art Therapist as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
I support individuals, couples and families with diverse needs, and specialize in work with children, adolescents, parents, and families. I see my work with clients as a co-creative process, drawing on my clients' unique character, strength, and values, as well as a variety of therapeutic techniques and tools. I have a holistic view of health and well-being, and take into account the mind, body, and spirit. I offer support for a variety of issues, especially anxiety and mood issues, grief, loss, trauma, and parenting issues. I am an Art Therapist as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
(650) 646-9051 View (650) 646-9051
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Jami Lynn Marie Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, it is my goal to help clients build the relationships and life they desire. Whether families are facing a crisis, a couple is looking to strengthen their partnership, an individual is striving to manage their mental health and diagnosis, or parents are seeking more positive relationships with their children, my goal is to meet clients exactly where they are in their life story and collaborate a new, desired story-line.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, it is my goal to help clients build the relationships and life they desire. Whether families are facing a crisis, a couple is looking to strengthen their partnership, an individual is striving to manage their mental health and diagnosis, or parents are seeking more positive relationships with their children, my goal is to meet clients exactly where they are in their life story and collaborate a new, desired story-line.
(770) 284-3752 View (770) 284-3752
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Tim Lowry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brattleboro, VT 05301
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. My specialties include intimate partner relationships, family therapy, anxiety disorders, and men's issues. In my 30 years practicing in the field, I have gained training and experience treating a wide range of issues, disorders, and problems. I have developed a collaborative, holistic, strength based approach that considers the multiple aspects and contexts of our human experience.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. My specialties include intimate partner relationships, family therapy, anxiety disorders, and men's issues. In my 30 years practicing in the field, I have gained training and experience treating a wide range of issues, disorders, and problems. I have developed a collaborative, holistic, strength based approach that considers the multiple aspects and contexts of our human experience.
(603) 236-7285 View (603) 236-7285
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Rita Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05601
Waitlist for new clients
I work with families who are navigating life changes such as marriage, divorce and/or learning to co-parent after the change.
Feeling sad, overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious? At times the challenges of life can be overwhelming and we can struggle to cope. This is when a compassionate and competent therapist can make a difference. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with anger management, trying to save a relationship, discovering your sexual or gender identity, or just need someone to assist you through some of life's transitions. I want you to know there is someone who cares and wants to help. No matter how long or how much you have been struggling, I believe there is hope and change is possible.
I work with families who are navigating life changes such as marriage, divorce and/or learning to co-parent after the change.
Feeling sad, overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious? At times the challenges of life can be overwhelming and we can struggle to cope. This is when a compassionate and competent therapist can make a difference. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with anger management, trying to save a relationship, discovering your sexual or gender identity, or just need someone to assist you through some of life's transitions. I want you to know there is someone who cares and wants to help. No matter how long or how much you have been struggling, I believe there is hope and change is possible.
(479) 888-5377 View (479) 888-5377
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Dale Sickles
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
East Burke, VT 05832  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Quality of Life Issues: Adult/Couples in transition; Relationship/marital conflict, job or life changes/parent TEEN conflicts, "adulting" issues.
Waitlist - leave detailed v-mail for call back: Bcbs of Mass. insurance and self-pay only Ty! It has been my experience that many of us become frozen by yesterday to the point that tomorrow evokes anxiety and today becomes lost. I will help you reconnect to the here and now & together we will design a treatment plan that will allow you to move past stuck and start living the life you deserve!
Quality of Life Issues: Adult/Couples in transition; Relationship/marital conflict, job or life changes/parent TEEN conflicts, "adulting" issues.
Waitlist - leave detailed v-mail for call back: Bcbs of Mass. insurance and self-pay only Ty! It has been my experience that many of us become frozen by yesterday to the point that tomorrow evokes anxiety and today becomes lost. I will help you reconnect to the here and now & together we will design a treatment plan that will allow you to move past stuck and start living the life you deserve!
(978) 785-8650 View (978) 785-8650
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Stephanie B Kimber
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Brattleboro, VT 05301  (Online Only)
Are you facing a stressful life transition, feeling a lack of purpose, or having difficulty making yourself a priority in your life? Perhaps you are feeling depressed or anxious...or trying to process a trauma you have experienced? Or maybe you are struggling with a marital or relationship issue, wondering about whether or how to navigate the delicate process of ending a long-term relationship and moving forward? As you contemplate the path ahead and consider your needs, I encourage you to reach out and take the first step forward.
Are you facing a stressful life transition, feeling a lack of purpose, or having difficulty making yourself a priority in your life? Perhaps you are feeling depressed or anxious...or trying to process a trauma you have experienced? Or maybe you are struggling with a marital or relationship issue, wondering about whether or how to navigate the delicate process of ending a long-term relationship and moving forward? As you contemplate the path ahead and consider your needs, I encourage you to reach out and take the first step forward.
(603) 452-7355 View (603) 452-7355
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Jacqueline Diaz Maldonado
Counselor, LMHC MA, LMHC CT, LMHC VT, LMHC NV, LPC/JD
Verified Verified
West Dover, VT 05356  (Online Only)
I offer skills while dating and before marriage.
Telehealth sessions only. NO Masshealth. I use experiential techniques including Attachment Focus EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ACT, Schema Therapy, Child Work, Integral Deep Listening, Ego States, DBT. I offer dating, premarital and Family Counseling. If you are looking understand and manage traumatic experiences, child wounds and to improve your relationships I am here to help you go deep into those problems. I offer supportive counseling using Christian concepts and we accept clients of all religions and beliefs. Hypnosis services ( check your insurance and condition first)
I offer skills while dating and before marriage.
Telehealth sessions only. NO Masshealth. I use experiential techniques including Attachment Focus EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ACT, Schema Therapy, Child Work, Integral Deep Listening, Ego States, DBT. I offer dating, premarital and Family Counseling. If you are looking understand and manage traumatic experiences, child wounds and to improve your relationships I am here to help you go deep into those problems. I offer supportive counseling using Christian concepts and we accept clients of all religions and beliefs. Hypnosis services ( check your insurance and condition first)
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Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.