EMDR Therapists in Vermont

Do you have past trauma that you still carry around despite your best efforts to cope? This trauma could be a single event, years of smaller incidents, a negative self- statement that's been with you forever, or a loss of some kind. Sometimes talk therapy doesn't actually solve the core issue and you continue to have overwhelming feelings when it comes up for you. I use a combination of EMDR and Brainspotting to work on these core issues. This can be done as a stand-alone therapy or as an adjunct to talk therapy.

I am a Vermont licensed clinical mental health counselor and licensed alcohol and drug counselor. You can expect to experience empathy, compassion, open-mindedness, and support in your journey to improve the quality of your life. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a central factor in helping people to heal from trauma. I am committed to help you find relief from obstacles that are getting in your way.

Are you experiencing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression? Are you struggling to navigate unhealthy or abusive relationships? Or maybe it’s difficult for you to establish heathy boundaries and you notice the same problems keep coming up in many of your relationships. EMDR intensive therapy can help get to the root of these issues more quickly than traditional talk therapy. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has been helping clients with these issues since completing my Master of Social Work in 2005.

Please see my website for the most up-to-date information. I utilize strengths-based therapies to work with my clients to create customized sessions that build coping skills and replace maladaptive behaviors. I am mindful of the “person-in-environment” perspective, which acknowledges that each client and situation is different and shaped by environmental context. I like to meet the client where they are mentally and emotionally and work from that spot, understanding that growth is not always a linear process.

I am a Vermont licensed clinical mental health counselor and nationally certified counselor located in Rutland, VT committed to helping adults recover from disturbing and traumatic life experiences. You can expect to experience a warm, empathetic, respectful, and supportive therapeutic environment. "Shame dies when stories are told in safe spaces."- Ann Voskamp

My work as an Emotional Support Life Coach is enhanced by my background in psychotherapy and nursing. It brings a progressive approach to self-healing. Using a myriad of techniques including hypnotherapy, EMDR, Reiki and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, I work with individuals and families to identify personal strengths locked behind negative energy. I work to empower others to discover their truth, harmonize personal healing and define a positive pathway to life-long happiness. I specialize in treating trauma due to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anger, anxiety, depression, grief and difficult relationships.

I love working with adolescents, young adults and adults who feel stuck and are seeking to address the blocks getting in their way in order to improve overall functioning across domains. I offer compassion, empathy, authenticity and humor in service of creating a psychologically safe place that can be utilized for self-exploration, reflection, and skill building. My background is rooted in clinical social work practice and trauma-informed care. My clinical approach centers on the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework. I utilize a variety of modalities including EMDR, ACT, TF-CBT, DBT and performance enhancement.

My clients are creative, passionate, intelligent people who face challenges with emotional dysregulation, turning down the volume on intrusive thoughts, healing from traumatic experiences, and treating themselves and their bodies with the kindness and compassion they deserve.

Change is possible. If we believe the research, therapy works regardless of the modal of therapy. Some of my clients value mind-body techniques, including Trauma Releasing Exercises®, Chinese Medicine, EMDR, and Emmett Techniques, to help change happen. Sometimes the most challenging part is starting.

daytime availability. Trauma informed Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services. With a focus on post traumatic growth through acknowledging and understanding the impact of trauma/stress on the brain and the nervous system. We can get stuck in negative and destructive thought patterns as a result of these injuries that resonate through our lives (in addition to physical health problems such as auto immune disorders and GI distress). Using a mind/body approach with a person-centered foundation; EMDR; Audio Visual Entrainment therapy; Brainspotting and parts work to begin restoring your sense of self. please email with inquiries.

Seeking therapy is an act of courage and a significant step towards hope and healing. It is my mission to honor your courage and your lived experience, and to meet you with gentle curiosity, humility, and non-judgment. My approach is empowerment-focused and strengths-based. I believe in your capacity to heal and thrive. I will partner with you to understand your goals and offer evidence-based approaches based on your needs. Together, we can grow your capacity to tend to your wounds and rewrite your story.

Through Finding Ways LLC I work over telehealth with individuals that identify as LGBTQIA+. Often people come to me with depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders and a desire to live with less shame and more ease. Through Deep Dance LLC coaching work I use more somatic movement and dance practices to help support people with their goals and through blockages to them. I am passionate about serving LGBTQIA+ folks and acknowledge intersectionality of various identities within each individual. Sliding scale options are full at this time

I come to this work with an understanding that people deserve to feel safety and joy in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are interested in bringing curiosity into their lives and experiences. I work best with people who view therapy as a collaborative space, and particularly enjoy working with couples, queer and trans people, and people at any stage of the perinatal experience (pregnancy/early parenthood).

My motto is: "LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE". I have worked in the Mental Health field across many settings and with all age groups. As the years pass and my experience deepens, I find that my approach is leaning more and more towards Positive Psychology. While I am skilled and knowledgeable about how to help solve problems, work through issues and reduce symptoms, I also feel that it is my job to help people to access the strengths and assets that they already have or can develop to help them towards healing. I am currently certified as an EMDR Practicioner.

Hello, I am Joanna and I am so glad that you found this page and are contemplating reaching out for support. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, intense emotions, addiction, lack of satisfaction in your relationships or need support navigating life stressors and transitions, therapy can be a useful tool.

Sometimes in life we get overwhelmed, feel stuck, and need help navigating transitions, uncertainty, or loss. The bulk of my professional experience before private practice was as a hospice social worker fostering emotional comfort for people approaching end of life. It honed my ability to hold compassionate presence while growing therapeutic approaches to meet an array of needs. I have a strong understanding of the ways losses can take shape, multiply, and be disenfranchised, how trauma can lace its way through life and shape our reactions, and ways to keep yourself afloat when life keeps stirring up storms.

Clients seeking relief from trauma, anxiety, and other psychological challenges find solace in my expertise and style. Utilizing the power of EMDR bilateral stimulation and guided processing, I guide clients through their traumatic memories with care and sensitivity, facilitating a journey towards resolution and resilience. My extensive experience in working with diverse populations, including those historically underserved by traditional therapeutic approaches, ensures a safe and inclusive environment for healing. I prioritize cultural sensitivity and empathy, recognizing the importance of addressing the unique experiences and

I see therapy as a path of self-healing for which I serve as a guide, sounding board, and support. My vision of therapeutic healing is understanding that people have their own wise internal knowing. My job is to be a partner and a guide to discover those. I strive to create an environment that fosters validation, safety, and recognition.I work from a lens of interconnectedness that honors the emotional, social, and spiritual aspect of being. My goal is to help people chart their way back to their authentic self.

My practice is based on the premise that the relationship is key to emotional wellbeing. Life experiences and especially trauma can lead us to distort our interpretations of both our internal and external worlds. My counseling experience began in 2007 working with young people with extensive social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This inevitably raised my awareness of the importance of the family and related support systems. I spent much of my life as a professional musician and have been able to use music in my therapeutic work, supporting the development and maintenance of sharing, self-regulation, and effective communication.