I primarily work with individuals struggling with compulsive behavior, including sex/porn addiction, codependency, internet/social media addiction, and problem spending/debting. Addiction is meant to make you feel less. It provides temporary numbing for lifelong pain. You feel trapped, depressed, angry, anxious, guilty, and afraid when you can't stop. Recovering from compulsive behavior, though not easy, is possible and has been accomplished many times. But it does require a complete cha...
Okay. Here's the thing. Nobody really knows how therapy works, or why some people get better with one approach and some another. What we do know is that if you connect with your therapist, and if you really commit to digging in and doing the work, healing and change can happen, and things can get better. And I can help you with that. I'll listen to you. I'll pay close attention. I'll meet you where you're at, with empathy and compassion and even some humor. And I'll tell you the truth. I'm gues...
Central to my client care philosophy is the belief in providing a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges. Each client interaction is approached with sensitivity, respect, and a genuine desire to understand their unique needs and experiences. By building a strong therapeutic alliance, I collaborate with clients to develop tailored treatment plans that address their specific concerns and work towards meaningful and sustainable gro...
Greg (he/him) got his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health in 2019 from Governors State University and he is currently is a Rostered Professional Psychotherapist. He moved from Chicago to Vermont in 2019 and has been loving it ever since. Greg has a history of working in a variety of environments, from working on an inpatient psychiatric unit running group therapies to providing outpatient services. Greg has also spent time counseling and working with adolescents and teenagers within the White Riv...
Zahara holds a Master’s Degree in Science (Clinical Mental Health) from the University of Vermont, earned in the spring of 2024. At the Family Center, Zahara provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and their families. She specializes in working with children from diverse backgrounds, neurodivergent individuals, and those experiencing cultural conflict and discrimination. Zahara’s approach is characterized by a curious and engaged attitude. She utilizes play therapy, along with narrativ...
Find yourself often feeling out of balance or unfulfilled in life and relationships? Is it a struggle to maintain responsibilities to yourself and others? Having difficulty developing and engaging in healthy, loving relationships? If you're ready to get honest and uncover and undo the behavior patterns that hold you back, I offer a safe and confidential space for self-exploration with supportive feedback, guidance, and skill development to aid you in navigating those challenging times of disconn...
SageWell is a private psychology practice offering holistic psychotherapy and EMDR to adolescents, college students, adult individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Harmeling is passionate about working with individuals experiencing anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, and lack of fulfillment in their lives. She also specializes in parenting coaching, improving parent-child bonds, working with highly sensitive people, and preparing couples for marriage. SageWell is currently offering exclusively remote...
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Vermont with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern University. I completed my internship and postdoctoral fellowships at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and I have experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns such as mood and anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and sleep problems. I work with adults of all ages adjusting to different life tr...
Carey Driscoll has worked in the social work field for 25 years and has been in private practice for a decade. Before working in private practice, Carey was the Principal of an all-boys residential school in California. Prior to this, Carey was an educational consultant in the State of Alaska. Before this, Carey was a school adjustment counselor at a school outside of Boston for kids ages 5-21 who had failed (or been failed) in the regular education setting and needed a special education school ...
Hello and welcome. I believe that relationships are at the heart of therapeutic growth. I strive to create an environment that is warm, accepting and safe so that honest reflection, insight and change can occur. Through our relationship you will explore your thoughts and emotions, gain further self-awareness and develop strategies to move through your world with greater ease. My areas of expertise include family of origin issues, mood disruptions, relational challenges and difficult life tran...
The NFI Vermont Family Center is an outpatient mental health clinic providing comprehensive services to children, adolescents, families and adults. Sara is a Rostered Psychotherapist working towards her license in Clinical Social Work. Sara works primarily with children, adolescents, and families using trauma-informed, attachment-focused interventions. She is also trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and uses DBT-informed practice when supportive for clients. Sara completed her Cli...
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the basis of long-lasting change. As a clinician, I strive to offer a safe space where no problem feels too big or small and all feel welcome. I am passionate about working with clients using a strengths-based lens to find the root causes of undesired thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while encouraging healing through empathy and compassionate support. I often practice through an emotion-focused, mindfulness, and feminist lens, although I incorpora...
As humans I believe we are always working towards healing and positive self-growth. I create a collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental space with my clients to help them discover why they are struggling and work towards their continued growth. I specialize in working with women-identifying people and queer folks that are 18+ who have experienced a single event trauma and want to get to the root of what is causing them pain. I use several theories in my work, depending on how I can best ...
Dr. Bello's clients appreciate the warm, compassionate and integrative approach she utilizes in addressing their concerns. Integrating theory and strategy from cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and dynamic approaches, she is available to work with adults, college students, and older-adolescents. Dr. Bello treats people with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and struggles with identity development. Dr. Bello is also an eating disorders specialist....
Alyssa utilizes a holistic approach to therapy by incorporating the mind-body connection in her work. She combines complementary methodologies and techniques that can be tailored to meet the needs and goals of each individual. Alyssa also draws upon her extensive training and experience in mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (MBCBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Having worked with a diverse clientele in a range of settings, including hospitals, substance-abuse treatment ...
Has fighting with anxiety, planning your day around triggers, or feeling distracted and stressed become a part of your everyday life? It can be difficult to keep moving forward, especially when you have frequent symptoms of Anxiety, ADHD, od depression. I tailor treatments to your needs and offer EMDR, DBT, and Trauma Focused CBT. I’m here to accept you as you are, while also being real with you. I will help you uncover all of the messages you have absorbed from other people to find those li...
Could you use someone to talk to besides your friends and family? I provide a welcoming, nonjudgemental space for you to explore your triumphs and struggles. College can be an exciting and rewarding time but it also can be confusing, overwhelming, and stressful. I am particularly effective with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression. Because I am dually licensed I am prepared to assist you with any substance or mental health related struggles....
My clients are dedicated athletes grappling with eating disorders or OCD, facing the dual challenges of their mental health and a desire to perform at their peak. They are often overwhelmed by the demands of their sport, which can blur the lines between passion and harmful habits. Their primary goal is to reclaim their lives and their love for their sport, seeking not just recovery, but transformation—an opportunity to realign their beliefs and values towards a healthier, more balanced existence...