Individual Therapy

The Purpose of Individual Therapy

Individual therapy provides a dedicated space to reflect on your life, your relationships, and your emotional experiences. Many of my clients come to therapy during times of transition or after facing significant stress, illness, or loss. Others are looking for a space to develop coping tools, to manage anxiety, or to find relief from burnout.

Whether you are navigating grief, feeling overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities, or noticing that life feels harder than it used to, therapy offers a way to make sense of your experiences and regain perspective.

I provide individual therapy for adults and caregivers across Vermont, both in-person and online. I specialize in supporting those who are:

• Coping with grief and loss

• Managing stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion

• Adjusting to illness, caregiving, or recovery

• Processing trauma or difficult medical experiences

• Seeking personal growth and deeper self-understanding

• Navigating life transitions such as parenthood, separation, or aging

Together, we focus on building insight, stability, and connection so that you can move forward with greater confidence and ease.

How Therapy Works

Therapy begins with a conversation. In our first sessions, we explore what brings you here, what you have already tried, and what you hope might change. There is no single roadmap for healing, and your comfort and readiness always guide the pace of therapy.

My approach is integrative and relationship-based, meaning I draw on multiple therapeutic perspectives to meet your individual needs. These include:

• Psychodynamic therapy explores the deeper roots of emotion and behavior.

• Client-centered and relational therapy to build trust, authenticity, and collaboration.

• Mindfulness and somatic awareness to help you reconnect with your body and find calm.

• Solution-focused and strengths-based tools to support practical, meaningful change.

• Trauma-informed care to ensure that every session feels safe and empowering.

Therapy can be deeply reflective, but it is also active and practical. Together, we will look at what is working, what feels stuck, and how to create change that grows from awareness rather than urgency. Over time, many clients notice they feel more emotionally balanced, more connected to themselves, and more capable of responding to life’s challenges with clarity rather than reactivity.

The Healing Relationship

Therapy works because of the relationship we build. It is a space where you can be fully yourself, where your emotions, fears, and hopes are all welcome. You may not know precisely what you need when you begin therapy. That is perfectly okay. My role is to walk beside you, to listen with care, and to help you uncover insights that lead to lasting growth.

I trust your voice and your capacity for healing. Therapy is a collaborative process, one that invites understanding, compassion, and integration. Over time, many clients describe a greater sense of peace, presence, and self-acceptance. They begin to recognize their own resilience and live from a deeper place of alignment.

Therapy for Caregivers and Helping Professionals

Many of the people I work with are caregivers, parents, teachers, or healthcare professionals who spend much of their energy caring for others. The emotional toll of this work can be heavy. It can leave you feeling tired, irritable, or disconnected from yourself.

Therapy offers a space to tend to your own needs without guilt. Together, we explore the emotional weight of caregiving, the fatigue that comes from constant responsibility, and the boundaries that help you sustain your well-being. When you are supported, you are better able to show up with presence and patience for those you love and care for.

Support for Grief and Medical Trauma

Grief and loss touch everyone differently. Some people come to therapy after a death or significant life change, while others are processing the loss of health or stability after a medical diagnosis. I offer grief counseling and treatment for medical trauma that focuses on helping you make sense of your experiences and reconnect with meaning.

We work gently and intentionally, allowing emotions to unfold naturally. Grief does not move in a straight line. There is no right way to feel. Therapy provides a place to process the sadness, anger, confusion, and hope that accompany change, and to begin integrating these emotions into your life in a way that feels more manageable.

What to Expect in Individual Therapy

Each session is unique and guided by what feels most relevant to you in the moment. Sometimes we will focus on practical coping skills, and other times we will explore deeper patterns or emotions that have been present for years. Therapy may include conversation, mindfulness, or reflective exercises to deepen understanding and support new ways of responding to challenges.

I work with people of all ages, including adults, older teens, and seniors. What connects all of my work is a commitment to relationships. Therapy is not something I do to you. It is something we create together — a space that grows and adapts to your needs over time.

Taking the First Step

Beginning therapy takes courage. You do not have to have everything figured out before you start. Whether you are seeking clarity, relief, or a more profound sense of connection, individual therapy can help you find steadier ground.

Healing often begins with one simple act of reaching out. You deserve a space to feel supported, understood, and seen. It would be an honor to walk this path with you.