Deciding to pursue therapy with a licensed mental health professional has been a proactive and beneficial first step for many. While seeking therapy often comes with many positive outcomes, initiating a process of personal growth can sometimes feel overwhelming. Choosing a therapist may feel similarly challenging, and it is usually helpful to start by considering the main reasons you are pursuing therapy.
Understanding your main therapy needs can help you choose a psychotherapist with professional experience in your area of concern. For example, if you’re experiencing challenging feelings related to stress and anxiety, seeking a therapist with expertise in anxiety disorders may be helpful. In addition to specializing in certain mental health conditions, practitioners often pick specialty areas based on a particular group or population. For instance, some therapists work primarily with a certain age range, such as pre-teens to older adolescents, while others may specialize in working with older adults.
Other therapists may focus their clinical work on marginalized populations or those receiving social work services. If you are considering a therapist, it is commonly worthwhile to ensure that you are among one of the patient groups they serve. In addition, while it is helpful to understand your goals for therapy, it is not essential. You can seek therapy for any reason, even if you don’t have a specific concern and want to focus on general self-improvement or bolstering well-being.
A therapist can work collaboratively with you to help address mental health concerns, learn to overcome negative thought patterns, or work to solve practical problems in your life. Many therapists utilize techniques based on unconditional positive regard, a therapeutic principle that prioritizes supporting a patient’s goals and directions for therapy rather than pushing a patient in a particular direction.
If you’re ready to find a therapist, Burlington, VT, has plenty of committed professionals from which to choose. You may also want to consider online therapy, which can connect you with local professionals remotely using a computer or phone. You can attend sessions online without needing to travel to a physical office. When practicing online, therapists use the same evidence-based techniques as they do in person, meaning that, in most cases, online therapy is just as effective as traditional therapy.

Dr. Michell Greenidge
Hello there! My name is Dr. Michell Greenidge and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 11 years of psychotherapy experience. I graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelors degree in Social Work and the University of Tennessee with a masters degree in Social Work. I also graduated from the University of Southern California with a Doctorate degree in Social Work. I have worked with many populations including the military. I have served in the military for over 20 years and 15 years in, I found my passion in helping others by becoming a psychotherapist. Clients I have worked with have had a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, career challenges, substance abuse, PTSD and a range of personality disorders. I have also assisted people who experienced child and adulthood sexual trauma. My counseling style is adaptive and interactive. I make it a point to adjust to the client I am serving in order to provide the best care possible. I specialize in a few different areas including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavior therapy, prolonged exposure therapy and mindfulness. My goal is to assist you develop the skills you need to resolve your most pressing concerns as well as find and maintain your happiness. Let's start your journey together! I look forward to working with you! Michell :-)

Katherine Myers
Maybe you have waited a long time to seek help and suffered in silence. Perhaps you've become accustomed to this discomfort or a pain. Or maybe you desire change through seeking understanding and want a greater sense of wellbeing. Therapy can help you with this process of personal growth and healing. Whether you have a crisis, traumatic experience, significant life challenge or are wanting to experience greater fulfillment therapy may be for you. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and helping people heal from traumatic experiences. I also enjoy working with people struggling with anxiety and depression, self-esteem and body image, and substance abuse/recovery from addiction. I believe through understanding and awareness, we can move toward becoming our true selves and deeply experience life. As a therapist, I am nonjudgmental, genuine, compassionate and goal oriented. I believe humor helps humanize the therapeutic experience. My treatment philosophy is primarily based in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy. I am trained in EMDR and certified in equine-assisted psychotherapy.

Roselle O'Brien
I am a clinical mental health counselor licensed in Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, and Utah, a Creative Arts Therapist, and an internationally credentialed Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT) with 20+ years experience working with people of all ages, from very young children through elders. I offer integrative and holistic counseling tailored to your individual needs. My approach is humanistic, narrative, and contemplative with a focus on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of each person and their lives as a whole. I work with you to design an approach to therapy that meets your unique needs and goals. My specialty areas include: life transitions; anxiety; environmental illnesses (e.g., long-COVID, MCAS, mast cell disorders (MCD), chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue, ehlers-danlos, irritable bowel, allergies, and other related illnesses); elders and elder care/caregiver supports; chronic illness; grief & loss; life-style changes. Whatever your goals may be, you can be living a fuller life - let's make the change together! Day, evening, & weekend sessions available!

Amy Woodward
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Amy and I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Vermont and New Hampshire and am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. I have over six years of experience providing individual counseling and over 15 years working in the mental health field. Through my diverse experiences, I have worked with people challenged by anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, relationship issues, and difficult life transitions. I believe that together we can develop a plan that works for you, identify strategies and skills to get you there, and the confidence to keep it going long after. My therapeutic work is informed by evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior therapies. These types of focuses offer you practical ways to manage uncomfortable thoughts and painful emotions. When needed, I also utilize Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Acceptance and Commitment therapy to enhance your skills and insight. I approach clients with sensitivity and compassion, in a non-judgmental environment that allows you the space and safety you need to explore, be honest, and heal. In our work together, we will collaborate and actively pursue your goals to get you moving toward the life you want to live! I look forward to working with you.

Jin Hee Kim
Hi, I'm Jin Hee Kim, and I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I have nearly 20 years of experience as a social worker and therapist both in Vermont and New York and worked with a diverse range of clients, in age, in identity, in backgrounds and challenges. My focus? Working with women who find themselves at stuck places in their lives - whether it be in relationships, job/career, life stage, parenting or in their relationship with food and their bodies (body image, self confidence, or just so sick of dieting and wondering what else is out there). The Goal : Together we will look at those stuck places to find the way through to a more fulfilling, more authentic, richer... and hopefully more peaceful and less stressful... life. As a therapist, I aim to create a warm, empathetic and safe space to heal and grow. I work from a holistic perspective that draws from a variety of therapeutic techniques, mindfulness and coaching (positive parenting and intuitive eating). I look forward to hearing from you!

Maxine Rabinowe
I am licensed in Massachusetts with 43 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family of origin issues, narcissism, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, self esteem, and self-confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Jessica Hartley
Throughout the 35 years of being present with people working in my office I have fostered a style of weaving together an approach of mindfulness, CBT /DBT skills training, and psychodynamic techniques to assist my clients in gaining a multi-level healing experience. I value the power of unconditional positive regard for each person's own unique journey and support the acquisition of new skills in gaining mastery to address such issues as as depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, as well as navigating the complexities of relationships. I am at once compassionate and passionate about assisting others in the spirit of seeking a healthy, mindful sense of grace for living in this complicated world of ours. Choosing to working with me you will get a mature, stable, committed, and ethically sound professional who is dedicated to reducing suffering and increasing confidence to address personal issues.

Stephanie Jose
I've been helping people work through life transitions and crisis for the past 20 years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My work is focused predominately on mood disorders, self-injury, abuse, and building healthy relationships. I truly believe that everyone needs someone to talk to sometimes. Trained as a Mental Health Counselor and Creative Arts Therapist, I've been able to utilize a variety of techniques to guide people to personal insight and growth. Everyone's experience is unique, there is no cookie cutter solution to your situation, so I will tailor my interactions to what you need. I will challenge you and help you be your best version of yourself while supporting you toward your personal goals.

Sheri King
I am licensed in New York and Vermont with 8 years of professional counseling experience. Who you are depends upon you. You have the answers within you. I can help you find those answers. I assist individuals to work toward healing from within through building a sense of empowerment and self-confidence. Regaining power that was taken, not allowed, or discouraged; to walk strongly, confidently, and purposefully toward wants, desires, needs, and goals. I have worked with individuals who have experienced depression, grief/loss, relationship challenges, sexual abuse, trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, and marital challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.

Alyssa Sangrey
Stuck. Overwhelmed. Lost. Frustrated. Ashamed. These are deeply painful emotions. I work with adults aged 18 and up, and these are just some of the words that many of my clients use to describe the pain that prompted them to seek therapy. Perhaps you've experienced trauma, or are in a difficult relationship. You might be struggling to integrate faith or God into your experience, or maybe you prefer therapy that doesn't involve God at all. Maybe, you've just been feeling sad, disconnected, worried, or "out of it." No matter what, we usually want the same things: freedom. Peace. A deeper sense of and confidence in who we are. I believe healing occurs in the context of our relationships with ourselves and those around us, and I work with clients to achieve this through exploring their concerns together, not as an “expert,” but rather as a “co-journeyer,” bearing witness and holding calm space in sessions for this to happen in a way that allows clients to feel safe and understood. The primary tool I bring to sessions is my authentic self...who I am at my core. When a client enters the therapy space, they bring their authentic self as well. This forms the basis of the therapy process, and allows the exciting part—growth and healing—to begin. If you feel ready to proceed with therapy, I would be honored to join you in your journey!
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Types of therapists available to clients in Burlington
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Burlington that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Burlington available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Burlington therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Burlington therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Burlington region and in the state of Vermont.
How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want
Therapists in Burlington can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Burlington may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.