WELCOME

Hello, I am glad that you found me.

I have counseled adolescents and adults for over three decades.

I love my work

I am a Vermont State Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), consultant, workshop presenter, clinical supervisor, university instructor and non-denominational ordained minister.

I am currently only working with adults and my primary interest is couples work. I’ve studied with Esther Perel and Terrence Real (US: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship) and I specialize in working with couples who need help with intimacy, trust, sex and communication.

I balance my private practice with teaching, supervising and presenting workshops on a variety of topics.

My training in  Person Centered, CBT, Relational Life  and Family Systems Theory informs my work. Together we will decide what will work best for you.

As your counselor, I will:

  • stay curious and interested in your work
  • give you my undivided attention
  • accept you without judgment
  • communicate understanding
  • witness your feelings
  • challenge your stressful beliefs, and
  • believe in your ability to think and act in new ways.

I look forward to working with you in the future. Until then, I wish you and yours all the best.

– Barbara

Here’s what clients are saying about their work with Barbara: 

April 7, 2024

Barbara’s approach is wonderful; she allows the conversation to reveal motivations behind behavior or actions while providing possible context or information for the motivation. She poses questions in the form of statements, which leads to more revelation – I’m put in the position of having to think about my situation from a grounded perspective, as opposed to simply being overwhelmed with emotion or confusion. And she’s an ideal conversationalist, which makes me comfortable enough to receive observations. –DS

Aug 24, 2023

Barbara is always instrumental in getting me to see new perspectives in my thoughts and feelings. She is a skilled and compassionate therapist. My sessions with her are always therapeutic and helpful. She’s the best! — SD

 May 18, 2022

My sessions with Barbara have been life altering. Although she had not met my teen aged son she suggested, based on our conversations, that he be tested for a learning issue. He was and the findings placed him on a path to accomplishments he had not experienced prior! I can’t imagine the success he has known had Barbara not been the talented, resourceful and invested therapist she was and is! –A.S.

 March 16, 2021

Couples Counseling!

“Barbara has been really helpful for me and my partner. We’re looking forward to more sessions, and to further improving our relationship.” — R.M.

 October 16, 2020

SUCH A GREAT THERAPIST!

“Barbara has been working with my son, as well as my wife and I regarding some issues my son has been having. She has been such an amazing resource for us, and she is helping us all to work on issues, to let our defenses down, and to gain insight. She is compassionate and caring, but she is also willing to give someone a “kick in the pants” when needed. She meets you where you are at, provides a practical path forward, and is there to guide you through the scary steps of growth and change.” — P.H.

 September 23, 2020

EXCELLENT THERAPIST

“Barbara has helped me with many things — parenting, marriage, recovery from trauma, anxiety and more. She offers workable solutions, makes me laugh, and helps put things in perspective. I highly recommend her as a therapist.” — M.C.

 October 10, 2019

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

“We’ve been hunting for a couples therapist in VT for years without success in finding the right fit. Our search is over. Barbara makes us each feel heard, asks questions to help us explore ourselves individually as well as our relationship in a meaningful way, and is REAL. She does not put on airs and tells it like it is and that is a breath of fresh air. We are so glad we finally found her!!” — K.A.

 May 25, 2019

Comfort, Compassion!

Barbara creates an incredibly welcome space. Her kind, calm demeanor really helps me feel safe.  She really has helped me through so much. I’ve seen her on and off for about 5 years and I feel like I’ve conquered so much. She’s extremely real and honest but also funny and very warm. — ML

Mar 18, 2019

Barbara is great!

When I go into see Barbara it is like I’m sitting down with an old friend. It is obvious she really cares and wants to help. Barbara tells it how it is and is not afraid to be tough when positive and impactful work needs to get done. I would recommend her to anyone. — LW

 Dec. 23, 2018

Simply, Barbara is the best!

I feel I can speak about anything with Barbara: money, sex, politics, religion, relationships (be they family, friends, spouse, child, coworkers), aging, transitions. It is endlessly helpful to know any topic I raise will be received, heard and thoughtfully considered. I leave our sessions with concrete ideas for moving forward, thoughts to share with others, and a quiet reminder that, amidst the turmoil, life can be well lived. — A.S

 August 12, 2018

Gentle, Caring and Direct

“Barbara is an amazing therapist who has the ability to see beyond whatever facade one might bring to her office. She is gentle yet direct about helping her patients identify the primary issues and then focusing on a path to resolution.” — PR

 Sept 20, 2018

Personable, professional, empathetic, validating

I always leave her office with a sense of renewed purpose. Barbara has helped me navigate my anxiety, depression, and ocd in a way that inspires me to pursue my career goals, creative goals, and personal goals with my strengths in mind. She is very real with me and will not beat around the bush. She helps me acknowledge and accept my reality with a focus on gratitude for what I have going for me as well as self-empowerment to turn new experiences into opportunities for growth. — EH
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