When everything feels like too much, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Warm, practical therapy for preteens, teens and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression & overwhelm/burnout.

In-person in Williston · Telehealth throughout Vermont

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You’re tired of thinking about all the ways you should be better.

You’re exhausted.

You’ve been pushing through for a long time.

You’ve been managing the responsibilities, taking care of everyone else, and telling yourself you’ll catch up when things calm down.

Except - things never seem to slow down.

Your nervous system is spent.

And you’re supposed to do it all again…on repeat… forever.

You are done feeling like this.

If this sounds like you, I am here to help you with the stress of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and overwhelm & burnout.

About Melanie

If you find yourself…

  • Knowing what you need to do, but just can’t get started?

  • Feeling like you’re always behind, no matter how much you accomplish?

  • Watching your plans fall apart the minute life interrupts your momentum?

  • Unable to relax without thinking about everything you should be doing?

  • Caught in worry, overthinking or perfectionism?

  • Wondering why everyday life seems to take so much effort?

Then you’re in the right place.

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People come to therapy for many reasons.

Sometimes there’s a clear turning point: a loss, a conflict, a diagnosis, a major life event, or simply one more thing added to a life that’s already full.

Every day, you hustle and you juggle and, in the end, you barely keep all of the balls in the air.

You’re starting to realize:

This isn’t working anymore.

If you’re ready to start feeling differently, I can help hold some of this heavy weight with you.

We can work to understand what’s happening and start finding a realistic way forward.

Areas I can help with

ADHD Therapy

Making life feel easier to navigate.

Anxiety Therapy

Finding more calm in the uncertainty.

Depression Therapy

Finding your way back to what feels like you.

Overwhelm & Burnout

Creating more room to breathe.

Who I work with

For adults who are navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, burnout or perfectionism and want support that feels practical, compassionate and real.

Explore Adult Therapy

For preteens and teens who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, withdrawn, emotionally reactive, stuck, struggling with school, relationships or executive functioning.

Explore Preteen & Teen Therapy

Understand first. Change second.

Therapy doesn't have to begin with another list of things you should be doing differently.

We'll start by understanding what's happening and what keeps getting in the way.

From there, we can build skills, make connections and begin moving toward the life you want.


A guide beside you, not ahead of you.

Therapy that fits your life

In-Person Therapy

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Private therapy office in Williston, near I-89 and within easy reach of Burlington and communities throughout Chittenden County.

Teletherapy

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Secure video therapy throughout Vermont—without adding another commute to an already full day.

You deserve to start feeling better

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Taking the first step does not require having the right words or knowing exactly what you need.

Let’s just start with a simple conversation.

A free 15-minute consultation will give us an opportunity to discuss what is bringing you to therapy, answer some of your questions, and get a sense if working together may be a good fit.

Schedule a Free Consultation