About

Being a life-long Vermonter, Mary grew up here in Chittenden County. A graduate from Champlain College, Mary has worked in the healthcare field for over 30 years.

Mary did administrative work mostly in Pediatric Primary Care and Child Psychiatry. Through her own recovery, Mary has been in recovery since 1989 and has been active in local 12 step recovery meetings and local recovery service. Mary is an active board member for the Vermont Foundation of Recovery.

Through working with the pediatric population, Mary has seen addiction destroy families. Through her time in Pediatric healthcare, Mary’s interest is with all ages of people, especially families, and helping to develop positive healthy attitudes and help guide them on the road to recovery.

Kimberly Sherman began her career as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in 2008, after receiving her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice. Throughout her social work career, Kimberly has provided culturally sensitive, therapeutic services to varying populations of those in need of support, including youth in foster care, adolescents in the juvenile justice system, young people with autism, and those struggling with acute mental health disorders, such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar D/O, Major Depression and severe Anxiety.

Although her earlier years as a clinician were dedicated to helping younger populations in need, for the past ten years, Kimberly has focused more specifically on providing clinical services to young adults/adults struggling with co-occurring disorders. Kimberly recently relocated to Vermont after ten years of working as Clinical and/or Program Directors at residential and outpatient treatment facilities in Los Angeles, California.

She utilizes an eclectic approach in her clinical practice, and although she has received training in modalities such as Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamics, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Kimberly has specific clinical certifications as a Dialectical Behavior Therapist (C-DBT) and a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Practitioner (CCATP). While always looking to expand her clinical knowledge through attending trainings in various interventions and modalities, Kimberly believes that building a strong therapeutic alliance, through creating a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental clinical  environment, is at the core of what facilitates a client’s healing process.

Mary did administrative work mostly in Pediatric Primary Care and Child Psychiatry. Through her own recovery, Mary has been in recovery since 1989 and has been active in local 12 step recovery meetings and local recovery service. Mary is an active board member for the Vermont Foundation of Recovery.

Through working with the pediatric population, Mary has seen addiction destroy families. Through her time in Pediatric healthcare, Mary’s interest is with all ages of people, especially families, and helping to develop positive healthy attitudes and help guide them on the road to recovery.

Katherine has worked in the Substance Abuse Field for the past seventeen years. She has been licensed as a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor in Vermont since 2010. With
previous experience at a Detox (Act One), a Residential treatment center (Maple Leaf Farm), a variety of mental health settings including Emergency and Community Mental Health, and her private practice, Katherine is very experienced in all settings.

In Therapy, her goal is to co-create the conditions for waking up and realizing the beauty and radiant Life that lies within us all. Katherine specialized as a Somatic
Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Practitioner who facilitates mindful awareness of body sensations through to a range of Somatic Experiencing and Sensorimotor
Psychotherapy which are powerful mind-body psychotherapies based on the latest neurobiological science. Katherine is honored to have witnessed the inner strength and beauty in those with who she has worked through the midst of the great pain addiction causes. Her deepest intention is to work with everyone with a profound respect for their humanity and (sometimes hidden) inner wisdom of their mind and body. In addition to her clinical training and experience, Katherine is highly trained in yoga and meditation. She believes the integration of the eastern wisdom traditions, and western somatic psychology allows for human beings to reach beyond just becoming functional in society.

Katherine is excited to help Transform the pain, destruction, and isolation of addiction into courage, vitality, and connection.

Katie Bowman holds a Masters of Psychology in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Katie has been involved in the Substance Abuse field for the past decade with experience working in a residential setting and her private practice. Katie specializes as a mindfulness-based therapist incorporating Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems, all evidence-based modalities.

Katie believes every person thrives in connection, especially those struggling with addiction. Her goal is to hold space and guide the client to empower themselves to do “the work” and get “unstuck”, free from addiction. It is vital to heal the nervous system along with the mind on the recovery journey. She deeply resonates with the psychological diagnosis, post-traumatic growth. It has forever imprinted her heart, supporting her deep belief that no matter one’s journey one can heal and rediscover oneself in the present…free from the shackles of pain and addiction.

Katie’s practice is oriented towards those seeking to THRIVE rather than survive. She enjoys working with all participants, especially those seeking therapy in the midst of problematic patterns that have been getting in the way of moving forward and realizing aspirations. Katie’s practice is dedicated to help reconnect with our innate source of creative energy by finding new ways of relating to the obstacles that have been getting in the way. By creating a caring and compassionate space for participants to explore through verbal and visual language, as well as bringing awareness to how the body holds and manifests stuck patterns that we are working to release.

Each healing journey is as unique as the paths that have been traveled to step into her office. Her therapeutic style incorporates art therapy and internal family systems while collaborating with the participant to regain a sense of wholeness and well being.

Katie has over 10 years experience working with individuals who struggle with addictions, eating disorders, have been diagnosed with mood, and anxiety disorders as well as those who are in the process of working through trauma.

Val’s practice is founded on the belief in the fundamental human need for safety and connection. Her aim is to provide a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic space in which participants can explore reconnecting body and mind to develop an internal sense of safety and connection, to live more authentically and aligned. Through mindfulness and somatic-based practices, Val supports clients in expanding body awareness and the capacity for self-regulation.

Val believes in approaches which support a deeper understanding of self. She incorporates modalities of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Polyvagal theory, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), and spiritual practice to inform a client-centered and choice-based approach.

Derrick Lemnah is our clinical intern who is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Derrick is an empathetic and client-centered counselor who believes everyone can be free of their addiction(s). Derrick uses a person-centered approach, with a focus on the individual’s strengths, building a strong therapeutic connection as well as integrating cognitive behavioral therapy within the session.

Overall, his counseling approach is rooted in empathy, acceptance, client’s strengths, and a focus on helping the client to change their intrusive thoughts.

Derrick is committed to supporting individuals on their journey in recovery through personal transformation to overcome challenges of early recovery and empowering them to be able to replace what once seemed irreplaceable.

Abigail’s approach is rooted in the understanding that as humans, we are all striving for survival, and for many, that is the primary focus—just making it through the day. This may be where you find yourself right now. Surviving is the crucial first step: learning to breathe, tuning into the body, and engaging in daily activities. If survival is what someone is working on, Abigail will meet them there.

Her aim is to create a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic environment that encourages clients to explore the reconnection of body and mind, cultivating an internal sense of safety and authenticity. Beyond mere survival lies the innate desire to thrive. In this human life, once the capacity to survive is established, the possibilities for growth become immense. Abigail utilizes mindfulness and somatic practices to help clients expand their body awareness and enhance their ability for self-regulation.

She believes in approaches that foster a deeper understanding of the self. By incorporating modalities such as polyvagal theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Buddhist Psychology, yogic philosophy and Acceptance and Commitment based Therapy (ACT). Abigail views this work as a privilege, and the relationship formed will be one she takes to heart.