“No trauma therapy is complete without addressing the brain, mind, and body, and connecting all three.”
Rose Poney, LCMHC
I am currently licensed as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of Vermont. I have been licensed since 2023. Prior to licensure I had been working as a rostered mental health worker since 2013. At that time I was also in a graduate degree program at Antioch University New England. My time at Antioch helped me build a foundation for being a counselor as well as giving me the opportunity to focus on learning about the uniqueness of mental health for military members and families. While in graduate school and beyond, I gained experience working in a number of designated agencies and community mental health programs across the state of Vermont. I have worked with a number of people from varying different backgrounds.
Throughout my career, I noticed the impact that big life events and recurring small acts of pain have on a person’s mental health. It wasn’t until later in my career that I really realized the impact that trauma can play on every day life. In 2018 I completed my first Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and after that I could not turn away from the knowledge that “the past affects the present even without being aware of it” (Shapiro, Getting Past Your Past, 2012). That training marked a significant shift in my vision of myself as well as the people I work with. Since then I have dedicated my career to working with people who have complex presentations of trauma. From that first training I continue to enhance my knowledge with trainings in Structural Dissociation Theory (SDT) treatment, as well as more recently with Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR). I have and continue to engage in consultation around the treatment of people with trauma related dissociation; as people with complex presentations can easily become overwhelmed and unmotivated to seek treatment because of negative past experiences, unintentional misunderstandings of what healing should look like, etc. I am not perfect and will not be the best fit for everyone. My goal though is to work individually with everyone to help them heal and build the life that they want, in a way that fits them.
Journey To Trauma Therapy
Groups of People I Work with
People who are 18+
Neurodiverse people
Parents/caregivers of children with developmental trauma
People who have experienced abuse by family/caregivers in childhood
First responders/Military personnel
People who have experienced domestic violence or other abuse from a romantic partner
BIPOC people
People who are in the LGBTQIA2+ community
People grieving a loss due to death
And many others
My Rates
Individual Sessions
Online or in-person, this is designated for individuals to process and explore how their trauma shows up in all facets of life. Typically, meetings are weekly or bi-weekly. I currently only accept BlueCross BlueShield and Medicaid as insurance providers. If you don’t have these insurances, you will have to pay out of pocket. I occasionally have sliding scale slots, so please don’t hesitate to ask about it.
50-53 mins | $150
90 mins | $200
Equine Retreats
All Equine Retreats are located in Addison County, Vermont on a privately owned farm. They take place with myself and another licensed therapist. The retreats are typically 1-2 days, and are all day events. Retreats are individually posted and organized based on one theme. Please see calendar to see when the next retreat is.
1 Day | $1000
EquilateralEMDR Intensives
EquilateralEMDR intensives are usually about 3-4 hours. All EquilateralEMDR intensives are done with myself and another licensed therapist who has more comprehensive knowledge about horse behavior and care; this is done to ensure your safety while also getting the most out of this experience.
3 Hours | $600
4 Hours | $700
Check your insurance.
This practice only accepts BlueCross and BlueShield (and their subsidiaries) and Vermont Medicaid
Is your plan not on the list? That’s okay, if you are still interested in services please know that this will be an out of pocket expense. I offer a sliding scale fee, however this is not always readily available upon request.