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Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson

Berlin, Vermont - Counselor
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Hello and congratulations on taking this brave step of looking for help. My name is Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson, but I usually just go by Dr. Nancy. I strongly believe in the potential of all people to heal and move forward from trauma history, substance use disorders, and other mental health struggles. My passion is assisting people on their journey of healing. The course of my journey as a mental health professional has been two-fold. My master's degree is in psychology with a concentration in counseling. My Ph.D. is in psychology with a concentration in addiction and is research based. My research in successful recovery post-medication-assisted treatment (MAT) lead to an emerging theory on MAT as an aid to long-term opioid recovery without medication. I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC). I also hold several certifications including EMDR therapy and Dr. Gottman's Loving Couple's, Loving Children. My grandparents were all Portuguese immigrants who did not have the opportunity for much education. My lifelong dream was to complete my Ph.D. Of course reaching this goal was a wonderful feeling, but I am more proud of the 2012 Victim Activist of the Year Award I received for my work in the field of intimate partner violence. I am fascinated by brain science and often include psycho-education around trauma and the brain when helping people understand why they continue to engage in behaviors they wish to stop or why they continue to be impacted by past traumatic events. I have several years of experience helping people to move forward by identifying the "hooks" from their past that are holding them back from fully healing. I often state, only half kidding, that if I am still your therapist in 5 years and we're working on the same issues, fire me! Although I grew up in a predominantly Portuguese community in Rhode Island, I have resided in Vermont for nearly 30 years. My family and I enjoy travel and I have visited 49 of the 50 states. Our youngest two children are now teenagers so my spouse and I are beginning to explore what the empty nest chapter of our lives will look like. I truly feel honored and that it is a privilege to be trusted with the role of helping people heal from mental health problems. I look forward to being a part of your journey.

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Free Mental Health Resources in Vermont

The Vermont Department of Mental Health's "How to Get Help" website is a hub of regional mental health hotlines providing residents with 24/7 crisis support. Individuals can access suicide prevention support, obtain immediate mental health crisis intervention, receive counseling, get peer support for themselves and their families, and get connected to local mental health and substance abuse resources.
VA White River Junction Health Care provides confidential mental health and healthcare services to Vermont's LGBTQ+ community veterans. In a supportive environment that recognizes same-sex partners in all documentation and care decisions, individuals can access psychosocial assessments for hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery, creative arts therapies, hormone therapy, gender-affirming prosthetics, HIV and STI testing, and preventive screenings.
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LGBTQ Veterans Depression PTSD Anxiety Substance Abuse
As an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI Vermont is instrumental in offering residents support, developing educational resources, and leading advocacy initiatives to promote Vermont's mental health. Peer-led support groups, educational workshops on mental illness and recovery strategies, and family education classes teaching coping skills are available.
Spectrum Youth and Family Services offers Vermont youth (ages 12-30) a haven for accessing empathetic mental health and substance abuse support. Young Vermonters can obtain mental health counseling, access healthcare services, get employment training, visit drop-in centers offering meals and computer access, find housing and substance recovery programs, attend mentoring opportunities, and apply for direct cash transfers to combat homelessness.
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Teens & Students Depression Anxiety Substance Abuse
United Counseling Service (UCS) provides comprehensive mental health care services for Bennington County residents. Free emergency crisis intervention, counseling, psychiatric care, outpatient mental health substance abuse treatment options, developmental services, and children's programs are available.
Vermont 2-1-1 is a free and confidential informational and referral hub that connects Vermonters to essential mental health and substance abuse recovery services. Through a line that operates 24 hours a day, anyone in distress can access crisis intervention counseling, housing assistance, food programs, healthcare services, mental health resources, and referrals. An online database is available to search for local resources.
Vermont's Free & Referral Clinics provide no-cost medical, dental, and mental health services at eight locations in the state. Individuals and families can access mental health support and counseling, obtain medication prescriptions, case management, and guidance on navigating health insurance.
Pathways Vermont Support Line is a resource Vermont residents can count on to access free, confidential, non-judgmental support for their mental health needs. The 24/7 helpline connects individuals to peer support groups, housing aid, healthcare services, and counseling for psychological crises.
Pride Center of Vermont offers LGBTQ+ residents a safe space to access essential mental health services. LGBTQ+ communities can get psychological care, join support groups, attend community-building events, participate in wellness programs, attend educational workshops, access HIV testing services, and obtain healthcare provider referrals.
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LGBTQ
Howard Center offers multiple programs aimed at improving Vermont residents' well-being. Individuals of all ages can receive 24/7 crisis intervention and mental health counseling, find substance use treatment options, receive employment coaching, residential care, family treatment programs, a mobile substance use unit serving rural communities, and developmental disability services available at multiple locations.
Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) provides residents with free crisis intervention, mental health counseling, and support services. Individuals can call during a crisis for an immediate response, access suicide prevention campaigns, get employment assistance, locate rehabilitation programs, request specialized youth therapy, and participate in impaired driver rehabilitation programs.
Washington County Mental Health Services offers mental health, developmental, and substance abuse services to individuals and families in Washington and Orange County towns. Around-the-clock crisis intervention, substance abuse treatments, evidence-based therapy, school-based programs, and community support are available.
Rutland Mental Health Services serves Rutland County families with mental health, developmental, and substance abuse programs. Residents can count on their team to access a hotline with 24/7 availability for crises, seek behavioral health treatment, receive substance abuse counseling, get developmental disability support, obtain residential care options, and participate in therapeutic recreation activities.
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Seniors Teens & Students
Clara Martin Center provides mental health crisis intervention, individualized therapy for children and adults, school-based counseling, developmental services, and substance use recovery programs in Orange County, Vermont. With over 50 years of community service, they welcome uninsured individuals and operate a 24/7 emergency hotline and an online portal for appointment scheduling and provider communication.
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Teens & Students Men Women LGBTQ
Counseling Service of Addison County (CSAC) has supported Addison County families for over 60 years. Their mental health, developmental, and substance abuse services promote health and well-being initiatives across the community. A 24/7 emergency mental health crisis hotline, individual therapy, support groups, psychiatric medication management, residential treatment programs, community-based support, educational workshops, and suicide prevention resources are available.
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Depression PTSD Anxiety Substance Abuse Autism
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