Welcome to the Brattleboro, Vermont counseling and psychotherapy practice of Rachel Zamore, LMFT…
Integrative counseling is a holistic approach which goes beyond the conventional talk therapy model. This approach reflects an understanding that body and mind cannot be separated. That to do therapy only with the rational, cognitive part of the mind, is much less likely to offer lasting and effective change. Everyone has had the experience of being able to understand something rationally one way, but find themselves having an emotional or body reaction which was “irrational.” By doing therapy from a holistic approach (that is, seeing the system or person as a whole), we are better able to integrate body, mind and spirit and offer the possibility of true, embodied healing and growth.
One way of bringing together body and mind is through mindfulness, which is a foundation of my therapeutic approach. Mindfulness is a gentle, present-moment perspective which allows for the natural unfolding towards health and wholeness. Mindfulness encourages nonjudgmental curiosity and helps people develop a sense of kindness towards themselves and sense of perspective as well. It helps to illuminate the interconnections between body and mind (which makes it a great tool for stress management and changing old habits), and often leads to greater ease and self-acceptance.
My holistic therapy calls on elements of western and eastern psychology, as well as cutting-edge trauma treatment models based on the recent discoveries about how the brain and mind-body systems work. Each therapy session is uniquely tailored to whatever issues are present as well as the interests and needs of the client, and often moves fluidly between approaches and models, depending on what is appropriate in the given situation. At times, I may work primarily from a specific modality if it is requested and appropriate. Sessions are conducted at my peaceful, beautiful office space at Solar Hill in Brattleboro, Vermont (also easily accessible via I-91 to Greenfield, MA and Keene, NH). The office building is a converted mansion in Brattleboro situated on acres of beautiful gardens and miles of walking trails, yet only 0.2 miles from I-91 exit 2.
Primary modalities and influences include:
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Trauma Treatment (a comprehensive mind-body approach)
- Hakomi Therapy (an experiential, mindfulness-based psychotherapeutic approach)
- Re-Creation of the Self (a psycho-spiritual approach which emphasizes choice and wholeness)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
- Internal Family Systems & Systems Theory
- Buddhist Psychology & Mindfulness
- Neurobiology
- The Natural World
To schedule an appointment at my Brattleboro office or via Skype, or for more information, please call 802-258-7014 or email rachel@innerwell.org. I look forward to hearing from you!
anxiety | trauma | grief | relationship issues | life direction | balance | depression | eating issues | stress | spiritual growth