Cairn Counseling Center

Services

Individual Counseling

Child & Adolescent Counseling

Our individual counseling services for men and women are designed to help you overcome personal challenges and achieve your goals.

We provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies for positive change.

Child & Adolescent Counseling

Our child and adolescent counseling services are designed to help young people overcome a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and more. We use evidence-based techniques to help children 10 yrs old and older and teens develop coping skills, improve self-esteem, and achieve greater success in school and other areas of life.

School Support

Child & Adolescent Counseling

School Support

Our child and adolescent counseling services provided on a select basis at St. Johnsbury Town School.

We help young people overcome a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and more in order to achieve greater success in the school environment and in life.

In person

Telehealth

School Support

Our counseling services are available in person on Main St. in St. Johnsbury, VT at the Cairn Counseling office.

Telehealth

Telehealth services available.

Please inquire for details.

Cairn Counseling Center: Your Partner in Mental Health

Mindfulness Techniques

Mindfulness techniques help individuals manage stress and emotional regulation by fostering present-moment awareness. It reduces anxiety, enhances focus, and promotes a sense of calm and well-being. By encouraging self-awareness and acceptance, mindfulness therapy improves overall mental health and resilience.

Grief Counseling

Grief counseling helps individuals process loss, manage overwhelming emotions, and adapt to change or trauma. It fosters healing, resilience, and balance during challenging transitions. Additionally, it provides a safe and supportive environment to explore and express feelings, which can lead to greater self-awareness and personal growth.

Trauma Counseling

Polyvagal trauma counseling helps regulate the autonomic nervous system, which can be disrupted by trauma. It fosters emotional resilience, enhances social engagement, and provides tools for processing and healing from traumatic experiences. By focusing on the body's natural stress responses, it can alleviate both mental and physical symptoms, promoting overall well-being.

Anxiety Therapy

Mindfulness techniques help reduce anxiety by promoting present-moment awareness and emotional regulation. Grief therapy provides a supportive environment to process emotions, alleviating anxiety-related stress. Polyvagal trauma work aids in calming the nervous system, enhancing feelings of safety and stability. Together, these approaches effectively reduce anxiety symptoms, fostering a greater sense of well-being.

Depression Therapy

Mindfulness techniques, grief counseling and polyvagal trauma counseling can alleviate depression by promoting emotional regulation, processing unresolved pain and calming the nervous system. Together, they foster self-awareness, resilience and a sense of safety, supporting overall healing and emotional balance.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Mindfulness techniques, grief counseling and polyvagal trauma counseling help individuals with PTSD by calming the nervous system, processing unresolved trauma and promoting emotional regulation. These approaches foster a sense of safety, reduce triggers and build resilience, supporting long-term healing and recovery.

Adjustment Disorder

Mindfulness techniques enhance emotional regulation and reduces stress. Grief counseling provides support and coping strategies for loss. Polyvagal trauma counseling regulates the nervous system, promoting safety and grounding. Together, they improve well-being and coping with adjustment disorders.

Stress & Anger Management

For individuals experiencing stress and anger, mindfulness techniques help in cultivating calmness and emotional regulation. Grief counseling provides a structured environment to process underlying emotions, reducing overall tension. Polyvagal trauma counseling aids in soothing the nervous system, promoting a sense of safety and reducing reactivity. Collectively, these approaches foster better emotional management and stress relief.

Life Transitions

Mindfulness techniques help individuals manage stress and cultivate resilience during life transitions. Grief counseling offers a supportive space to process emotions and adapt to change. Polyvagal trauma counseling aid in soothing the nervous system, enhancing feelings of safety and reducing overwhelm. Together, these approaches provide comprehensive support for navigating life transitions with greater ease and stability.

Parent / child issues

Mindfulness techniques help children and teens manage stress and emotions, fostering calmer interactions with parents. Grief counseling provides a safe space to address underlying emotions, improving communication, and understanding. Polyvagal trauma counseling aids in regulating the nervous system, promoting a sense of safety, and reducing emotional reactivity. Together, these approaches support healthier relationships between children, teens, and their parents.