Paul Foxman, Ph.D.
Director
Dr. Paul Foxman, Ph.D., is director of the Vermont Center for Anxiety Care in Burlington, Vermont, where he is recognized as an expert in anxiety disorders, stress and relationships. His books on these subjects include “Dancing with Fear” (2007), “The Worried Child” (2004) and a co-authored casebook, “Conquering Panic and Anxiety Disorders” (2003). His latest book is “The Clinician’s Guide to Anxiety Disorders in Kids and Teens”(2017). In addition to his administrative and supervision responsibilities, Dr. Foxman maintains a therapy practice in which he enjoys working with youth and adults.
Dr. Foxman teaches internationally and has led hundreds of top-rated educational programs for mental health professionals, educators and other health care professionals. He has appeared on television and radio as an expert on the topics of anxiety and stress. As a teacher, Dr. Foxman is known for his knowledge and clarity, sense of humor, compassion and engaging speaking style.
Dr. Foxman’s education and training includes Yale University (B.A. in Psychology), George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University (Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology) and training at the Department of Psychiatry of Mount Zion Hospital in San Francisco, the Kennedy Child Study Center in Nashville and the San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute. In 1985 he co-founded the Lake Champlain Waldorf School in Vermont, now flourishing from kindergarten through high school.
In his therapy practice, Dr. Foxman accepts all health insurance, including Aetna, BCBS, Beacon Health, CBA, Cigna, FirstHealth/Coventry, Medicaid, Medicare, MHN, MVP, Tricare, Optum, United Behavioral Health and ValueOptions.
Dr. Foxman teaches internationally and has led hundreds of top-rated educational programs for mental health professionals, educators and other health care professionals. He has appeared on television and radio as an expert on the topics of anxiety and stress. As a teacher, Dr. Foxman is known for his knowledge and clarity, sense of humor, compassion and engaging speaking style.
Dr. Foxman’s education and training includes Yale University (B.A. in Psychology), George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University (Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology) and training at the Department of Psychiatry of Mount Zion Hospital in San Francisco, the Kennedy Child Study Center in Nashville and the San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute. In 1985 he co-founded the Lake Champlain Waldorf School in Vermont, now flourishing from kindergarten through high school.
In his therapy practice, Dr. Foxman accepts all health insurance, including Aetna, BCBS, Beacon Health, CBA, Cigna, FirstHealth/Coventry, Medicaid, Medicare, MHN, MVP, Tricare, Optum, United Behavioral Health and ValueOptions.
Audrey Winograd, MSW
Audrey Winograd is a clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience with chronic illness and disease, depression, anxiety, identity issues, aging and disability, neurodegenerative memory and movement disorders, grief and loss (including pet loss and liaison with animal-assisted therapy), chronic pain and caregiver support.
As a client, Audrey meets you where you are: a unique individual with personal goals and a built-in capacity to achieve optimal functioning. You will find Audrey to be warm, caring, sensitive, fully present and tuned in. In her individual counseling she uses a strengths-based, person-centered approach and incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative, relational, mindfulness meditation and psychodynamic models of care.
Audrey also offers group therapy and support groups for clients and caregivers, using our large, lake-view group room. Audrey will guide and encourage you on an exploratory journey toward growth and meaningful living. Audrey works under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Audrey accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare and MVP.
As a client, Audrey meets you where you are: a unique individual with personal goals and a built-in capacity to achieve optimal functioning. You will find Audrey to be warm, caring, sensitive, fully present and tuned in. In her individual counseling she uses a strengths-based, person-centered approach and incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative, relational, mindfulness meditation and psychodynamic models of care.
Audrey also offers group therapy and support groups for clients and caregivers, using our large, lake-view group room. Audrey will guide and encourage you on an exploratory journey toward growth and meaningful living. Audrey works under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Audrey accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare and MVP.
Camille Thomen-Brown, LCSW
Camille Thomen-Brown is an independently licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about working with children, adolescents and families. Camille specializes in working with early childhood concerns regarding anxiety, impulsivity, emotional regulation, school behaviors, family and relationship issues, life transitions and post-traumatic stress. She employs an attachment and developmental approach to support parents in recognizing and responding to their child’s unique needs.
Based on the needs of each client, Camille draws from different modalities, including family and systems therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy. Camille believes that children utilize their play activities and behaviors to communicate to adults how they are feeling and experiencing the world around them. Camille encourages children and adolescents to tell their stories and experience a therapy environment that is caring, nurturing and safe.
Camille accepts all health insurance, including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, MVP, UBH and plans that cover military dependents.
Based on the needs of each client, Camille draws from different modalities, including family and systems therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy. Camille believes that children utilize their play activities and behaviors to communicate to adults how they are feeling and experiencing the world around them. Camille encourages children and adolescents to tell their stories and experience a therapy environment that is caring, nurturing and safe.
Camille accepts all health insurance, including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, MVP, UBH and plans that cover military dependents.
Allyson Kraus, M.S.
Allyson Kraus is experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults. She has specialized training in Bowen Family Systems therapy, and she is certified in the Gottman Method for couples therapy. Her skills also include cognitive behavioral therapy.
Allyson is open to clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma. With her master’s degree in human development and family studies from Colorado State University, Allyson is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Foxman toward her Vermont license as a marriage and family therapist.
Allyson accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid/Green Mountain Care and MVP.
Allyson is open to clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma. With her master’s degree in human development and family studies from Colorado State University, Allyson is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Foxman toward her Vermont license as a marriage and family therapist.
Allyson accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid/Green Mountain Care and MVP.
Derek Zwyer, MSW
Derek Zwyer creates a warm, genuine therapeutic environment to help individuals feel safe exploring the connections between current challenges and past experiences. He works with issues related to low self-esteem, depression, trauma, relationship problems, intrusive thoughts, identity issues, social anxiety and repetitive behaviors. Derek uses specialized training in the Adaptive Information Processing model in his work with trauma and PTSD symptoms. His skills also include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy and strengths-based therapy.
In addition, Derek offers group therapy in our lake-view group room. Derek has experience working with teens, adults, couples and families, and has openings for clients of all ages. Derek graduated from Tulane University with a master’s degree in social work and a certificate in family practice. He currently works under the supervision of Dr. Foxman toward his Vermont license as an independent clinical social worker.
Derek accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Green Mountain Care, Medicaid and MVP.
In addition, Derek offers group therapy in our lake-view group room. Derek has experience working with teens, adults, couples and families, and has openings for clients of all ages. Derek graduated from Tulane University with a master’s degree in social work and a certificate in family practice. He currently works under the supervision of Dr. Foxman toward his Vermont license as an independent clinical social worker.
Derek accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Green Mountain Care, Medicaid and MVP.
Lisa Pisani, M.A., NCC
Lisa Pisani works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, crisis, grief, societal oppression and women’s issues. She also specializes in redesigning end of life for individuals in palliative and hospice care. Her goal is to help clients traverse challenges, discover healthy solutions, develop resilience, build coping skills and experience inner peace.
In her gentle and healing environment, Lisa practices integrative therapy and addresses the mind, body and spirit connection. While rooted in psychodynamic and person-centered modalities, when appropriate she integrates mindfulness and meditation, narrative, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy. Lisa works under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Lisa earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University with studies in children, adolescents, adults and family systems. As a member of the International Association of Counseling, Lisa honors the cultural identities and uniqueness of every client.
Lisa accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid and MVP.
In her gentle and healing environment, Lisa practices integrative therapy and addresses the mind, body and spirit connection. While rooted in psychodynamic and person-centered modalities, when appropriate she integrates mindfulness and meditation, narrative, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy. Lisa works under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Lisa earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University with studies in children, adolescents, adults and family systems. As a member of the International Association of Counseling, Lisa honors the cultural identities and uniqueness of every client.
Lisa accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid and MVP.
Cheryl Shive, M.S., MSW
Cheryl Shive specializes in working with children, adolescents and their families. She is skilled with behavior problems, anger management, foster care, adoption, anxiety conditions and depression. Cheryl uses a client-centered, strength-based approach to therapy utilizing treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy family and systems therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy. As former director of a nonprofit Christian organization, Cheryl incorporates pastoral counseling when appropriate.
Cheryl brings warmth and unconditional positive regard to her sessions, providing a safe and nurturing environment for clients. She looks forward to helping children and teenagers develop skills for managing stress and the challenges of growing up, as well as helping families strengthen their relationships. Cheryl is working toward her independent clinical social worker license under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Cheryl accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid and MVP.
Cheryl brings warmth and unconditional positive regard to her sessions, providing a safe and nurturing environment for clients. She looks forward to helping children and teenagers develop skills for managing stress and the challenges of growing up, as well as helping families strengthen their relationships. Cheryl is working toward her independent clinical social worker license under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Cheryl accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid and MVP.
Matthew Tansey, M.S.
Matt Tansey is a rostered psychotherapist who places emphasis on relationships and emotion in his work. He creates a warm therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their relationships, emotions and motivations. He believes that emotions are valuable sources of information about our interactions with other people, yet we deny and minimize our emotions, leading to anxiety, self-defeating coping mechanisms and challenges in our relationships. Matt works with adolescents and adults struggling with a wide range of challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, substance abuse and relationship difficulties.
Matt holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Vermont and is completing his Ph.D. in counseling and counselor education at the University of Rochester. He has previous experience working with adolescents and adults in mental health and substance abuse settings. Matt is currently working toward Vermont licensure in clinical mental health counseling under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Matt accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid and MVP.
Matt holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Vermont and is completing his Ph.D. in counseling and counselor education at the University of Rochester. He has previous experience working with adolescents and adults in mental health and substance abuse settings. Matt is currently working toward Vermont licensure in clinical mental health counseling under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Matt accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid and MVP.
Catherine Fornarola, MSW
Catherine Fornarola is a clinical social worker who works with children, adolescents, adults and families. She supports clients to make changes in the “here and now.” She uses a variety of methods tailored to the unique needs of each client, including psychodynamic, strengths-based, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, brief strategic family therapy, motivational interviewing, play therapy and mindfulness. Catherine helps clients be gentle to themselves and build the capacity for self-love and self-regulation. She has training and experience in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting and stress management. Her therapy modalities include individual therapy, family therapy and group therapy.
Catherine received her MSW degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York City, and her bachelor of arts in psychology from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass. She has post-graduate training in TGNC and LGBTQ-affirming counseling and therapeutic crisis intervention, trauma stewardship and cultural competence. Catherine works under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Catherine accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid/Green Mountain Care and MVP.
Catherine received her MSW degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York City, and her bachelor of arts in psychology from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass. She has post-graduate training in TGNC and LGBTQ-affirming counseling and therapeutic crisis intervention, trauma stewardship and cultural competence. Catherine works under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Catherine accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid/Green Mountain Care and MVP.
Dani Lukens, MSW
Dani Lukens is a clinical social worker whose therapy approach is engaged, empathetic, curious and deeply human. She strives to create a space that is warm and collaborative, and that opens to healing and change. Dani’s approach is integrative, drawing from a wide range of perspectives, including psychodynamic, attachment, trauma, cognitive, behavioral and humanistic therapies to tailor counseling to each individual. She believes these perspectives allow for deep explorations, effecting long-lasting change. Dani enjoys working with a wide range of individuals, including adolescents and adults of all genders and cultural backgrounds. She specializes in LGBTQ+ and TGNC affirming therapy and has helped clients struggling with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, stress, grief, life transitions, identity questions and trauma.
Dani earned her master’s degree from Smith College School for Social Work and holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of Vermont. She has previous experience working in college mental health, school counseling and transitional aged populations. She is currently working toward her Vermont license as an independent clinical social worker under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Dani accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid/Green Mountain Care and MVP.
Dani earned her master’s degree from Smith College School for Social Work and holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of Vermont. She has previous experience working in college mental health, school counseling and transitional aged populations. She is currently working toward her Vermont license as an independent clinical social worker under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Dani accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid/Green Mountain Care and MVP.
Jessica Gershwin, LICSW, M.Ed.
Jessica Gershwin is an independently licensed clinical social worker who has spent over a decade working with children, teens, families and young adults. Jessica is a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) who specializes in childhood trauma, attachment, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, body image concerns, disruptive behaviors, self-esteem and adjustment issues. Jessica draws from developmental, attachment and relational approaches, tailoring each session to the unique needs of her clients. She believes that play, art, movement, mindfulness and other forms of creative expression play a powerful role in a person’s path toward healing.
Jessica completed professional training in several trauma-focused and evidenced-based treatment modalities, including Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - Level 1, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Problematic Sexual Behavior - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In addition, Jessica is a registered yoga teacher for children (RCYT) and adults (RYT) and a trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator. Jessica brings joy, energy, authenticity and an open heart to her clients, and she strives to create a compassionate environment where each person can experience a sense of unconditional belonging, self-discovery and healing.
Jessica accepts the following health insurance: Aetna, Beacon, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, MVP and Optum/Tricare.
Jessica completed professional training in several trauma-focused and evidenced-based treatment modalities, including Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - Level 1, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Problematic Sexual Behavior - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In addition, Jessica is a registered yoga teacher for children (RCYT) and adults (RYT) and a trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator. Jessica brings joy, energy, authenticity and an open heart to her clients, and she strives to create a compassionate environment where each person can experience a sense of unconditional belonging, self-discovery and healing.
Jessica accepts the following health insurance: Aetna, Beacon, BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, MVP and Optum/Tricare.
Maria Vogt, MSW
Maria Vogt is a clinical social worker who serves adults, adolescents and couples. She provides a setting in which clients feel safe to explore their emotional experiences with curiosity and compassion. Maria believes we all need a space to be seen and heard as we navigate the challenges and complications of life.
Since each client is unique, Maria’s approach is integrative, drawing from a variety of modalities, including psychodynamic, relational, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Her therapeutic approach is client-centered, empathetic, non-judgmental and collaborative. She is open to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions and identity questions.
Maria’s counseling experience includes LGBTQ populations, people living with HIV and other chronic illnesses, trauma survivors and TGNB clients. She is committed to working with diverse cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Maria received her master’s degree from New York University and her bachelor’s degree from Saint Michaels College in Vermont. She is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Foxman toward her Vermont license as an independent social worker.
Maria accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid and MVP.
Since each client is unique, Maria’s approach is integrative, drawing from a variety of modalities, including psychodynamic, relational, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Her therapeutic approach is client-centered, empathetic, non-judgmental and collaborative. She is open to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions and identity questions.
Maria’s counseling experience includes LGBTQ populations, people living with HIV and other chronic illnesses, trauma survivors and TGNB clients. She is committed to working with diverse cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Maria received her master’s degree from New York University and her bachelor’s degree from Saint Michaels College in Vermont. She is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Foxman toward her Vermont license as an independent social worker.
Maria accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Medicaid and MVP.
Tess Lebowitz, M.S.
Tess Lebowitz is a Vermont rostered psychotherapist with special interests in the treatment of disordered eating and body image issues, in addition to anxiety, depression, relationship and familial problems and social justice issues. She believes that body liberation and making peace with food can be possible for clients who might be struggling. Tess approaches food and body image issues from a Health at Every Size (HAES) lens.
Tess practices from a strengths-based, relational, humanistic orientation and draws from multiple theoretical modalities, including, but not limited to, accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and positive psychology, and she incorporates elements of feminist and other social justice-oriented theories when appropriate.
Tess completed a counseling internship at Middlebury College and enjoys working with the college-aged/young adult population, in addition to adolescents, teenagers and adults of all genders and cultural backgrounds. She is authentic, warm and non-judgmental. Her style is collaborative and curious, and she views clients as the expert of their own lives. She offers compassion and support while holding space for vulnerability and strong emotions throughout the healing process.
Tess is currently working toward Vermont licensure in clinical mental health counseling under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Tess accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Green Mountain Care/Medicaid and MVP.
Tess practices from a strengths-based, relational, humanistic orientation and draws from multiple theoretical modalities, including, but not limited to, accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and positive psychology, and she incorporates elements of feminist and other social justice-oriented theories when appropriate.
Tess completed a counseling internship at Middlebury College and enjoys working with the college-aged/young adult population, in addition to adolescents, teenagers and adults of all genders and cultural backgrounds. She is authentic, warm and non-judgmental. Her style is collaborative and curious, and she views clients as the expert of their own lives. She offers compassion and support while holding space for vulnerability and strong emotions throughout the healing process.
Tess is currently working toward Vermont licensure in clinical mental health counseling under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Tess accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Green Mountain Care/Medicaid and MVP.
Cara Henderson, M.S.
Cara Henderson provides services to couples, families and individuals who are experiencing a range of concerns, including stress, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship concerns, grief and loss, divorce, parenting challenges and family conflict.
Cara works collaboratively with her clients to support the establishment of a fulfilling lifestyle and satisfying relationships. She utilizes solution-focused and emotion-focused modalities in order to highlight personal strengths and resources as a foundation for growth. Cara believes everyone possesses the ability to solve problems, overcome personal challenges and achieve their desired level of well-being. Her approach is strengths-based, easygoing, warm and accepting.
Cara earned her master’s degree in couples and family therapy from the University of Oregon. She is currently working toward Vermont licensure as a marriage and family therapist under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Cara accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Green Mountain Care/Medicaid and MVP.
Cara works collaboratively with her clients to support the establishment of a fulfilling lifestyle and satisfying relationships. She utilizes solution-focused and emotion-focused modalities in order to highlight personal strengths and resources as a foundation for growth. Cara believes everyone possesses the ability to solve problems, overcome personal challenges and achieve their desired level of well-being. Her approach is strengths-based, easygoing, warm and accepting.
Cara earned her master’s degree in couples and family therapy from the University of Oregon. She is currently working toward Vermont licensure as a marriage and family therapist under the supervision of Dr. Foxman.
Cara accepts the following health insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Green Mountain Care/Medicaid and MVP.