Compassionate Individual Therapy For All Ages
Located in Vermont. Teletherapy Also Available.
Personalized Talk Therapy
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety can make your mind race and leave you feeling out of control in your life.
We can help regain control while increasing flexibility and resiliency of your brain all through practical tools you can use every day.
Panic Attacks
Having a panic attack is scary, and it can happen without warning for many people.
Fortunately, there are scientific methods to help treat and prevent panic attacks so you can live a more peaceful life.
Sleep & Insomnia
Sleep quality is one of the best indicators of overall nervous system function and general health.
Poor sleep can cause many other medical issues, so learning how to wake up feeling energized and rested is a great investment in your future.
OCD
Many people feel controlled by their obsessive compulsive disorder.
Learn how to take back control, fight off the intrusive thoughts, and regain your life.
ADHD
Issues with attention impact every area of your life including your career and close relationships.
We can help you focus your mind so that you can reach your full potential in life.
Peak Performance
Everyone has dreams or goals. Sometimes professional assistance is the best way to efficiently achieve success.
Whether you are trying to improve your lifestyle or maximize your brain’s full potential, we can help.
Child Therapy Simplified
Coping With Divorce
More and more families are having to cope with parental separation and divorce. Unfortunately, even if the adults are handling the transition in a healthy way, the children in the home can experience a deep struggle. Using a professional to help your child cope can provide needed stability during a time of significant change.
Anxiety Disorders
Children and teens can be easily overwhelmed by situations or experiences that adults do not fully understand. Seeing the emotional experience from the perspective of your child and then providing tools to help them self soothe is the best way to address anxiety for kids and teens.
Stress
Stress is starting to impact kids and teens at younger and younger ages. Whether academic demands, social stressors, or situations in the home are the root cause, a person’s body can only handle so much until it shows signs of needing help. Let us teach you how to manage and overcome stress so that you can life a more fulfilling and peaceful life.
Sleep Issues
Sleep problems are on the rise in our society. There are more and more reasons pressuring people of all ages to stay awake later and prioritize performance over self care. Good sleep is one of the most significant ways that we can take care of our minds and bodies, and there are proven strategies that can help you and your family get the sleep you desperately need.
ADHD
The average attention span is declining while at the same time performance requirements are increasing in our society. Academic demands, maintaining close friendships, and working towards life goals all require consistent attention and effort. Let us help you maximize the potential of your mind to achieve your goals.
Your Individual Therapy Experts
Dr David Helfand and his wife Anna Helfand have years of training in supporting the goals of families, couples, and individuals. They each have specialized training in different areas, but they work as a team when needed so that every person can experience the same excellent outcomes.
Dr. David Helfand, PsyD
Dr H is an expert at quickly discovering why people are stuck in their negative cycles and then identifying the best methods to help them break free. He has extensive training in couples counseling, neurofeedback & neuromeditation, brain mapping, and individual counseling. He also offers intensive couples therapy retreats.
Co Owner of LifeWise
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Anna Helfand, LCMHC
Anna Helfand has extensive training and experience working with children, adolescents, and families. She completed a Master’s Degree from Boston College in 2009, then quickly found a job as an In-Home Therapist outside Boston, MA. After a short stint as a supervisor, she started her own family where her skills have continued to grow both personally and professionally.
Sometimes Individual Therapy Alone Is Not Enough
Learn how this non-invasive therapy for your brain can unlock your full potential and capacity
Sign up for a multipoint inspection of your brain to determine your strengths and weaknesses
Sometimes an individual only has limited power to improve their life. Consider bringing your marriage therapy