Ray L. Merrihew, DAPA, MBA

Areas of Specialization:

Substance Abuse, self-Image, Communication, and Spiritual Issues.

Services Provided:

Substance abuse help; Communication guidance for individuals and couples; Self-Image Re-creation; Spiritual Growth; Meditation; Stress Management; Assertiveness; Relaxation; Psychic Development.

We offer private, confidential, individual and couples counseling. We provide a warm, home-like atmosphere, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications:

Completed over 500 hours of formal training in counseling and/or substance abuse, and hundreds of hours of on-the-job training; Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association; MBA, Harvard University; BA, University of Vermont.

15 years counseling experience. Creator of "A Program for Living Well" for those wanting to enhance their life. Over 30 years clean and sober.

I have been on a Spiritual journey for most of my life. Along the way, I’ve been blessed with loving help from caring mentors from different disciplines, including an Episcopal priest, an Oncology Nurse, a practicing psychic, my wife of 23 years who taught me heart-centered counseling, countless AA members, a Reike Master, a chiropractor, a Shamanic healer, and my many clients who grow in the most delightful ways.

Fee and insurance information:

We protect your privacy by offering a sliding scale instead of insurance.

Additional information:

Co-founder, Counseling Center for Human Potential; Charter Member and Secretary, Associated Psychotherapists of Vermont; member American Psychotherapy Association, National and Vermont Associations of Alcohol and Drug Counselors.