Isabelle Vachon , LCSW

Isabelle Vachon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience practicing as a psychotherapist. She has worked with people managing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal challenges, career concerns, autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, and related issues. Her background includes individual therapy as well as school-based, couples, and family work, with clients ranging in age from early childhood to older adulthood.

Her therapeutic stance is client-driven and solution-focused, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and goals. Rather than centering a diagnosis, she attends to the whole person and tailors interventions to fit individual needs. Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic perspectives, psychoeducation, and trauma-informed practices so that strategies and supports are matched to the client’s preferences and circumstances.

Isabelle balances support and direct feedback and checks in with clients about when they are ready to be challenged versus when they would prefer a listening presence. Described professionally as gentle, down-to-earth, and honest, she aims to serve as a steady sounding board and an encouraging ally as clients work toward meaningful change together.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting clients where they are and building a therapeutic relationship that honors their perspective. It emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, which can be helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skill-based, often used to address anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and challenges related to ADHD or coping with daily difficulties.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and awareness practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment coping. These techniques can support stress management, emotional regulation, and grounding after traumatic experiences.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Isabelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align best with their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care across distances, and choose the medium that feels most comfortable for different kinds of conversations while still working with licensed professionals and therapists focused on practical, effective support.