Kathryn Elizabeth Peters, LICSW

(she, her, hers)
Preferred Name: Kathy

EMDR Certified Therapist

Online Therapy

About Me

Kathryn (Kathy) Peters has been a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker since 2012, and is currently licensed in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. She has been certified in equine assisted psychotherapy through EAGALA since 2021 and certifed in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy since 2024. Kathy has experience working in multiple settings to include wilderness therapy, community mental health, residential treatment, and school settings. Currently she is offering equine assisted psychotherapy and learning, EMDR, individual therapy, consultation, and supervision towards licensure.

Education & Experience

University of Vermont - Burlington, VT May 2009 Masters in Social Work Green Mountain College - Poultney, VT December 2002 Bachelor of Science, Recreation Stable Connections – Guildhall, VT August 2020 – Current Mental Health Professional/ Program Director - Co-lead Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy programs for individual as well as groups. - Private Practice - EMDR Therapist - Consultation SAU 84 – Lakeway Elementary School School Social Worker August 2020 – June 2022 NFI North Array of Services – Jefferson, NH Clinical Coordinator March 2016 – August 2020 Summit Achievement – Stow, ME Therapist April 2012 – March 2016 May 2009 – Sept. 2009 Northern Human Services – Berlin, NH Clinician Oct. 2009 – April 2012 Fletcher Allen Health Care – Burlington, VT Internship/Hospital Social Worker in the ICU and ER Aug. 2008 – May 2009 Northeastern Family Institute Group Home - Burlington, VT Internship/Residential Counselor and Respite Staff Aug. 2007 – Oct. 2008 Northeastern Family Institute Community Alternatives Program – St. Albans, VT Relief Skills Worker Jan. 2008 – Aug. 2008 University of Vermont – Burlington, VT Teacher's Assistant Aug. 2007 – May 2009 Summit Achievement - Stow, ME Human Resource Director Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 Summit Achievement - Stow, ME Wilderness Therapy Guide July 2006 - July 2007 July 2003 - Jan 2005

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Volunteers for International Partnership - Florianopolis, Brazil Feb. 2006 - May 2006

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Mood Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Suicide Risk
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Children (4-12)
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • UnitedHealth