You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone
When a loved one is struggling with addiction or substance use, it can feel like your whole world is upside down. You might be exhausted from trying to hold everything together, unsure of how to set boundaries, or overwhelmed by constant stress, guilt, and fear of what’s coming next.
Reaching out for help takes courage. And while therapy can sometimes feel uncomfortable at first, this discomfort is a natural part of the growth process. It means you are brave enough to face what’s happening, instead of facing it alone.
You are your own expert. My role is to bring compassion, structure, and proven tools, so that together, we can create meaning and take action in your world.
Jennifer Spagnuolo, LADC
My Approach
I specialize in supporting families, couples, and individuals impacted by addiction, using a science-based approach grounded in:
CRAFT method (Community Reinforcement and Family Training): an evidence-based model that helps families set boundaries, improve communication, and encourage recovery while also reducing their own stress and burnout.
Motivational Interviewing: a collaborative style that honors your strengths and helps clarify next steps.
Gottman Method Couples Counseling: a proven, research-based approach that helps couples repair trust, reduce conflict, and reconnect even when addiction has strained the relationship.
I also integrate mindfulness, CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic awareness to meet the unique needs of each client. My approach is always collaborative, compassionate, and focused on helping you transition from a state of survival to one of resilience and connection.
My Background
I have served Vermonters from all walks of life over the past 20 years, gaining much of my experience at agencies across Northern Vermont. From working in crisis intervention to facilitating intensive group programs to providing individual counseling, each experience has shaped the way I now offer consultation, counseling, and support.
I am dually licensed in mental health and substance use counseling (LADC) and remain committed to learning—constantly integrating new research, modalities, and best practices into my work. I’m also active in the Vermont therapist community, where I provide supervision to new clinicians, helping shape the next generation of therapists.
What This Means for You
Choosing therapy is about more than finding a professional with credentials; it’s about finding someone who truly understands the challenges of loving someone with addiction and knows how to guide you through them.
If you’re a family member, you’ll learn how to set boundaries without losing connection.
If you’re a partner, you’ll discover tools to rebuild trust and improve communication.
If you’re an individual, you’ll gain space to process your own anxiety, grief, or burnout, and find clarity about what you want moving forward.
Above all, my goal is to help you feel less alone, more empowered, and more hopeful about the future.
Next Steps
Whether you’re seeking family therapy for addiction, couples counseling, or individual support, I offer sessions in Essex Junction, VT, as well as online across Vermont.