Dr. Todd Vermileon’s Approach to Growth
Counselor | Professor | Mount North
By: Dr. Todd Vermileon, PhD, LPC, NCC | Published: June 10, 2025
Counseling Beyond Trauma
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Counseling doesn’t always have to involve diving into deep childhood trauma, though sometimes it does. Counseling can be the place to explore existential themes that we encounter throughout the human experience, such as meaninglessness, loneliness, shame, inauthenticity, and more. It can be the place where we find acceptance and validation that encourages us to take steps to achieve our goals for a more fulfilling existence.
My Commitment as a Counselor
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As a licensed professional counselor, I am deeply committed to helping individuals navigate their life’s challenges and work toward meaningful growth. I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of individuals, each with unique stories, experiences, challenges, and goals. Throughout my journey in this role, I’ve come to realize that the most fulfilling and effective counseling relationships are with clients who are not only ready to grow, but who also align with my therapeutic approach.
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My Integrated Therapeutic Approach
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I integrate existentialism with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that is supplemented by evidenced-based practices and psycho-education. I help my clients explore their personal choices and develop strategies that fit with their unique lifestyle. My approach to counseling is never one-size-fits-all. I implement both existential therapy and CBT because I believe in meeting the client where they are, offering both depth and practical support.
Here’s how these two approaches complement one another:
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Existential therapy brings insight, helping clients explore their values, identity, and meaning.
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CBT provides tools to manage immediate challenges and build new, healthier thought patterns.
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A Holistic and Personalized Process
Together, these approaches create a holistic, integrative process that fosters personal growth and emotional resilience. My clients come to see that the process of counseling is not just about fixing problems but about understanding themselves on a deeper level, confronting their fears, and developing new perspectives that allow them to thrive.
We strive for diversity across the globe
We strive for diversity across the globe
We strive for diversity across the globe
Who I Work Best With
My preferred client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, someone who is open to exploring the deeper questions of life, as well as willing to take practical steps toward change. Whether through existential exploration or the actionable techniques of CBT, I am here to walk alongside them as they navigate their struggles and work toward creating a life that is true to themselves.
Let’s Work Together
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In therapy, there is no “one right way” to approach healing, but with a personalized blend of existential insights and cognitive-behavioral tools, we can make meaningful progress in uncovering deeper truths, creating healthier thinking patterns, and cultivating a sense of peace and purpose. This is a partnership, and together, we can unlock the potential for a life filled with understanding, growth, and transformation.
Whether you are seeking a counselor who can help you dive into some unfinished business from your past, or simply need help moving forward with a change that is happening in your life, I can help. I bring authenticity, humor, and personality to my sessions. If you believe that I may be a good fit for you, please reach out to Mount North! Our work can happen in-person or via online therapy.
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