our practice philosophy

Hope and Resilience Therapy is a trauma-focused group practice serving adults who want to heal from past experiences and feel more grounded in their daily lives. We specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma-related distress. Our clinicians use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR, to support meaningful healing, emotional balance, and sustainable change. We believe therapy should feel compassionate, collaborative, and accessible, and we are committed to providing care that works within real-world systems, including insurance.

Why I Do This Work

Hope and Resilience Therapy was founded with these values in mind and my own path into this work deeply informs how I support clients and clinicians today. Because many adults in Vermont struggle to find insurance-based, trauma-informed therapy that feels both evidence-based and personally supportive, I built this practice to meet that need.

I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, and life transitions. While my training is extensive, what truly defines my work is presence. I bring a calm, intuition, and groundedness that lets you exhale and feel safe.

Clients often say I carry wisdom beyond my years. To me, that means honoring every story with compassion, honesty, and deep respect for your pace and process

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Shaina Pleva, LICSW

Outside the therapy space, you’ll find me where things are real and restorative:

  • Surrounded by my five cats 🐈 (yes, five!)

  • Soaking in the stillness of nature

  • Reading something insightful, soul-stretching, or just beautifully written

  • Painting vibrant barn quilts, my own way of bringing color and tradition together

  • Strength-training or moving my body to stay grounded and energized

These things keep me centered and remind me that joy can live right alongside the hard stuff.


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