Where compassion and healing come together.
Feeling sad or hopeless? Anxious or worried? Trouble concentrating? Not interested in things you usually like to do? Concerned about a family member? Problems in your relationship?
We can help. We offer counseling and other services for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Providers:
Lori Vadakin, MA, LADC, LCMHC
Lori Vadakin joined Battenkill Valley Health Center as Director of Behavioral Health in July 2025, bringing more than 25 years of experience in behavioral health, trauma treatment, and leadership. She earned her master’s degree from Antioch New England Graduate School and her bachelor’s degree from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Lori is a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapist with advanced training in EMDR-Sandtray, EMDR for children, and EMDR-Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. She is also certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Greg Kersten’s O.K. Corral Series in Equine-Assisted Learning.
Prior to joining BVHC, Lori held leadership positions at the Bennington County Child Advocacy Center, United Counseling Service, the Vermont Permanency Initiative, and, most recently, served as Director of Mental Health and Health Integration for the State of Vermont. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality behavioral health services and supporting individuals and families through compassionate, trauma-informed care.
Ryan O’Connell, LICSW
Ryan O’Connell earned his Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University in New York. Prior to joining BVHC in June 2025, Ryan spent five years with St. Peter’s Health Partners, where he provided care across a variety of settings in New York’s Capital Region, including emergency departments, skilled nursing facilities, and home care services. These diverse experiences helped shape his dynamic, person-centered approach to care.
While Ryan has worked with individuals across the lifespan, he has a strong passion for supporting older and aging adults as they navigate both the challenges and opportunities of later life. His work is grounded in compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to helping people maintain dignity and independence.
Originally from Long Island, Ryan is grateful to be part of the BVHC team and is excited to serve the people of southwestern Vermont as a clinical social worker.
Carey Snide, LICSW
Carey Snide earned her Master of Social Work from the University of New Hampshire. Before beginning her career in social work, she worked in education. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Johnson State College, Carey transitioned into social work, supporting survivors of domestic violence before working in child protection, where she provided parent education and therapeutic case management. She later worked with adolescents in residential treatment, providing trauma-informed therapy.
Carey is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and play-based therapy. Carey joined the BVHC team in September 2025 and is passionate about providing compassionate, person-centered care to individuals of all ages and helping clients build resilience and healing.
Jeanette Crowder, MA-CMHC
Jeanette Crowder earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Auburn University. She brings more than 10 years of clinical experience working in outpatient, residential, and community-based settings.
Jeanette has extensive experience providing individual counseling, facilitating group therapy, supporting individuals in crisis, and helping clients develop practical skills that promote emotional regulation, resilience, and greater independence. She joined the BVHC team in July 2026 and is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care that supports each individual’s goals and overall well-being.
Devyn Thompson, MSW
Devyn Thompson earned her Master of Social Work from Stephen F. Austin State University with a specialty in rural social work. Her education emphasized diversity and inclusion, ethics, social and economic justice, and advocacy for underserved and at-risk populations.
Devyn began her work at BVHC as a member of the Blueprint for Health team in February 2026 before transitioning into a full-time counseling role in June of the same year. She provides behavioral health services Tuesday through Friday and is committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges through compassionate, strengths-based care.
Lauren Vining-Barsotti, MA-CMHC
Lauren Vining-Barsotti earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Michigan State University and her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University.
During her graduate internship at Bennington College, Lauren provided psychotherapy to college students under the supervision of a licensed therapist, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), strengths-based counseling, and person-centered therapy.
As a certified yoga instructor, Lauren values the connection between mind and body and incorporates mindfulness, meditation, and breathing techniques to support nervous system regulation, resilience, and overall emotional well-being. She joined the BVHC team in June 2026 and is dedicated to helping clients discover their strengths and achieve meaningful, lasting growth.
Kellie-Jean Laramie, MA-CMHC
Kellie-Jean Laramie is completing her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Merrimack College. As a clinical counseling intern at BVHC, she provides counseling services while completing the supervised clinical hours required for graduation.
Working under the guidance of experienced clinicians, Kellie-Jean receives individual and group supervision while gaining experience with a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. She is committed to creating a supportive, welcoming environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
Kelly Davis, APRN
Kelly Davis, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, obtained her undergraduate degree from Samaritan School of Nursing in Troy, NY, and her Master’s degree from Regis College in Weston, MA. Kelly spent 26 years as a registered nurse at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, caring for patients at SVMC’s Women’s and Children’s Services at the beginning of her career. She later transitioned to Nurse Case Manager through the Vermont Blueprint for Health. In this role, Kelly provided care to patients engaged in treatment for substance use disorders for seven years. During that time, she saw firsthand the need for mental health providers. Kelly joined the BVHC team in October 2019 and is trained to provide medication management to patients across the lifespan. She resides in Shaftsbury with her husband and two children.
Kelly is currently providing services to patients 18 years and older by referral from their primary care provider.