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 could happen next.
Reaching out for help takes courage. And while coaching or 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 and do something different.
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.
You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone
Jennifer Spagnuolo, LCMHC, 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, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) 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 coaching, counseling and support.
I am dually licensed in mental health and drug (LCMHC) and alcohol 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 coaching or 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. Whether you’re a family member, partner or individual, you will learn:
how to set boundaries without losing connection;
new tools to rebuild trust and improve communication;
how 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 coaching around addiction, couples counseling, or individual support, I offer sessions in from my Essex Junction, VT, office online.