We understand that life changes. Memberships can be paused or cancelled with notice we'll work with you to make transitions as smooth as possible.

Yes. All memberships begin with a free 15-minute consultation so you can meet your clinician and explore whether this approach feels right. You're never obligated to join. Sessions are also always available a la carte.

Sessions are available in person in our Waterbury Vermont office. Tele health is always an option and hybrid options are available. Flexibility is our goal.

Yes. We believe access to quality care should not depend solely on income. A limited number of sliding scale spots are available. Please reach out to discuss what might work for your situation.

Additional sessions can be added to any membership at a member rate. We'll never turn you away during a time of need reach out and we'll find a way to support you.

Yes. We also offer trauma-sensitive yoga, third space, snacks, beverages, workshops, and groups.

We work with anxiety, depression, trauma, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, intuitive eating, nuerodivergence, and relational healing.

We are in Waterbury, VT

Between home and the world a place to belong.

Sociologist Ray Oldenburg wrote about the vital importance of "third places" spaces that are neither home nor work, where people gather, belong, and find each other. For many people navigating difficulty and healing, those spaces are hard to find.

Root and River Collective, LLC aspires to be that kind of space: a place grounded not just in individual healing, but in the wider project of building community. A place where showing up in whatever form that takes is enough.

We believe that community is not incidental to the work of healing. It is part of the work itself.