Clayton Cameron is a psychotherapist at Eden Valley in Burlington, Vermont, and the facilitator of our Worthy groups. This post introduces his background, his approach, and the kinds of concerns he works with.
A path that began outside therapy
Before becoming a counselor, Clayton worked in visual arts, emergency medical services, and mortuary and forensic services. Along the way, he met many people dealing with serious concerns who avoided therapy because they feared being shamed, pathologized, or misunderstood.
Clayton is autistic and knew that fear firsthand. Many autistic people share it, as do artists, first responders, and death workers. Many in those groups avoid therapy because they are convinced they will be judged, whether for how they present or for the weight of their work. They worry therapy will try to "solve" or normalize them instead of meeting their actual needs. He built a practice as the alternative. As the team page puts it, he is "autistic, artistic, and part mountain goat."
Training and approach
Clayton holds a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Vermont State University and a Bachelor of Fine Art from Maine College of Art. He is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and rostered psychotherapist, and previously held National Registry EMT-Advanced status and membership in the National Association of Forensic Autopsy Technicians. His graduate internship was at Eden Valley, focused on work with autistic clients, where he began developing curricula for a subjectivity-based approach to autism.
Clayton's approach is personalized, creative, and frank, grounded in existential reality instead of a one-size-fits-all plan. Your subjective experience and personal concerns are the center of the work, not a diagnostic checklist. He draws on several modalities:
- Psychodynamic (talk) therapy
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Psychoeducation and skills training
If you have put off therapy because you were sure you would be judged, this background is worth knowing. You can ask any therapist how they work before you commit. "What happens in a first session?" and "How do you approach a concern like mine?" are fair questions.
Who Clayton works with
Clayton works with adolescents and adults, with a focus on:
- Supportive autistic functioning: helping clients identify and make sense of their neurodivergence, and build skills and agency to live on their own terms
- Trauma processing and integration: a multidimensional, trauma-informed lens shaped by years in high-stakes emergency and forensic settings
- Existential questions: the bigger "why" and "what now" questions that do not always fit symptom-focused treatment
- Skill development: practical tools to use between sessions
He also supports clients through formal assessment, including the RAADS-R (autism), the DIVA (ADHD), and the Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale. Listed specialties on the team page also include anxiety, adolescent counseling, emotional regulation, grief, mindfulness, school-based counseling, social skills training, depression, PTSD and trauma, and couples counseling.
What colleagues say
“Clayton has a phenomenal understanding of how societal issues can impact an individual’s identity, mental health, and overall well-being and, in turn, influence how they navigate and experience the world. He navigates these complex topics with a thoughtful blend of seriousness, compassion, and humor, creating a space where clients feel both understood and supported.”
A colleague at Eden Valley
“Clayton’s extensive clinical knowledge makes him a wonderful clinician and colleague. He validates the experiences of the people around him. Clayton’s authenticity enables him to create deep and meaningful relationships with clients and coworkers alike.”
A colleague at Eden Valley
“His ability to listen to and validate clients’ experiences while also offering psycho-educational insight helps clients make better sense of their lived experiences. As a colleague, he is always willing to provide consultations around the areas he is so knowledgeable about.”
A colleague at Eden Valley
Clayton and Worthy
Clayton facilitates Worthy, Eden Valley's healthy relationships program for students. There are two versions with different sign-up routes.
- For teens and families, Worthy is a free seven-session group at Eden Valley, 95 College St, Burlington. Spots are first come, first served, and after families sign up, Clayton emails them to propose available dates.
- For schools, Worthy for Schools is available in 2027 through a federal grant, and he is the point of contact.
How to reach Clayton
You can email clayton@edenvalleyvt.com or call 802-222-0889. You can also start through our contact page. To learn how Eden Valley fits into Revolution Youth, Inc., visit the About page.
This post is general information about a clinician, not medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Clayton Cameron at Eden Valley?
Clayton Cameron is a rostered psychotherapist and Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Burlington, Vermont, and the facilitator of Worthy.
What does Clayton Cameron specialize in?
Supportive autistic functioning, trauma processing and integration, existential questions, and skill development, with adolescents and adults.
Does Clayton work with autistic clients?
Yes. Supportive autistic functioning is a stated focus, and he is autistic.
Does Clayton do autism or ADHD assessments?
He supports clients through formal assessment processes, including the RAADS-R (autism) and the DIVA (ADHD).
How do I contact Clayton Cameron?
Email clayton@edenvalleyvt.com, call 802-222-0889, or use the contact page.
