Meet Your Therapist
A practical, direct, and respectful approach to mental health for men, veterans, and first responders throughout Vermont via telehealth.
Professional Experience
I'm Eric Astleford. My background combines clinical training, academic study, and real-world experience. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, I understand the discipline, pressure, and unique challenges faced by those who serve, work demanding jobs, and carry significant responsibilities.
I hold a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Saint Michael's College, and pursued doctoral coursework in Psychology at California Southern University and Integrated Behavioral Health at Arizona State University.
I founded Common Man Therapy LLC to provide men with an honest, straightforward place to address life's challenges, build on their strengths, and move forward with purpose.
A straightforward, collaborative session style
If you are skeptical or hesitant about therapy, that is entirely normal. You do not need to know what to say, have your life sorted out, or feel comfortable talking about emotions immediately. We meet where you are and move forward at a pace that works for you.
Sessions are purposeful, conversational, and direct. There are no clinical lectures or unnecessary jargon, or one-size-fits-all solutions. Just two people examining what stands in your way and building practical strategies to help you overcome it.
Core values and client-centered philosophy
True strength isn't about carrying everything alone until you break. It's recognizing when something needs to change and having the willingness to take action. My approach is built on personal responsibility, resilience, accountability, and respect for individual dignity.
You don't have to compromise your identity, values, or beliefs to seek support. Through secure telehealth throughout Vermont, we focus on practical solutions that help you regain perspective, build on your strengths, and move forward with purpose.
"Therapy should respect the individual, build on existing strengths, and help men move forward with purpose."
Common Man Therapy, LLC