Therapists in Barrington, RI

My commitment as a therapist is to provide a warm and affirming environment where clients can receive support metabolizing trauma and restore a sense of safety, trust, and authentic re-connection to themselves. Utilizing a psychodynamic approach that is nurturing, collaborative, and informed by an anti-oppressive framework, I work with clients to navigate the heartache of grief and loss, to explore how past relationship dynamics impact them in the present, to attend to ways of adapting that no longer serve them, and to learn new and alternative ways of relating.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Telehealth Counselor in Rhode Island. I work with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I offer both individual and couples therapy, while specializing in a variety of treatment areas, including anxiety, depression, behavioral management, and parenting. Through my warmth, compassion, and understanding, I use evidence based treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Mindfulness to help clients address challenges while working towards meeting their own personal goals.

I have a history working with adults, children, couples and families. I enjoy working with a diverse population. Change is inevitable in life however how one moves through it is up to the individual. Behavior is changeable but only by the person that has the behavior not by his/her partner, parent, friend etc.

Current practice is provided 100% through telehealth. I work with preteens, teens, and adults, holding a certification for the treatment of Child and Adolescent Anxiety as well as a certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies. I place high value on providing compassionate, holistic care for each person and family I work with. I will work collaboratively with you and/or your child to uncover strengths and problem solving abilities, broaden self-awareness, increase distress tolerance, and when appropriate to decrease the body's overactive response to anxiety and stress. Together we will identify pathways to reach your therapeutic goals.

Bumps in the road are a normal part of life. Whether you are working to overcome overwhelming events, trying to parent a struggling child or need support navigating a stressful time in your life, I will help you identify and meet your goals for health. I create a supportive environment where you can explore feelings, coping skills and patterns of thinking and acting that will help you understand yourself better. Clients often begin therapy wondering if they can make changes or feel better. Therapy can empower you to create the lasting changes you want to see.

I specialize in working with adolescents (teens), and early adults in their twenties. Young people today face far too many painful and existential challenges. These difficulties and others impact life satisfaction, family, school, friendships and all spheres of life. Our working together is designed to look at the painful and broken parts of life, speak to what is truly important and to learn new ways of living in the world. We will search for the joys along with the sorrows, the laughter amid the pains.

**My focus includes ALL mental health treatment NOT just drug & alcohol counseling!**. The fact that you’re here, reading this means that you’re ready for something in your life to change, & I hope after viewing my profile that I seem like a good fit to accompany you on this journey of change. A little about me: I am a master’s level clinician with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johnson and Wales University. I also am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP). I have over five years of experience in the mental health field and have experience working with adolescents & adults.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Rhode Island and provide online and in-person individual therapy to adolescents and adults. My areas of specialization and interest include anxiety, depression, gender affirming therapy, exploring the relationship between masculinity norms and depression, navigating interpersonal struggles, college student mental health, developing a healthy/authentic identity, and relationship difficulties. I aim to take all intersecting aspects of my clients’ identities into account, while also recognizing the vast diversity that exists within specific groups.

I am not your typical therapist, and strive to always create that emotional connection that allows us to work through any issue as a team. Most of my clients have already tried traditional therapy, and haven't been able to engage in one way or the other. Many of my clients haven't felt heard or understood, and it is a goal of mine to make therapy accessible for all. My belief as a therapist is that everyone can benefit- and should benefit from the relationship they have with their therapist. My clients believe in person centered care- and feedback goes both ways. I provide a trauma informed environment where the client gets to lead.

With a background in teaching, career and college counseling, my specialty is helping clients learn how to cope with school and career-related stressors. Additionally, as a writer, I offer clients an understanding into the creative life. My clinical experience in mental health has been focused on helping clients navigate the various transitions throughout the lifespan related to a variety of psychosocial stressors. Additionally, I am experienced in anxiety and mood management, teaching clients both how to become more aware of these symptoms and how to apply behavioral skills to these symptoms in an effective way.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Are you or someone you love dealing with an addiction and you don't know what to do to help them or yourself? Not quite yourself but you dont't know why? Let me help you. As a holistic mental health counselor, I use all the traditional therapies, with a whole person approach to help you deal with the problems that are getting in the way of you enjoying your life.

My style is directive and conversational, and I work from the stance that people have the ability to heal from within, with external supports. By combining more traditional forms of therapy with artistic expression, my clients have consistently been able to discover and implement coping skills, establish positive thought patterns, and move beyond their challenges. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and also practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), expressive therapies, and harm reduction methods.

Therapy can make an enormous difference in people's lives. I've seen it again and again. And if you're considering therapy -- alone or with your partner -- you've probably reached a point where you realize that things need to change. Getting that change started is a big step. And finding the right person makes all the difference. I'll want first and foremost to understand the situation you're in, and to get a sense of how you see things. I'll want to understand what you've been experiencing, and what sorts of changes you'd like to see.

As an independently licensed clinical social worker, I have more than 10 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and couples who are searching for growth and change. My approach to treatment is to create a warm and nonjudgmental environment in which you can examine and identify your challenges and goals. I have a warm, outgoing therapeutic style and provide a safe and comfortable setting, while challenging you with care and compassion to live a more meaningful and authentic life.

"Trust The Process" is my professional mantra in which I help people through the therapeutic healing process in an expressive and non-intrusive style. I been in the behavioral health field for 27 years and I am still highly energized, empathetic and compassionate about my profession and the people I serve. Using traditional talk therapy as well as DBT and Expressive therapy modalities I focus on mindfulness, wellness and strength-based practices to empower people to be active and motivated for change, acceptance and letting go of the past which is holding back the healing today.

Connecting with others and with yourself is where the beauty in life is. Too often our fears/worries limit our ability to deeply relate to others. Do you suspect you won't like what you see if you take a closer look? or that others won't either? Despite knowing you have a lot going for you, you still secretly dislike yourself. And you can't seem to stop judging yourself. Does thinking this way keep you from taking chances with people, in your career, and in your personal development? I help people to stop judging themselves by how they think they fail to measure up. We'll free you from the baggage you've been carrying around.

I work with people who are in the process of awakening from old, limited ways of seeing and being in the world. Awakening can be simple, such as when you start noticing that you haven't been present to your loved ones. It can also be deep and profound, like realizing that you're not happy and you want to live life in an entirely different manner. If you've been suffering or struggling in silence, it may be time to really focus on YOU and what you want out of life.

I am compassionate, understanding, & pro-active. Together, we will help you learn how to better empower yourself, while finding strategies to cope and manage with life, work, family, relationships, school, food,or medical stress and challenges. I have expertise in treating complex conditions that may involve depression, anxiety, trauma, pain, health, fatigue, stress, life transitions, relationships, college,and work issues. I have 20 years expertise with Mindfulness-based Mind-Body Therapies, and Mindfulness Meditation, which are well researched methods in treating stress, pain, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.

We at The Trahan Therapy Center enjoy working with clients age 14+. Having counseled clients globally with concerns related to self, relationships, family, pre-marital, marital, employment, finances, depression, anger, medication management, bi-polar disorder, weight management, mental health screening and more fall within the spectrum of our expertise. We are open to meeting with you and learning about how we can work together to yield an excellent outcome. We offer virtual and in-person sessions. Let's make your family whole and help you to live your best life. We are shaping minds & changing lives, one at a time.