Therapists in Rhode Island
Melissa Grifka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Greenwich, RI 02818
I have a very diverse range of experience, to include, providing home-based therapy to children/adolescents/adults and their families, school-based counseling and supports, & hospital based emergency psychiatric evaluations .
I believe the most important part of therapy is having a connection and feeling comfortable with your therapist. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable, judgement free space for you to explore and examine aspects of your life that are causing distress. Together we will identify goals and strengths to empower you to make lasting changes and help you with inner peace and balance. I have over 20 years' experience working with adolescents, adults, and families who have struggled with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional regulations issues, relationship issues, substance use, ADHD, grief, and trauma.
I have a very diverse range of experience, to include, providing home-based therapy to children/adolescents/adults and their families, school-based counseling and supports, & hospital based emergency psychiatric evaluations .
I believe the most important part of therapy is having a connection and feeling comfortable with your therapist. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable, judgement free space for you to explore and examine aspects of your life that are causing distress. Together we will identify goals and strengths to empower you to make lasting changes and help you with inner peace and balance. I have over 20 years' experience working with adolescents, adults, and families who have struggled with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional regulations issues, relationship issues, substance use, ADHD, grief, and trauma.
Saira I. Qureshi
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Providence, RI 02903 (Online Only)
Working with children and adolescents brings up various treatment needs and goals in therapy. Through CBT, DBT, MBSR, PCIT, mentalization based therapeutic strategies and educational resources, role-playing, arts and play therapy as well as self-help worksheets, young clients will be able to develop appropriate expressive skills to share their wants and needs. Parents can collaborate in treatment by proactively learning parenting skills to best engage with their children and adolescents by becoming more responsive in establishing and maintaining secure attachment through consistently building on healthy, nurturing relationships.
Working with children and adolescents brings up various treatment needs and goals in therapy. Through CBT, DBT, MBSR, PCIT, mentalization based therapeutic strategies and educational resources, role-playing, arts and play therapy as well as self-help worksheets, young clients will be able to develop appropriate expressive skills to share their wants and needs. Parents can collaborate in treatment by proactively learning parenting skills to best engage with their children and adolescents by becoming more responsive in establishing and maintaining secure attachment through consistently building on healthy, nurturing relationships.
Northeast Family Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMHC, LCDP
Verified Verified
Warwick, RI 02886
Using a clinical teamwork approach, we provide outpatient care to children, adolescents, adults and their families.
**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Northeast Family Services is a group practice comprised of a dedicated, skilled individuals. Our clinicians are committed to improving the quality of life for our clients and their families. Our staff provide exceptional service and evidence-based treatment for each individual based on their unique needs. We strongly believe that no two clients are the same and it is our responsibility to create individualized treatment plans.
Using a clinical teamwork approach, we provide outpatient care to children, adolescents, adults and their families.
**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Northeast Family Services is a group practice comprised of a dedicated, skilled individuals. Our clinicians are committed to improving the quality of life for our clients and their families. Our staff provide exceptional service and evidence-based treatment for each individual based on their unique needs. We strongly believe that no two clients are the same and it is our responsibility to create individualized treatment plans.
Compassionate Healing
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warwick, RI 02886 (Online Only)
Regardless of what you, your child or loved one have experienced or are currently going through, our therapists believe in every person's capacity to heal.
Compassionate Healing is a group psychotherapy practice offering mental health services to clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Our therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals and families across the lifespan, with a particular focus in child, adolescent, and trauma-focused therapies and parenting support. We specialize in tailoring acceptance-based and cognitive-behavioral treatments to support each client's unique needs and goals.
Regardless of what you, your child or loved one have experienced or are currently going through, our therapists believe in every person's capacity to heal.
Compassionate Healing is a group psychotherapy practice offering mental health services to clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Our therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals and families across the lifespan, with a particular focus in child, adolescent, and trauma-focused therapies and parenting support. We specialize in tailoring acceptance-based and cognitive-behavioral treatments to support each client's unique needs and goals.
The Center for Healing LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, RI 02865
I am the owner of the practice and LMHC with over 16 years of experience treating children, adolescents and adults.
At the Center for Healing we are now accepting new clients! Many of our clients have come in when they’re overwhelmed with grief, anxiety, depression or any of life’s challenges; trauma, relationship issues, parenting, substance use, career dissatisfaction, family conflict. The demands of life often leave us little time for ourselves and this can take a toll on our mental, emotional and physical health. Helping you to feel like the healthiest version of you is the ultimate goal of our work together! All of our therapists specialize in meeting clients where they are at.
I am the owner of the practice and LMHC with over 16 years of experience treating children, adolescents and adults.
At the Center for Healing we are now accepting new clients! Many of our clients have come in when they’re overwhelmed with grief, anxiety, depression or any of life’s challenges; trauma, relationship issues, parenting, substance use, career dissatisfaction, family conflict. The demands of life often leave us little time for ourselves and this can take a toll on our mental, emotional and physical health. Helping you to feel like the healthiest version of you is the ultimate goal of our work together! All of our therapists specialize in meeting clients where they are at.
Courtney McCall Plourde
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
I'm a LMFT & I'm certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral therapy, an evidenced based treatment used to work with children & teens impacted by trauma.
Success, change, happiness, hope, kindness, balance - these, among other traits, are things that we strive for & work towards in life but at times feel like they are completely & totally out of reach. Sometimes there are roadblocks & barriers that make the future seem unobtainable and that there is nothing but darkness ahead. It's moments like these that define us. When we are at a crossroads and important choices need to be made - this is where I come in. I wish to offer support, guidance, and help with the hope and intention that together, change can happen, skills can be built and goals can be attained.
I'm a LMFT & I'm certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral therapy, an evidenced based treatment used to work with children & teens impacted by trauma.
Success, change, happiness, hope, kindness, balance - these, among other traits, are things that we strive for & work towards in life but at times feel like they are completely & totally out of reach. Sometimes there are roadblocks & barriers that make the future seem unobtainable and that there is nothing but darkness ahead. It's moments like these that define us. When we are at a crossroads and important choices need to be made - this is where I come in. I wish to offer support, guidance, and help with the hope and intention that together, change can happen, skills can be built and goals can be attained.
Kenneth Patterson
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, RI 02806
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.
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.
Dr. Danielle DeSantis, PsyD, LMFT
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranston, RI 02920
I see children, adolescents, and adults in treatment.
I focus on careful assessment and helping those in need of clinical services using a variety of evidenced based approaches. In my practice, I use a variety of treatment modalities such as individual, couple, group, and family therapy depending on individual needs. I have much experience working with psychiatric and behavioral problems such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, trauma-related disorders and so on. Teaching individuals how to manage and cope with symptoms of grief, marital problems, family conflict, divorce, parenting issues, and other relational problems are additional areas of specialty.
I see children, adolescents, and adults in treatment.
I focus on careful assessment and helping those in need of clinical services using a variety of evidenced based approaches. In my practice, I use a variety of treatment modalities such as individual, couple, group, and family therapy depending on individual needs. I have much experience working with psychiatric and behavioral problems such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, trauma-related disorders and so on. Teaching individuals how to manage and cope with symptoms of grief, marital problems, family conflict, divorce, parenting issues, and other relational problems are additional areas of specialty.
Alanna Sadoff
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Do you have concerns regarding yourself or a family member? Has there been a family separation, divorce, abuse history or other reason for you or your child to be feeling anxious or depressed? My goal as a therapist is to help a client address thought processes, feelings and behaviors, understand inner conflicts, challenge negative belief systems and find new ways to cope with, and alleviate distress. I am a licensed psychotherapist with almost 20 years experience specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, body image issues, trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Do you have concerns regarding yourself or a family member? Has there been a family separation, divorce, abuse history or other reason for you or your child to be feeling anxious or depressed? My goal as a therapist is to help a client address thought processes, feelings and behaviors, understand inner conflicts, challenge negative belief systems and find new ways to cope with, and alleviate distress. I am a licensed psychotherapist with almost 20 years experience specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, body image issues, trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Peter Olivieri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranston, RI 02910
I believe in lifes journey people experience changes and transitions which challenge our ability to adapt and grow. Difficulty in this process can be expressed in a variety of ways including feelings of depression, anxiety, irritability, sleep disturbance, change in appetite, reliance on alcohol/drugs, lack of energy, and other symptoms. Often these symptoms are early warning signs we are having difficulty with these changes. Sometimes normal life changes like loss of a relationship, leaving home, or birth of a child can be stressful. Unusual events like traumatic loss, illness, physical injury, and combat experiance present unique personal challenges.
I believe in lifes journey people experience changes and transitions which challenge our ability to adapt and grow. Difficulty in this process can be expressed in a variety of ways including feelings of depression, anxiety, irritability, sleep disturbance, change in appetite, reliance on alcohol/drugs, lack of energy, and other symptoms. Often these symptoms are early warning signs we are having difficulty with these changes. Sometimes normal life changes like loss of a relationship, leaving home, or birth of a child can be stressful. Unusual events like traumatic loss, illness, physical injury, and combat experiance present unique personal challenges.
Diane Hope
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
North Providence, RI 02911 (Online Only)
I am a LICSW in both RI and MA. My ideal client would be looking for a space where they can grow and be challenged while feeling supported and heard throughout their process. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults with substance use disorders. I have a particular passion for working with couples, Women's/men's issues as well as anyone from the LGBTQ+ community. As a self-identified member of the Queer community, I am passionate about working with this underserved population and creating a safe space where LGBTQ+ people can receive support without having to explain their identity or experience.
I am a LICSW in both RI and MA. My ideal client would be looking for a space where they can grow and be challenged while feeling supported and heard throughout their process. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults with substance use disorders. I have a particular passion for working with couples, Women's/men's issues as well as anyone from the LGBTQ+ community. As a self-identified member of the Queer community, I am passionate about working with this underserved population and creating a safe space where LGBTQ+ people can receive support without having to explain their identity or experience.
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Psychological Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Tiverton, RI 02878
We work with: young children; teens; adults; and couples.
Therapy offers a safe port in the storm allowing you to take time for yourself ~ to strengthen your mind, body and spirit. Psychological Wellness Center provides a comfortable, nonjudgmental and confidential environment with caring, knowledgeable, and invested clinicians to help you on your journey. Our clinicians believe that most often, the client holds the wisdom to resolve their issue. Our skills help to illuminate their path, and assist in removing obstacles, so the solution becomes clearer to them. We LOVE our careers as helpers and our clients tell us that this is evidenced in our work with them!
We work with: young children; teens; adults; and couples.
Therapy offers a safe port in the storm allowing you to take time for yourself ~ to strengthen your mind, body and spirit. Psychological Wellness Center provides a comfortable, nonjudgmental and confidential environment with caring, knowledgeable, and invested clinicians to help you on your journey. Our clinicians believe that most often, the client holds the wisdom to resolve their issue. Our skills help to illuminate their path, and assist in removing obstacles, so the solution becomes clearer to them. We LOVE our careers as helpers and our clients tell us that this is evidenced in our work with them!
Katie E. Aubin
Counselor, CAGS, LMHC RI
Verified Verified
Cranston, RI 02920
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island at and owner of Prestige Wellness and Co-Parenting Consulting. I am a private practice that offers individual, family, marital, co-parenting mediation and co-parenting groups. I provide a comfortable environment for individuals and families to speak openly about struggles in their life. I work with children, adolescence, adults, and families. I have an interactive counseling style. I want you to feel in control of the counseling process. I will help you set, reach and maintain treatment goals that are specific to your needs. This is your life you are in charge.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island at and owner of Prestige Wellness and Co-Parenting Consulting. I am a private practice that offers individual, family, marital, co-parenting mediation and co-parenting groups. I provide a comfortable environment for individuals and families to speak openly about struggles in their life. I work with children, adolescence, adults, and families. I have an interactive counseling style. I want you to feel in control of the counseling process. I will help you set, reach and maintain treatment goals that are specific to your needs. This is your life you are in charge.
Arrow Behavioral Health, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, APRN
Verified Verified
Warwick, RI 02886
Our team of clinicians works with children, adolescents and adults.
**Currently accepting new clients for therapy and medication management** Hello! There are times in a person's life where they may be seeking assistance from a therapist for an unresolved concern or a new perspective or may be something doesn't feel quite right. During this journey, it is so important to find someone who is empathetic, accepting and flexible in their thinking. These qualities allow the client to express their thoughts and feelings in a relaxed, judgement-free space. We believe that every person deserves to be heard and validated in a safe, comfortable space.
Our team of clinicians works with children, adolescents and adults.
**Currently accepting new clients for therapy and medication management** Hello! There are times in a person's life where they may be seeking assistance from a therapist for an unresolved concern or a new perspective or may be something doesn't feel quite right. During this journey, it is so important to find someone who is empathetic, accepting and flexible in their thinking. These qualities allow the client to express their thoughts and feelings in a relaxed, judgement-free space. We believe that every person deserves to be heard and validated in a safe, comfortable space.
BELLA MENTE COUNSELING LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
Woonsocket, RI 02895
We offer counseling to children ages 5 and up.
Hi! My name is Beth Mancini and I am the Owner of Bella Mente Counseling in Woonsocket, RI. Bella Mente has 30 + wonderful counselors with years of experience. We are warm, friendly, non-judgmental and TRULY LOVE what we do- which is to help you!! We have male and female counselors. We have English, Spanish and Chinese speaking counselors. We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm most days! We have a gorgeous, newly renovated space on Main Street with private parking in the back lot. We would LOVE to help you with anything you are struggling with. Don't be embarrassed to discuss any issues you might be having. We are here for you!!
We offer counseling to children ages 5 and up.
Hi! My name is Beth Mancini and I am the Owner of Bella Mente Counseling in Woonsocket, RI. Bella Mente has 30 + wonderful counselors with years of experience. We are warm, friendly, non-judgmental and TRULY LOVE what we do- which is to help you!! We have male and female counselors. We have English, Spanish and Chinese speaking counselors. We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm most days! We have a gorgeous, newly renovated space on Main Street with private parking in the back lot. We would LOVE to help you with anything you are struggling with. Don't be embarrassed to discuss any issues you might be having. We are here for you!!
Kaylee Dalaba
Counselor, LMHC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
North Kingstown, RI 02852
clinician who is open to working with all populations and age groups, though her therapeutic style tends to connect more with children, adolescents, young adults, clients seeking alternative ways of processing trauma, and those with neurodivergent minds.
Kaylee is a licensed mental health counselor and registered dance/movement therapist with 10 years of experience working in the mental health field through college practicums, internships, and professional employment. Kaylee has experience working with several populations including: adults with dementia in nursing facilities, neurodivergent children in early learning centers, and adolescents and adults in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities. Kaylee’s approach is best described as “eclectic, somatic, and person-centered” as she believes that therapy should not be a “one size fits all” experience.
clinician who is open to working with all populations and age groups, though her therapeutic style tends to connect more with children, adolescents, young adults, clients seeking alternative ways of processing trauma, and those with neurodivergent minds.
Kaylee is a licensed mental health counselor and registered dance/movement therapist with 10 years of experience working in the mental health field through college practicums, internships, and professional employment. Kaylee has experience working with several populations including: adults with dementia in nursing facilities, neurodivergent children in early learning centers, and adolescents and adults in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities. Kaylee’s approach is best described as “eclectic, somatic, and person-centered” as she believes that therapy should not be a “one size fits all” experience.
Mari Dias
Counselor, EdD, NCC, FT, GC-C, CG-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Kingstown, RI 02852
This includes play, theatre, art and story telling therapies for children, which is modified for teens.
As both a thanatologist and certified grief counselor and a former hospice volunteer I find bereavement and end of life counseling is where I belong. It is humbling and gratifying; I am privileged to work with grieving a loss, both expected or traumatic, as well as spending the remaining months of an individual's life with them.I am also certified in complicated grief and hold a certificate in Psychological Autopsy autopsy. Moreover, I am a certified death doula.
This includes play, theatre, art and story telling therapies for children, which is modified for teens.
As both a thanatologist and certified grief counselor and a former hospice volunteer I find bereavement and end of life counseling is where I belong. It is humbling and gratifying; I am privileged to work with grieving a loss, both expected or traumatic, as well as spending the remaining months of an individual's life with them.I am also certified in complicated grief and hold a certificate in Psychological Autopsy autopsy. Moreover, I am a certified death doula.
Andrew Belcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cranston, RI 02905
Waitlist for new clients
Andrew Belcher (he/him) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over a decade of clinical experience working with school aged kids, parenting families, couples, and individuals to navigate the stress, anxiety, and depression related to big life moments (adolescence, parenting, work, etc.) He specializes in school issues, family planning, infertility, complex pregnancy for birthing and non-birthing parents, and supporting families with children with medical complexity. His practice focuses on the curious exploration of the mind and body through talk and trance therapy, yoga, and meditation.
Andrew Belcher (he/him) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over a decade of clinical experience working with school aged kids, parenting families, couples, and individuals to navigate the stress, anxiety, and depression related to big life moments (adolescence, parenting, work, etc.) He specializes in school issues, family planning, infertility, complex pregnancy for birthing and non-birthing parents, and supporting families with children with medical complexity. His practice focuses on the curious exploration of the mind and body through talk and trance therapy, yoga, and meditation.
Linda L Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Cranston, RI 02910
I am a new clinician with over 30 years of mental health experience. I have worked on a crisis hotline, doing home based treatment, partial hospital, and in three inpatient hospitals. I started working with children as a teacher and switched to mental health because my love was always helping people with making positive changes in their lives. I worked with families, adolescents, and then adults at Butler Hospital. I recently took a position at Brightside Behavioral Health as a clinician. I truly enjoy being a part of the therapeutic process, providing a supportive, caring, non-judgmental setting where growth can occur.
I am a new clinician with over 30 years of mental health experience. I have worked on a crisis hotline, doing home based treatment, partial hospital, and in three inpatient hospitals. I started working with children as a teacher and switched to mental health because my love was always helping people with making positive changes in their lives. I worked with families, adolescents, and then adults at Butler Hospital. I recently took a position at Brightside Behavioral Health as a clinician. I truly enjoy being a part of the therapeutic process, providing a supportive, caring, non-judgmental setting where growth can occur.
Lenni Marcus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Providence, RI 02906
My work with children and youth emphasizes the roles of free play and family involvement in healing, self-expression, and healthy development.
I provide therapy to adults, youth, families, and couples. I have particular experience and joy working with eating disorders, trauma, sexual and gender identity exploration, and complex family dynamics. I aim to co-create a therapy relationship that includes warmth, openness, and curiosity, where we can explore the areas and concerns that have been keeping you or your child feeling stuck. I am invested in harnessing the creativity, resources, and already existing solutions each individual, couple, and family needs to grow.
My work with children and youth emphasizes the roles of free play and family involvement in healing, self-expression, and healthy development.
I provide therapy to adults, youth, families, and couples. I have particular experience and joy working with eating disorders, trauma, sexual and gender identity exploration, and complex family dynamics. I aim to co-create a therapy relationship that includes warmth, openness, and curiosity, where we can explore the areas and concerns that have been keeping you or your child feeling stuck. I am invested in harnessing the creativity, resources, and already existing solutions each individual, couple, and family needs to grow.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Rhode Island provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Rhode Island build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Rhode Island build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.