Child Therapists in Rhode Island
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.
Dr. Christine McAuliffe
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Providence, RI 02906 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I received my PhD in Clinical Child and Clinical Community Psychology from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Greetings! My name is Dr. Christine McAuliffe. Since "McAuliffe" can be a mouthful & takes way too much time to type (and not just for kiddos!), I also go by "Dr. M." As a clinical psychologist, my career has been focused on the needs of children, adolescents, young adults, parents and families utilizing a community-based, multi-systemic perspective. I have dedicated myself to helping my clients deal with a wide range of issues, including adjustment difficulties, divorce, developmental challenges, parenting skills, behavior issues, learning problems, anxiety, ADHD, depression, foster care placements, child abuse, and trauma.
I received my PhD in Clinical Child and Clinical Community Psychology from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Greetings! My name is Dr. Christine McAuliffe. Since "McAuliffe" can be a mouthful & takes way too much time to type (and not just for kiddos!), I also go by "Dr. M." As a clinical psychologist, my career has been focused on the needs of children, adolescents, young adults, parents and families utilizing a community-based, multi-systemic perspective. I have dedicated myself to helping my clients deal with a wide range of issues, including adjustment difficulties, divorce, developmental challenges, parenting skills, behavior issues, learning problems, anxiety, ADHD, depression, foster care placements, child abuse, and trauma.
Dr. Crosby A. Modrowski
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, RI 02809
Is your child or adolescent struggling with their mental health? Are you a parent looking for new skills to better communicate with your child or manage their behaviors? Are you a young adult struggling with daily life? I specialize in providing empirically-supported interventions to children, adolescents, young adults, and caregivers facing a wide range of concerns. I have expertise in trauma-focused treatment, as well as treatments designed to address substance use and other risk behaviors (e.g., self-harm, suicidal thoughts and behaviors). My approach is always rooted in research, but is flexible to your needs and goals.
Is your child or adolescent struggling with their mental health? Are you a parent looking for new skills to better communicate with your child or manage their behaviors? Are you a young adult struggling with daily life? I specialize in providing empirically-supported interventions to children, adolescents, young adults, and caregivers facing a wide range of concerns. I have expertise in trauma-focused treatment, as well as treatments designed to address substance use and other risk behaviors (e.g., self-harm, suicidal thoughts and behaviors). My approach is always rooted in research, but is flexible to your needs and goals.
Christopher Willis
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Middletown, RI 02842
Childhood and adolescence are, by their very nature, times of growth and change. A broad range of stressors and challenges can get in the way of an individual's ability to successfully negotiate their personal pathway. It is my professional goal and personal commitment to assist children and adolescents (and their families) in identifying barriers to learning and successful social emotional functioning; and to provide effective interventions to help them overcome those barriers.
Childhood and adolescence are, by their very nature, times of growth and change. A broad range of stressors and challenges can get in the way of an individual's ability to successfully negotiate their personal pathway. It is my professional goal and personal commitment to assist children and adolescents (and their families) in identifying barriers to learning and successful social emotional functioning; and to provide effective interventions to help them overcome those barriers.
Leslie Jimenez
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Warwick, RI 02888
Dr. Leslie Salcedo Jimenez, Psy. D. is a bilingual certified school psychologist in Rhode Island and Massachusetts with over 7 years of experience. She provides comprehensive psychological services to children and adolescents including but not limited to psychological evaluations, individual and group therapy, behavior interventions, parent and teacher consultation. Dr. Leslie Salcedo Jimenez is also a testing clinician at LifeStance Health in Warwick. She has over two years of research experience from Lifespan and Brown University. Dr. Leslie Salcedo Jimenez holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rhode Island College.
Dr. Leslie Salcedo Jimenez, Psy. D. is a bilingual certified school psychologist in Rhode Island and Massachusetts with over 7 years of experience. She provides comprehensive psychological services to children and adolescents including but not limited to psychological evaluations, individual and group therapy, behavior interventions, parent and teacher consultation. Dr. Leslie Salcedo Jimenez is also a testing clinician at LifeStance Health in Warwick. She has over two years of research experience from Lifespan and Brown University. Dr. Leslie Salcedo Jimenez holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rhode Island College.
Bennett Z Hirsch
Psychologist, PhD, JD, MA
Verified Verified
Cranston, RI 02910
In practice from1989, providing a full range of therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. Worked 25 years as a full-time School Psychologist in addition to maintaining a Private Practice. I specialize in Child and Family, ADHD, and the full spectrum of emotional, behavioral, school-related and learning problems. My also perform Psychological testing and Neuro-Psychological assessments. I am a past president and former board member of the RI Chapter of the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse. I have successfully passed the RI Bar.
In practice from1989, providing a full range of therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. Worked 25 years as a full-time School Psychologist in addition to maintaining a Private Practice. I specialize in Child and Family, ADHD, and the full spectrum of emotional, behavioral, school-related and learning problems. My also perform Psychological testing and Neuro-Psychological assessments. I am a past president and former board member of the RI Chapter of the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse. I have successfully passed the RI Bar.
Enmanuel Matos Anchor Counseling Center, Inc.
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cranston, RI 02920
Enmanuel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island and went on to complete his Masters degree in Counseling at Boston College. Enmanuel has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, but his focus was with children and adolescents. Enmanuel has worked for the past several years for Gateway Healthcare, where he has helped patients deal with anxiety disorders, depression, behavioral issues and more. Enmanuel uses whatever technique he feels best suits each individual,such as the cognitive behavioral technique, dialectical behavioral technique, and solution focused therapy.
Enmanuel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island and went on to complete his Masters degree in Counseling at Boston College. Enmanuel has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, but his focus was with children and adolescents. Enmanuel has worked for the past several years for Gateway Healthcare, where he has helped patients deal with anxiety disorders, depression, behavioral issues and more. Enmanuel uses whatever technique he feels best suits each individual,such as the cognitive behavioral technique, dialectical behavioral technique, and solution focused therapy.
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.
Carol A Lee
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westerly, RI 02891 (Online Only)
Taking a step and admitting that you or your child needs help is difficult.
Struggling with your teen? At your wits end? Feel like you have tried everything and still nothing has changed? Is your teen smart and pretty, but somehow she doesn't see herself the same way? He's doing ok in school but, could be doing much better? Is she hanging out with kids who are bad influences and, not applying herself? Is your teen making poor choices and seems to lack confidence? I can help.
Taking a step and admitting that you or your child needs help is difficult.
Struggling with your teen? At your wits end? Feel like you have tried everything and still nothing has changed? Is your teen smart and pretty, but somehow she doesn't see herself the same way? He's doing ok in school but, could be doing much better? Is she hanging out with kids who are bad influences and, not applying herself? Is your teen making poor choices and seems to lack confidence? I can help.
Meg Hermann
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pawtucket, RI 02861 (Online Only)
Now accepting NEW-CLIENTS: Therapy is a personal journey and experience. Therapy can be used to encourage, strengthen, and change aspects of our lives. I received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have experience with and currently provide therapy to children, adolescents, parents, adults, couples, and families. I will strive to cultivate a transparent relationship with you that will provide us with a positive foundation for the work you would like accomplish in therapy.
Now accepting NEW-CLIENTS: Therapy is a personal journey and experience. Therapy can be used to encourage, strengthen, and change aspects of our lives. I received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have experience with and currently provide therapy to children, adolescents, parents, adults, couples, and families. I will strive to cultivate a transparent relationship with you that will provide us with a positive foundation for the work you would like accomplish in therapy.
Jennifer Brunell. LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Charlestown, RI 02813
I am a licensed mental health counselor who sees infants, children, families, and adults. I have the most experience with autism/Asperger's, learning disabilities, infant mental health, and parent education. I also have considerable experience with adults and changes of life. I am a developmentalist who considers the client's experiences and stage of life. I try to address the current concerns of the client while considering the client's developmental history and experiences. I am expanding my practice to include more adults.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who sees infants, children, families, and adults. I have the most experience with autism/Asperger's, learning disabilities, infant mental health, and parent education. I also have considerable experience with adults and changes of life. I am a developmentalist who considers the client's experiences and stage of life. I try to address the current concerns of the client while considering the client's developmental history and experiences. I am expanding my practice to include more adults.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Providence, RI 02908
I have over 5 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
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Meredith Mason
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC
Verified Verified
East Providence, RI 02915
Everyone has times in their life when they are confused, struggling, etc. Age doesn't define when these struggles happen. Big life circumstances and situations come with Big Feelings and, I am here to help! As a former elementary school teacher with training with the Autism spectrum, I am passionate about working with children of various abilities. However, that is just one of my interests. Since becoming a clinician, my interests have expanded to Women's issues surrounding infertility, stillbirth, pregnancy, and postpartum. I also have knowledge and expertise in Chronic illness (such as Lyme Disease), Depression, Anxiety and OCD.
Everyone has times in their life when they are confused, struggling, etc. Age doesn't define when these struggles happen. Big life circumstances and situations come with Big Feelings and, I am here to help! As a former elementary school teacher with training with the Autism spectrum, I am passionate about working with children of various abilities. However, that is just one of my interests. Since becoming a clinician, my interests have expanded to Women's issues surrounding infertility, stillbirth, pregnancy, and postpartum. I also have knowledge and expertise in Chronic illness (such as Lyme Disease), Depression, Anxiety and OCD.
Jonathan J Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Warwick, RI 02888
I have an extensive background in a variety of clinical settings working with individuals with depression and anxiety, with parents who have children who are unhappy, angry, or are misunderstood, and with children and adolescents who are struggling to fit in.
You have probably been wondering about getting some help for some time. You have some worries that just aren't going away, are harder to manage, and your life, in general, is getting away from you. You are miserable and the things you have been doing to cope all this time aren't working any more. If you are a parent, your child is getting older, their school may be calling you more, and you just don't know where to turn. You have the motivation to improve your life but the way forward is not clear and you can't handle moving backwards anymore.
I have an extensive background in a variety of clinical settings working with individuals with depression and anxiety, with parents who have children who are unhappy, angry, or are misunderstood, and with children and adolescents who are struggling to fit in.
You have probably been wondering about getting some help for some time. You have some worries that just aren't going away, are harder to manage, and your life, in general, is getting away from you. You are miserable and the things you have been doing to cope all this time aren't working any more. If you are a parent, your child is getting older, their school may be calling you more, and you just don't know where to turn. You have the motivation to improve your life but the way forward is not clear and you can't handle moving backwards anymore.
Gary P Cournoyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newport, RI 02840
Due to the many years of experience I have working with children and families, I strongly believe that I will be able to help you resolve the conflicts that are occurring currently in your life. During this process you will also develop the skills to assist you and your family through other conflicts should they occur. With most families I have worked with I have been able to successfully mediate the conflict that has brought them to my office in a timely manner. It is my goal to work to accomplish this while helping all participants to not lose any standing during this process.
Due to the many years of experience I have working with children and families, I strongly believe that I will be able to help you resolve the conflicts that are occurring currently in your life. During this process you will also develop the skills to assist you and your family through other conflicts should they occur. With most families I have worked with I have been able to successfully mediate the conflict that has brought them to my office in a timely manner. It is my goal to work to accomplish this while helping all participants to not lose any standing during this process.
Stavroula Kulpa
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Warwick, RI 02888
I first developed an interest in psychology at the age of 13. I remember telling my parents I was going to be a child psychology. I loved children and wanted to help those children who were less fortunate than myself. I began my career working with adolescents in a group home at the age of 20 as a milieu counselor. I was their to support the residences during times of high stress as well as assist them in completing their daily responsibilities.
I first developed an interest in psychology at the age of 13. I remember telling my parents I was going to be a child psychology. I loved children and wanted to help those children who were less fortunate than myself. I began my career working with adolescents in a group home at the age of 20 as a milieu counselor. I was their to support the residences during times of high stress as well as assist them in completing their daily responsibilities.
Jessica Lee Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Providence, RI 02906
Jessica has 10+ years of experience providing clinical treatment and support to diverse populations within a variety of capacities and settings which have included working with adjudicated youth, children and families for home-based intensive services, adolescents in school-based group settings, and Elders in long-term care residences.
Jessica has 10+ years of experience providing clinical treatment and support to diverse populations within a variety of capacities and settings which have included working with adjudicated youth, children and families for home-based intensive services, adolescents in school-based group settings, and Elders in long-term care residences.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Greenville, RI 02828
This practice consists of 3 clinicans who are client-focused utilizing a family system model and evidence-based therapies tailored to enrich success in completing therapeutic goals. The services are provided with efficiency, thoughtfulness, and as team with the client (children and young adults) and/or family. We each have our own specific training and/or certifications including crisis intervention, CBT, Solution-Focus, Exposure Response Therapy, Motivational interviewing, and DBT. In addition, we also provide group therapy. We have professional experiences within various settings: Outpatient, Inpatient, and Emergency settings.
This practice consists of 3 clinicans who are client-focused utilizing a family system model and evidence-based therapies tailored to enrich success in completing therapeutic goals. The services are provided with efficiency, thoughtfulness, and as team with the client (children and young adults) and/or family. We each have our own specific training and/or certifications including crisis intervention, CBT, Solution-Focus, Exposure Response Therapy, Motivational interviewing, and DBT. In addition, we also provide group therapy. We have professional experiences within various settings: Outpatient, Inpatient, and Emergency settings.
Lori B Scheffler
Counselor, LMHC, LCDP, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Choosing a therapist for yourself or your child is a courageous step and the connection you have with your therapist is essential. I am an experienced psychotherapist providing therapy for children, adults and families. I utilize a strength based approach to empower you or your child to uncover personal strengths and skills to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. My clients come to me with a variety of concerns including depression, substance abuse and addiction, anxiety, parenting, relationship issues, grief and loss, or life transition. I work in a compassionate, collaborative and creative way.
Choosing a therapist for yourself or your child is a courageous step and the connection you have with your therapist is essential. I am an experienced psychotherapist providing therapy for children, adults and families. I utilize a strength based approach to empower you or your child to uncover personal strengths and skills to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. My clients come to me with a variety of concerns including depression, substance abuse and addiction, anxiety, parenting, relationship issues, grief and loss, or life transition. I work in a compassionate, collaborative and creative way.
Danielle Gallagher
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
East Greenwich, RI 02818
I have 20+ years of experience, providing therapeutic support to children, adolescents and adults involved with child welfare programs.
Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of social and emotional health and wellness. I serve children, adolescents, adults and families who are in need of support. Our work together can be focused on strengthening relationships, resolving conflict, life transitions, parenting and adoption. My clients want to achieve social and emotional growth, health and happiness.
I have 20+ years of experience, providing therapeutic support to children, adolescents and adults involved with child welfare programs.
Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of social and emotional health and wellness. I serve children, adolescents, adults and families who are in need of support. Our work together can be focused on strengthening relationships, resolving conflict, life transitions, parenting and adoption. My clients want to achieve social and emotional growth, health and happiness.
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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.