Elise Arruda Laorenza
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
147 County Road, Suite 300 A-B, Barrington, RI 02806
Not accepting new clients
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*Currently not accepting new clients* My training includes a doctorate degree in Developmental Psychology and the license in Mental Health Counseling with over 15 years experience working with children and families in public schools, Brown University, and Hospital settings. We will work collaboratively to set priorities for positive change and meet you and your family where you are at while also integrating research based approaches. I am committed the belief that individuals and families generate positive change when given an effective set of knowledge and tools.
My specializations include developmental transitions, social-emotional regulation, gender and LGBTQ+ identity, trauma, anxiety and depression, and family relationships. I am an experienced play, trauma, and multicultural therapist who implements positively-minded therapeutic approaches with children, adolescents, families and couples, as well as individuals.
As co-owner of ChangeSpace, I am dedicated to providing a safe space where individuals and families can explore and work towards positive change. Our office is designed with children, adolescents, and families in mind, cultivating safety and growth. We offer private parking and flexible appointments. *Waitlist is full- questions directed through email*
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Let's Connect (401) 200-3848
Finances
Fees
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Wire
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Consolidated Health Plans
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- Neighborhood Health Plan of RI
- Optum
- Oxford
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University Health Plans Managed by United Health
- Wellfleet
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Elise Arruda Laorenza
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Rhode Island / MHC00970 Elise Arruda Laorenza
- Certificate from Rhode Island Department of Health MHC00970 / 2018
- Attended Claremont Graduate University, Graduated 2007
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (401) 200-3848
Elise Arruda Laorenza
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Stress
- Testing and Evaluation
- Transgender
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (401) 200-3848
Elise Arruda Laorenza
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (401) 200-3848
Elise Arruda Laorenza
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC
Location
Nearby Areas
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Elise Arruda Laorenza
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC