Therapists in Rhode Island
URI Couple and Family Therapy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kingston, RI 02881
Our clinical services are provided under the auspices of our Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program supervised by licensed and experienced URI faculty: Jessica Cless, Ph.
The Couple and Family Therapy Clinic is affiliated with the University of Rhode Island offering specialized expertise in relationship and family issues. We provide confidential relationship enhancement and counseling with a focus on the solution rather than the problem. We are dedicated to making treatment affordable and hassle free without the mess of insurance or diagnoses. We offer a sliding scale ranging from $15-45 a session or match most insurance copays. No insurance required.
Our clinical services are provided under the auspices of our Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program supervised by licensed and experienced URI faculty: Jessica Cless, Ph.
The Couple and Family Therapy Clinic is affiliated with the University of Rhode Island offering specialized expertise in relationship and family issues. We provide confidential relationship enhancement and counseling with a focus on the solution rather than the problem. We are dedicated to making treatment affordable and hassle free without the mess of insurance or diagnoses. We offer a sliding scale ranging from $15-45 a session or match most insurance copays. No insurance required.
Initially, I want to know the strengths of your family as well as your concerns, how the the family handles challenges that all families encounter, areas where things are running smoothly, and areas that feel more difficult.
I see the family-centered approach as a critical component to recovery and healing for any individual struggling with mental health, traumatic experience or loss, as well as physical, developmental, or learning challenges. I work with families of any size and constellation, and I consider couples to be families. I work with married couples, cohabitating couples, LGBTQ+ couples, elderly couples, families with young or adult children, adoptive families, family members across one or more generations, families facing childrearing or geriatric issues, stepfamilies, and families facing medical or mental illness.
Initially, I want to know the strengths of your family as well as your concerns, how the the family handles challenges that all families encounter, areas where things are running smoothly, and areas that feel more difficult.
I see the family-centered approach as a critical component to recovery and healing for any individual struggling with mental health, traumatic experience or loss, as well as physical, developmental, or learning challenges. I work with families of any size and constellation, and I consider couples to be families. I work with married couples, cohabitating couples, LGBTQ+ couples, elderly couples, families with young or adult children, adoptive families, family members across one or more generations, families facing childrearing or geriatric issues, stepfamilies, and families facing medical or mental illness.
Mackenzie Hardman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cranston, RI 02921 (Online Only)
My experience includes working with families, individuals, and couples on a variety of topics such as behavioral issues, conflict management, and how trauma effects family systems and relationships.
Positive change is attainable, and it starts with building safe and healthy connections. My goal as a therapist is to start by taking time in learning what makes you unique and how you'd like to grow. I aim to provide a welcoming and strengths-focused atmosphere to assist in building on the skills that you already have as well as work together to add some new tools and strategies.
My experience includes working with families, individuals, and couples on a variety of topics such as behavioral issues, conflict management, and how trauma effects family systems and relationships.
Positive change is attainable, and it starts with building safe and healthy connections. My goal as a therapist is to start by taking time in learning what makes you unique and how you'd like to grow. I aim to provide a welcoming and strengths-focused atmosphere to assist in building on the skills that you already have as well as work together to add some new tools and strategies.
Nina Mackta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (Online Only)
As a clinical social worker I take a highly personal approach to each client. I know that accessing help can be difficult , but you have the ability to find the support needed. By building a relationship we can identify what may be preventing you from feeling your best. With a plan in place , I provide resources and support to assist you. My training includes traditional psychotherapy methods gained as a social worker as well as: solution focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systemic and integrative therapy to name a few . My style is relaxed and hollistic offering support to you in a safe and confidential environment .
As a clinical social worker I take a highly personal approach to each client. I know that accessing help can be difficult , but you have the ability to find the support needed. By building a relationship we can identify what may be preventing you from feeling your best. With a plan in place , I provide resources and support to assist you. My training includes traditional psychotherapy methods gained as a social worker as well as: solution focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systemic and integrative therapy to name a few . My style is relaxed and hollistic offering support to you in a safe and confidential environment .
Cassandra Aguiar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woonsocket, RI 02895 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I thrive to help others achieve their goals, understand their diagnosis, and provide psychoeducation on navigating challenges. I am most experienced with those aged 13-35 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, family issues, and struggling with life transitions. I love helping new parents, pregnant mothers, teen mothers, and postpartum. I also have extensive background in those diagnosed with Epilepsy and Autism. I am ready to work with those navigating new medical diagnosis aside from Epilepsy such as Crohn's, Diabetes, Cancer, and more!
As a therapist, I thrive to help others achieve their goals, understand their diagnosis, and provide psychoeducation on navigating challenges. I am most experienced with those aged 13-35 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, family issues, and struggling with life transitions. I love helping new parents, pregnant mothers, teen mothers, and postpartum. I also have extensive background in those diagnosed with Epilepsy and Autism. I am ready to work with those navigating new medical diagnosis aside from Epilepsy such as Crohn's, Diabetes, Cancer, and more!
Chairperson for RI Board of Health Mental Health - Marriage and Family Therapists.
My clients would describe me as active, direct, caring, humorous, action, and solution-focused. I help individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, dating, infidelity, communication issues, parenting issues, work conflicts, students, athletes, and professionals struggling with stress management. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based form of treatment. CBT targets your thoughts and perceptions that contribute to the emotions and experiences you feel. Together, we will identify your problem areas, their contributors, and focus on learning the skills and solutions necessary to overcome them.
Chairperson for RI Board of Health Mental Health - Marriage and Family Therapists.
My clients would describe me as active, direct, caring, humorous, action, and solution-focused. I help individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, dating, infidelity, communication issues, parenting issues, work conflicts, students, athletes, and professionals struggling with stress management. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based form of treatment. CBT targets your thoughts and perceptions that contribute to the emotions and experiences you feel. Together, we will identify your problem areas, their contributors, and focus on learning the skills and solutions necessary to overcome them.
My specialist areas are child and family work, with a particular interest in families caring for a child with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
I am a licensed clinical clinical social worker, with a Master of Science in Social Work from Trinity, College, Dublin. and a Doctorate in Applied Social Sciences obtained from Concordia University, Montreal. Canada. I have over 25 years of child and family work, working in disability, fostering, & child welfare & protection services. My areas of expertise include child, adolescent and family therapy. I have a particular skills in working with adoptive & foster parents and social workers caring for or managing a child /youth with a suspected neuro-disability but does not meet criteria for diagnosis.
My specialist areas are child and family work, with a particular interest in families caring for a child with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
I am a licensed clinical clinical social worker, with a Master of Science in Social Work from Trinity, College, Dublin. and a Doctorate in Applied Social Sciences obtained from Concordia University, Montreal. Canada. I have over 25 years of child and family work, working in disability, fostering, & child welfare & protection services. My areas of expertise include child, adolescent and family therapy. I have a particular skills in working with adoptive & foster parents and social workers caring for or managing a child /youth with a suspected neuro-disability but does not meet criteria for diagnosis.
Costa Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, AAT
Verified Verified
Rumford, RI 02916
My interest in psychotherapy and the social work field is something that has just been a part of who I have always been. I feel as though this is a field that has more appropriately chosen me. I have always been drawn to helping people, whether it be a fellow member of the community such as helping to clean up after their house caught on fire, or merely a close friend or family member who simply was in need of some support. I am someone who not only provides support to my clients, but work along side of them through whatever challenges may come their way.
My interest in psychotherapy and the social work field is something that has just been a part of who I have always been. I feel as though this is a field that has more appropriately chosen me. I have always been drawn to helping people, whether it be a fellow member of the community such as helping to clean up after their house caught on fire, or merely a close friend or family member who simply was in need of some support. I am someone who not only provides support to my clients, but work along side of them through whatever challenges may come their way.
Are you interested in getting your new relationship off to a great start? Are you wondering about the quality of your current relationship and whether it is worth it? Do you have arguments with your teen that seem to be getting worse and you don't know what to do? Is your family struggling with a crisis or major setback? My approach is tailored to helping families understand and respond more positively to individual problems and to challenges that impact everyone. I have more than thirty years experience as a teacher, trainer and researcher in couple and family counseling.
Are you interested in getting your new relationship off to a great start? Are you wondering about the quality of your current relationship and whether it is worth it? Do you have arguments with your teen that seem to be getting worse and you don't know what to do? Is your family struggling with a crisis or major setback? My approach is tailored to helping families understand and respond more positively to individual problems and to challenges that impact everyone. I have more than thirty years experience as a teacher, trainer and researcher in couple and family counseling.
With over twenty-five years of experience in counseling, Robin Boyajian, LICSW, understands the importance of taking an eclectic approach to address and individualize your treatment experience. Whether you are an individual, group, family, or a couple, she will work empathically to help you regain your balance and move on to a more emotionally productive place that will allow you to thrive both personally and professionally. If you’re struggling with issues from the past or present that hinder your daily happiness or productivity, please call today. Robin is a respectful, compassionate, and proactive counselor who wants to help.
With over twenty-five years of experience in counseling, Robin Boyajian, LICSW, understands the importance of taking an eclectic approach to address and individualize your treatment experience. Whether you are an individual, group, family, or a couple, she will work empathically to help you regain your balance and move on to a more emotionally productive place that will allow you to thrive both personally and professionally. If you’re struggling with issues from the past or present that hinder your daily happiness or productivity, please call today. Robin is a respectful, compassionate, and proactive counselor who wants to help.
Dr. Danielle DeSantis, PsyD, LMFT
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranston, RI 02920 (Online Only)
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 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.
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Parents and family are usually an integral component of change.
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.
Parents and family are usually an integral component of change.
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.
Services can consist of individual, couple and/or family counseling.
I work with Individuals and families to address their current issues and concerns preventing them from achieving healthier more satisfying lives and relationships. Through an interactive process and various treatment modalities, clients are engaged in healing from past hurts, finding and/or restoring balance in their lives and developing healthier coping techniques.
Services can consist of individual, couple and/or family counseling.
I work with Individuals and families to address their current issues and concerns preventing them from achieving healthier more satisfying lives and relationships. Through an interactive process and various treatment modalities, clients are engaged in healing from past hurts, finding and/or restoring balance in their lives and developing healthier coping techniques.
I do couples and family therapy and work with children, teenagers and adults.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves". A person, child or adult able to reflect and build on themselves will be able to do great things when they can seek guidance and help. Experience with suffering is a strength I see in my clients that has given them tools for growth that many others may lack. Someone who is in need of guidance, challenging, and strength building will be able to get their needs met from our sessions. Self care is hard, it's work, but with help this work can become much more manageable.
I do couples and family therapy and work with children, teenagers and adults.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves". A person, child or adult able to reflect and build on themselves will be able to do great things when they can seek guidance and help. Experience with suffering is a strength I see in my clients that has given them tools for growth that many others may lack. Someone who is in need of guidance, challenging, and strength building will be able to get their needs met from our sessions. Self care is hard, it's work, but with help this work can become much more manageable.
Welcome. I am a licensed psychotherapist based in Rhode Island. I work with adults providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My goal is to create a compassionate and non-judgmental environment in which my clients are empowered to make changes and become their most authentic selves. I have 20+ years of experience treating a variety of issues including: low self-esteem, anger management, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and life transitions. I have extensive experience treating substance dependence and recovery issues as well as co-dependency and adult children affected by addiction (ACOAs).
Welcome. I am a licensed psychotherapist based in Rhode Island. I work with adults providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My goal is to create a compassionate and non-judgmental environment in which my clients are empowered to make changes and become their most authentic selves. I have 20+ years of experience treating a variety of issues including: low self-esteem, anger management, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and life transitions. I have extensive experience treating substance dependence and recovery issues as well as co-dependency and adult children affected by addiction (ACOAs).
Libby Westmoreland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lincoln, RI 02865 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping parents, especially those with young children, manage their stress, self-doubt, “mom guilt,” and burn out, so they can enjoy their family life. It can be challenging to navigate new family dynamics, differences in parenting styles, and fragmented communication, but I’m here to help you find peace and balance.
I am passionate about helping parents, especially those with young children, manage their stress, self-doubt, “mom guilt,” and burn out, so they can enjoy their family life. It can be challenging to navigate new family dynamics, differences in parenting styles, and fragmented communication, but I’m here to help you find peace and balance.
Greetings, I have a MSW from Boston University and a BS in Child Development and Family Relations from the University of Rhode Island. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Since obtaining my MSW I have worked in a Family Service agency counseling children and adults, as a care coordinator for high risk pregnant women in a prenatal clinic located in the inner-city of Providence, as a Clinical Social Worker for 20 years on adult inpatient psychiatric units located in a general hospital and for the past 14 years have been servicing adults 18 years old and older as a psychotherapist in outpatient practices.
Greetings, I have a MSW from Boston University and a BS in Child Development and Family Relations from the University of Rhode Island. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Since obtaining my MSW I have worked in a Family Service agency counseling children and adults, as a care coordinator for high risk pregnant women in a prenatal clinic located in the inner-city of Providence, as a Clinical Social Worker for 20 years on adult inpatient psychiatric units located in a general hospital and for the past 14 years have been servicing adults 18 years old and older as a psychotherapist in outpatient practices.
Whether difficulties stem from a family issue, school issue, trauma related or other situational factor, I can be a therapuetic resource.
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.
Whether difficulties stem from a family issue, school issue, trauma related or other situational factor, I can be a therapuetic resource.
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.
Diane S Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
East Greenwich, RI 02818
With twenty-five plus years of experience, I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which my clients can understand the causes of the problems they are experiencing and explore options for dealing with them. I believe each person has the right to determine their own journey in life and that people can make the decisions that are best for them when they are conscious of all the dynamics involved. Together, we will work to understand and consider the influences of family, social, and cultural contexts.
With twenty-five plus years of experience, I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which my clients can understand the causes of the problems they are experiencing and explore options for dealing with them. I believe each person has the right to determine their own journey in life and that people can make the decisions that are best for them when they are conscious of all the dynamics involved. Together, we will work to understand and consider the influences of family, social, and cultural contexts.
Robin A Chiang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Trauma-focused therapy and family systems therapy are other treatments that I have become proficient in over the years.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to feel better and want to live a better life. I have a wide range of office hours so I can accommodate most clients' schedules. Give me a call anytime!
Trauma-focused therapy and family systems therapy are other treatments that I have become proficient in over the years.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to feel better and want to live a better life. I have a wide range of office hours so I can accommodate most clients' schedules. Give me a call anytime!
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.