Grief Therapists in Smithfield, RI

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the State of RI. I have 21 years experience providing therapy and support to adults and older adults coping with a variety of different issues: anxiety and panic, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss, trauma, and aging issues. In 2017, I became a Board Certified Coach, providing goal-oriented Life Coaching to clients who have specific, short-term career or relationship goals.

Diane Richardson-Lucier is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 1993. Xe has an MSW from the University of Connecticut. Diane has many years of experience as a therapist providing a variety of counseling techniques to assist clients in working through issues to return to a healthy balance in life. Diane is the former founder and director of Portsmouth Counseling Center. Xe has worked in private practice for over twenty-five years. Xe works with adults, couples, and families.

HI ! Im Beth Mancini and I am an LICSW who is licensed in both MA and in RI. I have been working in the field of behavioral health for more than 22 years. If you are seeking a highly qualified, committed, counselor who can help guide you through some of life's challenges, please consider calling to discuss your personal situation. I am eager to help you make decisions regarding: Family issues, Marital Counseling, Job related issues, Colleague concerns, Employment decisions, Depression, Bi-Polar, Anxiety, Grief, Sexual identity, LGBTQ, Transgender, Substance Abuse, etc. WE HAVE SPANISH AND CHINESE SPEAKING COUNSELORS TOO!!

Audrey Wayman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 2019. She has a BA from Connecticut College and an MA from Boston College in Mental Health Counseling. Audrey believes that being vulnerable and seeking help takes strength. She strives to build genuine rapport with each of her clients and provide a safe, caring, and non-judging space for them to open up and feel heard. Audrey hopes to help her clients build more healthy thought patterns, gain insight, and navigate their mental health challenges one step at a time.

My name is Lia Cooper. I am a psychotherapist with double graduate degrees in Personality and Social Psychology and in Clinical social work from Rhode Island and Smith College. I have also completed doctoral course work from Simmons College. I have been in private practice for over twenty years. My philosophy about helping others is to be kind, direct and caring. I work with older adolescents, adults, couples and groups. I specialize in mood disorders, eating issues, trauma, health and weight issues and sexual identity matters, and overall improvement of mental health. I have a certified Professional Pet Therapy dog that I often work with .

Hello, I'm Beni Choiniere, and I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. My therapeutic approach is rooted in narrative and talk therapy, aiming to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone. I specialize in working with the QT2S+ community, artists, activists, medical professionals, educators, workers, and those undergoing gender-affirming surgery. My goal is to provide empathetic and understanding support tailored to your unique experiences and needs. I also offer life coaching services, providing guidance and support in navigating life's challenges.

I truly believe it is such a great privilege and honor to have the opportunity to meet and support so many people, wherever they have found themselves on the journey through this life. Each experience is unique and rewarding. I have worked in the human service/mental health field for over 15 years, and have a great deal of experience working with children and families, as well as adults. I've also specialized in working with children and adults who have been diagnosed with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and experience with helping people cope through depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and other life challenges.

Dr. Ellen Curran earned her master's and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology at the University of Hartford. She has been practicing for 15+ years in a variety of settings including preschools, adolescent shelters and residential programs, K-5 schools for those with and without significant mental health diagnoses, pediatric hospital settings and college counseling centers. Dr. Curran believes in a strengths-based and collaborative approach in which she joins with people in an empathic manner to help motivate and guide them towards the positive change they seek.

Marissa Ford is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 2013. She has a BA in Sociology from Sonoma State University and an MA in Social Work (MSW) from Boston College. Marissa strives to assist children, teens, and families in the development of interpersonal, social emotional, and coping skills to address challenges and maximize learning and growth in a multitude of settings. She integrates a strengths-based, solution focused approach, and utilize modalities such as Play Therapy, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Social Skills Building.

Krissy approaches therapy with the understanding that individuals are deeply influenced by their family dynamics and broader social contexts. She understands the importance of relationships and addresses all factors contributing to individuals' well-being. Krissy utilizes various evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a humanistic client-centered approach to help individuals identify their unproductive ways of thinking, actively work to stop those thoughts, and replace them with new, more productive ways of thinking.

Stephanie Batista, PsyD, is a postdoctoral fellow who received her doctorate in clinical psychology from William James College. Dr. Batista provides evidence-based therapies for children, adolescents and adults. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relational issues, life transitions, and stress management. Dr. Batista provides individual psychotherapy using cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approaches. She believes in tailoring each session to her clients' individual needs and places special focus on the therapeutic relationship.

Sarah Zimage is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 2014. She received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from William James College. Sarah has specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and DBT-PE. Her approach in therapy is helping patients identify what is meaningful for and important to them and helps with overcoming barriers to living their lives based on these values. Sarah takes a behavioral approach, helping patients identify changes they would like to make and the steps they could take to make those changes.

Adetutu Ajibose, PsyD earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from William James College. Her major area of concentration was in African and Caribbean Mental Health and Children and Families of Adversity and Resilience (CFAR). She completed her APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island and at the Brenner Center in Newton, MA. She utilizes client-centered approaches to therapy, trauma-informed therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and positive psychology.

Life is “life-ing.” Things are changing and you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and irritable. Now it’s impacting your relationships, your job, your health, and how you feel towards yourself. You’re feeling unsure if this is “bad enough” to talk to someone. If this is you, I’m so glad you’re here and the answer is, “Yes, this is absolutely something to bring to therapy!” Even if they are good ones, changes can sometimes be more than we have bargained for and create a lot of stress and anxiety. Learning skills to cope and connect with yourself and others can help you grow through life challenges.

I treat clients of all ages, with a variety of problems, from all walks of life. I have helped individuals, families, and couples better understand their feelings, face their fears, find ways to manage their strong emotions, build confidence, learn effective ways to communicate, and find meaning in their lives. Each client is treated with empathy and unconditional positive regard. Therapy is offered in office and through telehealth services, to help meet each client's needs.

At Psychotherapy Services of RI I help my clients understand their feelings, face their challenges, find healthy ways to manage strong emotions, build self-confidence, communicate effectively, and find a sense of peace and purpose in their lives. Each client is treated with empathy, respect and unconditional positive regard. Therapy is offered in office and through telehealth services, to help meet each client's needs.

Amy is a licensed clinical social worker in Rhode Island. Her approach to healing is client centered, strengths based, and holistic. Amy believes that everyone is a conduit to their own healing and already know what they need to move forward on a path to self-love and wellness. She has extensive history assisting children and adults in healing trauma, recognizing and shifting unhealthy patterns, learning healthy coping skills and building on individual strengths in an effort to encourage emotional, psychological and physical resiliency. Please call or email Amy to discuss your needs and preferences.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Anxious? Do you feel like you need help sorting through challenging thoughts and feelings? Perhaps you find yourself in the midst of a difficult life transition and are seeking comfort and clarity. You are not alone and I can help support you through these challenges. We will work together to find creative strategies to make stressors more manageable and help achieve balance.

If you are struggling, feeling anxious or overwhelmed, you don't have to navigate this experience alone. Therapy can provide a safe, supportive environment to guide the process of healing and change. Through the therapeutic process one can gain new insights into their problems and themselves, develop effective ways to cope and make desired changes to reduce pain and suffering.