Therapists in Portsmouth, RI

A lotus blooms under the worst circumstances...in the most foul of waters, yet it's undeniably beautiful. Life deals us our share of horrible circumstances, yet we are still attempting to grow and overcome. These scars and triumphs are what makes us unique and gorgeous. I specialize in a trauma focused, person centered approach to learning and gaining insight about one's self in a non-judgmental environment. I can help you simplify, engage, and be more present, while also implementing healthy boundaries to enjoy a better work/life balance. My clients learn to embrace who they are and leave the negative self talk behind.

Connecting with a therapist can feel like a challenge. I hope to provide a safe and inclusive space for my clients to feel heard and understood. I believe in exploring each person’s individual strengths while also challenging them to work towards their goals to make positive changes in their lives. My areas of interest and expertise include treating and managing life with ADHD, women's issues, anxiety, and issues related to cultural identity and intergenerational trauma.

I am a holistic therapist that honors and cherishes your innate inner potential and possibility. I have worked with individuals, couples, parents, and families that are not experiencing their deepest aspirations and desires. Through an integrative holistic approach to therapy, you can be reminded of and accept your innate ability to realize your infinite potential and unimaginable possibility. This allows you to overcome the barriers that hinder living the life you desire. The holistic approach is an existential strengths based approach that works through mind, body, and spirit to gently guide you toward acceptance and recognition of your innate ability.

Immediate openings! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island. After graduating from Rhode Island College with my Master of Social Work degree, I worked as a School Social Worker providing mental health, social skill, and behavioral support to children and adolescents. I have additional experience providing outpatient therapy within community mental health and supporting individuals facing stressors resulting from crisis, trauma, life transitions, and structural and systematic challenges.

I have had the privilege to serve as a clinical social worker for over 15 years to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am incredibly respectful in assisting each client achieve their personal and emotional goals. It is my personal commitment as a therapist to assist individuals with becoming comfortable with their true self, enhancing their relationship skills, and developing their abilities to manage any adversity that arises in their life. I am particularly skilled in treating anxiety disorders, severe depression, and trauma.

Do you need a professional to truly listen to you and help you find what you are seeking? Whether it is relief from anxiety, depression; a problem with alcohol/ drugs; or needing balance or relaxation; therapy makes a difference! With 20 + years of experience and initial training at Edgehill Newport, I have treated people in individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I work with situational problems, mental health issues, and have a specialty in substance abuse counseling. I offer one, brief, free telephone consultation prior to a first appointment. Begin, today, to make the changes you desire in your life!

Vita believes that building a solid and trusting relationship with her clients is crucial to the therapeutic process. She prioritizes creating a warm and compassionate connection and works diligently to establish trust. Her therapeutic style is eclectic, meaning she draws from various therapy models, and it is strength-based and collaborative. In this approach, Vita recognizes you as the expert in your own life and sees her role as supporting you in reaching your goals by utilizing different skills and techniques from various therapy models.

I create a safe, supportive environment so that you feel comfortable sharing information that will allow me to help you. I am an engaged listener, and I enjoy asking questions and occasionally assigning "homework" as we work through obstacles that are preventing you from achieving your goals.

Gail has practiced psychotherapy for 25 yearsThe mission statement includes helping the patient create balance within a safe setting through talk therapy, meditation, nutrition,exercise and spirituality. Treatment is based on the individual's needs and discussed during the evaluation process. Therapies include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Creative Visualization, Mindfulness Meditation, Eco-Therapy, Loving-kindness Meditation,The Walk and Talk Program,Traditional Psychotherapy, Reiki Therapy - Usui/HolyFire II ART , QuantumTouch certified Practitioner and certification in the Crystal Method of Natural Healing.