Therapists in Rhode Island

Accepting clients for my waitlist. My approach to therapy is based on a holistic, strengths based perspective and is tailored to each client's personality and needs. I enjoy encouraging self-discovery, growth and transformation in my patients. Exploring the connection of mind, body and spirit as well as creating awareness around foundational beliefs and behaviors is essential if we desire positive change. Together we will explore the root of problem behaviors, redefine distorted beliefs and learn coping skills. You will also learn to develop body awareness, mindfulness and wisdom to experience a more empowered version of you.

Release stuck emotions, break the cycle of self-doubt, and heal your mind, body, and spirit through a holistic approach to wellbeing. With over 10 years of experience specializing in trauma-informed care and body-oriented therapy, I support individuals and families with disarming painful patterns and the all-consuming emotions that negatively impact everyday life and relationships.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing therapy to individuals in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Many of my clients have an interest in spirituality or spiritual practices & they identify as deep thinkers and want to learn more about themselves. My clients often begin therapy because they are feeling a sense of 'stuckness' or that something is getting in their way of living an authentic life, feeling empowered, being happy, or having meaningful relationships and experiences.

*** I am not taking on new clients currently, please be in touch if you are interested in being placed on a waitlist. I am holding group sessions in September, please see below.** Often times change is met with resistance, and as a therapist, I provide a supportive role in assisting others to recognize and overcome blocks, fear and distraction. Supporting healing in adolescents and adults whom wish to become their best selves, is fostered by a relationship built upon trust, compassion and open communication. I use a variety of holistic modalities, including mindfulness, expressive arts, DBT, and EMDR.

My clients describe my style as warm and supportive. I am able to connect quickly helping people move forward to their desired path. Therapy is a partnership based on trust and safety to explore various aspects of life such as acute and complex trauma, anxiety, life transitions and relationships. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island practicing in the field for over twenty years. I provide services to individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, panic, relationship/peer issues, self-esteem/self-confidence, life transitions, and everyday issues that arise as part of life.

Are you feeling frustrated with the direction of your life? Unsatisfied in your relationships, irritable, worried and overwhelmed? Do you feel like you put everyone else’s needs before yours and struggle to find time for yourself? Are you a woman struggling with challenges associated with perimenopause and menopause and feel unheard around your symptoms? If this sounds like you, let’s talk! Gaining solid skills to manage life's overwhelming ups and downs will improve symptoms dramatically! “Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning, anyone can start over and make a new ending.” I am excited to start this journey with you!

I have training and experience in many aspects of human development including the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems, adjustment issues, and educational challenges. My professional experience includes clinical work in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. I have worked with children who have attention problems, learning difficulties, behavioral issues, anxiety, mood disturbances as well as serious mental health disorders. My experience also includes helping adults with depressive symptoms, anxiety, adjustment issues, and marital concerns. I am also certified in child and adolescent trauma

Real change requires conscious effort and action, in addition to a deeper understanding of old patterns. As your therapist, I'll listen to your story, and perhaps hear an unspoken one in the spaces between your words. Good therapy is about empathetic listening, holding space, and developing trust so you can safely identify patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving which may be holding you back; explore possibilities; and develop self-awareness about yourself. Sometimes just being heard inspires us to consciously choose to change the nature of our underlying thoughts, and thus move toward personal growth and transformation.

Are you looking for a way to feel happier? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety or panic attacks or social anxiety? Have you experienced trauma in your life? Do you want to feel more confident?

You long feel connected. Connected to yourselves and to others. To feel that sense of purpose and direction in life. To feel where and how you fit in the world. Your filled with the same anxious thoughts, "Who am I really", " How do I fit in", " Do others feel this way?". This brings feeling of loneliness, self-doubt, being lost, and the light you once had inside of you begins to diminish. You desperately want to replace these anxious thoughts, sadness, and unstable moods with a new vision and a new zest for life. There has to be a way to turn these thoughts around. But where do you even begin?

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.

Are you living your life by design or by default? Perhaps the symptom that brought you here today is not the real issue but is actually a message from your deepest wisdom to nudge you towards living your authentic life. Whether you are hoping to change your relationship with food and your body, shift your patterns in relationships, cope with an illness or pain, or simply to like yourself better, I have a question for you. Are you looking simply to alleviate your symptom (often replaced by another) or are you open to living from your heart’s desire to be fully Alive? I invite you to participate in this journey with me.

Where is the joy? Life is stressful and lately you notice your mind won't shut off. Feeling more relaxed and letting go of worry seems like an impossible dream. You spend way too much time stuck in a loop of anxious thoughts and feel you are missing out on life. It is difficult to feel present when worry keeps distracting you. You have missed enough already. You do not need to stay stuck in your anxiety. Get back into life and be fully present to enjoy family and friends and feel on task with work and obligatations.

I treat individuals ages 18 and up and I believe in an inclusive approach and accept people of all identifiers, races, cultures, religions/beliefs, ethnicities, and cognitive abilities. My primary focus is to tailor your treatment to your individual needs. I offer both long and short term treatment at this time through telehealth.

Are you stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you dealing with chronic issues? Are you ready to make a change and feel better? Are you interested in learning practical tools to transform stress/trauma, reduce anxiety, and find more peace and calm? I take a holistic and integrative approach to helping my clients. I believe that talk therapy alone is not enough. I teach simple mind-body-energy techniques to help my clients feel more grounded, present, and calm. This sets the foundation for the deeper work of processing and releasing past traumas so you can reclaim your most authentic, free self and live your best life.