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Paula M Smith
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv
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Paula M Smith

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv (she, her)

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Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St. Suite 1208, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Let's Connect (401) 250-8963
My specialty is "COUPLES." The work I do with couples is not covered by insurance(s). I specialize in using Imago relationship therapy, attachment theory, somatic therapy & neuroscience. The issues that concern couples are usually styles of communication, infidelity, conflict, racial distress, commitment & navigating differences. I work with couples on a "short-term" private intensive basis beginning with a 2-hr assessment that gives you hope and insight into areas of strength and growth. My philosophy is grounded in the idea that relationship are an adventure to be had; not a problem to be solved.
In session, I help partners depersonalize misunderstanding & conflicts. You both own your stuff and take responsibility for how you act in the relationship. Recognize that blaming & going in circles nit-picking, belittling and criticizing each other is a dead end. Once you stop exhausting each other arguing trying to be right you WILL feel a lot better.
Relationships are hard! I have no magic cures or advice for you. If you want a thriving, loving, strong, empathic relationship/marriage you both will need the skills & patience to build it together.
Take the first step to help. Call or Paula M Smith now - (401) 250-8963

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

Imago Relationships Providence

Hope Artiste Village

1005 Main St. Suite 1208

Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 250-8963
I am accepting new clients. I am offering video sessions via Zoom for clients who are distancing or quarantined. Sliding scale accepted.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Infidelity, and Relationship Issues
$200 Per Session
I see couples and groups
Let's Connect (401) 250-8963

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

Imago Relationships Providence

Hope Artiste Village

1005 Main St. Suite 1208

Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 250-8963
I am accepting new clients. I am offering video sessions via Zoom for clients who are distancing or quarantined. Sliding scale accepted.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Infidelity, and Relationship Issues
$200 Per Session
I see couples and groups

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $400
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire
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The work that I do is not covered by insurances because it doesn't fall within diagnostic categories. Couples self pay.
or call with questions - (401) 250-8963
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv
"
The work that I do is not covered by insurances because it doesn't fall within diagnostic categories. Couples self pay.
or call with questions - (401) 250-8963
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv

Qualifications

  • Supervised by Yael Bat-Shimon Rhode Island / MHC00728
  • Certificate from Harvard University M.Div. / 2005
  • Certificate from Imago Relationship International Advanced Imago Clinician / 1999
  • Attended Antioch University New England, Graduated 2012
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (401) 250-8963
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (401) 250-8963
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Infidelity
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Couples Workshops
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Racial Identity
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? or (401) 250-8963
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv
Do these issues align with your needs? or (401) 250-8963
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Body Positivity
Cancer
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied
Veterans

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Body Positivity
Cancer
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied
Veterans

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Encountered-Centered Couples Therapy
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Imago
  • Memory Reconsolidation Therapy
  • Multicultural
  • Relational
  • Relational Neurobiology
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (401) 250-8963
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (401) 250-8963
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Imago Relationships Providence

Hope Artiste Village

1005 Main St. Suite 1208

Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 250-8963
"
I am accepting new clients. I am offering video sessions via Zoom for clients who are distancing or quarantined. Sliding scale accepted.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (401) 250-8963
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv
"
I am accepting new clients. I am offering video sessions via Zoom for clients who are distancing or quarantined. Sliding scale accepted.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (401) 250-8963
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv
Last Modified: 8 Jul 2023