Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MFT, MDiv (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
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 Email
Paula M Smith
now - (401) 250-8963
Let's Connect (401) 250-8963
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
Email me 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. Email 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? Email or (401) 250-8963
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional,
PhD,
MFT,
MDiv
Endorsement
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. Email or (401) 250-8963
Paula M Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional,
PhD,
MFT,
MDiv
Groups
Couples Workshops - Monthly
Through Conflict to Connection is one-day educational seminar held monthly that's created to help couples reconnect with the hope and magical gift that brought them together. Couples are guided through a safe and structured process that begins to transform conflict into deeper connection. By choosing to attend this IMAGO-based seminar you and your partner have taken a step toward creating a relationship that is an expression of the vision you share of a loving, enriching, safe and passionate partnership.
Expertise
Marital and Premarital
Relationship Issues
Types of Therapy
Integrative
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$300
-
$400
Group Meets
Every other Sat 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Location
Imago Providence
1005 Main St
Suite 1208
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Email Paula M Smith about this group or call - (401) 250-8963
Expertise
Codependency
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Types of Therapy
Relational
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40
-
$60
Group Meets
Every Wed 12 P.M. - 2 P.M.
Location
Hope Artiste Village
1005 Main St
Suite 1208
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Email Paula M Smith about this group or call - (401) 250-8963
Location
Primary Location
Imago Relationships Providence
Hope Artiste Village
1005 Main St. Suite 1208
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 250-8963Email me
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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