EMDR Therapists in Rhode Island

"Come seek, for search is the foundation of fortune: every success depends upon focusing the heart." ~ Rumi There are many challenges in life that can seem too overwhelming to manage. But with the right support and tools, these obstacles can be seen as gifts. I have twelve years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, in a variety of settings.

Part of the decision to start therapy is the decision to enter into a trusting relationship. The relationship and trust between therapist and client is the basis of healing. I work collaboratively with clients to help define and meet treatment goals in a non-judgmental, kind and relaxed environment. When life feels overwhelming and decision making becomes difficult, finding a safe place to explore your feelings can be the first step towards a happy and balanced life. I love my work and feel privileged to be able to share the journeys of my clients.

I am not able to accept new clients at this time. As a social worker in private practice for the past forty years and graduate of the Smith School of Social Work, I am currently practicing in Narragansett. I treat a wide range of individuals and couples from adolescence to elderly who present with a variety of issues, among them *eating disorders and wellness issues *depression and anxiety *sexual abuse and trauma *bereavement and divorce."

I help clients struggling with life transitions, low self-esteem, social anxiety, general anxiety, depression, grief and loss and childhood & past traumas. A specialty is helping people discouraged about dating and relationships, who may find recent or past breakups/losses, romantic or not, still very painful and confusing. If you're feeling sad, anxious, stressed or stuck, I offer guidance and tools to assist you in your process of self-discovery and healing. Using a combination of counseling and coaching techniques, I'll help you find more balance and move towards getting the life you want.

With over 40 years of practice in psychotherapy, I have treated many different types of people and problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and dissociation. I have treated couples and families struggling to preserve their connections.

It is a brave step to seek help for your child. I specialize in treating common issues in children, including tantrums and emotion dysregulation, social difficulties, anxiety, and parent-child relationship concerns. I am welcoming and compassionate, offering you and your child a safe space to work through challenges. My goal is to provide a place where your child can be their best self, as well as express the parts of them that need care and support. I work together with parents to build the relationship they hope for with their children, through attachment work and effective parenting strategies.

I am not taking new clients at this time. Life crises or challenges can be times when spiritual and/or personal values are re-examined, and opportunities arise to find new balance and wellbeing. Caring for oneself, and discovering one's qualities or what matters most, are part of healing of mental, emotional and physical bodies. This work provides a safe, non-judgmental space to examine feelings, beliefs and questions - a place to unwind traumas that may have us stuck in patterns that are no longer healthy. We find a new way to align with inner dreams or the intention of happiness that is unique to each individual.

*Not Currently Accepting New Clients* Congratulations on making the decision to participate in counseling. I hope I can join you on this journey to healing. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed School Counselor specializing in children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds. I have experience working with people with many different needs, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and the unique needs of the LBGTQ community. I am trained in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Yoga-CBT, and have earned my certification as a Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional

Therapy is a place to explore how you feel, think, and live in the present, all of which is influenced by your past. The core beliefs and feelings we hold about ourselves are the key to how we live our lives. When these beliefs are negative they lead to unhappiness and a feeling of being stuck in life. This may come from past and present day experiences, dysfunctional habitual patterns or a distressing event(s). We are extremely loyal to what is familiar, even when it is not working.

Welcome. My clients are looking for an experienced therapist who helps them develop goals and suggests "homework" assignments--giving them feedback and practice outside of session. They might feel "stuck" and want relief fast, but are willing to examine how they got here. We focus on strengths, what they've done that is working, and self-care (whole person) as a priority. Relationships are important to them as is learning how to communicate and set boundaries effectively. The family we grew up in can shape us in different ways, which is why I do a family tree with every client I see. Licensed in RI and Massachusetts Telehealth.

TELEHEALTH Therapy for Women: I am a licensed mental health counselor and have worked with many different clients and situations over the last 20 years. I have developed a passion for working with women (21 and over) who are struggling with their overall sense of well being. Many are hindered by anxiety, relationship dissatisfaction, stress, and traumatic memories. I use a combination of techniques to help my clients achieve success, such as cognitive behavioral techniques and EMDR therapy. My goal is to help you to gain a new perspective, insight, and hope, to inspire real change.

I am a very flexible, open minded and nonjudgmental in my practice. I specialize in trauma, pain and LGBT+ issues but I am also skilled in anxiety and depression. I can work with people who like to talk or with people who struggle to find what to say. I work well with people who are open to trying different treatment strategies to figure out what best works for them.

In my 20+ years of experience I have found that therapy works because it offers the time and a safe space to explore our internal world and our relationship with others. Research shows that we can transform negative self beliefs and intrusive feelings by processing childhood trauma. I specialize in body-centered psychotherapies, EMDR and IFS, to achieve this goal. Many diagnoses are missed, such as PTSD and ADHD in adults until they listen to their bodies. Clients will learn that our bodies possess the capacity to be rewired when we heal trauma, and will regain their full lives.

I am licensed in RI, NY, & VT (RI MHC01033, NY 012682, VT 068.0135547). Many things can make our mental health feel more manageable and sometimes that includes counseling. I deeply believe that our society and environment can deeply effect us and be traumatizing. I want people to be free in whatever way that looks for them. I offer non-judgmental approach that focuses on feeling comfortable and okay, as well as learning to tolerate discomfort. I believe mental health work is no linear and an on-going lifelong process. I'm very aligned with the LGBTQ population, sex workers, people in poverty, & those with chronic illness.

I am not taking new individuals. Welcome! I am so glad you are here! My background is in clinical social work providing counseling for adults. I provide a collaborative and compassionate space to explore and process present and past experiences. I believe all individuals have strengths that they can implement to problem solve what is happening in their lives. Counseling can help guide you to resolve trauma and grief, learn tools to deal with stress and reduce anxiety for better life enjoyment and functioning.

I am not currently accepting new clients. I believe we all have a story or understanding of our lives that includes the past, present and our vision (however vague) for the future. There are times and events in our lives that disrupt this narrative and strain our coping skills, our vision of ourselves and, at times, the meaning of our lives. Whether the moment that we decide to seek out therapy is the culmination of events or the result of a significant change, it is an important decision.

Jora Ehrlich is a psychotherapist in Providence, RI. She specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns and substance use. She has particular expertise in the effective treatment of trauma and PTSD with EMDR. Clients who visit Jora may be looking to manage anxiety, improve their mood, address past trauma or navigate challenging transitions. They may long to connect with others and feel more present in their lives. Clients who work with Jora remark on their experience of feeling safe and understood as well as her non-judgemental, compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy.

I work with individuals and specialize in treating OCD, Anxiety, and Trauma. I take a compassionate and empathetic approach to help you identify and move towards your goals and values. I will help you understand why your current coping tools were strategies that kept you safe in the past, but no longer serve you. I will help you develop more adaptive ways to achieve your goals. I am warm, non-judgmental, and my goal is to provide a safe space to allow you to move toward changing what you can and accepting what you cannot.

Hello there! I love what I do, and have been cultivating the art of offering healing spaces for others for 10+ years. I work with clients who come from many different backgrounds, who have a wide variety of needs. I am a best clinical fit for adults of any age who are seeking to put in the work to transform unhelpful patterns, to explore and heal injured parts of the self, to enrich their relationships and lives with more vitality and meaning, or to address the origins and roots of life struggles. I also provide clinical supervision to other therapists, and consultation and coaching to folks in the states as well as internationally.