Therapists in Cranston, RI

Accepting new clients in person & virtual. I am a licensed mental health and substance abuse therapist. I am also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy for the treatment of PTSD. I have specialized in substance abuse treatment for 5 years and very familiar with treatment options and resources. Some other specialties include anxiety, depression, self esteem and life transitions.

My goal is to remove the stigma behind mental health for many communities and to help people openly discuss their mental health through therapy. It is normal to be apprehensive about seeking therapy and your motivation to seek therapy does not have to be the same as someone else’s, nor do things need to be bad before beginning therapy. My approach is always client focused. I work with my clients on building their self-esteem and problem-solving abilities, while empowering them to gain self-awareness on how to navigate their feelings, behaviors, and thoughts. My belief is that no one deserves to heal alone.

Sometimes life presents us with challenges that are too overwhelming to navigate on our own. This is when therapy may be helpful. Hello, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 10 years of experience working with children ages 2 years old through adulthood. I have extensive experience supporting individuals with anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorder, depression/postpartum depression, grief, trauma, social skills, coping skills, sibling conflict, family interactions, and sensory difficulties. I also have a specialty in assisting clients with autism spectrum disorders. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings.

I am an interactive, solution focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is aimed at providing support and practical feedback to assist individuals and couples with adjusting to life's challenges. My practice is open to adolescents and adults. I have twenty-years -of -experience as a Board Certified Clinical Social Worker.

"Be kind to yourself as you proceed along this journey." Tsoknyi Rinpoche. I want to meet you where you are at to assist you with your anxiety, depression, substance use issues, adolescent emotional and behavioral needs, trauma, and family and couples therapy needs. I utilize elements of behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and cognitive-behavioral strategies to motivate and assist you and your family. I obtained my Master's degree in counseling and behavioral therapy where I trained in substance use issues and in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy- a therapy which uses mindfulness-based strategies.

Life is good, you're confident and relatively successful... at least it used to feel this way, but lately your level of anxiety has increased to a point that's almost unbearable. You feel like an impostor despite any success, you find you're constantly second guessing yourself and you're constantly comparing yourself to your peers, your siblings and your parents. You find yourself just drifting, unable to focus, distracted and procrastinating. You are not ready to give up, yet you feel overwhelmed or lost.