Self Esteem Therapists in Cranston, RI

Is it hard coping with daily stressors? My passion is working with children, teens, and families to help them understand and manage their emotions and behaviors in a supportive therapeutic environment. I assist parents and children with working through barriers that affect their everyday life through a warm and collaborative, strength-based approach. I utilize creative interventions to support children/adolescents to enhance their skills including play therapy, art therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and collaborative/proactive problem-solving.

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.

Thank you for your interest in my practice. As of August 2022, my practice is currently full. Life is a challenging, yet rewarding journey that can throw us for some ups and downs. I am here to support you through both. Have you been thinking about starting therapy for some time? Starting this process may feel daunting for some. You have already taken the first step to starting the therapeutic process by finding this page; I applaud you for your courage. Together we will work to discover your strengths and explore techniques to help you cope with your difficulties.​

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.

My approach to therapy is customized for you to give you the optimal environment to explore what is giving you distress, what you are questioning, and opportunities for personal growth. I work with you to address your challenges and identify ways to manage them. My work is through evidence based approaches. I treat adults , couples, and families in a safe and supportive manner. I will complete an assessment of your current status, identify treatment goals, and make a plan for your treatment with you. I work at a pace with which you are comfortable, taking into account the goals you have identified.

When it's time to tackle the issues that are getting in your way, I will provide a caring, and energetic environment to create the change you need. I am a collaborative therapist who helps with concerns from temporary stress to challenging life situations and patterns of behavior stopping people from moving forward. I work with men and women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, challenging parenting situations, weight issues, and relationship concerns. I also work with people who just feel stuck in their personal lives or careers. I offer daytime appointments to accommodate your schedule.

"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.