Art Therapy in Portsmouth, RI

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Kelly McKenney Golden
Counselor, MAT, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) along with more non-traditional counseling such as play and art therapy .
I'm a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with over twelve years of experience working with a variety of populations. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help them overcome a range of psychological as well as behavioral and emotional concerns. Whether difficulties stem from a family issue, school issue or other situational factor, I can be a therapeutic resource.
(401) 526-2184
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Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Nancy Ferreira
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CAGS
Verified
Verified
Are you a parent who is challenged with a child who has emotional or behavioral problems? Or, are you an adult who is faced with anxiety, depression, past trauma or struggling with life's worries? I have 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. My history has included working with children who have severe emotional and behavioral problems in an intense outpatient program. I have also worked in an outpatient program providing treatment to adults, adolescents and children. I provide individual and family therapy in a clinical setting which is positive, safe and will motivate you to reach your goal.
(401) 622-4358
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Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Stephanie Palazzo Healing In Motion Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes we may lose our way on the winding road life sets forth. Stephanie holds faith that every individual can embrace their ability to change, grow & recover. Perhaps it may not be easy to admit we might benefit from the support of another to help us regain strength. Someone to listen, provide feedback, validation, insight & education can help to regain control & improve lives. We may seek another to listen to where we are at in our lives, without judgment, biases & preconceived notions. Sharing details of our lives is a display of bravery. Stephanie is sensitive of hesitations to seek help & hopes to provide comfort.
(401) 561-3272
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Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Emily K Swift
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CAGS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Arriving at this point where you are ready to make forward progress towards creating a better life is a huge step- it takes courage and insight. Navigating your way towards a happier, healthier, more balanced, and fulfilled life is not easy and we are not meant to do it alone. As your counselor I will work with you in a collaborative process- we will work towards the life you strive for while providing tools, motivation, support, empathy, and insight along the way. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults and couples in the areas of anxiety, postpartum, self esteem, relationships, and life transitions.
(401) 593-9030
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Portsmouth, RI 02871
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RI Home Based Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with parenting, with a relationship, trauma or other anxiety triggers? These are my specialties.I am certified as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I especially love working with children, teenagers and couples. My background includes over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and seniors, and military families; including home, school, community based treatment and hospice care.
(401) 496-9126
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Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Kayla Angelini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Kayla Angelini, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my practice! I am Kayla Angelini, a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a focus on providing therapeutic support to teenagers. With a wealth of experience in various settings, including inpatient units, school environments, group homes, and telehealth, My ultimate goal is to empower teenagers to develop coping skills, enhance self-esteem, and build healthy relationships. By creating a strong therapeutic alliance and fostering a trusting environment, I guide my clients on their journey towards improved mental well-being and a more fulfilling life.
(401) 329-2168
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Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Erika L Saviano
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Therapy takes patience and openness from all whom are involved in the process. I have counseled couples, individuals, and families trying to manage psychological, emotional, and behavioral stressors. Many of my clients are seeking help with PTSD, grief/loss, eating/body image issues, family/relational situations, and sexual concerns.
(401) 217-9934
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Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Psychological Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Therapy offers a safe port in the storm allowing you to take time for yourself ~ to strengthen your mind, body and spirit. Psychological Wellness Center provides a comfortable, nonjudgmental and confidential environment with caring, knowledgeable, and invested clinicians to help you on your journey. Our clinicians believe that most often, the client holds the wisdom to resolve their issue. Our skills help to illuminate their path, and assist in removing obstacles, so the solution becomes clearer to them. We LOVE our careers as helpers and our clients tell us that this is evidenced in our work with them!
(401) 622-0195
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Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Deborah I Saboya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Client focused and humanistic practice committed to development, personal growth, and self determination in a rapidly evolving world.
(401) 324-0080
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Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Monica Lee Bailey
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LCDP
Verified
Verified
I believe that each individual, when supported with dignity and respect, has the innate ability to achieve their personal goals, reduce stress and increase their enjoyment of life in a positive and productive way.
(401) 246-8871
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Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Holly Brown
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I help to build a bright future for children and families. The Center for Learning and Psychological Services offers comprehensive psychological and learning based services to individuals birth to age 25. My specialty areas include;psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, behavioral services, diagnostic evaluations, and individual and group counseling, and play based therapy. I also coordinate all learning based services through our center for; tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and learning based support.
(720) 833-8849
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Portsmouth, RI 02871

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Suzanne Brushart-Shaw
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer my clients a diverse toolbox of treatment modalities that include: strength-based talk therapy to address a variety of challenges, EMDR to provide symptom relief and art therapy to facilitate insight building and increased personaI awareness.
Human beings are instinctually driven towards healing. I believe in my clients' capacity to grow, heal and thrive. I strive to provide compassionate support in the form of collaboration, education and witnessing. The scope of my practice ranges from facilitating healing from trauma and abusive relationships to empowering clients to make healthy choices that create lasting positive change and satisfaction.
(401) 406-2501
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Middletown, RI 02842
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Angela Gallo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) & art therapy , my clients learn how to identify and navigate the connection between thoughts, feelings, & behaviors, while using art to connect deeply with themselves as they restructure faulty thinking & regulate their nervous system.
I work with teenagers and adults who are looking to realign with their authentic selves by overcoming maladaptive cycles of chronic stress and other mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. In today’s world it is easy to fall into the trap of living on autopilot – constantly going through the motions of daily life without actually being present in the moment, leaving you feeling disconnected or out of control. It seems as though sacrificing authenticity and mental health has become a societal norm. If you are feeling lost or struggling with your mental health, I am here to help!
(401) 443-9889
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Newport, RI 02840
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OK Counseling Center
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LHMC
Verified
Verified
I am highly qualified in a variety of modalities including mindfulness training and both art /music therapy.
I am an independently licensed psychotherapist and owner of a private practice in North Kingstown; OK Counseling Center. With a diverse artistic and academic background I am consistently creating original and distinct paths to attainment. I have 15+ years of experience working in agencies and schools as a guidance counselor addressing the various emotional needs of school-aged children. I am committed to serving children and adults, as well as adolescents and their families, both in individual and group settings.
(401) 400-8269
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South Kingstown, RI 02878
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Michael Gregory Infante
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I employ a variety of techniques drawn from CBT, Existential Therapy, Narrative therapy, Art therapy , Solution Focused Therapy and Meditative practices.
You deserve to be happy, productive and in control of your own decisions and journey. The human condition is one of joys and pleasure but also of uncertainty and challenges. Our goal together will to be learn from the challenges that have confronted you in life and to create a path forward that is meaningful, authentic and directed towards your own goals and aspirations. We will have fun, be creative and share in the optimism of the many awesome possibilities ahead. I have over 25 years of experience as an educator, counselor, trainer and mindfulness coach. I believe in an integrated approach that optimizes mind, body and spirit.
(401) 240-4923
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Bristol, RI 02809
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Jonna Tufts
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It takes courage to reckon with some of the most private, honest, scary, and hopeful places within you. Effective support during these times can be transformational. You may want to discover new ways of being in the world, your skin, and your life that feel authentic, and alive. Or, you may be wanting relief from painful relationship patterns, anger, grief, fear, self-criticism, “stuckness” or addiction. My clients often find my approach feels both comfortable and challenging, and facilitates greater self-love and empowerment. I hold a license in Mental Health Counseling, CAGS in Expressive Arts, and am IFS trained.
(617) 899-0418
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Newport, RI 02840
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Patricia A Surprenant, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, ACSW, EAS-C
Verified
Verified
Patricia Surprenant is a licensed independent clinical social worker with a private practice in Middletown, RI. With over 25 years in the field, her experience ranges in the treatment of individuals, couples, and families from children to the elderly. Additionally, she welcomes military families and children. She has been a member of association for Play Therapy and has been a Play Therapist since 1992, is a member of APSAC, the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children and EAPA, Employee Assistance Professionals Association.
(401) 437-4473
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Middletown, RI 02842
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Sharon Lyman Correia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In a lot of ways the past couple of years were difficult and scary ones. Although we are still living with some uncertainty, I believe we are moving toward healing and hope. Let’s make this your year to manage anxiety, learn tools to increase positive mood, and to drop the emotional rocks from the past that are weighing you down. I am a licensed clinical therapist using many therapeutic models to help you meet your goals. Not going it alone is the healthiest choice you are making today. I can help you process trauma, find and maintain sobriety, and feel contentment by living deliberately.
(401) 537-1362
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Newport, RI 02840
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Social Compass Counseling of RI
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Our focus is building upon our clients strengths to give your child the resilience needed to achieve a well balanced life. Individualized instruction in social learning and emotional regulation will help clients make and maintain social connections. Together we can work on perspective taking and problem solving so that you , your child or teen has a solid foundation to bring to their peer interactions. Teens that need coaching to build coping skills and positive self worth will find a supportive environment at Social Compass. We also recognize maternal and infant mental health as essential for healthy and happy families .
(401) 329-3868
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South Kingstown, RI 02878
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Jacquelene Marie Henderson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My clients are motivated for healing and are open to mindfulness techniques to create transformation and change. They want to explore their shadow side and integrate all parts of them into one whole healthy being. They are open to creative approaches to therapy. They understand the importance of bringing to awareness their core beliefs and posses a desire to cultivate a sense of integration and wholeness through body centered work. My clients understand that trauma is held in their bodies and they are committed to this self exploration to shifting patterns that no longer serve them.
(401) 307-4581
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Middletown, RI 02842
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Art Therapy

How does art therapy work?

The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.

Does art therapy help with trauma?

Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.

How long does art therapy last?

The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.

What are the limitations of art therapy?

Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.