Humanistic Therapists in Portsmouth, RI
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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.
Chelsea LaForce
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MHCA, AT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of complex issues that affect the mind, body and spirit. I believe that every adult and child has the inherent drive to live a fulfilled, healthy life. I am committed to supporting my clients and their families, walking with them on their journey toward insight and understanding of who they are and what they need, a journey toward health, safety and wholeness. I received my dual-degree Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Lesley University, and wholly believe in the healing capacity of the arts and the inner potential of every client.
Debbie Knapman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am so happy that you are considering getting help in order to feel better. Life can be challenging yet you have the strength and tools to increase your happiness. I can be a catalyst as you learn new coping skills. We will work together to engage in a healing process that increases your resilience. I always tell my clients that my job is to help them be the most healthy and happy person that they can be. I will aid you as you focus on what matters to you!
John Zeller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome. I am a licensed psychologist in private practice, providing counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. I have trained and worked in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health centers, schools, inpatient hospital units, and college counseling centers. I have many years of experience providing supportive, professional care to persons struggling with a variety of issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety; depression; stress management; spiritual/religious concerns; sports/performance issues; loss/grief; relationship difficulties; and trauma.
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.
Not accepting new clients
Lori B Scheffler
Counselor, LMHC, LCDP, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Choosing a therapist for yourself or your child is a courageous step and the connection you have with your therapist is essential. I am an experienced psychotherapist providing therapy for children, adults and families. I utilize a strength based approach to empower you or your child to uncover personal strengths and skills to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. My clients come to me with a variety of concerns including depression, substance abuse and addiction, anxiety, parenting, relationship issues, grief and loss, or life transition. I work in a compassionate, collaborative and creative way.
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.
Lighthouse Counseling Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that life is a journey, and with every journey there are bumps in the road. Issues may come up in life that lead to feelings of confusion, anxiety, anger, or depression. It may help to find a person that will listen and can offer a helping hand on that road. I feel that with my years of experience and objective approach, I can be that person. There is a beacon of hope there, for minor bumps as well as life altering losses. I wish you well on your road and hope to hear from you.
Karyne B Wilner
Psychologist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Practice Full/Wait List. Using video-therapy and tele-therapy Dr. Wilner will help you reduce stress, manage anger, experience pleasure, achieve success, quell anxiety, enhance love relationships, develop trust, and improve communications. Having 40 years experience working with clients, supervising therapists, and facilitating workshops, she will teach you techniques to bring balance and positivity into your life. In addition, Dr. Wilner teaches master's students in the Holistic Counseling Program at Salve Regina University. Practicing in RI and training therapists in CT, contact Karyne if you are ready to experience life change.
Tiffany Bourquin
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious? Have you tried therapy before but didn’t get direction or feedback? Have you been trying to make a change in your life, career, relationships but not sure how? Are you struggling in your marriage or career or feeling overwhelmed or confused? Finding new ways to deal with old struggles without direction and support can contribute to depression, anxiety, fear, or conflict. Therapy can teach you ways to cope with life's challenges and achieve a healthy balanced lifestyle that is satisfying, enjoyable, and peaceful. Your life can change in a day. Let today be that day. We serve all ages!
Virginia M Cerbo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
It has been a privilege and an honor to treat clients with a multitude of problems in their time of need for over 25 years
Jack Moynehan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, serving individuals, couples, families and adolescents.
My therapeutic approach is pragmatic and solution-focused. I try to create a supportive, goal-oriented environment where we can work together to develop coping skills for the anxiety, depression, anger--any of the corrosive emotions, that can arise from relational and emotional conflicts.
Gerri Feldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Whether you are experiencing anxiety , depression, grief ,life transitions or adjustment issues, counseling can help you make changes in your life, to be happier and more productive . I offer a nonjudgmental ,caring, empathetic perspective, and want to support and empower you through your life challenges. I help clients to reduce stress through traditional counseling methods as well as holistic methods . I work with individuals, couples and families to help bring better balance and ease to their life.
Ryan Post
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Psychotherapy work begins for me with a view that human beings are health-seeking and 'risk-takers.' My style as a therapist is to nurture and to collaborate with you as you confront challenge. My practice is creative, alive, and rooted in contact and relationship. I will collaborate with you to support your development into the healthy person you were meant to be. We may work indoors or in nature, with conventional talk therapy or experientially. Therapy sessions begin with a 50-yard walk from your parked car to the office-cabin amongst hay fields, trails, horses and ponds.
Psychological Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
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!
Paul Zasada
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC, LCPC, CHT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer psychotherapy in a safe and collaborative environment where you can explore the challenges of everyday living. Through a process of assisted self-discovery we create the conditions for healing to occur. My approach is holistic and experiential. I specializes in relationship struggles, mood difficulties and life transitions. My therapy is individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. In session with clients I create the opportunity for limiting habitual behavioral patterns and core beliefs to safely surface to conscious awareness so that they can be explored and where appropriate, transformed.
Randy J Machado
Counselor, MA, CGS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I offer my clients a collaborative, engaging environment where we work together to solve issues. I believe that we hold within ourselves the answers to our conflicts, and often, only require a coach or an assistant to help us realize those answers. I utilize cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational techniques and behavioral principles to engage you in self-discovery and problem solving. In this safe and open environment, we will uncover hidden behavioral tendencies and unhelpful thinking patterns, and we will work together to correct these issues. Becoming aware of these patterns is the key to changing them.
Nancy R Guertin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have 25+ years working in the field of mental health with children, adolescents, and adults. My wide range of experiences provides me with the knowledge and skills to help people through difficult times in their lives and guide them through the challenges, and sometimes, difficult transitions and adjustments. My job is to provide clients with new skills that empower them to look at their issues from a new perspective and empower them to engage in a change process.
Gracious Audette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Harmony, Balance & Happiness through Insight, Acceptance & Forgiveness. I see adults 18 and up, integrating DBT, psychodynamic and insight-oriented approaches with mindfulness, meditation and spiritual practices. I am trained in EMDR, a powerful tool for working with trauma, grief, addictions and chronic pain, and the most recent evidenced-based therapy called Internal Family Systems.
Carolynn L. Vallot
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Everyone experiences challenging situations in their life. It's your honesty and self-awareness that has signaled you to reach out. You already possess the healing power of emotional, spiritual and social well-being. Reigniting your full potential is a goal that my years of professional counseling can help you achieve. I am honored to be available for our returning American Soldiers. I also enjoy Psychotherapy with individuals of the Transgender population. I have an expertise and soft-spot for Couples who have experienced infidelity problems. I believe that Grief and Loss is represented in many situations and I pride myself in Grief/ Loss Psychotherapy.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.