Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Providence County, RI

I am a licensed clinical psychologist at PVD Psychological Associates and am a bicultural and bilingual therapist (native fluency in Spanish). I specialize in the areas of complex traumas, identity development, depressive disorders, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and working with LGBTQIA-identified individuals. I practice within a psychodynamic-interpersonal framework, though I often use strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, compassion based techniques, and narrative approaches.

Nettle & Ash's ACT-based (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) program offers specialized, affirmative, compassionate, and culturally responsive coaching and therapy for teens and adults. Our practitioners have been supporting families and individuals with a broad range of challenges for two decades, and have particular interest/expertise in Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQIA+. We also specialize in supporting the family as a whole. Our ideal clients' goals include a commitment towards psychological flexibility through values-based work to create a stronger sense of self.

Renee M Desaulniers, LMHC, LCDP, CCDP, has over 40 years of experience working with diverse populations and conditions. She held a clinical therapist position at the RI State Psychiatric Hospital, clinical therapist at Butler Psychiatric Hospital Outpatient, Groden Center for Autistic Children and Young Adults, Meadows Edge Recovery Center and as a social Caseworker II at the Department of Youth and Family Services.

I see adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship issues. I treat people struggling with alcohol or drug abuse. I also treat people who have been affected by the substance use of another. My clients want a clear understanding of the origins of their issues, and help with steps to move forward. I provide a pathway to the resolution of conflicts and help clients avoid repeating dysfunctional patterns of behavior.

Life challenges are often very difficult. My clients be feeling stuck and overwhelmed or lost in their current circumstances. Sometimes it feels like there's no place to turn. As a mental health clinician, with many years of professional and life's experiences, I am convinced that all clients seek understanding, empathy, and someone to listen and validate their experiences, without judgement. My clients may be struggling with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, They may be lost or stuck with relationships and Most clients have a deep desire for change, for finding meaning and purpose in their lives.

Connecting with others and with yourself is where the beauty in life is. Too often our fears/worries limit our ability to deeply relate to others. Do you suspect you won't like what you see if you take a closer look? or that others won't either? Despite knowing you have a lot going for you, you still secretly dislike yourself. And you can't seem to stop judging yourself. Does thinking this way keep you from taking chances with people, in your career, and in your personal development? I help people to stop judging themselves by how they think they fail to measure up. We'll free you from the baggage you've been carrying around.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Anxious? Do you feel like you need help sorting through challenging thoughts and feelings? Perhaps you find yourself in the midst of a difficult life transition and are seeking comfort and clarity. You are not alone and I can help support you through these challenges. We will work together to find creative strategies to make stressors more manageable and help achieve balance.

Hello! I'm Caroline Gojcz, a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With a commitment to fostering positive change, I employ a person-centered and strengths-based approach in therapy. Specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship issues, I am dedicated to providing a supportive and empathetic space for individuals to navigate their unique journey toward healing and growth.

If you are reading this, you have taken the first, the most difficult step to obtaining the help you have been looking for. Trusting someone new and making changes to your life are also difficult. Here you will find a safe space where you can be yourself, judgement free, and process what it is that might be a barrier in your life. My passion in life is helping others find and live to their fullest potential. To find their true self within and find happiness, by processing emotions, past trauma/present trauma, depression, anxiety, managing ADHD, or managing life transitions. I work with children, adolescents, adults, & older adult.

Life can have moments of uncertainty or difficulty where additional support is needed to process through them. There may be moments where anxiety, repetitive thoughts or behaviors are permeating through your day-to-day routine or social life, or once enjoyable activities or relationships may no longer bring you joy or fulfillment. If you're looking for a place to process and work on feelings of anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, stressors, or identifying salient coping skills, reaching out to a licensed professional might be the next step in the pathway towards behavior change & wellness.

If you are not feeling your best, I would be happy to work with you to feel better about your life. Whether you wish to deal with a present or past relationship, unpleasant feelings, anxiety, depression or any other problem that concerns you, psychotherapy can help you to feel renewed and to find new, effective ways to cope with difficulties.

Our road towards wellness begins with a small, single step in reaching out for support. I am here to let you know that you are not alone, and that it would be an honor and privilege to walk with you on your healing journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Informed Therapist with specialty areas in all types of loss and grief across the lifespan, including sudden loss, loss-related chronic health conditions, hair loss, pet loss, as well as, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, and life transitions.

There are times in everyone’s lives when we feel that we have lost our way and are struggling in the dark to find a path that takes us one step closer to the person we want to be. I view my role as therapist, as being the unbiased, nonjudgmental person walking beside you and shining a light on that path so that you can be more confident in the steps you are taking.

“Pain is important: how we evade it, how we succumb to it, how we deal with it, how we transcend it.” ― Audre Lorde. During certain life stages or circumstances, it can be difficult to find the right support or feel understood. These experiences or transitions can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and other mental health symptoms, and sometimes you just need a compassionate ear or fresh perspective. Whether you have experienced a loss, become a first-time parent, or other significant life transition, therapy can be a useful tool to gain coping skills, learn about yourself, and develop new insight in many areas of your life.

If you are struggling with your mental health or with substance abuse and can’t seem to take the next steps toward your overall well-being, I can work with you to help you identify your strengths and how you can use them to work towards your goals. If depression, anxiety, or other mental health symptoms make it that much harder to get into recovery, I can help you explore how to manage these symptoms as you work toward finding stability.

Let me start by acknowledging how brave you are for taking this major step. You have been fighting so many battles, both seen and unseen by others. But here you are ready to take control of your health. I am here to help you. As a therapist with several marginalized identities, I understand the effects that disparities have on our mental health and well-being. I take many approaches to my counseling, including humanistic, existentialism, feminist, and multiculturalism. As your therapist, I will work with you on making the hard things easier to sit with.

Dr. Livia Freier is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in anxiety and depression, as well as ADHD, adjustment difficulties, eating disorders, and couples/marriage conflicts. Additionally, Dr. Freier works with clients who would like to gain a strong sense of self and build self-confidence both long-term and situational. Her practice is open to individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Freier also focuses on working with college students and their families. Her neuroscience research is affiliated with Brown University and her practice is located within close walking distance of the Brown University campus and RISD.

Are you looking for support and encouragement to take the next steps toward the life of your choosing? I am dedicated to helping you achieve peace with your past and present challenges, and to better align with your authentic Self. Our sessions provide a safe space, where patience, compassion, and acceptance allow us to work together to achieve your life goals, dreams, and your heart’s desire. When current life stressors feel overwhelming, or familiar patterns play out in the form of symptoms, blocks, or blind spots, it may be a sign that past painful experiences are activated in present day life.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Providence, Rhode Island. I specialize in in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I take an integrative perspective, emphasizing nutrition, physical activity and exercise as sources for overall well-being and growth. My practice is open to individual adults and couples, as well as clients for group therapy. I enjoy helping clients find their voice and cultivate assertiveness in their relationships.