Harvard Pilgrim Therapists in Providence, RI

Life's struggles and challenges can become overwhelming. Therapy is about listening and joining you on your journey with compassion, insight, and humor. The goal of our work together is to develop new skills and to mindfully make healthier choices. I love this work because it is a privilege to help you embrace and accept yourself, and balance that with a gentle pushing towards healthier ways of living.

**I do not currently have openings for new clients. ** Life is challenging, and at times life events and situations can feel overwhelming and confusing. In therapy I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore what is on their minds. Using a variety of approaches tailored to each individual, I strive to help clients (re)connect to their own inner resources and to develop new skills to help make challenges feel less overwhelming.

My ideal client is a person who wants to thrive in life. No matter the circumstances, you are open to change and personal growth in all areas of life, including emotionally and spiritually. I am here to support you on your journey toward wholeness and integration. As a parent to two children and as a husband, I understand the demands and challenges we, as men, face when it comes to our families. I am here to hold space, witness, and support you as you work your way toward being the best version of yourself. Let me help you. You don't have to do this work alone.

Is stress/anxiety preventing you from getting more enjoyment out of life? I can help you manage it better so you're able to focus on the things that are important to you. Diagnosed with cancer or other serious illness? I can help you cope with that & incorporate it into your day-to-day life. Other areas of focus include couples counseling, workplace issues, relationship issues, behavioral concerns, & parenting. Adapting to a new normal takes time and in some instances takes help. Counseling is one way to receive that help. Now accepting new clients and now also offering 20-minute check-ins.

I love hearing other people’s stories and having the privilege to be a part of their journey. I believe we all face challenges and obstacles at some point in our lives and that working through these challenges helps us grow. I enjoy working with people to help them identify and clarify personal values, practice self-care, and work towards creating a healthy (and hopefully happy) lifestyle balance.

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A non-judgmental environment where you can explore your real feelings can make a world of difference and help you find solutions that are right for you. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, irritable, or overwhelmed; are unhappy and don't know why; if you keep having the same pattern of problems at work or in your relationships; or if you simply want more out of life, therapy can help you achieve change in unexpected ways. Change can come through understanding how childhood shaped your experience of self and others. We collaborate to help you grow at your own pace.

I am not accepting new clients at this time. My therapeutic style is centered around compassion and collaboration. I truly believe each individual has inner strength and resilience, but sometimes it can be difficult to access these on our own.  Together, you and I will explore issues, learn skills and challenge thoughts that hinder you from being your confident and whole self. I believe in a creative approach while offering constructive, real life solutions you can use outside of the office.

Vivian Ng is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Rhode Island with over 10 years of experience working with children, adults, and families in community and school-based settings. She approaches her clients with an eagerness to listen and learn their stories. As her clients allow, she walks into their spaces of hopelessness and distress to sit with those feelings, and she navigates her clients to a place of measurable change. The goal is long-term empowerment. The approach is relational and collaborative.

Understanding my clients' view of their world is of utmost importance. I take your feelings very seriously. My specialty areas are tension reduction, stress management, alleviating depression, unresolved grief, ADHD, relationship issues, and health/fitness/weight. I work with individuals ages 15 through 99, as well as with couples. I use a variety of methods depending on the client and problem. For instance, I rely on expressive therapy for unresolved grief, whereas I use mainly behavior therapy for tension reduction. Above all, I check frequently with my clents to be sure the methods I am employing are meeting their needs.

Victoria is a masters level, prelicensed therapist in Rhode Island. She works with adolescents, college students and adults. She enjoys helping clients who are navigating transitions, caregiving, chronic illness, relationship issues, anxiety, ADHD, and those who have experienced trauma.

Relationships and life transitions often involve loss, grief, and sadness. Emotional pain, moreover, often makes everyday life seem unbearable and exhausting. Outpatient counseling and psychotherapy - both marital and individual - can facilitate the relief of the sadness, confusion, and anxiety that are part of working through personal and relational stressors. The approaches and models in which I have been trained and educated - interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic therapies - are also informed by and infused with with the essential, humane and core qualities of empathy, understanding, warmth, and genuineness.

Are there love, work, family, or personal circumstances that you would like to discuss? Are you having symptoms that are causing you distress or interfering with your daily life? Are there changes that you wish to make or life transitions you are trying to get through? Are you struggling in your relationship and needing to find new ways to communicate, a new perspective on your partners, or a better way to understand your partner?

It is important to me that I meet my client's where they are at in their healing journey as we work together to process trauma, identify needs, work towards achieving goals, and develop healthy coping skills. I believe that my clients are the experts of their own life experiences, strengths and needs.

Therapy is an interactive, honest dialogue that leads to self-evaluation and development of emotional awareness, personal insight and resilience to obtain a more fulfilling life. I provide short and long term psychotherapy to individuals in a non-judgmental, supportive environment that promotes healing and opportunity for personal growth. Together we will examine the beliefs you have and how these beliefs have limited or contributed to behavior patterns. Through our collaborative work, we will challenge these beliefs and work towards more satisfying relationships, increased self-esteem and adaptive behaviors.

Why do I need therapy? Therapy is for people who are crazy or out of control! I should be able to do this by myself! Asking or getting help means I'm not capable or strong. People are in therapy "cause they have to be." Couple's therapy is a last resort. Family therapy doesn't work/is not for me. Are any of these questions going through your mind? Is it helpful to know you are not alone? Sometimes, people are apprehensive about engaging in therapy or leery about continuing with therapy. All of the above reactions are understandable considering people's experiences. Licensure supervision/professional consultations offered.

As a primary clinician at Ocean State Recovery, I have a strong passion for working with individuals struggling with substance use disorder and mental health issues. These are not issues to be embarrassed or ashamed of and are quite common. With the right support and treatment plan, I assist patients to overcome these issues and live a fuller life without addiction. When one is willing and committed to recovery, all things are possible.

For more than 50 years, The Counseling Center at JCS in Providence has offered hope and help to anyone facing life challenges. As a multidisciplinary team, we have decades of experience providing mental health services in both community and private practice settings. We provide counseling services to seniors, adults, adolescents, children, and families with a wide range of concerns, including, but not limited to: feeling overwhelmed or stressed, depressed mood, panic or anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, adjusting to life transitions and developmental stages, identity development, trauma recovery, etc.

I believe in embracing my client's strengths by allowing them to search within themselves for answers. In my practice, you will be in a welcoming, peaceful environment free from judgement and negativity. Clients will feel that their afflictions are heard and validated and most importantly, they will learn coping skills to deal with their issues and every day life.