Therapists in West Warwick, RI

You are on a courageous journey of self-exploration, healing and empowerment. My commitment to you is to foster a space where you feel witnessed and heard. Our work together will be tailored to meet you where you are in your healing process and together we will formulate the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs. I specialize in working with clients that feel “lost” and “disconnected” to the world around them due to trauma. It is not uncommon for these feelings to manifest through substance abuse, eating disorders, and unhealthy relationships.

I am licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Accepting new patients by telehealth from both states. I have 25 years' experience working with diverse populations. During these years, I have had the pleasure of helping individuals navigate life transitions, adjustment to medical diagnoses, cope with caregiver stress, grief and loss concerns, depression, trauma, addiction, anxiety and enhance self-esteem.

I have practiced as a neuropsychologist for over 34 years. I enjoy evaluating and treating people who have experienced disorders of the brain including concussion, traumatic brain injury and dementia. I also have over 34 years experience evaluating people with chronic pain. In addition to working with people experiencing brain disorders or chronic pain I have also had expertise in evaluating and treating addiction.

No one is an island. Meeting with a supportive listener can ease the aloneness when more is going on in your life than you feel you can handle. Telling your story in a safe environment is often the key to hearing and understanding yourself more clearly. My goal is to be a compassionate and non-judgmental witness as you find the answers that are most likely already within you.

Thank you for getting to know my counseling practice at The Family Institute of RI. I have worked for over thirty years with individuals suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Anxiety, Depression and other mental health issues. I have spent much of my practice working with children ages 3-12, teens, and adults. I have extensive knowledge and experience helping individuals and families involved in the family court system. And I am committed to helping individuals overcome obstacles that interfere with positive change and growth. I also work with individuals and couples struggling with relationship issues,as well as domestic abuse and anger management.

If, in this VERY moment, things are "falling apart", and you don't want to wait weeks for an appointment and support, please call me NOW. Sadly, the holidays can be a difficult time for those coping with stressors of all kinds - anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, family of origin issues, current relationships, and, as you may be experiencing, other challenges in life. Please take this present moment to call even before the holidays are in full swing. Let this be a gift that you offer to yourself.

Please note: I have only daytime availability at this time. Hello! Maybe you're here because you want to be happy, but anxiety or depression is getting in the way. You try to stay positive...yet your thoughts seem to get stuck in repetitive negative patterns. You dwell on things, maybe so much that it effects your mood, sleep, self-esteem, relationships and even your health. You never really have that overall sense of contentment and well-being that you know is possible. Maybe you already know what would help and are having trouble implementing it. Maybe you need new ideas.

HI! Are you feeling stuck in some old ways of living, and just can't seem to break the spell? Many times obstacles become great teachers as we learn to negotiate our lives in new ways. I'd love to be a witness to your current life, and a sounding board to help you reflect more clearly on what is getting in the way. People tell me my sincere and caring ways help in inner healing - whether you're undergoing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction or just a feeling of unrest, I'd love to work with you!

My goal is to assist you to realize your positive attributes as you strive for improved health, wellness and healing. Therapy allows you to acquire the specific skills needed to utilize when experiencing triggers for unwanted feelings and behavior. The fact that you are here means that you are searching for a resolution to a distressful area of your life. It may be caused by anxiety, relationship issues, family issues, societal influences, life transitions, and academic concerns to name a few.

Is communication with your child/teen, partner, or with other family members a struggle? Are you having difficulty coping with life's challenges? Do you feel anxious, angry or depressed? We all experience a range of emotions but at times we may become overwhelmed with these emotions to the point that we feel stuck. Counseling can provide the support that is sometimes necessary, while assisting you to navigate life's challenges. I believe that each individual's experience is unique and that by providing a safe, accepting and nonjudgemental environment the process of healing, change and personal growth can occur.

I offer support during life's transitions such as, health changes, divorce, unemployment or any difficult personal issues, to promote positive coping and healing. I provide a safe, warm environment where we can explore barriers to self acceptance, peace and personal goals. Through my experience, I have found that change, healing and growth happen when working together in a trusting, supportive relationship.

Welcome! We all struggle with life at times and I congratulate you on moving toward getting the help you want or need. I believe the single most important factor in getting effective help is to find the right counselor. This is a very personal, sometimes scary process and it is important to feel safe, comfortable, and trusting with the person with whom you choose to share your life. I may or may not be that person for you but I am confident that, if you feel comfortable talking with me, I can help.

Working with children and adolescents brings up various treatment needs and goals in therapy. Through CBT, DBT, MBSR, PCIT, mentalization based therapeutic strategies and educational resources, role-playing, arts and play therapy as well as self-help worksheets, young clients will be able to develop appropriate expressive skills to share their wants and needs. Parents can collaborate in treatment by proactively learning parenting skills to best engage with their children and adolescents by becoming more responsive in establishing and maintaining secure attachment through consistently building on healthy, nurturing relationships.

As a Therapist and Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP) with Northeast Family Services I look forward to working together and helping you reach your goals. Whether you are dealing with addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues I want to help you find peace. I provide a comfortable, collaborative, and non-judgmental space in which to help you achieve resilience, confidence, and wellbeing. I feel that we each have the capacity for healing but sometimes need guidance and support along the way. I believe that together, we can help you build the necessary skills to foster lasting change and achieve your best life.