Samantha
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA
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For many clients, working with a therapist who understands Christian values can create a deeper sense of safety, helping you feel more comfortable opening up and integrating your faith into everyday life and decision-making. I also support individuals who are navigating challenges within their faith and want a safe, non-judgmental space to explore those experiences. My goal is never to impose beliefs, but to create a space where your faith can be part of your healing if and when it’s important to you.
I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to help you explore what’s beneath the surface with curiosity and care. Together, we’ll look at the patterns driving your behaviors, build healthier coping tools, strengthen self-trust, and create sustainable habits that actually align with the life you want.
Clients often describe me as warm, honest, practical, and easy to talk to. My clinical experience includes working in obesity medicine, supporting individuals navigating food addiction, weight loss, and behavior change, alongside a strong foundation in wellness and the mind-body connection.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Neighborhood Health Plan of RI
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Samantha DeSalvo
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Rhode Island / MHC00438-A Supervised by Nompelelo Boucher (Rhode Island / MFT00237 ) Samantha DeSalvo
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended Johnson and Wales University, Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2025
- Certificate from NASM CPT
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Samantha DeSalvo
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Spirituality
- Weight Loss
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Obesity
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress
Samantha DeSalvo
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA
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2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Samantha DeSalvo
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA
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Location
Nearby Areas
Samantha DeSalvo
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA