Schema Therapy in 02906

Pre-Licence Mental Health Counselor Associate in Rhode Island, where I offer online and in-person counseling. I work with adolescents, college students, and adults. My areas of specialty are trauma, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and young adults. I also frequently work with clients with eating disorders, chronic pain, and disabilities. I am a person-centered therapist and prioritize therapy that is tailored to the needs of each client by incorporating evidence-based practice such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness, and Emotion-focused therapy (EFT).

There are times in life when we all feel overwhelmed - times when we feel stuck in patterns of thinking or behavior that no longer serve us. Perhaps our career, school work, or relationship is suffering because of it. Whether you have lost a sense of passion or direction in life, you feel worn down by the daily grind, or you are being held back by anxiety, depression or issues from your past - we are here by your side to help. We help clients develop skills to cope with emotional distress, overcome anxiety, and facilitate personal growth.

I see adults who struggle with anxiety, stress and/or relationship issues. I see people who are overwhelmed with grief, college adjustment or depression. I see people who are unable to move forward. Sometimes there is a single recent event that has triggered this problem. More often, there are other events from the past that have caused someone to become "stuck". My clients want to become "unstuck", to feel better, and to gain a more fulfilling daily life.

Minds think just like lungs breathe. Bodies feel what is happening in and around us. Actions are always happening. These three events are interwoven and part of our human experience. Sometimes though, these events cause more stress than we want and know what to do with. Sometimes we have have habits that were helpful in certain situations but are no longer serving a positive purpose, and others we care about are telling us this. If you are struggling with thoughts and emotions that have become difficult to be with and/or with behaviors that are taking you away from living your healthiest self, I would enjoy talking with you,

Are you feeling stuck in your life, relationships, work, etc.? Do you love your partner but the two of you just can’t seem to communicate well, work through disagreements, or get on the same page? Are you struggling in maintaining your relationships because you notice you are repeating the same patterns but aren’t sure why or how to change them? Maybe you grew up in a chaotic or stressful family environment that may be affecting your life now or have complicated family relationships you aren’t sure how to navigate? Feeling stuck in these areas takes its toll on our well-being and our ability to show up for the people we love.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a special interest in working with girls and women (ages 12-75). My focus is on helping women and girls find their voice and to learn how to use it to express, assert, and stand up for themselves. Additionally, I enjoy helping Mothers and Daughters and Fathers and Daughters navigate their often intricate and thorny relationships.