Therapists in Rhode Island

Hello, I am a Licensed Social Worker and licensed Addiction Counselor. I worked as a School Social Worker in Pawtucket, RI and retired. I was based at a middle school but worked with all students, parents and staff in an inner city school for 17 years. The population was culturally diverse and presented with a multitude of issues. I also worked part-time as an Outpatient Therapist for 15 years and specialized in Trauma and Addictions. As a Social Worker for over 25 years I have worked with a variety of populations. I have worked with dually-diagnosed, chronic mentally ill on a Mobile treatment Team which I found rewarding and challenging. As a Therapist I have dealt with trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, addictions, chronic guilt and shame , physical illness, LBTGQ life issues, stress and life changes. My approach is empathetic and non-judgmental. I feel that humor and gratitude can be helpful in dealing with life and day to day stress. I will challenge your thinking and coping strategies and feel it was a good session if you leave thinking about the session. I will assist you in setting goals and moving forward.

I feel that I act as a guide for my clients on their journey toward self-awareness and self-discovery. I strive to provide a safe and peaceful space in which clients can learn new coping skills to enable them to move toward their life goals. I tailor my counseling style to each individual client's needs and use psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions, working to ensure that my clients are comfortable with my therapeutic approach. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and hold a Master's Degree from Providence College as well as a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study from Salve Regina University. Prior to joining Sheehan Psychotherapy, my most recent experience was at a substance abuse clinic where I worked with clients in group, individual, and family settings. Before that, I spent almost 10 years in a community mental health setting where I worked with a wide range of clients, including individuals living with mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, substance abuse, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. I have experience helping clients who are coping with low self-esteem, recovery from trauma, relationship and family issues, and adjustment to life changes. I am also experienced in treating individual who are coping with codependency, including adult children of alcoholics/addicts or other dysfunction, and family members and partners of alcoholics/addicts. I believe that a supportive, caring, and honest relationship with each client is of the utmost importance and I strive to maintain a present, compassionate, and open-minded consciousness throughout the therapy process.

Welcome and thank you for your interest! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with a Masters degree in Social Work from Boston College. I have 20 years of experience helping clients work through personal challenges. I focus on developing and fostering a safe, non-judgmental space in which clients can more comfortably explore their struggles and barriers to self-fulfillment. My approach to therapy is integrative and draws on multiple modalities (e.g. cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, trauma-informed, interpersonal, mindfulness-based), thus allowing me to tailor how I work with each client as an individual. I am passionate about treating survivors of all types of trauma and have advanced training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy. I help clients with depression and anxiety, grief and loss issues, and have over 15 years of hospital-based social work experience, helping clients work through end-of-life issues, sudden traumatic losses, pregnancy losses, & difficult diagnoses. I am a former EMT and have previously worked with veterans and public servants. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey!

Hello! I am Dr. Vanessa R. Laurent, a licensed psychologist in Connecticut and Rhode Island. I have provided therapeutic services for over 10 years. I employ a multimodal approach to therapy, but would primarily characterize me as a cognitive behavioral therapist, with specific training in family intervention, behavioral modification, and trauma-informed care. I have also received training in the following treatment modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavior Activation (BA), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Exposure and Response (ERP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Client-centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Interpersonal Therapy. My extensive experience has seen me work with a diverse range of patients. My patients have been racially and ethnically diverse, patients’ ages range from toddlers to older adults, from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic statuses; and present with concerns ranging from typical developmental problems (e.g., adjustment concerns, family and peer-related conflict, treatment adherence) to more severe concerns (e.g., PTSD, psychosis, depression, suicidality, complex medical conditions). Thus, I have been able to work effectively with a range of patients and adapt my style according to individual needs and personalities. I look forward to working with you on your journey to bettering yourself.

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I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I have morning availability at this time.

I am licensed in Connecticut, Illinois, and Rhode Island with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the state of Rhode Island. For the past 10 years, I have helped people identify and deconstruct difficult or harmful thought patterns, resulting in positive outcomes in their emotions and behavior. My experience comes from a variety of settings including schools, day treatment facilities, and mental health agencies. I have provided direct mental health and behavioral counseling to children, teens, and adults with a variety of presenting issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, self-concept and self-esteem, conflict resolution, behavior issues in children, bullying, and relationship and family issues. I believe your core beliefs are informed by your early life experiences. They are deeply rooted in how you view yourself, your environment, and your future, along with your beliefs about these factors. I strive to treat our time with compassion and respect. I approach the therapeutic relationship with sensitivity to multi-cultural factors. My therapy and style approach draws influence from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. My top priority is to meet you where you are and fine-tune treatment and my approach to what works best for us as we meet your goals. Whether you are working towards a mindset shift or improved daily functioning, I hope we can work together to achieve it. Working towards a more fulfilling and happier life takes a lot of strength and bravery. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to empower and support you. Let's get started!

I am licensed in Rhode Island with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, & anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Rhode Island with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, family conflicts, intimacy related issues, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.