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I believe in the power of stories—the ones we are told and, most importantly, the ones we tell ourselves. Sometimes, we need a cha...
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I believe in the power of stories—the ones we are told and, most importantly, the ones we tell ourselves. Sometimes, we need a change in perspective to understand ourselves better.
Rasheed Akinfolarin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 8 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. Rasheed began his career in residential care, where he saw first-hand the impact mental health issues have on individuals and their families and the importance of having open and honest conversations regarding mental health and its impact on our lives. He has experience working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions, among other issues.
Rasheed graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He has also received post-graduate training in trauma-informed care and multidimensional family therapy while working in residential and outpatient settings. Rasheed works to provide a strength-based and person-centered approach to support you in reaching your goals.
Rasheed's goal is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment where you can become better acquainted with your strengths and find alternative ways to face life's challenges. Rasheed would like to congratulate you on taking the first step in changing your story and defining the person you want to become. If you'd like to work together with Rasheed, reach out to schedule your first session today. "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." – Carl Rogers.
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With over 20 years in human services and 4 years in clinical practice, I bring a deep understanding of the challenges individuals ...
With over 20 years in human services and 4 years in clinical practice, I bring a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face at different stages of life.
Melissa Clement is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience specializing in supporting adults 18 and over, including veterans, who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. Melissa creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Her compassionate, client-centered approach emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and collaboration as she walks alongside individuals on their healing journey.
Melissa earned a Master’s in Social Work from Springfield College. Her approach integrates solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and a strength-based lens to foster resilience. Melissa meets clients where they are, celebrates progress, and creates a supportive space for personal growth and lasting change.
Melissa understands how overwhelming life can feel and how difficult it is to take that first step toward healing. She meets every client with compassion and care, offering support through anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck. Her goal is to provide a safe, affirming space where your experiences are valued and your voice matters.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Providence, RI can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Providence, RI works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.
Alcohol, nicotine, drugs, junk food, shopping, Internet, sex, gambling – these are just a few examples of things that can become an object of addiction. Although many substances and activities can trigger an addiction, this medical condition can be broadly defined as a person’s inability to control the intake of a substance or engagement in a behavior.
Whether one is suffering from a dependency on a chemical (e.g. a drug) or from a behavioral addiction, serious consequences for health and everyday life are in most cases inevitable. Professional addiction counseling can often help prevent the ongoing damage this condition can cause to one’s life. if you’ve determined a need for professional addiction counseling, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Providence, RI.
Addiction is a complex condition which can manifest itself in many ways. Some of the common signs and symptoms may include:
Addictions are not caused by a single factor – there is no straightforward answer as to why this condition develops in some people, whilst others remain immune to it. Scientists do agree, however, that a number of risk factors play an import role in understanding the origins of addiction. These risk factors include pre-existing mental health problems, genetics, history of addiction within family, gender, as well as a range of environmental influences (e.g. peer pressure).
Treating one’s addiction is in most cases not just a simple matter of deciding ‘I don’t want to do it anymore’. Quitting can be in fact very difficult to achieve, even for individuals who are truly committed to overcoming the condition. This is why addicts should seek professional help.
Here at Thriveworks in Providence, we endeavor to create a welcoming and personalized environment to treat our patients. Our addiction therapists are there to help patients work through their problems and overcome an addiction. Seeking support is an important step on the path to recovery – contact us today to arrange your first addiction counseling session with one of our expert counselors. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances.
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