Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Providence, RI

"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.

As a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Grace McClentic has clinical experience ranging from providing direct care in a psychiatric children’s hospital to working directly with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Grace also has experience in community-based services facilitating family therapy and parenting groups. Grace prefers to work with clients with a wide array of ages or clinical needs.   Grace graduated with her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Johnson & Wales University. Grace appreciates a trauma-informed, humanistic, and strengths-based approach with clients, although she acknowledges that every client is different in their own right and strives to provide a unique approach for each individual client.   If you are ready to feel heard, supported and safe, please reach out. There are people who care about you and want to see you live your best life.

"You're the expert of your own life. My job is to help you use your expertise to live the life you want. "

Elizabeth (Libby) Westmoreland is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has 6 years of experience working with young children, school-age kids, adolescents, and adults. Libby has helped individuals and families with depression, anxiety, life transitions, medical stress and diagnoses, and relationship and family issues. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies at Marquette University, and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Fordham University. 

Libby utilizes cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches that are tailored to each client’s unique set of needs. She focuses on empowering each client or couple to discover their own strengths and return to their desired level of functioning. Libby is always eager to meet new clients and help you recognize your strengths and meet your goals. Whether you are dealing with a life change or stressor, or a long-term mental health issue, Libby believes everyone has the ability to live a meaningful life, and her goal is to help you get there.

"I am a purpose and goal-focused therapist and would like to support you in finding a sense of peace within yourself."

Charlotte Raine is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has more than 8 years of experience. She specializes in treating individuals struggling with trauma and abuse, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions in young adults and across their lifespan.

Charlotte graduated from Simmons University with a Master's degree in Social Work and a specialization in trauma-informed care. Post graduation, she has worked in community mental health settings alongside first responders while providing care through a co-response model. Charlotte utilizes a person-centered approach and treatment plan to help explore struggles and create new philosophies for your everyday life in a warm and gentle environment.

She looks forward to hearing your story and helping you accomplish your goals in a safe and inclusive environment. If you'd like to work together with Charlotte, reach out to schedule your first session today.

"As an Asian American Christian, I approach serving others by honoring both their cultural and individual values. "

Vivian Ng is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Rhode Island with over 12 years of experience working with children, adults, and families in community- and school-based settings. She approaches her clients with an eagerness to listen and learn their stories. As her clients allow, she walks into their spaces of hopelessness and distress to sit with those feelings, and she navigates her clients to a place of measurable change. The goal is long-term empowerment. The approach is relational and collaborative. 

Vivian completed her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Providence College and received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Assumption College. There is a vulnerability that comes with the seat of a client, and Vivian works to honor her client’s trust and confidence by providing strength-based counseling through techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, coping skills training, and mindfulness techniques with adults. Additionally, Vivian utilizes affect-regulation strategies and play therapy with children, as well as parent-skills training and psycho-education with parents. She is also a Christian, and if clients are interested, welcomes the integration of faith and spirituality into the conversations. 

Accommodating and attuned to both the clients’ and her own emotional world, Vivian aims to support her clients through navigating their thoughts and identifying their associated feelings and resulting choices. Her work is stage-appropriate, collaborative, and driven by best practices that move the client toward actualized healing.