Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Providence, RI

"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.

"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 6 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 a multicultural woman, I try to use my experiences to understand people of all backgrounds."

Chelsey Bhadouria is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has 5 years of experience with adolescents and adults in a clinical outpatient setting. Chelsey has helped individuals and families seeking support with concerns such as mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, and trauma. Chelsey also has experience working with clients navigating challenges such as gender identity, cultural identity, life transitions, stress management, and self-esteem.

She completed her Bachelor's degree in Communicative Disorders from the University of Rhode Island and her Master's degree in Social Work from Rhode Island College. Chelsey has experience working in school settings as well as outpatient settings.

Chelsey strives to incorporate cultural and spiritual factors into her practice to best meet the needs of her clients. Chelsey hopes to build a supportive, non-judgmental, and empowering therapeutic relationship with clients. She looks forward to helping people identify and achieve goals to feel as fulfilled as possible.

"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 10 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.  

"I understand the importance of having a therapist who is able to meet you where you are in your life and treat your needs."

Shera Baker is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults and young adults address their challenges and develop healthy coping skills to navigate through life. Shera specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and women’s issues. Shera completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rhode Island College and is independently licensed by the State of Rhode Island Department of Health in Clinical Social Work.

Shera raised her son as a single parent and has a significant amount of experience managing stressors in life. She has ample clinical experience that allows her the opportunity to support her clients with various lives and situations.

Healing is not linear. It's like a rollercoaster with many ups and downs. Shera would like to help you navigate through your rollercoaster of life. She offers a safe, confidential, non-judgmental therapeutic environment for you to address your mental health needs. Schedule an appointment with her to determine if she is a good therapeutic fit for you.

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.

**Offering Telehealth-Only Appointments**

Amy Quinn is an Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Rhode Island. She has 23 years of extensive experience working with children and adults seeking help with behavioral health, child development, and adjustments with life transitions including coping with new diagnoses, divorce, trauma/abuse, Covid related adjustments (such as grief and trauma) depression, and anxiety. 

Amy completed her Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages from Boston College and her Masters in Social Work from Rhode Island College. Amy utilizes relational, collaborative, strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, emotional-focused, and sensitive-focused approaches to therapy while maintaining flexibility and awareness to best meet the needs of every individual.

Amy seeks to establish a warm and caring therapeutic relationship with you in order to build on your strengths toward meeting your goals.

"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.