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As one who has experienced personal challenges with anxiety and ADHD, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by ...
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As one who has experienced personal challenges with anxiety and ADHD, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by our mental health and how building life skills can empower us to make changes in our lives.
I’m a licensed therapist with 8 years of experience supporting teenagers, young adults, and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I’m passionate about helping people develop healthy, sustainable coping skills so they can feel more grounded and better equipped to handle life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate, strengths-based, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I integrate motivational interviewing and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to support meaningful, lasting change, while maintaining a humanistic lens that centers each person’s unique experiences and values.
I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and I work collaboratively to help them build on their strengths and move toward what matters most to them. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—whether that shows up as difficulty focusing, managing emotions, or breaking patterns that no longer serve them.
Together, we focus on increasing self-awareness, building practical coping strategies, and creating realistic, values-driven steps toward change. My goal is to help clients feel more confident, empowered, and connected in their lives.
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As a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Grace McClentic has clinical experience ranging from providing direct care in a psychiatric...
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.
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...
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.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for treating depression is CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, and interpersonal therapy. I find the best benefit in using CBT to reframe and challenge distorted thinking, and mindfulness to bring awareness to their experiences, emotions, and thoughts.
I teach the following tools in depression counseling:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling when they are engaging in self-care, using coping skills, and seeing improvements in mood and overall functioning.
Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling with journaling, exercise, meditation, socialization/community engagement, and group therapy.
To prepare for your first depression counseling session, you can educate yourself on what to expect from therapy and what you want out of therapy.
Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Providence, RI can help people better understand and manage their symptoms. If you are struggling with regular anxious and/or depressive thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety or depressive disorder, you should seek professional help. The therapists at Thriveworks can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your anxiety and/or depression.
Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists in Providence involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Your therapist will then work with you to determine where your anxiety and/or depression might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
Anxiety & depression counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Anxiety & depression counseling from Thriveworks Providence therapists can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s anxiety or depression as well as their needs and preferences.
Everybody feels worry or sadness at some point in life. These are normal reactions to the everyday emotional journey that people experience. Anxiety and depressive disorders are different – they can cause such high levels of distress and unhappiness that they begin to impede one’s ability to function in everyday life. Diagnosis of these conditions can sometimes be hard to achieve, but it is integral to working one’s way to a cure through treatment.
If you are struggling with anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms, or both, don’t hesitate to reach out to Thriveworks Providence. We can offer you compassionate, quick support. Contact us today to get started.
Some of the more common symptoms experienced by an affected individual include:
Like in the case of other health conditions, there are various factors that may lead to the development of depression and anxiety. Family history and genetic elements are great predictors of the diseases. A person with a family history of depression or anxiety is, as research suggests, more likely to develop one of the disorders in response to traumatic life events such as loss of a loved one or a divorce. As a general rule, a trigger-like traumatic event or life episode is the key to understanding why some individuals develop depressive or anxiety disorders.
Thriveworks Providence counselors are effective at identifying and subsequently treating the fundamental cause of the disorder. Counseling services, combined with other forms of therapy, can therefore be a very powerful solution for the patient. So why not get in touch with us today and arrange your first consultation with one of our expert counselors? We offer evening and weekend sessions, accept most major insurances, and offer additional benefits. Reach out today to get started.
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