Therapists in 02904

Sometimes the world we are seemingly familiar with begins to slowly slip from within our grip. We find ourselves thrown into the unknown, unable to see a clear path forward. The fear, isolation, and sense of meaninglessness that may result from these kinds of experiences can be crippling, but don't give up. Within suffering, strength can be found.

Hello, I’m Art Erskine and I have been counseling individuals, families and groups since 1998. I graduated from Assumption College in Worcester, MA with my Master’s in Counseling Psychology. The bulk of my early training centered around Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Structural Family Therapy. Motivational interviewing, aggression replacement training, person centered therapy, and coaching have been skills I have built over the years.

I believe that I am not much different from many of the clinicians working for GENNEW, providing outpatient therapy services. I like to work with clients from all different backgrounds. I believe that I work well with both anxiety and depression, but especially dealing with those who want to understand themselves better. The clients that will have the greatest benefit in working with me have an internal desire for change and are ready to do the work. This doesn't mean that I don't have patience, but I have found that those who come geared for change seem to attain it in less time.

I offer person-centered individual sessions, my background, experience, and faith allow me a certain level of cultural awareness, which is imperative for effective therapy. My main goal is to help individuals/families work through whatever the current crisis may be, but also teach or enhance skills to help maintain stability.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist at PVD Psychological Associates and am a bicultural and bilingual therapist (native fluency in Spanish). I specialize in the areas of complex traumas, identity development, depressive disorders, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and working with LGBTQIA-identified individuals. I practice within a psychodynamic-interpersonal framework, though I often use strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, compassion based techniques, and narrative approaches.

Not Currently Accepting New Clients. Life can be challenging and sometimes we need a little extra support with a focus on improving our wellness. I work collaboratively with my clients and provide encouragement, validation and guidance which can make all the difference in helping people heal and grow. If you are feeling overwhelmed by stress, having a hard time navigating a new life transition, are dealing with grief and loss, need to find inspiration to move forward on your goals or if you are in need of additional support and tools for coping, I may be able to help you!

"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves". A person, child or adult able to reflect and build on themselves will be able to do great things when they can seek guidance and help. Experience with suffering is a strength I see in my clients that has given them tools for growth that many others may lack. Someone who is in need of guidance, challenging, and strength building will be able to get their needs met from our sessions. Self care is hard, it's work, but with help this work can become much more manageable.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Anxious? Do you feel like you need help sorting through challenging thoughts and feelings? Perhaps you find yourself in the midst of a difficult life transition and are seeking comfort and clarity. You are not alone and I can help support you through these challenges. We will work together to find creative strategies to make stressors more manageable and help achieve balance.

If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or a transition in life, I can help with alleviating the symptoms or behaviors which may be affecting your working or personal relationships. I also work with children and families who are struggling with behavioral or emotional problems. We will work together to create a treatment plan which specifically tailors to your needs, whether it's short or long-term treatment. Together we will learn what techniques are most effective for you.

Do you ever feel a tug-of-war inside, with different parts of you pulling in various directions? This inner dialogue can be confusing, but a completely natural part of being human. We all have different parts of ourselves, some carrying difficult emotions like shame or anger, while others step in to protect us from those feelings. Therapy is not about fixing something “wrong” with you. Often, our emotional reactions or behaviors are understandable responses to past experiences. What might have once been self-protective or even life-saving can become challenging when our circumstances change, yet the feelings or behaviors linger.

There are countless ways to feel peace, joy and purpose in each and every day; within ourselves and in connection to the people, places and things that surround us. As a holistic mental health practitioner with several years of experience across settings, I have developed a clear understanding of the important role of open-heartedness and persistence as guiding principles in my client-centered approach to growth and healing.

Marcia’s passion is helping others to create, safe and fulfilling relationships and connections. Using a client centered approach paired with evidenced based practices, she empowers clients to vulnerably connect and experience deep emotions while recognizing habitual patterns preventing their authentic selves from emerging. Marcia provides a safe and nurturing environment that allows new pathways to evolve, ultimately leading to the manifestation of the life changes people desire.

Taylor Raposa is a Rhode Island College Alumni where she graduated cum laude with Bachelors in Psychology and Chemical Dependency/Addiction Studies. Taylor graduated in 2020 and has since obtained her Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors license.