Therapists in Rhode Island

"The true warrior accepts what he (she) is in ultimate humility, not as grounds for regret, but as a living challenge" - Carlos Casteneda. Treatment issues require an empathic listener. I am most effective in connecting with clients. I see a therapist's role as supporting clients in their grief and helping them identify realistic expectations of self /others in a non-judgemental and affirming atmosphere. My undergraduate degree was Anthropology, helping me at cross cultural problem solving. Employment in Community Mental Health and inpatient hospital care settings I have worked with medical/psychiatric difficulties:

I am not currently taking new clients 6/24/24. Hello, I am a licensed therapist conveniently located on the East Side of Providence. I work with children, adolescents and adults of all ages. I specialize in adolescent issues, and also enjoy working with college students, families, and women's issues. My approach is to offer genuine support and establish a trusting relationship with my clients. This will help you clarify and address the issues that have led you to seek counseling. I usually work with issues related to depression, anxiety, and relationships.

Providing psychotherapy in a caring, compassionate and comfortable atmosphere.Clients are treated as unique individuals, never losing sight of the fact that their issues are not expected to fit a specific diagnostic code, but instead are varied and distinct in every case. This requires, demands and deserves a client-centered therapeutic approach that is the cornerstone of my practice.I have dedicated my profession to improving and enhancing the mental health and well-being of my clients. Adhering to the guiding principle that a healthful mind is inextricably bound to physical health and merits, at the very least, the same level of care and concern.

Relationships and life transitions often involve loss, grief, and sadness. Emotional pain, moreover, often makes everyday life seem unbearable and exhausting. Outpatient counseling and psychotherapy - both marital and individual - can facilitate the relief of the sadness, confusion, and anxiety that are part of working through personal and relational stressors. The approaches and models in which I have been trained and educated - interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic therapies - are also informed by and infused with with the essential, humane and core qualities of empathy, understanding, warmth, and genuineness.

TELEHEALTH SERVICES ONLY........It takes strength to seek treatment and it is my goal to use this strength in therapy. I believe it is important for you to feel comfortable in your therapy relationship. I am an active listener and look forward to helping you make positive changes. We all benefit from meaning and connection with others. I have worked with adults and older adolescents suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, meaninglessness and isolation and understand every client is unique and needs to be heard. My goal is to empower my clients especially within relationships.

The Couple and Family Therapy Clinic is affiliated with the University of Rhode Island as a teaching, training and research facility with specialized expertise in relationship and family issues. Our process respectfully centers you and your preferences as we work towards your goals. We value a collaborative, empathic and solution-focused framework. Our office is private and easily accessible with ample parking. We match almost all insurance co-pays. If you do not have insurance or struggle with high copays please inquire about our scholarship support.

I focus on careful assessment and helping those in need of clinical services using a variety of evidenced based approaches. In my practice, I use a variety of treatment modalities such as individual, couple, group, and family therapy depending on individual needs. I have much experience working with psychiatric and behavioral problems such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, trauma-related disorders and so on. Teaching individuals how to manage and cope with symptoms of grief, marital problems, family conflict, divorce, parenting issues, and other relational problems are additional areas of specialty.

Currently, I am accepting new clients located in Massachusetts (self-pay and insurance) and Rhode Island (self-pay only). With over 20 years of counseling experience, Melanie Bagaglio specializes in supporting individuals dealing with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, life transitions and anger management. Her professional background spans outpatient clinics, schools, and telehealth settings.

Working collaboratively within the helping relationship is imperative to my professional values. I believe that taking time for yourself within the therapeutic setting allows you to identify your goals and seek support and guidance to navigate the best path toward finding a place in life you are comfortable with. I specialize in treating pre-teens, teens, and adults. I have years of experience treating clients with ADHD, behavioral disorders, depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, stress and anger management, poor self-esteem, life transition issues, social/emotional difficulties impacting a child's learning, grief, divorce and family adjustments, trauma and loss.

I enjoy helping men and women of all ages to approach the challenges of life in helpful ways. We all experience changes in our lives, development through different stages, and the stresses of everyday life. It can be helpful to talk with a therapist to consider our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and choose how to go through this process of living in ways that are right for us.

Therapy is a place to explore how you feel, think, and live in the present, all of which is influenced by your past. The core beliefs and feelings we hold about ourselves are the key to how we live our lives. When these beliefs are negative they lead to unhappiness and a feeling of being stuck in life. This may come from past and present day experiences, dysfunctional habitual patterns or a distressing event(s). We are extremely loyal to what is familiar, even when it is not working.

From my many years as a therapist, I appreciate each person as unique with many strengths and abilities that may become blocked in response to life's curveballs. Depression, loss, low self esteem, rejection, self doubt or major life adjustments can be difficult. In therapy, we work together to address your problem/ concerns and set goals towards building skills and connecting to inner resources. We work on lessening obstacles and confusions, in you, or in relationship to others.Your e-mail/call is an action which is an important first step to change.