Marriage Counseling Therapists in Cranston, RI
Amy is the clinical director at BBH and has over 18 years of experience working in the therapy field. She received her Master's Degree of Science with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Rhode Island. She specializes in working with children, parenting, and adults. Amy has extensive experience using EMDR, CBT, DBT etc and has consistent success working with children and adults with Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, Trauma and many of life's issues.
Amy is the clinical director at BBH and has over 18 years of experience working in the therapy field. She received her Master's Degree of Science with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Rhode Island. She specializes in working with children, parenting, and adults. Amy has extensive experience using EMDR, CBT, DBT etc and has consistent success working with children and adults with Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, Trauma and many of life's issues.
My name is Natasha Deshommes, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island. My approach to therapy is client centered. I am here to help with navigating the journey to healing, self-love, or the very thing that you have a desire to overcome. The most common theoretical approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative, and Solution Focus therapy. I typically work with couples (premarital and marriage) counseling, families as well as individuals. I am most comfortable treating anxiety, depression, work, life stressors and grief.
My name is Natasha Deshommes, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island. My approach to therapy is client centered. I am here to help with navigating the journey to healing, self-love, or the very thing that you have a desire to overcome. The most common theoretical approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative, and Solution Focus therapy. I typically work with couples (premarital and marriage) counseling, families as well as individuals. I am most comfortable treating anxiety, depression, work, life stressors and grief.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island at Prestige Wellness and Co-Parenting Consulting. As a Private practice individual, family, marital, reunification and co-parenting mediation are offered. I work with children, adolescence, adults, and families. My goal is to assist you to realize your positive attributes as you strive for improved health, wellness and healing individually or as a family dynamic.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island at Prestige Wellness and Co-Parenting Consulting. As a Private practice individual, family, marital, reunification and co-parenting mediation are offered. I work with children, adolescence, adults, and families. My goal is to assist you to realize your positive attributes as you strive for improved health, wellness and healing individually or as a family dynamic.
Alexandra Irving Anchor Counseling Center, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cranston, RI 02920
Alex Irving is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who received her Masters degree from the University of Rhode Island. Alex is the Assistant Clinical Director at ACC's Cranston location. She has supervised an intensive home based clinical program providing crisis intervention services to emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children, who are at imminent risk of hospitalization, and their families.
Alex Irving is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who received her Masters degree from the University of Rhode Island. Alex is the Assistant Clinical Director at ACC's Cranston location. She has supervised an intensive home based clinical program providing crisis intervention services to emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children, who are at imminent risk of hospitalization, and their families.
Dr. Danielle DeSantis, PsyD, LMFT
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranston, RI 02920 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Welcome to Vibrant Being Collective at Illuminate Life Counseling, where we believe in quality mental health care and treating the whole person with accessibility and affordability. We are dedicated to serving the community, offering therapeutic services delivered by skilled college interns who are pursuing advanced degrees in mental health. These interns work under the close supervision of experienced, licensed Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists. At Vibrant Being Collective, our mission is to illuminate the path to mental wellbeing for all clients by providing compassionate, affordable, and effective therapy.
Welcome to Vibrant Being Collective at Illuminate Life Counseling, where we believe in quality mental health care and treating the whole person with accessibility and affordability. We are dedicated to serving the community, offering therapeutic services delivered by skilled college interns who are pursuing advanced degrees in mental health. These interns work under the close supervision of experienced, licensed Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists. At Vibrant Being Collective, our mission is to illuminate the path to mental wellbeing for all clients by providing compassionate, affordable, and effective therapy.
I love working with the prenatal and postpartum population and have a lot of experience working with couples during their transition to marriage and parenthood.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience. My goal is to provide you with a warm, supportive and welcoming environment so that you can meet all of your goals and create the life you have always imagined. I enjoy working with adults, couples and families. My ideal client is someone who is looking for a no nonsense yet compassionate approach to therapy, with some sarcasm and laughter thrown into the mix! I practice CBT, interpersonal, and solution focused therapy, depending on your needs and preferences.
I love working with the prenatal and postpartum population and have a lot of experience working with couples during their transition to marriage and parenthood.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience. My goal is to provide you with a warm, supportive and welcoming environment so that you can meet all of your goals and create the life you have always imagined. I enjoy working with adults, couples and families. My ideal client is someone who is looking for a no nonsense yet compassionate approach to therapy, with some sarcasm and laughter thrown into the mix! I practice CBT, interpersonal, and solution focused therapy, depending on your needs and preferences.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island at and owner of Prestige Wellness and Co-Parenting Consulting. I am a private practice that offers individual, family, marital, co-parenting mediation and co-parenting groups. I provide a comfortable environment for individuals and families to speak openly about struggles in their life. I work with children, adolescence, adults, and families. I have an interactive counseling style. I want you to feel in control of the counseling process. I will help you set, reach and maintain treatment goals that are specific to your needs. This is your life you are in charge.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island at and owner of Prestige Wellness and Co-Parenting Consulting. I am a private practice that offers individual, family, marital, co-parenting mediation and co-parenting groups. I provide a comfortable environment for individuals and families to speak openly about struggles in their life. I work with children, adolescence, adults, and families. I have an interactive counseling style. I want you to feel in control of the counseling process. I will help you set, reach and maintain treatment goals that are specific to your needs. This is your life you are in charge.
Katherine J Kinsella
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, ACS, PMH-C
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Cranston, RI 02910
Helping others realize their dreams, heal their lives, and create change are just some of the places where I find beauty in the counseling process. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families in the midst of their journeys towards marriage, family growth and dealing with issues including general life changes, premarital counseling, marriage concerns, relationship issues, infertility, postpartum depression, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, OCD, adjustment, trauma, child birth trauma, and parenting. My goals in practice are to be present, witness, facilitate, and provide guidance through these changes in an effort to create the relationships you desire.
Helping others realize their dreams, heal their lives, and create change are just some of the places where I find beauty in the counseling process. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families in the midst of their journeys towards marriage, family growth and dealing with issues including general life changes, premarital counseling, marriage concerns, relationship issues, infertility, postpartum depression, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, OCD, adjustment, trauma, child birth trauma, and parenting. My goals in practice are to be present, witness, facilitate, and provide guidance through these changes in an effort to create the relationships you desire.
Robert A. Walker & Associates, Counseling and Consulting Center Inc, operated by Robert A. Walker offers individual, and family therapy as well as marriage counseling. We employ both male and female therapists, each offering their own unique perspective and expertise. We strongly believe that the success of therapy depends on the unique relationship developed between client and therapist. We work to ensure that our clients feel comfortable, supported, and understood.
Robert A. Walker & Associates, Counseling and Consulting Center Inc, operated by Robert A. Walker offers individual, and family therapy as well as marriage counseling. We employ both male and female therapists, each offering their own unique perspective and expertise. We strongly believe that the success of therapy depends on the unique relationship developed between client and therapist. We work to ensure that our clients feel comfortable, supported, and understood.
Dr. Mitch PsyD and Lisa Life Coaching Specialists
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Cranston, RI 02907
Our Marriage Skills are Located on our Website.
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and/or Anxiety. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
Our Marriage Skills are Located on our Website.
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and/or Anxiety. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
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My approach embraces supporting through all stages of life by empowering clients to overcome stress, enhance parenting skills, resolve marital issues, and navigate anxiety, depression, and personal growth.
I am deeply devoted to establishing a safe and nurturing space for my clients. With extensive experience in education and behavioral health, I can support individuals across all age groups, from young children to seniors. Through the use of therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, I aim to assist those coping with trauma and everyday life stressors. My services are available to people of any gender, age, and cognitive ability. I specialize in providing care for individuals dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.
My approach embraces supporting through all stages of life by empowering clients to overcome stress, enhance parenting skills, resolve marital issues, and navigate anxiety, depression, and personal growth.
I am deeply devoted to establishing a safe and nurturing space for my clients. With extensive experience in education and behavioral health, I can support individuals across all age groups, from young children to seniors. Through the use of therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, I aim to assist those coping with trauma and everyday life stressors. My services are available to people of any gender, age, and cognitive ability. I specialize in providing care for individuals dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.
Carolyn Crews Forden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cranston, RI 02905 (Online Only)
I can work with you through struggles with depression, anxiety, grief, couple and marital issues, family relationships, along with other challenges or diagnoses.
***Currently accepting individuals, telehealth only*** Cheers to you for taking your first step toward the changes you seek. There is powerful scientific evidence that therapy works. You can learn better ways to relate to friends and family, approach conflict, identify and prioritize steps toward your life goals, or change patterns that keep you stuck. Using warmth and positive regard, I will work with you to establish an environment conducive to trust and willingness to lean into change. My approach will balance listening with gentle and transparent challenging of unproductive patterns of thinking and acting.
I can work with you through struggles with depression, anxiety, grief, couple and marital issues, family relationships, along with other challenges or diagnoses.
***Currently accepting individuals, telehealth only*** Cheers to you for taking your first step toward the changes you seek. There is powerful scientific evidence that therapy works. You can learn better ways to relate to friends and family, approach conflict, identify and prioritize steps toward your life goals, or change patterns that keep you stuck. Using warmth and positive regard, I will work with you to establish an environment conducive to trust and willingness to lean into change. My approach will balance listening with gentle and transparent challenging of unproductive patterns of thinking and acting.
Melissa J. Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cranston, RI 02907
Waitlist for new clients
Melissa obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with minor in Sociology and a Master's in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of Rhode Island.
It is a common myth that if you are with the right partner, you will never have conflict, or not experience problems in a relationship. The reality is that relationships will have rocky times and even times of doubt. Couples, when they enter into a relationship, don't fuse into one person, each becoming the "better half" of the other. They remain individuals who merge lives. This comes with its own problems and pains because it's not always an easy thing to do. As a couple's therapist, my goal is to help couples navigate and resolve issues.
Melissa obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with minor in Sociology and a Master's in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of Rhode Island.
It is a common myth that if you are with the right partner, you will never have conflict, or not experience problems in a relationship. The reality is that relationships will have rocky times and even times of doubt. Couples, when they enter into a relationship, don't fuse into one person, each becoming the "better half" of the other. They remain individuals who merge lives. This comes with its own problems and pains because it's not always an easy thing to do. As a couple's therapist, my goal is to help couples navigate and resolve issues.
Looking for a Holistic Therapist? It's me! Many of my clients come in when they've exhausted their go-to coping strategies and are ready to dig deep to understand the roots of their behaviors. I'm passionate about working with caregivers, empaths, young people as they transition to adulthood, postpartum moms, individuals struggling with body image issues or disordered eating, parents who are trying to break generational patterns, adult children of alcoholics, and individuals experiencing grief and loss. My approach to healing honors the interconnection of body, mind and spirit. We go deep, we get real and transformation happens.
Looking for a Holistic Therapist? It's me! Many of my clients come in when they've exhausted their go-to coping strategies and are ready to dig deep to understand the roots of their behaviors. I'm passionate about working with caregivers, empaths, young people as they transition to adulthood, postpartum moms, individuals struggling with body image issues or disordered eating, parents who are trying to break generational patterns, adult children of alcoholics, and individuals experiencing grief and loss. My approach to healing honors the interconnection of body, mind and spirit. We go deep, we get real and transformation happens.
Hello! My name is Kimberly Masterson and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families in a variety of settings. I take great pride in treating my clients with the utmost respect and building a strong therapeutic relationship based on honesty and integrity. My goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere in which together, we can explore ways to help you feel better and recognize your true strengths and full potential.
Hello! My name is Kimberly Masterson and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families in a variety of settings. I take great pride in treating my clients with the utmost respect and building a strong therapeutic relationship based on honesty and integrity. My goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere in which together, we can explore ways to help you feel better and recognize your true strengths and full potential.
Matthew Hughes, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cranston, RI 02921
**UPDATED April 2024** Limited on going appointments available. PLEASE USE EMAIL TO CONTACT ME AS IT IS EASIER TO RESPOND. Life can be challenging and at times overwhelming for us all. I want to help you meet and conquer life's obstacles. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to provide skilled and trusted therapy based solely on you and your individual goals. Every person has unique needs therefore I provide the appropriate therapy style to fit those unique needs.
**UPDATED April 2024** Limited on going appointments available. PLEASE USE EMAIL TO CONTACT ME AS IT IS EASIER TO RESPOND. Life can be challenging and at times overwhelming for us all. I want to help you meet and conquer life's obstacles. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to provide skilled and trusted therapy based solely on you and your individual goals. Every person has unique needs therefore I provide the appropriate therapy style to fit those unique needs.
Sara Taveras- Restorative Hope and Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranston, RI 02920 (Online Only)
At the core of Restorative Hope and Wellness we are built in a faith based foundation while using a humanistic approach to understanding mental health needs. We are real people looking to compassionately serve others through the exchange of real life experiences. Often times we find ourselves struggling to balance life, find time for ourselves, our children and other areas of our lives that require our presence. We find ourselves pouring into others but not in ourselves. Restorative Hope and Wellness is here to support clients in finding ways to fill ourselves spiritually, emotionally, and in our day to day tasks.
At the core of Restorative Hope and Wellness we are built in a faith based foundation while using a humanistic approach to understanding mental health needs. We are real people looking to compassionately serve others through the exchange of real life experiences. Often times we find ourselves struggling to balance life, find time for ourselves, our children and other areas of our lives that require our presence. We find ourselves pouring into others but not in ourselves. Restorative Hope and Wellness is here to support clients in finding ways to fill ourselves spiritually, emotionally, and in our day to day tasks.
I work with Individuals and families to address their current issues and concerns preventing them from achieving healthier more satisfying lives and relationships. Through an interactive process and various treatment modalities, clients are engaged in healing from past hurts, finding and/or restoring balance in their lives and developing healthier coping techniques.
I work with Individuals and families to address their current issues and concerns preventing them from achieving healthier more satisfying lives and relationships. Through an interactive process and various treatment modalities, clients are engaged in healing from past hurts, finding and/or restoring balance in their lives and developing healthier coping techniques.
Kalm Counseling & Wellness LLC- Kristen M. Lynch
Counselor, LMHC, CAGS, MA
Verified Verified
Cranston, RI 02920
Through a strengths-based perspective, I will help you examine how attachment patterns have formed and affect one throughout our lives. As someone who enjoys working with children, families and adults in a collaborative relationship, I offer structured exercises as well as a place to feel comfortable expressing emotions. I believe that the “relationship” is the strongest catalyst for change from a psychological perspective. It is up to the client to create goals and it is my job to help you find ways to meet them. Positive Psychology helps one to develop resilience, optimism, happiness, motivation, hope and positive thinking.
Through a strengths-based perspective, I will help you examine how attachment patterns have formed and affect one throughout our lives. As someone who enjoys working with children, families and adults in a collaborative relationship, I offer structured exercises as well as a place to feel comfortable expressing emotions. I believe that the “relationship” is the strongest catalyst for change from a psychological perspective. It is up to the client to create goals and it is my job to help you find ways to meet them. Positive Psychology helps one to develop resilience, optimism, happiness, motivation, hope and positive thinking.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.