Couples Counseling Therapists in Cumberland, RI
"PREPARE/ENRICH is the leading relationship inventory and skill-building program used nationally and internationally.
Are you struggling with depression and feel like you can't control your mood? Are you trying to make changes in your life but aren't sure how you can actually implement the changes? Are you struggling to cope with day to day stressors? I have worked as a therapist for over 10 years with countless individuals and families to deal with these and many other issues. The diversity of my experience in working with people ranging from situational stressors, to mental health issues, to mental illness, to substance abuse has provided me with a solid foundation for my therapeutic work.
"PREPARE/ENRICH is the leading relationship inventory and skill-building program used nationally and internationally.
Are you struggling with depression and feel like you can't control your mood? Are you trying to make changes in your life but aren't sure how you can actually implement the changes? Are you struggling to cope with day to day stressors? I have worked as a therapist for over 10 years with countless individuals and families to deal with these and many other issues. The diversity of my experience in working with people ranging from situational stressors, to mental health issues, to mental illness, to substance abuse has provided me with a solid foundation for my therapeutic work.
I currently offer therapy to individuals and couples through Cumberland Counseling.
I offer trauma-informed, culturally sensitive therapy with a focus on self-compassion and connection. My experience is comprised of working with individuals and couples across various settings including in-home, partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient programs. I specialize in supporting diverse populations that include transracial adoptees, and those who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression and trauma. Recognizing that each person's path to healing is unique, I aim to create a comfortable, conversational space where we can work together to identify your strengths and cultivate resilience.
I currently offer therapy to individuals and couples through Cumberland Counseling.
I offer trauma-informed, culturally sensitive therapy with a focus on self-compassion and connection. My experience is comprised of working with individuals and couples across various settings including in-home, partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient programs. I specialize in supporting diverse populations that include transracial adoptees, and those who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression and trauma. Recognizing that each person's path to healing is unique, I aim to create a comfortable, conversational space where we can work together to identify your strengths and cultivate resilience.
Breakwater Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
Cumberland, RI 02864
How uncomfortable do you have to be to make a change? Sometimes we know we need to make changes, but aren't sure how to, when, or even what needs to change. Sometimes we need an empathetic ear to hear our stories to help us make sense of what we have going on in our lives. Whether it is career challenges, family or relationship issues, coming out a bit later in life, or the existential questions that have your mind racing, therapy can help dial down the noise so that you can hear yourself.
How uncomfortable do you have to be to make a change? Sometimes we know we need to make changes, but aren't sure how to, when, or even what needs to change. Sometimes we need an empathetic ear to hear our stories to help us make sense of what we have going on in our lives. Whether it is career challenges, family or relationship issues, coming out a bit later in life, or the existential questions that have your mind racing, therapy can help dial down the noise so that you can hear yourself.
Does life feel hard right now? Do you have a problem expressing how you feel? Are you and your partner struggling? Is your family a source of stress instead of peace in your life? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you have come to the right place. I take pride in my ability to help my clients overcome the issues impacting their lives - big or small.
Does life feel hard right now? Do you have a problem expressing how you feel? Are you and your partner struggling? Is your family a source of stress instead of peace in your life? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you have come to the right place. I take pride in my ability to help my clients overcome the issues impacting their lives - big or small.
Nadia L Solomon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA, CFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumberland, RI 02864 (Online Only)
I can help with relationship/intimacy issues such as codependency, premarital/marital issues, love/sex addiction, sexual issues, love avoidance, emotional reactivity, trauma, self-esteem, high conflict, emotional abuse, and more.
I approach therapy with the belief that the health of our relationships strongly impacts our sense of well-being. Through the creation of a safe and empathetic therapy environment, I help individuals & couples let go of negative patterns and replace them with healthier ways of relating. Many of us have experienced childhood traumas or difficulties in past relationships. These experiences can create harmful patterns that get in the way of our ability to form meaningful relationships. Once you overcome these barriers to connection you can experience more fulfilling, secure, and authentic relationships, and lives.
I can help with relationship/intimacy issues such as codependency, premarital/marital issues, love/sex addiction, sexual issues, love avoidance, emotional reactivity, trauma, self-esteem, high conflict, emotional abuse, and more.
I approach therapy with the belief that the health of our relationships strongly impacts our sense of well-being. Through the creation of a safe and empathetic therapy environment, I help individuals & couples let go of negative patterns and replace them with healthier ways of relating. Many of us have experienced childhood traumas or difficulties in past relationships. These experiences can create harmful patterns that get in the way of our ability to form meaningful relationships. Once you overcome these barriers to connection you can experience more fulfilling, secure, and authentic relationships, and lives.
Lori A Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Cumberland, RI 02864 (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I am here to support you on your journey toward greater happiness and fulfillment.
Are you feeling stuck in challenging situations, whether personal or professional, may be struggling with anxiety, stress, low confidence, or interpersonal conflicts such as workplace bullying. My approach is holistic, integrating mind, body, and emotional well-being. I offer clarity, emotional support, and practical strategies to help you regain control of your life, all while providing empathy and a compassionate space for healing. Together, we will work toward achieving peace of mind, improving relationships, and feeling empowered in your decisions.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I am here to support you on your journey toward greater happiness and fulfillment.
Are you feeling stuck in challenging situations, whether personal or professional, may be struggling with anxiety, stress, low confidence, or interpersonal conflicts such as workplace bullying. My approach is holistic, integrating mind, body, and emotional well-being. I offer clarity, emotional support, and practical strategies to help you regain control of your life, all while providing empathy and a compassionate space for healing. Together, we will work toward achieving peace of mind, improving relationships, and feeling empowered in your decisions.
Matthew M Boucher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCDP, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumberland, RI 02864
Waitlist for new clients
I am licensed independent clinical social worker and an addictions specialist. I have been working within the addiction field for about fifteen years. Our interpersonal connections are the foundations for how we grow and develop. The therapeutic relationship is often a critical relationship for us to have a safe and supportive atmosphere to work on our deeper issues. I firmly believe in long term therapy as it creates a dynamic and healing process.
I am licensed independent clinical social worker and an addictions specialist. I have been working within the addiction field for about fifteen years. Our interpersonal connections are the foundations for how we grow and develop. The therapeutic relationship is often a critical relationship for us to have a safe and supportive atmosphere to work on our deeper issues. I firmly believe in long term therapy as it creates a dynamic and healing process.
Tania M Weld
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cumberland, RI 02864 (Online Only)
My goals is to create a peaceful environment where individuals and couples are able to express their feelings in a healthy way and learn skills to improve their everyday lives and relationships.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with adults struggling in their relationship and couples who feel stuck in negative patterns. I also have experience with Infertility, Affairs, Depression, Anxiety and ADHD/ADD and couples who have recently separated or divorced. I will work with you to figure out your goals and how to attain them. I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy as well as training in Treating Affairs and Trauma. I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work. I also trained in Level 1 Brainspotting and am a member of the American Association of Marriage Association.
My goals is to create a peaceful environment where individuals and couples are able to express their feelings in a healthy way and learn skills to improve their everyday lives and relationships.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with adults struggling in their relationship and couples who feel stuck in negative patterns. I also have experience with Infertility, Affairs, Depression, Anxiety and ADHD/ADD and couples who have recently separated or divorced. I will work with you to figure out your goals and how to attain them. I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy as well as training in Treating Affairs and Trauma. I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work. I also trained in Level 1 Brainspotting and am a member of the American Association of Marriage Association.
Katarina Dushku
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cumberland, RI 02864 (Online Only)
While specializing in treating anxiety and depression, my experience extends to addressing a spectrum of issues, including relationships ( couples, marital, and family therapy) and parenting challenges.
Are you in search of a confidential space to navigate the complexities of your life? I am dedicated to providing a secure environment where you can freely explore profound and challenging issues that may be impacting the life you aspire to lead. In my practice, I believe in the transformative power of evidence-backed therapy to offer relief and insights. As a therapist, I am committed to creating an atmosphere that allows you to openly express the most vulnerable aspects of your life.
While specializing in treating anxiety and depression, my experience extends to addressing a spectrum of issues, including relationships ( couples, marital, and family therapy) and parenting challenges.
Are you in search of a confidential space to navigate the complexities of your life? I am dedicated to providing a secure environment where you can freely explore profound and challenging issues that may be impacting the life you aspire to lead. In my practice, I believe in the transformative power of evidence-backed therapy to offer relief and insights. As a therapist, I am committed to creating an atmosphere that allows you to openly express the most vulnerable aspects of your life.
Maggie works with individuals, couples, and families and utilizes multiple treatment interventions to create an environment that is conducive to the client’s growth.
Maggie is committed to meeting the client where they are and creating a supportive environment where they feel heard and comfortable discussing their experiences, needs, and goals. She is dedicated to helping individuals achieve personal growth and identify their core values. She views each client as the expert of their own life and is committed to understanding their unique values to support them on their healing journey!
Maggie works with individuals, couples, and families and utilizes multiple treatment interventions to create an environment that is conducive to the client’s growth.
Maggie is committed to meeting the client where they are and creating a supportive environment where they feel heard and comfortable discussing their experiences, needs, and goals. She is dedicated to helping individuals achieve personal growth and identify their core values. She views each client as the expert of their own life and is committed to understanding their unique values to support them on their healing journey!
Linda Levine
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CFT
Verified Verified
Cumberland, RI 02864 (Online Only)
With psychodynamic and intergenerational family therapy perspectives, Linda helps guide clients to a deeper understanding of self as they navigate life passages, including relationship and family building, parenting, changing family dynamics as children mature, job-related stress and career transitions, aging, mortality, and bereavement.
Clients will benefit from Linda's deep belief in the human capacity for growth and transformation. Linda specializes in working collaboratively with couples seeking to repair and deepen their relationship, including those hoping to recover from infidelity. She has extensive training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and is an Approved Member of the Gottman Referral Network. For married couples on the brink of divorce, Linda offers brief Discernment Counseling as an alternative to traditional couples counseling, to help partners gain greater clarity and confidence in their decision making about the future of their marriage.
With psychodynamic and intergenerational family therapy perspectives, Linda helps guide clients to a deeper understanding of self as they navigate life passages, including relationship and family building, parenting, changing family dynamics as children mature, job-related stress and career transitions, aging, mortality, and bereavement.
Clients will benefit from Linda's deep belief in the human capacity for growth and transformation. Linda specializes in working collaboratively with couples seeking to repair and deepen their relationship, including those hoping to recover from infidelity. She has extensive training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and is an Approved Member of the Gottman Referral Network. For married couples on the brink of divorce, Linda offers brief Discernment Counseling as an alternative to traditional couples counseling, to help partners gain greater clarity and confidence in their decision making about the future of their marriage.
Cumberland Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, CCTP, ACS
Verified Verified
Cumberland, RI 02864
Cumberland Counseling, LLC offers Mental Health Counseling Services for Couples, Families, Individuals, Children, Adolescents and Medication Management.
Cumberland Counseling, LLC is a group private practice providing a wide variety of support. We have licensed and advanced associate clinicians who practice in RI, MA, CT, and NC with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. Individual treament is available for those suffering with behavioral, emotional or life issues. We will teach you how to utilize techniques in your daily life to acheive mindfulness, strength and positivity. We also strive to bring help to those suffering with sexualilty, cultural, racial or spirituality issues.
Cumberland Counseling, LLC offers Mental Health Counseling Services for Couples, Families, Individuals, Children, Adolescents and Medication Management.
Cumberland Counseling, LLC is a group private practice providing a wide variety of support. We have licensed and advanced associate clinicians who practice in RI, MA, CT, and NC with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. Individual treament is available for those suffering with behavioral, emotional or life issues. We will teach you how to utilize techniques in your daily life to acheive mindfulness, strength and positivity. We also strive to bring help to those suffering with sexualilty, cultural, racial or spirituality issues.
My experience is varied, but I have a particular focus in: couples, family dynamics / behavioral issues, stress management, anxiety reduction, and trauma.
I utilize a humanistic approach to psychotherapy, along with a strong emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy. My goal is to aid my clients by helping them identify their strengths, and then building on them. I believe that we all strive to live a fulfilling life, and every client has amazing potential to do so.
My experience is varied, but I have a particular focus in: couples, family dynamics / behavioral issues, stress management, anxiety reduction, and trauma.
I utilize a humanistic approach to psychotherapy, along with a strong emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy. My goal is to aid my clients by helping them identify their strengths, and then building on them. I believe that we all strive to live a fulfilling life, and every client has amazing potential to do so.
Dr. J Sema Bruno
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT-A, PhD, A-CCEP
Verified Verified
Cumberland, RI 02864
My decades-long work with new parents, couples, families, trauma survivors, and at-risk youth has shown me that people and relationships are incredibly resilient when they have the appropriate support, resources, and therapeutic tools made available.
I take an embodied, client-centered approach when working with individuals, couples, polycules, and families, I work with issues from a systemic lens, actively bridging transgenerational and historical events and situations with presenting concerns. I am dedicated to helping clients process and work through issues relating to trauma, abuse, gender identity and non-conformity, sex therapy, co-parenting, career advancement, non-monogamy and polyamory, classism, racism, and sexism. I am well prepared to support clients in breaking through destructive patterns in pursuit of deeper satisfaction with life, career, and relationships.
My decades-long work with new parents, couples, families, trauma survivors, and at-risk youth has shown me that people and relationships are incredibly resilient when they have the appropriate support, resources, and therapeutic tools made available.
I take an embodied, client-centered approach when working with individuals, couples, polycules, and families, I work with issues from a systemic lens, actively bridging transgenerational and historical events and situations with presenting concerns. I am dedicated to helping clients process and work through issues relating to trauma, abuse, gender identity and non-conformity, sex therapy, co-parenting, career advancement, non-monogamy and polyamory, classism, racism, and sexism. I am well prepared to support clients in breaking through destructive patterns in pursuit of deeper satisfaction with life, career, and relationships.
When couples and family members feel validated, relationships become more honest and satisfying.
Is it possible to have a really good, satisfying relationship? I believe it is. Having a partnership that is growing, nurturing and fulfilling is not only possible - it is a skill that can be learned. As a Couple and Family Therapist, I have the latest training in relationship systems with an inclusive lens covering all types of relationships. Along with this evidence-based theory I bring a lifetime of psychological study and practice tested over time in my own partnership relationship. We never fight. Good communication skills and clear boundaries serve us well. Helping others find joy in their relationships is my highest calling.
When couples and family members feel validated, relationships become more honest and satisfying.
Is it possible to have a really good, satisfying relationship? I believe it is. Having a partnership that is growing, nurturing and fulfilling is not only possible - it is a skill that can be learned. As a Couple and Family Therapist, I have the latest training in relationship systems with an inclusive lens covering all types of relationships. Along with this evidence-based theory I bring a lifetime of psychological study and practice tested over time in my own partnership relationship. We never fight. Good communication skills and clear boundaries serve us well. Helping others find joy in their relationships is my highest calling.
It is a brave thing to reach out and get help for yourself or your relationship and I look forward to hearing from you.
Seeking out therapy for yourself or your relationship can be an intimidating endeavor for so many reasons. It can be difficult to find time in your busy schedule with work and kids, challenging finding a therapist who is a good fit, or facing the fear of addressing things you've avoided for so long. Whatever has brought you here, whether it is the desire for more connection in your relationship, a body that feels less burdened by the past, needing to get un-stuck from harmful patterns, or even the smallest bit of hope for growth within yourself, I am glad you're seeking out help and hope I can help you in your journey.
It is a brave thing to reach out and get help for yourself or your relationship and I look forward to hearing from you.
Seeking out therapy for yourself or your relationship can be an intimidating endeavor for so many reasons. It can be difficult to find time in your busy schedule with work and kids, challenging finding a therapist who is a good fit, or facing the fear of addressing things you've avoided for so long. Whatever has brought you here, whether it is the desire for more connection in your relationship, a body that feels less burdened by the past, needing to get un-stuck from harmful patterns, or even the smallest bit of hope for growth within yourself, I am glad you're seeking out help and hope I can help you in your journey.
I encourage a collaborative relationship as I believe it strengthens motivation and aids in reaching desired goals.
I have 18 years experience working in a variety of settings including hospital, residential, urgent care, and office. I have extensive experience working with children and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, grief/loss, sexual abuse/trauma, ADHD, autism and LGBTQ+ issues. In addition to individual work, I enjoy working with couples and families. My therapeutic approach focuses on Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Humanistic/Client-Centered Therapy.
I encourage a collaborative relationship as I believe it strengthens motivation and aids in reaching desired goals.
I have 18 years experience working in a variety of settings including hospital, residential, urgent care, and office. I have extensive experience working with children and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, grief/loss, sexual abuse/trauma, ADHD, autism and LGBTQ+ issues. In addition to individual work, I enjoy working with couples and families. My therapeutic approach focuses on Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Humanistic/Client-Centered Therapy.
Developing a genuine, therapeutic relationship through compassion, humor, and kindness is the first step towards developing a partnership to work on your goals.
Licensed in 2009, I have many years of experience working with diverse populations of all ages within multiple settings. From these experiences has developed a style of therapy which is goal oriented, practical, and direct. I have experience working with children, adults, and families. I have extensive history in working with the families of individuals with disabilities.
Developing a genuine, therapeutic relationship through compassion, humor, and kindness is the first step towards developing a partnership to work on your goals.
Licensed in 2009, I have many years of experience working with diverse populations of all ages within multiple settings. From these experiences has developed a style of therapy which is goal oriented, practical, and direct. I have experience working with children, adults, and families. I have extensive history in working with the families of individuals with disabilities.
Alexandra Irving Anchor Counseling Center, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cumberland, RI 02864
With over 20 years of experience in the field Alex provides individual, couples and family therapy.
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.
With over 20 years of experience in the field Alex provides individual, couples and family therapy.
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.
I have extensive training in personal psychodynamic therapy, family system dynamics and relationship therapy.
I truly feel that anyone can benefit from therapeutic training and guidance. Personally, I have always seen therapy to be more of a intense joint partnership focused on a client's personal achievement, exploration of their untapped potential and opportunities and utilizing their strengths to balance them out.
Therapy should be to the mind what diet and exercise is to the body. Solid, result-focused training that builds upon an individual's strengths to provide them with the tools necessary to not only face the challenges of their life, but also to explore the rich landscape they have WITHIN.
I have extensive training in personal psychodynamic therapy, family system dynamics and relationship therapy.
I truly feel that anyone can benefit from therapeutic training and guidance. Personally, I have always seen therapy to be more of a intense joint partnership focused on a client's personal achievement, exploration of their untapped potential and opportunities and utilizing their strengths to balance them out.
Therapy should be to the mind what diet and exercise is to the body. Solid, result-focused training that builds upon an individual's strengths to provide them with the tools necessary to not only face the challenges of their life, but also to explore the rich landscape they have WITHIN.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.