Anxiety Therapists in Greenville, RI

I specialize in treating individuals with anxiety problems especially social anxiety and panic disorder. Often along with this issue, I work with young adults becoming more independent. My work focuses on getting patients to see how their anxieties can be mastered while accepting that some anxiety can be normal and healthy. I also have a background working with patients with chronic pain and adjustment to other chronic illnesses such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis. I collaborate with other health care providers to help the patient cope with their illness and feel less overwhelmed by the medical decisions that they need to make.

Lauren Thomas Charness, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist who earned her doctorate degree from the Combined School-Clinical Child Psychology program at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in New York. Prior to pursuing her doctorate, Lauren received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the George Washington University and her Masters of Education in school psychology as well as a Masters in Educational Psychology: Schooling from Columbia University’s Teachers College.

Diane Richardson-Lucier is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 1993. Xe has an MSW from the University of Connecticut. Diane has many years of experience as a therapist providing a variety of counseling techniques to assist clients in working through issues to return to a healthy balance in life. Diane is the former founder and director of Portsmouth Counseling Center. Xe has worked in private practice for over twenty-five years. Xe works with adults, couples, and families.

Joseph (Jef) Faulkner is married with 4 school-aged children. He is a regular distance runner. And in his free-time, he likes to read all kinds of fiction- even historical fiction- and biography (which he is doing right now! ). He also loves to take walks with the family dog. Jef has worked in the mental health field for over thirty-five years. He is a licensed clinical social worker and he specializes in doing child and family therapy.

Stephanie Batista, PsyD, is a postdoctoral fellow who received her doctorate in clinical psychology from William James College. Dr. Batista provides evidence-based therapies for children, adolescents and adults. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relational issues, life transitions, and stress management. Dr. Batista provides individual psychotherapy using cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approaches. She believes in tailoring each session to her clients' individual needs and places special focus on the therapeutic relationship.

Dr. Ellen Curran earned her master's and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology at the University of Hartford. She has been practicing for 15+ years in a variety of settings including preschools, adolescent shelters and residential programs, K-5 schools for those with and without significant mental health diagnoses, pediatric hospital settings and college counseling centers. Dr. Curran believes in a strengths-based and collaborative approach in which she joins with people in an empathic manner to help motivate and guide them towards the positive change they seek.

Dr. Galliotte earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at William James College. She completed a pre-doctoral consortium at the Brenner Center for Psychological Assessment and Consultation in Newton, MA and a post-doctoral fellowship at Gershon Psychological Associates in Rhode Island. Dr. Galliotte completed her undergraduate studies at Florida International University and obtained her Master of Science degree in counseling with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis at NOVA Southeastern University.

Sometimes we all need a little extra help or someone outside of our circle to listen and give a fresh perspective. I believe that everyone can change and has the ability to better themselves when life may not feel that way. I have been in the field for over 20 years. I provide counseling for adults and work in finding the best solutions for the issues at hand. Our goal together will be to develop tools that you can utilize in your daily life long after counseling has ended.

Andrea Erickson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 1996. She specializes in providing individual therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and college students. Andrea has treated clients with a wide range of psychosocial issues including stress, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, behavior problems, chronic pain and health conditions. She also works with parents/caregivers as they navigate through life stressors and transitions, relationships, while promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

Adetutu Ajibose, PsyD earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from William James College. Her major area of concentration was in African and Caribbean Mental Health and Children and Families of Adversity and Resilience (CFAR). She completed her APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island and at the Brenner Center in Newton, MA. She utilizes client-centered approaches to therapy, trauma-informed therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and positive psychology.

Julia Bussolari is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 2019. She completed the RIC graduate program in 2019. Julia has worked with children with disabilities for more than 20 years. She has met with families of children with disabilities and helped them cope with their diagnosis and behaviors. She has also treated adults and children with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD. In her free time, Julia enjoys animals and traveling.

Jennifer Pelkey, MS, LMHC obtained both her B.S. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Addictions Counseling and her M.S. in Counseling also with a concentration in Additions Counseling from Johnson & Wales University in Providence RI. Jen is a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Rhode Island and has dipped her toe in different populations and settings throughout her career.

Do you feel overwhelmed from stress, anxiety, or depressive feelings; have poor coping skills, low self-confidence or self worth, or find yourself stuck during a life transition? I support clients struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship complications, and life transitions by creating insight and strategic interventions that improve quality of life by changing perspectives and thought processes. I believe in a holistic, strengths-based and solution-focused approach, to energize and motivate my clients, while incorporating evidence-based practice methods to achieve changes that are client-focused and driven.

I graduated from Rhode Island College with my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Social Work; as well as, I am licensed in Rhode Island and Maine as a Licensed Clinical Therapist. While I specialize with adults and couples, my experiences have also been in providing individual therapy for middle and high-school aged students with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health challenges, Couples Therapy, adult/ teen depression, Anxiety, addiction with older adults, care givers grief, care giver support, and hospice. I have had a vast amount of experience in the treatment of a wide variety of mental and behavioral health concerns.

You're unique, and it's my job to tailor treatment to your individual needs. I will provide you tools and strategies to take control of your life through positive changes -- changes that will last. I work with young adults through the elderly. My specialties include: relationship issues; divorce, and other difficult life transitions; depression and anxiety; trauma history, especially in women; compassion fatigue and stress; low self-esteem, and lack of assertiveness; and grief and loss, including death of pets. I am a trained divorce mediator.

Audrey Wayman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 2019. She has a BA from Connecticut College and an MA from Boston College in Mental Health Counseling. Audrey believes that being vulnerable and seeking help takes strength. She strives to build genuine rapport with each of her clients and provide a safe, caring, and non-judging space for them to open up and feel heard. Audrey hopes to help her clients build more healthy thought patterns, gain insight, and navigate their mental health challenges one step at a time.

Elise N. Jarvis, LMHC is a licensed clinician in RI who has provided clinical care since 2010. She received her Master's degree in Psychology and then continued her academic career earning an Advanced Counseling Certificate in Mental Health Counseling from Rhode Island College. Her training has honed in on: trauma and recovery work, behavioral difficulties, self-injurious thoughts and behaviors, suicidality, parent-focused interventions, and coping skill and sensory implementation.

Maia Roper is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 2017. She received her Bachelors in Psychology from New England College and her Masters in Social Work from Simmons College. Maia offers a unique therapeutic experience that creates a comfortable setting to build clinical rapport. Once rapport is established, Maia continues to maintain rapport by empathizing with you and meeting you where you're at while helping you bring forth the best version of yourself.

Kimberly Palmisano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 2023. Kimberly enjoys mindfulness and incorporates it into her sessions regularly. She also focuses on a client's strengths and goals. Kimberly hopes to empower clients to live their best lives. Outside of work, Kimberly loves to spend time with her animals. She has a small backyard farm with horses, goats, and chickens and also shares her home with 3 dogs and 2 cats.