Teletherapy for North Providence, RI

Now Accepting New Patients - With more than 20 years of experience, I'm an independently licensed psychotherapist/owner of a private practice with locations in Smithfield & North Providence, Polaris Counseling & Consulting LLC. After more than a decade working in private, community, and government settings, I made the decision to devote my time to a private practice providing unique ways to deal with everyday stress, while offering long-term (and scientifically based) solutions to better the mind and body. I specialize in using science and a candid approach to work with my patients. Please visit my website for more.

Updated 07/08/24: Accepting new clients! Blue Cross, United, and Aetna health plans are welcome. - - Welcome! I lead an all female team of skilled therapists who specialize in treating women ages 18+. We have strong backgrounds and passion for working with women who are struggling with toxic & dysfunctional families, anxiety, dating & marital relationship issues, fertility complications, the postpartum period, and traumatic experiences. Life coaching & consulting services are also available for those seeking quick, effective solutions without a long-term commitment to therapy.

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing a variety of mental health and life issues. I have extensive experience treating patients who are suffering from depression, anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, domestic violence, family issues and relationship difficulties. I practice a holistic approach to therapy that involves mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, spirituality, and physical health. I pride myself on my ability to provide empathy, sympathy, excellent listening skills and constructive feedback to all patients. I want all my patients to feel better about their lives and themselves and to be able to live happier more productive lives.

Welcome! I am Sarah and I offer individual video therapy sessions for adults. Many of my clients come to therapy to process difficult situations with a desire to help their mental wellness. I strive to provide you with a confidential, affirming space and help you gain tools for improvement. You may be encountering a life transition, stress, worry, low self-confidence, communication difficulties, professional concerns, social concerns, feeling overwhelmed, or notice a need for more self-care. Having an outlet to enhance hope, tackle goals, and feel supported can be key to healing.

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 feel that providing a comfortable and safe environment for people to discuss their feelings and thoughts about experiences, concerns and changes they hope for in life and relationships is important. I will work to help you improve skills, insight and awareness around the areas in your life you are struggling with. I have been a clinical social worker for 20 years working within a variety of settings including schools, homes, community and residential. I have treated diverse populations of children, adolescents and adults with co-occurring disorders. I provide counseling services for adults and couples.

As a therapist, I practice a holistic approach because I believe all aspects of a client and their experiences are important in providing effective treatment. I have experience working with a wide range of clients of all ages and diagnoses. My goal for all of my clients is to build a relationship of mutual trust, respect, and communication, as well as a safe environment that fosters vulnerability and honesty. Based on individual nuances, I strive to incorporate principles and skills from various theoretical models, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy.

I am a LICSW in both RI and MA. My ideal client would be looking for a space where they can grow and be challenged while feeling supported and heard throughout their process. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults with substance use disorders. I have a particular passion for working with couples, Women's/men's issues as well as anyone from the LGBTQ+ community. As a self-identified member of the Queer community, I am passionate about working with this underserved population and creating a safe space where LGBTQ+ people can receive support without having to explain their identity or experience.

Sometimes it is beneficial to just say the things that are bugging us out loud and to someone who can really listen ! I can be that person for you. Sometimes having these feelings can overcome our defensive techniques and overwhelm us. We will talk about you and your needs. I will help you to identify your strengths and build upon them. We can try multiple types of techniques (CBT,ACT, MI, DBT, Mindfulness) and work on identifying the techniques that work for you. While building your self/worth and developing skills you will become confident and successful in achieving your mental health/addiction goals.

Tracy Costa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island. She has been in the business of helping other people help themselves for more than 18 years and works with individuals and couples ages 18 and older. Tracy’s approach is a combination of CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and humanistic ideals. She believes in a communication style that is direct and honest, typically opting for uncomplicated straight talk in place of technical jargon. Tracey strives to work with clients to break patterns of behavior which continuously leave them feeling so stuck and powerless.

To my potential client, I look forward to hearing from you. I have been working in the human services field for over 20 years. I have started my private practice over 10 years ago. I have training in EMDR, CBT, Family Strategic and Family Structural. I am able to provide child, individual, couple and family therapy. In addition to English, I also speak French and Haitian Creole. I also provide free phone consultation. Thanks! Dr. Almonacy

Accepting New Patients - I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the field for over 20 years. I currently work at Polaris Counseling and Consulting LLC. Along with private practice, I have experience in community, school, and home-based settings. The majority of my time has been spent working with teens and young adults experiencing grief, trauma, as well as substance intervention and education. Private practice has always been the end goal for me as it provides a setting to truly focus on you and your perspective. While we are in the therapy room I strive to create a space that allows you to speak freely.

Expression of Healing counselors are committed to providing our clients a safe space to collaboratively explore issues they may be dealing with. Therapy can be a process to help clients obtain clarity and support while navigating through challenges and struggles. Each client is treated with respect and collaboration will remain a vital piece in the therapeutic work to understand client goals and needs. Individualized services are provided as each client is unique and it is important for us to understand what each individual needs to provide effective services.

My primary focus is working with individuals with OCD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, ADHD, autism, phobias, school/college issues, substance use, and grief/loss. My style is very laid back and down to earth. Nobody is perfect, and therapy is a team effort! I work with adults and teens (16 and over). I look forward to meeting you in person or via telephone.

Accepting New Clients. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor that has more than 5 years of experience working in private practice. I currently work at Polaris Counseling and Consulting LLC. I enjoy the private practice realm as I am able to work with a diverse range of clients. It is my goal to ensure an open, judgment-free environment in each session.I have experience working with teenagers, adults, families, and couples. I typically draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, and Motivational Interviewing.

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.

For more than 25 years, I have enjoyed working with individuals, couples, and families to make changes that have directly improved their quality of life. My work is client focused and the approach used reflects the client, the specific issue, and the desired outcome.

Currently Accepting New Clients. I am a national board-certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I received my BA in Psychology at the University of Rhode Island and then went on to acquire my Master’s degree at Johnson and Wales University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I currently work at Polaris Counseling and Consulting LLC and have been in the mental health field for about 5 years now. My experience lies within the school systems and private practice settings.

The Outpatient Department at St. Mary's, known as The Shepherd Program, has been serving adults and families impacted by trauma for over 30 years. Our Team of dedicated and passionate counselors provide trauma-informed counseling utilizing Trauma sensitive and evidenced based models of treatment that may include TF-CBT, EMDR, CBT and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. We support adults with PTSD/trauma impacts and symptoms, including impacts from sexual abuse and sexual assault. We can assist adults with Depression, Anxiety, Caregiver Compassion Fatigue, Grief and Loss, parenting stress, and much more. Our team of clinicians use our collective knowledge, skills and experience to help people heal from trauma. We know that everyone, at some point in their life, experiences a loss, an adverse experience, or a traumatic event(s). We are highly skilled in our roles as Clinicians and we deeply value the collaborative therapeutic relationship with those we serve. In partnership with you, individualized and personal goals can be realized and actively supported.