Somatic Therapists in Providence, RI

Jen is a person-centered, somatic therapist who values the therapeutic relationship above all else. Jen believes that being a witness to someone's healing journey is a true honor and a privilege. Trained in EMDR, and as trauma informed expressive arts therapist, the framework of holistic wellness guides the practice. Together, with a strengths based, empowerment approach, learn to access safety in your body, re-wire your nervous system, and make meaning of your life.

Life is heavy right now and you don't have to carry it all alone. At the heart of my work is the belief that your relationship to yourself serves as the foundation for meaningful and intimate connection with others and the world around you. Using a holistic approach we'll explore the barriers that keep you from the life you truly desire and deserve.

Need help challenging negative self talk? Having trouble getting started? Avoiding everything? Feeling anxious and depressed? ADHD Coaching, PTSD and trauma Licensed psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and holistic health practitioner. I help clients safely explore mental, physical, and emotional aspects of themselves to improve their quality of life. CBT, EFT, and somatic healing practices. Stress management, accountability, time management, organization and social skills training, mindfulness meditation to help with difficulties digesting life, breathing practices, meditation, yoga, and nutrition to boost mood and decrease stress.

Currently on a waitlist for in-person sessions. I provide trauma-informed and social-justice oriented therapy to adolescents and adults of all genders. I believe that we are all doing the best that we can with what we have, and my goal is to help increase your capacities for self-reliance, emotional intelligence, and autonomy in the face of historical and social factors that are getting in the way. I have experience working with people across the age range as they navigate significant behavioral, relational, and academic challenges; major transitions; issues related to gender and sexuality; PTSD; ADHD; Anxiety; and Depression.

Nettle & Ash's ACT-based (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) program offers specialized, affirmative, compassionate, and culturally responsive coaching and therapy for teens and adults. Our practitioners have been supporting families and individuals with a broad range of challenges for two decades, and have particular interest/expertise in Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQIA+. We also specialize in supporting the family as a whole. Our ideal clients' goals include a commitment towards psychological flexibility through values-based work to create a stronger sense of self.

Welcome. If you are reading this webpage, you are looking for a therapist who is right for you. I have helped patients suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, and relationship ruptures to go on to live full and authentic lives. I employ traditional psychotherapy approaches, as well as Somatic Experiencing and EMDR, to provide safe and compassionate care. If you have been struggling with issues for some time, it is natural to feel a sense of hopelessness. I will take time to understand your healing journey, so we can work together for you to have greater peace of mind and be better equipped for life's challenges.

Welcome to Dyad Psychology! Meet our providers: Contessa Brown, MHC-A, has been serving as a clinician in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts community for almost two years. Her goal is to empower and strengthen her clients as they navigate life’s transitions. Preparing them for the chapters that are ahead in addition to finding closure from the previous chapters of life. Her goal has always remained to help break the stigmatism of mental health & wellness; especially within the BIPOC community. Delivering therapeutic interventions in a in a way that is culturally competent & compassionate.

You long feel connected. Connected to yourselves and to others. To feel that sense of purpose and direction in life. To feel where and how you fit in the world. Your filled with the same anxious thoughts, "Who am I really", " How do I fit in", " Do others feel this way?". This brings feeling of loneliness, self-doubt, being lost, and the light you once had inside of you begins to diminish. You desperately want to replace these anxious thoughts, sadness, and unstable moods with a new vision and a new zest for life. There has to be a way to turn these thoughts around. But where do you even begin?

The choice to prioritize your wellbeing is not always easy. I'm glad you’re here. I provide a collaborative, honest and authentic approach. We hold space in a supportive, fluid and comfortable place where we can laugh, cry, swear or whatever you need. You’re the expert of your life and are the driver of your sessions-I help you navigate on your journey to healing and self-discovery. We, as humans, are ever-evolving, and so is our growth. When you’re ready, we can build an authentic, honest and supportive relationship with one another to explore, navigate and identify to create and empower you to lead the life you want to live!

When life becomes overwhelming its easy to withdraw inside or reach towards unhealthy habits. With the right support you can start to feel comfortable in your own skin. If you are curious about what has been holding you back, I provide a compassionate space to let go of what is standing in your way. I offer the tools to identify and work through barriers, as well as support to navigate challenging relationships and emotions.

I work with teenagers, emerging adults, and adults. I care deeply about offering queer and gender affirming therapy and welcome queer and gender expansive folks of all ages. I draw on relational, intersectional feminist, narrative, internal family systems, attachment, and somatic approaches to therapy. I am also trained in EMDR and can support folks looking to process trauma in this way. I strive to make each client feel understood, valued, and empowered because I believe healing and growth emerge from a strong therapeutic relationship.

Offering Walk Therapy: outdoors, in-person, year round, dogs invited. I’m licensed in MA & RI & will consider well-aligned virtual clients as well. My current practice is very queer/trans, multi-racial, poly, neurodivergent, spiritual, artistic, working in helping professions, embodied, & politically-engaged. Folks who thrive with me appreciate direct feedback, authenticity, & strengths-based ways of building safety & courage to go after the lives they want, relationally & professionally. I find that the walking modality, in combination with EMDR & somatic practices, are a trustworthy resource for addressing complex trauma.

I am accepting new clients for Telehealth sessions. I offer a holistic, trauma informed approach to therapy that focuses on the integration of the mind-body-spirit connection. It is through increased awareness we can identify imbalances and begin the healing process. Together we will gently explore limiting patterns, subconscious beliefs, and blocked energy held in the body. I offer a nonjudgmental, safe space for clients to work through the issues that are most heavily impacting their lives. I weave in principles from Energy Psychology, Neuroscience, Spirituality, EMDR, Emotion Code, Somatic Experiencing, and Positive Psychology

My clients describe my style as warm and supportive. I am able to connect quickly with clients, helping people move forward to their desired path. Therapy is a partnership built on trust and safety to explore various aspects of life such as acute and complex trauma, anxiety, PTSD, life transitions and relationships. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island and Pennsylvania practicing in the field for over fifteen years. I provide services to individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, panic, relationship/peer issues, self-esteem/self-confidence, life transitions, and everyday issues that arise as part of life.

Natalie is a highly skilled eating disorder specialist who also supports individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, and challenging life transitions. Through mindfulness and body-centered awareness, she empowers clients to vulnerably connect to and experience deep emotions while recognizing habitual patterns preventing authentic selves from emerging. Natalie provides a safe and nurturing environment that allows new pathways to evolve, ultimately leading to the manifestation of the life changes people desire.

Our road towards wellness begins with a small, single step in reaching out for support. I am here to let you know that you are not alone, and that it would be an honor and privilege to walk with you on your healing journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Informed Therapist with specialty areas in all types of loss and grief across the lifespan, including sudden loss, loss-related chronic health conditions, hair loss, pet loss, as well as, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, and life transitions.

Life rarely goes as planned. When you've been hit with a major life event, such as the loss of a loved one, an affair, or the birth of a child, you may experience fear, isolation, sadness, or anger. Although life changes can be a source of excitement and growth, they often bring up unresolved issues, including perfectionism, shame, and past trauma. If you want to be able to cope effectively with life's biggest transitions, you need a compassionate therapist who specializes in your area of need, so that you can find peace and joy in your life again.

I work with people who want to improve the quality of their life. Whether it is a mood disorder, traumatic experiences, PTSD, relationship issues, medical illness, performance enhancement, or stress management, therapy can be an opportunity to put your life in order and to learn life sustaining skills. My style is supportive and collaborative. I am trained in EMDR, Marriage and Family Therapy and as a Medical Psychotherapist. I have extensive experience working with people who have medical issues that impact the quality of their life.

Providing inclusive, culturally sensitive, and affirming individual therapy aiming to serve Folx who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ who have experienced trauma and/or who struggle to cope with mental health concerns. Utilizing the strengths and building the resiliency of those I serve to empower them to find joy in the healing journey. Cultivating a brave space where Folx feel supported and validated. Supporting cycle breakers with ending generational trauma. You already have what you need in you to begin healing. Allow me to support you with tapping into that strength while teaching you skills that promote healing.