Therapists in Wakefield, RI

Welcome! Deciding to come to therapy is a big step. Whether you are still contemplating that decision or you are ready to take action and make changes, I will meet you where you are and support your process with compassion and patience. I take an integrated approach to treatment that is grounded in cognitive behavioral psychotherapy and utilize elements of solution focused therapy and DBT tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviors, trauma, anger management, academics and/or healthy relationships.

I help people who are struggling with unhealthy relationships, family issues, and past trauma. I will not make your problems disappear but I will give you the tools to overcome them. I will stand by you every step of the way. I have been a practicing therapist for 20 years. Do not continue to suffer reach out today!

Reaching out for help requires strength and courage. I'm privileged to be a part of your journey, providing a secure, nurturing space during times of stress and change. Whether you're dealing with relationship problems, narcissistic abuse, codependency, trauma, anxiety or depression, I'm here to collaborate authentically and compassionately. In our therapeutic relationship, I can help you recover your true self and identifying limiting patterns. My approach is deeply relational and integrative, incorporating evidence-based techniques. Together, we'll address your concerns holistically, fostering resilience and empowerment.

Is it finally time to put yourself first? Are you struggling with issues of anxiety, depression, family conflicts, or problem relationships that have been plaguing you for too long? Leslie Morales Oliver has been working for over 25 years helping others to address stressors that affect the ability to cope and problem solve. Call today to schedule your appointment. Days and evenings available. Most major health insurance plans accepted.

I conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of children, teens, and young adults to assess attention, learning, executive-functioning, and social/emotional difficulties. I employ a highly specialized assessment protocol that leads to meaningful home- and school-based recommendations to help children reach their potential. My electronic reports provide online, interactive links to websites, videos, and learning tools that extend the usefulness of the testing. I specialize in working with children with symptoms of ADHD, Learning Disabilities, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder who struggle with executive-functioning skills and have difficulty completing homework or appear disorganized, distracted, or inflexible in problem solving.

Available virtually in Rhode Island, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Life Coach who draws on a variety of holistic tools to support you, including over 20 years of experience. My specialties include trauma counseling, stress, PTSD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism and control issues, social isolation, and intimate partner violence. Specializing in eating disorders, I have my own lived experience as a woman recovering from anxiety, disordered eating, body image struggles, and grief and loss.

Over twenty years as an ordained minister and equestrian I noticed how horses were helping me, so I developed Integrative Equine Therapy. In a non-clinical environment, a horse and IET Therapist create a safe space. We guide, encourage and support you in removing blocks, building new neural pathways from the trauma center to the conscious part of your brain, making it possible to respond rather than react to triggers. We call this "shifting perspective." With IET, you can find clarity of purpose, meaning and joy. Brown University's independent data on our therapeutic approach shows the success of IET. We work with all ages.

Amanda Fontaine, MS, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been working with individuals, couples, children, teens, and families since 2001. She works with clients who may be struggling with a broad range of issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and/or behavioral issues. She is a member of the Kink-Aware Professionals Directory. Amanda also currently serves as Past President of the RI Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, our Rhode Island professional organization for MFT's.

My ideal client is a family or couple in the midst of a situational crisis. They may need help navigating changes such as: a member with special needs, adolescent years, an affair, remarriage/stepfamily issues, illness and death. I strongly believe many people have the capacity to manage life's challenges, however they may need to learn more skillful communication of their needs and desires. It has been my privilege to help restore innate strengths as well as to nurture untapped abilities to overcome stresses and symptoms of depression, anxiety and confusion associated with these life changes.

Over the past 14 years I have put together a unique system of problem solving and planning called "Growing The Whole Way". This system teaches how to think bigger and work with the mind, body, and spirit for better results in making change. It also supports taking care of yourself in the process. My workbook includes key concepts and practical strategies to help with motivation, organization, and meaningful planning. It also teaches efficiency along with follow through and self development. Once complete this book can become a personalized reference outside of session time. This system can also be used again for future goals.

After graduating from social work school 46 years ago, it has been my privilege to have partnered with and met all kinds of people from all walks of life presenting with a myriad of struggles. From my perspective, treatment is all about improving one's quality of life. Experience has shown me that with the appropriate amount of support and reality testing, most people are quite capable of addressing their challenges and feeling better about themselves. I prefer using a more traditional psychodynamic approach to treatment. Such an approach emphasizes providing a positive space for people to change.

I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 40 years of experience offering evaluations and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. At the present time, I am working with the office of Alexander Scagnelli, MD PC who prescribes medication management along with his Nurse Practitioners. I am providing psychological testing, which includes a clinical interview, remote testing, following up with a results visit. We test for ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic disorders and a variety of other diagnoses. At the result visit, I would make recommendations based on your test results. Our office has availability within one week.

Andrea Johnstone, Psy. D. is a clinical child psychologist who obtained her master's degree in Psychology from New York University and her doctorate in School-Clinical Child Psychology from Pace University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, where she specialized in early childhood assessment and intervention, and served as a consultant for local Head Start classrooms.

Whether life has recently thrown you a curve ball, or you have been struggling with the same old issues for years, you are reading this now because you hope to take fresh action. For over 30 years, I have helped individuals and families effectively overcome a variety of difficulties using traditional psychotherapy approaches. At this point in my career, I am limiting my practice to short-term therapy, with an emphasis on Hypnotherapy as one of the most powerful self-help tools you can apply. Recent advances in mind and brain research have shown that we have the power to learn new skills and retrain our brains, regardless of age.