Relationship Issues Therapists in Wakefield, RI

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years experience working in the mental health field in a variety of settings. I have worked with children, adults, couples, and families and value treating each client as an individual with unique needs. I enjoy working in collaboration with clients to find the best treatment approach for them. My experience has been in treating a variety of issues including anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), communication and connection issues, depression, developmental stresses, family conflict, and grief and trauma.

I work with adolescents and adults as they work through issues related to mood, anxiety, grief, sexuality and relationship issues. I believe in the importance of finding satisfaction in your relationships. In my view, the majority of mood symptoms stem from relational issues and the way we interact with people. Positive, satisfying connections to people is fundamental to mental health.

I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with nearly 20 years experience helping people recover from difficulties such as relationship issues, stress, parenting concerns, and depression. I use effective, non-judgemental therapeutic techniques to bring about positive change and develop practical tools for my clients to use to strengthen their coping skills and relationships. I work with individuals, couples, families, and teens, using a variety of well-proven counseling techniques to help clients resolve their issues and bring about positive changes in their lives.

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.

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my profile! Beginning therapy can be an exciting and difficult process. I am a client-centered Independent Clinical Social Worker committed to helping individuals and couples grow in authentic ways by gently guiding and warmly challenging them. I will truly listen and enjoy finding new ways to help connect and communicate. I often ask questions as a way to gain understanding and direction. I will be actively engaged in the present while being mindful of the struggles that caused you to begin therapy.

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.

Are you stressed out and anxious? Are you feeling depressed and uncertain whether you can get through it on your own? Have the things that used to bring you joy stopped being of interest? Are your relationships suffering? At my practice, I am committed to helping you develop the skills you need to address the challenges that you are currently facing. I tailor our sessions to address the challenges that are unique to you, and to understand the root cause of your problems, developing long lasting strategies to help you get closer to the life you’ve always wanted. I’m here with compassion and no judgment, ready when you are.

Choosing the right therapist can feel overwhelming; how do you find that person with whom you can develop an authentic relationship who will also be skilled enough to know where and how to challenge you? Having spent nearly twenty years working successfully with teens, adults, and parents, I am deeply committed to fostering a safe space while using evidence-based methods that are trusted to promote change.

Our work together will be suited to your needs. That is, one client may choose talk therapy, whereas another prefers the hands-on approach of energy field healing, and a third opts to combine both of these approaches. Regardless of the mode of treatment, we are always aware that the whole person includes body, mind and spirit and so will involve and integrate them as much as possible. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques including cognitive, skill building, Gestalt, client-centered, guided imagery, inner child work, or energy healing depending on the needs and style of growth of the client.

Are you living your life by design or by default? Perhaps the symptom that brought you here today is not the real issue but is actually a message from your deepest wisdom to nudge you towards living your authentic life. Whether you are hoping to change your relationship with food and your body, shift your patterns in relationships, cope with an illness or pain, or simply to like yourself better, I have a question for you. Are you looking simply to alleviate your symptom (often replaced by another) or are you open to living from your heart’s desire to be fully Alive? I invite you to participate in this journey with me.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with over twenty-one years of experience who works collaboratively with motivated clients interested in gaining greater awareness of both themselves and the multiple systems of which they are a part.

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.

While a large portion of my experience has been with adolescents, I also have a strong background working with adults and couples. I am comfortable working with many issues and believe one of my strengths is the ability to offer an accepting atmosphere.

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 intention is to help you realize what changes you are ready and willing to make in your life to live more fully by discovering the blockages that are preventing you such as trauma, fear, persistent self-defeating habits and patterns of behavior and thinking.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I received my degree from The California School of Professional Psychology. I also earned a Masters degree in Health Psychology. I have worked with a wide variety of issues including addiction, life coaching, pervasive mental illness, chronic pain, family issues, mood disorders, grief, life transitions and elder issues. I have worked with adolescents, adults and the elderly.

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!

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.

You have already taken the first step. Congratulations! Life can get overwhelming. It's difficult to know what to do next, and sometimes just getting out of bed seems like it's too much. This is a journey you are on, and while you might feel stuck, I want to help you find your path. You don't have to live a life that keeps you from experiencing it. My passion is to empower people to improve their lives. Insight can lead to change, but not always in a straight line. Let's take one step at a time, and begin to explore emotions, thoughts and behaviors together.