Therapists Beginning With W in Rhode Island

Dr. Elaine Walen is a licensed Psychologist in Rhode Island with a strong background in developmental psychology. Her Bachelor's degree is in early childhood development, and she was a second-grade teacher. She has Master's degrees in developmental psychology and educational psychology, and a doctoral degree in counseling psychology. Dr. Walen is currently providing affirming care through full-battery psychological and neuropsychological assessments across the lifespan.

Robert A. Walker & Associates, Counseling and Consulting Center Inc, operated by Robert A. Walker offers individual, and family therapy as well as marriage counseling. We employ both male and female therapists, each offering their own unique perspective and expertise. We strongly believe that the success of therapy depends on the unique relationship developed between client and therapist. We work to ensure that our clients feel comfortable, supported, and understood.

I have worked in many environments including community mental health centers, home based environments, public schools, and private practice. These experiences have allowed me to empathize with both children and adults facing varying struggles including poor social skills, traumatic events including sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, socioeconomic concerns, symptoms related to ADHD, as well as family and relationship concerns.

**Currently full- waitlist available** We can all relate to feeling like something is off with our life at some-point. Sometimes we feel like getting through the day is nearly impossible. It can feel isolating to experience depression, anxiety, grief, questioning identity or uncertainty with your sense of self. Sometimes we feel our emotions and/or experiences are too big for others. We often keep our pain to ourselves fearing others wont know what to say or do with it. Sometimes we disconnect from ourselves just to survive. However, this doesn't have to be the case.

Is life feeling overwhelming? You may feel stretched thin, caring for others at home or at work with little space to care for yourself. Maybe you're noticing some challenges in relationships that leave you feeling stuck and frustrated. You're often worried, stressing over every possible negative outcome. You've decided It is time to reduce your stress and find a sense of calm in your body and mind. You are ready to finally have your needs met in your important relationships. I am so glad you're here!

Denise is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at the Lincoln location of Anchor Counseling Center, Inc. She received her Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's in Counseling with concentrations in Child and Family Interventions as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapies from Assumption College in Worcester, MA. She has 10+ years of experience working with individuals, children, adolescents, and families ranging from outpatient to residential in home and office-based settings.

My ideal client would be someone who has found themselves stuck and needs support from someone outside their circle to help give them that push needed to be the best version of themselves. Another passion of mine is the family unit. Especially after the pandemic, families are having a hard time establishing a routine again. Often children are exhibiting resistant behaviors that cause family stress. I work with the family as a whole to establish a routine of nurturing and consistent boundaries that work to get everyone back on track to a nice family flow for everyone.

I am an integrative therapist with over 20 years of diverse experience and am passionate about what I do! My specialties are working with Women's issues, Anxiety/Depression, ADHD, OCD, adolescents, couples work, trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorders, foster care/adoption, as well as self-exploration. We all go through struggles on our journey, and reaching out for unbiased and non-judgmental support can be extremely beneficial and takes great inner strength. I utilize a whole person eclectic approach, incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and an interactive relaxed style.

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.

Limited morning and afternoon availability. “I have learned we all have different paths in life and ways to heal. It is not just about surviving, but how we face challenges and cope with the changes on our paths." Whether you are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, women issues or simply life caught up with you; let me provide you a safe and supported space, to find your way of healing and re-create your connection to your whole-self: body, mind, and spirit.

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.

I provide affirming and trauma-informed care which conceptualizes individual mental health within a sociopolitical and cultural context. This is particularly important to understanding the experiences of individuals within invalidating and discriminatory environments. I know the impacts of minority-based stress and trauma cannot be addressed merely through changing your thinking. My aim is to help you develop coping skills, insight, and resiliency to thrive in our challenging world. As a queer therapist, I aspire to offer a safe space for LGBTQIA+ identity exploration. I specialize in treating PTSD and gender dysphoria.

Currently accepting individuals only for daytime teletherapy appointments. Connection is everything, isn’t it? For better or for worse, we shape and are shaped by the people in our lives. Oftentimes our problems are more than just “in our heads” - they arise from our relationships to ourselves and others. Whether you have challenges in a current relationship – a parent, kid, partner, friend, or yourself – or if you’re struggling to make sense of hurtful relationships from your past, let’s help you get to the bottom of what is holding you back.

Out of the Office until October, email to be added to my waitlist! Holding space for millennial women to let go of perfectionism, stop people-pleasing, and heal from the past. You feel stuck reliving the past and un-loveable despite "knowing" you are enough. You've done therapy before but found yourself feeling worse. Does this sound familiar? It's not all in your head. Trauma impacts our perspective and causes us to the see the present through the eyes of the past. This impacts everything from our relationships with friends, to sleep and our performance at work. However, healing is possible if we know how to go about healing it.

I have advanced training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults and adolescents. My areas of specialization and interest include: college and graduate student mental health, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and working with LGBTQIA-identified individuals. I am a CBT therapist, and I frequently incorporate techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and dynamic therapy. I work collaboratively with my clients to develop a shared understanding of what brings them to therapy and determine what treatment approach(es) will be most effective.

It is common to hear that people experience the same patterns over and over again, with diagnoses or disorders that have been affecting behaviors or ways of living that just don't feel right. They want to change them, but don't know how. It is often common to hear "I don't feel comfortable in my own skin or I just want to change my life." Holistic counseling invites traditional, modern, post-modern, eastern and western philosophies to help people understand and change the way they think and feel mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

I am passionate about helping people reduce their emotional suffering and create lives that are filled with meaning, purpose, and joy. My clinical style is a combination of validation, warmth, and humor balanced with problem-solving and skills-based strategies. I leverage best practices in evidence-based treatment, tailored specifically to address the concerns of each client, to help them effect lasting, meaningful change in their lives built on skills learned in treatment. I believe that my clients know themselves best, and I partner with them to help them identify and achieve their goals by drawing on their unique strengths.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with adults struggling in their relationship and couples who feel stuck in negative patterns. I also have experience with Infertility, Affairs, Depression, Anxiety and ADHD/ADD and couples who have recently separated or divorced. I will work with you to figure out your goals and how to attain them. I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy as well as training in Treating Affairs and Trauma. I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work. I also trained in Level 1 Brainspotting and am a member of the American Association of Marriage Association.

Are you or a family member struggling with depression, anxiety, conflict with your relationship(s), or issues of loss and grief? Do you struggle with managing the daily stresses in your life? I treat men, women, teens, and children in individual, couples, and family therapy. Areas of care include stress management, life transitions, depression, PTSD, anxiety, marital / divorce, grief, trauma, chronic and terminal illness, self esteem, parenting, behavioral problems, verbal, emotional, and sexual abuse.