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I am a licensed counselor with 15 years of diverse clinical work experience with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I specialize in complex family difficulties, cultural adaptation, mood disorders, psychosis and neurodevelopmental challenges.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a focus on couples as well as individuals with trauma.

I believe therapy works best when people feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted without judgment. Along with my professional experience in community mental health and crisis-based work, I also bring lived experience that helps me connect with clients in a compassionate, authentic, and down-to-earth way. I understand how overwhelming life can feel when someone is navigating trauma, chronic stress, medical challenges, major life changes, or simply trying to keep everything together while struggling internally.

I have experience supporting adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, substance use concerns, and severe and persistent mental illness. I’m especially passionate about working with people impacted by difficult life experiences, medical trauma, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and emotional exhaustion.

My goal is to create a space where clients feel safe, comfortable, respected, and truly understood while working toward healing, growth, and a stronger connection with themselves.

Hello, my name is Nicole Vidal, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I graduated with a master's degree from RIC in 2022. I have worked with various populations and diagnosis for the past 7 years; ranging from 5-85 years of age. My areas of expertise are Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorder, Bipolar I & II and more. I believe that seeking therapy is a strength and an act of bravery to allow yourself to feel your feelings. I also believe that people begin to heal, the moment they feel heard, which is what I am here to offer through active listening, empathy and compassion.

Twenty-five years of sitting with people in their hardest moments has taught me that real change rarely follows a straight line — and that's okay. I work with adults across Rhode Island via telehealth, specializing in anxiety, depression, and one of the most overlooked areas in mental health: the pain of loving someone whose addiction is running the show in your life. What sets my practice apart is that alongside traditional talk therapy, I'm also a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher. That means breathwork and mindfulness aren't add-ons — they're woven into how I work, in ways that are practical and useful.

I'm Alisha — a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and MSW with nine years of experience working with teens, adults, and families across Rhode Island. My background began in child welfare and behavioral health, which shaped how I work: I understand that the challenges people bring to therapy often run deeper than what shows up on the surface, and that real progress takes trust, time, and a therapeutic relationship that actually feels safe.

I specialize in anxiety, trauma, family conflict, body image, and women's mental health. I'm particularly passionate about working with Black and mixed-race clients, and I'm committed to offering therapy that is culturally responsive — not just culturally competent on paper, but genuinely attuned to the realities of navigating identity, race, and belonging in everyday life.

I offer sessions in North Kingstown and East Providence, as well as telehealth throughout Rhode Island. I have evening and Saturday morning availability, and I accept Aetna, Cigna, Carelon, and several other major insurance plans. A sliding scale is available for those without coverage.