Family therapy and counseling in Rhode Island

I am a Certified Hypnotherapist as well as a Certified Financial Social Worker, and use many different methods to help you access your inner strengths, so that you can become more emotionally whole and financially stable. Through online meetings using phone or video, I work with clients to identify behaviors that are impacting emotional health, and through a variety of techniques, help them do change work, making important shifts in their thinking, feeling, and behavior.

I want to help you help yourself. I believe everyone is capable of change and I will teach you skills to use everyday.

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.

Hello! I'm a compassionate and dedicated therapist, and I'm here to support you on your journey. My personal and professional experiences are intertwined, having immigrated to New York City from the Dominican Republic as a teenager. This significant transition has given me a deep understanding of resilience, identity, and the power of feeling seen and supported, especially when navigating unfamiliar environments.

My work is rooted in activism and care, with a strong passion for supporting individuals facing discrimination due to race, gender, sexuality, immigration status, or ability. I find deep fulfillment in working with any undesrved and vulnerable populations, holding space with profound respect for each person's unique narrative.

Beyond the therapy room, I cherish time with my family and have a love for creating art. Crafting and repurposing are my go-to activities to ground myself during stressful or uncertain times. I truly believe that creativity can be a powerful tool for self-regulation and healing.

I'm looking forward to potentially working together and accompanying you on your path to wellness and self-discovery.

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.