Meet our licensed professionals

Melissa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and graduate of University of Rhode Island. She obtained her BA in Psychology from Rhode Island College.

Melissa has over 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and families who have struggled with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, substance use, ADHD, and trauma. She has worked in community settings, hospitals, prison, schools, and been in private practice for over a decade.

She believes it is important to feel comfortable with your therapist and creates a safe judgement free space to explore and examine aspects of your life that are causing distress. Together you will identify goals and strengths to empower you to make lasting changes and help you with inner peace and balance. She will provide a person center, strengths-based approach with the feel of comfort and ease. Melissa welcomes children through older adults, as well as family, co-parenting, and couples.

Katie is a Licensed Independant Clinical Social Worker and graduate of Rhode Island College. She obtained a BA in Psychology, BS in Chemical Dependency and Addiction studies. Throughout her career, she has worked in school systems, out of school care, and inpatient substance use settings.

She has 8 years of experience working with those diagnosed with anxiety, depression, substance use, ADHD, and Autisum Spectrum Disorder. She supports her clients' needs around life transitions, relationships, truama, stress, social skills, identity, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.

Katie's practice is grounded in helping clients embrace their own strengths, and utilizing those strengths to foster healthily relationships, set boundaries, and work towards personal goals. She pays special attention to mind-body connection- helping clients identify and manage how their emotions may present physically. Katie currently holds a safe and welcoming space for young adults and upwards who are navigating life's many transitions. Her hope is to be an empathetic ear and therapeutic partner-here to help clients develop a strong sense of self and resiliency, and maybe even have a few laughs along the way.

Anneka is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience. She received her Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and her her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Salve Regina University.

Anneka works primarily with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She has  extensive experience supporting survivors of domestic, sexual, and community violence in a variety of settings including community-based programs, hospital-based settings, violence intervention programs, and family-centered care. Anneka is EMDR-trained and incorporates DBT skills, mindfulness, and holistic, trauma-informed approaches tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals.

Anneka believes therapy should be a place where clients feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. She strives to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace, build on their strengths, and feel less alone in the healing process. She values authentic connection and works collaboratively with clients to help foster healing, self-understanding, and hope. goes here

Colleen McKenna, LICSW, provides compassionate and expert care to individuals in Rhode Island, helping patients across various stages of life from children to adults. Specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma, Colleen integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her therapeutic approach. She works closely with her clients to create a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their challenges and develop effective coping strategies. Colleen is particularly passionate about helping women navigate complex issues, such as postpartum depression and anxiety, as well as supporting individuals with health-related psychological concerns, including pain management. Her focus extends to those dealing with grief, providing essential support for patients managing the emotional toll of significant life changes.

Colleen also has a deep commitment to assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and first responders, ensuring they feel respected and understood in their mental health journey. In addition to her expertise in treating anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, Colleen offers specialized care for individuals navigating adoption, foster care, and those on the autism spectrum. Her therapeutic approach is designed to empower individuals by helping them develop mindfulness and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. When not practicing therapy, Colleen enjoys knitting and sewing, hobbies that reflect her dedication to mindfulness and creativity. Serving patients throughout Rhode Island, she is committed to helping individuals find healing and balance through evidence-based care. here