Ann Allain

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have been fortunate to work with clients who engage in therapy for a variety of issues, primarily anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, anger management, and grief, trauma, and loss. Therapy provides a safe and caring space for clients to express their feelings, learn new skills, and ultimately, achieve their goals. It can be intimidating and even scary to begin therapy and share information with someone you don’t know. Every person who begins therapy has made the brave decision to seek support to feel better. I connect with clients with warmth, clear communication, caring, and a little humor. I listen from a non-judgmental perspective, hearing both challenges and strengths. We need to recognize what is going well in your life and tap into that to face the challenges. My strength-based approach includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and psychoeducation. We will work together to determine the best approach for you. Therapy is your time! I can listen, ask questions, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and consistently support you, but you don’t need me for answers. Our therapeutic relationship develops based on the belief that you have the answers already and just may need support to find them. I am happy to answer any questions you have and look forward to meeting you.