Therapist profile
Misty Faella, LMHC
Rhode Island
Rhode Island LMHC - Anger and stress support
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Rhode Island / MHC00911
- NPI1699226837
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationRhode Island
About
- CBT strategies
- Client-centered work
- Motivational Interviewing
About Misty
Misty Faella is a Rhode Island LMHC with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and young people on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and related issues. She also notes additional focus on adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, and social anxiety.
Her approach centers on collaboration. She treats clients as the experts in their lives and uses conversation and practical strategies to address current problems. Sessions can include goal-focused work and steps to manage strong emotions like anger and impulsivity.
Misty blends several well-known methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy guides conversations so clients set the pace and priorities. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are wrestling with change, including substance use or problem behaviors.
She also pulls from narrative and psychodynamic ideas to help people make sense of past experiences and how those histories affect current patterns. That can be useful for trauma, grief, and long-standing relationship or communication problems. Expect practical techniques paired with longer reflections when those are helpful.
The profile emphasizes respect and straightforward talk rather than labels. Misty aims to reduce shame around struggles and to help people find concrete steps forward. If someone is seeking help managing anger, stress, or the aftermath of trauma, this profile indicates a mix of short-term skills work and deeper exploration over time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and pacing. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, asks open questions, and follows the client's lead to identify what matters most and which goals to set. This is useful for anger, grief, and parenting concerns where personal values shape the work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online work can include identifying triggers for anger, testing unhelpful beliefs, and practicing behavior changes between sessions. CBT tends to be practical and action-oriented, which can fit well into remote sessions.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method for people who feel stuck about change. The therapist helps clarify motivation and builds small, achievable steps toward healthier choices. This approach is often used alongside work on addictions, impulsivity, or when someone is unsure about making a change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together whether to focus on skills practice, narrative exploration, or deeper psychodynamic themes.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a lunch break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical scheduling preferences when completing the matching questionnaire to find an arrangement that fits daily life.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and adoption issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is interactive and collaborative. She treats clients as the experts in their lives and combines practical strategies with reflective conversation.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of experience working in clinical settings with children, adolescents, and adults, including people affected by the child welfare system and those in substance use treatment.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - with a Rhode Island (RI) LMHC credential and practices in Rhode Island.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.