Key details
- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Rhode Island / ISW02932; LICSW, Massachusetts / 124585
- NPI1346896701
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationRhode Island
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Tina
Tina Leavitt is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with three years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from Rhode Island College and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the same school. Tina focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, and parenting difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Her approach is grounded in straightforward, person-focused counseling. She uses client-centered methods to listen first, then helps people set practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques are part of the tools she draws on to address thoughts, behaviors, and daily coping. Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy also appear in her work to support change and reframe problem patterns.
Tina has experience helping people manage reactions that get in the way at home or work. She helps parents with the strain of raising children and supports people working through trauma, compassion fatigue, and life changes. She also addresses concerns like obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and specific phobias.
In sessions she aims for collaborative problem solving. That can look like short-term plans, skill practice, or looking back at life stories to find new meaning. Practical exercises and simple mindfulness practices are used between meetings when helpful.
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session by selecting the See online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
Tina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce distress and improve functioning. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work collaborative. That means she listens for what matters to the client and helps shape goals together. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a shared process based on the person's needs and preferences.
If you plan to work online, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make fitting counseling into daily life easier by removing travel and allowing shorter check-ins during a break. They also let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when needed. The therapist will help match the approach and practical format to what works for the client's schedule and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address related to anger?
She lists anger among the concerns she works with alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach and combines CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to set goals and practice skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tina has three years of experience as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LICSW credentials in Rhode Island and provides services based in that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started for a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session.
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.