Katie Anderson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with individuals and families for over 15 years. She received her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Advanced Counseling Certificate from Rhode Island College. Katie offers individual and family therapy using an eclectic approach, customizing each session to meet the needs of each individual client, couple, or family. She has extensive training in Early Childhood Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Behavior Therapy. Katie specializes in working with young children and parenting, as well as, individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), school related issues, and those who have experienced trauma. (RI License # MHC00317)

Lisa Archie, LICSW is a graduate of Brown University and Fordham’s Graduate School of Social Service. She has practiced in community mental health for over 20 years, with extensive experience in sexual abuse and trauma. Lisa enjoys working with clients of diverse cultural backgrounds and of varying ages in individual, family and couples work. Additional areas of interest include depression and anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD and domestic violence. Lisa is trained in TF-CBT and also has experience working with military service members and their families. (RI License # ISW02658)

Stephanie Batista, PsyD, is a postdoctoral fellow who received her doctorate in clinical psychology from William James College. Dr. Batista provides evidence-based therapies for children, adolescents and adults. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relational issues, life transitions, and stress management. Dr. Batista provides individual psychotherapy using cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approaches. She believes in tailoring each session to her clients’ individual needs and places special focus on the therapeutic relationship. Dr. Batista also conducts psychological assessments for both children and adults.

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Amanda Connerton, PsyD, is a postdoctoral fellow who received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from William James College. Dr. Connerton provides evidence-based therapies for children, adolescents, and adults. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relational issues, life transitions, and stress management. She has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, schools, outpatient clinics, and several years in college counseling.

She believes in tailoring each session to her clients’ individual needs and places a special focus on the therapeutic relationship while using an integrative approach. Dr. Connerton also conducts psychological assessments for both children and adults. She has experience assessing for ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders, autism, and more.

Robin Corrigan, LICSW, earned her Masters of Social Work from Boston University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Clark University. She has more than 25 years of experience working in the field. She has worked in public, private, and residential settings. Her specialty is adolescents and young adults. (RI License # ISW00159).

David D. Cotter, Ph.D. received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Western Michigan University. Dr. Cotter comes to Gershon Psychological Associates, LLC with a background in community mental health, psychological assessment, and residential care. He conducted comprehensive diagnostic assessments at the Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics program at MSU/KCMS and his pre-doctoral internship training through the Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology at Boys Town, NE.

His interests include individual therapy, family therapy, parent-training, and psychological assessments. He has a strong interest in working with children and adolescents struggling with anger/aggression and developing effective behavioral plans to learn to cope with these issues. (RI License # PST 1393)

Ellen Curran, Psy.D. obtained her master's and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford. She completed her internship at Worcester Youth Guidance Center/ UMASS Memorial Community Healthlink and received post-doctoral training at Child & Family Services delivering mental health treatment to children and adolescents in state custody.

Dr. Curran has led and co-led multiple therapeutic groups serving caregivers of those diagnosed with ADHD, male juvenile sex offenders and parents in conflict with their adolescents. Dr. Curran has also served as a behavioral consultant to pre-schools and adolescent shelters in the New England area. Specialties include behavioral management techniques, trauma issues, anxiety and anger management. (RI License #1007)

Stephanie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is also certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement. She has over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. Stephanie provides psychotherapy with clientele including adults, children and families. Her work encompasses a cognitive behavioral approach and incorporate reality therapy, play therapy and trauma-based models addressing anxiety, depression, attachment disorder and trauma. She also specialized in death, dying and bereavement and is able to incorporate grief models and grief counseling at the time of loss and provide support to loved ones as well. (License # MHC00520)

Jef Faulkner, LICSW is a graduate of Villanova University and Smith College's School for Social Work. He has practiced as a clinical social worker for 15 years, with a concentration in child and family therapy. His specialty areas are in treating youth with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED) and in conducting cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with children suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Jef has performed mental health assessments on children in special education classrooms, in juvenile and probate court, and in state-funded residential placements. (RI License # ISW458)

Lisa Gaumond, LMHC, PhD is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Doctoral Degree in Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara CA (2017).  Lisa was also awarded a Master’s degree from Fielding (2010) with a concentration in Media Psychology.  She holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University (2004) and a certification in Mediation from the Massachusetts School of Technology (2006).  Post Graduate training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as part of Lifespan/Gateway’s Enhanced Outpatient Services team (2016-2019).  Additional studies were taken with The Institute of Narrative Psychology, Salem MA (2012, 2015).

Lisa’s approach to therapy combines Evidenced-Based therapies with Narrative Techniques.  Narrative Psychology separates the person from the problem by listening for detrimental beliefs and recurrent themes in the story of one’s life.  This collaborative process affirms a person’s virtues and employees their strengths to repair their relationship with a problem. (License #MCH01034)

Jonathan Gershon, Ph.D. obtained his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He completed his internship at the Boston Consortium in child psychology and behavioral medicine. His postdoctoral training was at the Brown University Training Consortium and Bradley Hospital.

He has been a staff psychologist at Bradley Hospital. His undergraduate degree in psychology was obtained at Northwestern University in Chicago. Currently, Dr. Gershon is a clinical assistant professor in department of psychiatry at Brown Alpert Medical School.

Dr. Gershon has published research articles on virtual reality treatment, gender differences in ADHD, and has presented at national conferences. His current interests include cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders, child and family therapy, marriage counseling, and ADHD. (RI License: #833 & MA License: #8249)

Dr. Miranda Icart is a licensed clinical psychologist who obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from William James College in Newton, MA, in 2019. She completed her APA-accredited pre-doctoral internships at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain, MA, and Rhode Island College Counseling Center in Providence, RI. Dr. Icart conducts psychological assessments and provides individual therapy. She integrates client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and positive psychology approaches to therapy. She has experience and interest in working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjustment challenges, and relationship difficulties in older children, adolescents, and adults. (License # PS1871)

Andrea Johnstone, Psy.D., obtained her doctorate in School-Clinical Child Psychology from Pace University and her Master's degree in Psychology from New York University. Dr. Johnstone comes to Gershon Psychological Associates, LLC with a background in community mental health, school based assessment and intervention, and early intervention.

She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, where she specialized in early childhood assessment and intervention, and served as a consultant for local Head Start classrooms. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Gershon Psychological Associates.

Dr. Johnstone's interests include psychological assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and trauma, early childhood behavior problems, and child and family therapy. (RI License # PS 1425)

Bridget Kelly, Psy.D is a post-doctoral fellow who recently graduated from William James College. She completed her APA-Accredited Pre-Doctoral internship the Providence College Counseling Center in Providence, RI. Dr. Kelly has a number of clinical interests including anxiety, depression, learning and social challenges, bipolar disorder, issues related to substance abuse, among others. Dr. Kelly employs a versatile approach that is dependent upon the needs of the individual/family/group. She also conducts psychological assessment identifying an array of cognitive challenges.

Kyla Kennedy, Psy.D., is a post-doctoral fellow who graduated from William James College. She completed her APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at The Brenner Center in Newton, MA, and at Rhode Island College Counseling Center in Providence, RI. Dr. Kennedy has experience and interest in conducting neuropsychological and psychological assessments. Much of her training has focused on evaluating individuals across the lifespan for attentional, learning, autism-spectrum, and mood disorders.

Dr. Kennedy’s experience and interest also includes supporting individuals and families who experience a multitude of difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Her therapy approach is integrative, and involves the use of a client-centered approach, positive psychology, and evidenced-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Lisa Mansfield, LICSW has a master's in social work from Rhode Island College and is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Rhode Island. Mrs. Mansfield works full time as a social worker in the Woonsocket School Department Woonsocket.

She specializes in working with adolescents with behavioral issues. (RI License # ISW993)

Diane L. Marolla, LICSW has worked in healthcare for 33 years in both clinical and administrative roles.  She received her undergraduate degree from Bryant University in Business Administration and has a Master's Degree in Social Work from Rhode Island College.  Diane currently writes a monthly article for the Smithfield Times called Navigating Healthcare.  She is often a guest on Recovery Radio, and she teaches continuing education courses to other healthcare providers at the Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council.  Diane sees client's 18 years and older for depression, anxiety, couples counseling, family counseling, grief counseling, work stress and complications, women's issues, anger management, PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder.  (License #ISW01545)

Lisa Masse, Ph.D. is a clinical child psychologist who received both her Master's and doctorate degrees from West Virginia University. She completed an APA-accredited internship at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Her postdoctoral fellowship at Chicago Children's Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, focused on comprehensive psychological and educational assessments of children and adolescents as well as diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. In addition to assessment, Dr. Masse specializes in short-term, solution-focused child and family therapy with a specific expertise in evidenced-based behavioral parent training approaches, such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). (RI License # PS01470)

Sharaya McFadden, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist (License #PS1756) who obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Washington DC/Northern Virginia campus. She completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at the Village for Families & Children in Hartford, CT.  Dr. McFadden conducts psychological evaluations and provides individual and family therapy.  She works with children, adolescents, and families to address a variety of mood, behavior, attentional, school and familial concerns.

Ainelle Mercado earned her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Child and Family Guidance Center in California. Her clinical experience and interests include psychological assessments and treating children, adolescents, and families with variety of behavioral and emotional concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, disruptive behavior problems, and co-morbid conditions.

Katie Pecora, LICSW received her Master’s in Social Work from Boston College, and began working as a clinical social worker in 2005.

Katie has specialized training in working with clients with obesity and many other chronic illnesses.  She has experience working with adults and older adolescents.

(RI License #ISW02746)

Jessica Reid, PsyD, is a post-doctoral fellow who obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Clifford Beers Clinic in New Haven, Connecticut where she worked with children, adolescents, and families. Her training has focused on developing a trauma-informed and social justice approach to treatment and psychological assessment. Dr. Reid’s interests include providing client-centered and dynamic therapy to working with children, adolescents, and families while utilizing components of behavioral treatments to address symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.

Natalie Rizzo, LICSW. Natalie graduated with a Master’s in Social Work from Rhode Island College in 2016 and is a licensed independent clinical social worker. After working in schools and home-based clinical services, Natalie specializes in working with adolescents and adults on managing anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and emotional trauma. By empowering clients to navigate their treatment through introducing evidence-based strategies and concepts, Natalie provides holistic, personalized care that focuses on improving self-worth and setting healthy boundaries. (License # ISW02950)

Karoline Salazar, PsyD, obtained a doctor of Psychology from William James College. She completed her APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at The Brenner Center in Newton, MA. Dr. Salazar focuses primarily on client-centered approaches to therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and positive psychology. Dr. Salazar has experience working with depression, anxiety, behavior problems, and family conflicts.

She also conducts psychological and neuropsychological assessment, pre-surgical bariatric, and educational testing. Assessment areas include intellectual ability, cognitive difficulties such as ADHD, learning disabilities, psychotic disorder, bipolar, depressive disorders, anxiety, trauma, physical symptoms causing emotional distress, eating disorders, gender dissatisfaction, behavior, substance use problems, and personality traits. Dr. Salazar is trilingual and provides culturally sensitive therapy for Spanish and Portuguese speaking individuals and families.

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Alicia Tavares, LMHC, is a clinical therapist who has been working with individuals and families since receiving her Master’s Degree in 2014. Alicia has worked in the field of mental health since 2012. Alicia received her B.A in psychology, M.A in Agency Counseling, and CGS in Clinical Counseling at Rhode Island College. She completed her internships and also provided counseling for individuals and families at South Bay Community Services in Massachusetts from 2014-2017 with a focus on the population of adolescents and adults. Alicia has worked with a range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and co-occurring addictions. Alicia’s areas of interest include depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma-related issues through the use of a wide range of modalities to cater to her client’s specific needs. Alicia typically utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy in her approach when working with clients. (RI license# MHC00856)

Andrew Taytslin, Psy.D., is a post-doctoral fellow who received his doctorate in clinical psychology from William James College. Dr. Taytslin specializes in evidenced-based therapies for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Taytslin also has extensive experience conducting psychological assessment identifying cognitive difficulties such as ADHD, learning disabilities, and memory deficits for individuals across the lifespan. In addition to psychological assessment, Dr. Taytslin’s interests include trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and families, child and family therapy, parent training, and cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety, depression, and attention difficulties.

Earle Thurber, LICSW holds an MA in Psychology from the University of Hartford and a MSW in Social Work from Rhode Island College. He has over 25 years of experience,

across a broad range of both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings.

Earle specializes in individual psychotherapy and counseling for adults and young adults 18 years and up, carefully tailoring treatment to the unique needs and strengths of each client.

Treatment is solution focused and strengths based, utilizing behavioral problem solving, positive psychology, supportive psychotherapy, insight, existential, and mindfulness approaches.

Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, chronic stress, work, career, art and creative identity, family, relationship issues, life transitions, divorce, separation, life crisis, and loss.     ( RI License ISW01262)

Laura Zakreski, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist who recently graduated from William James College (formally the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology). Her pre-doctoral education and training focused on working with children and families as well as working with individuals of Latino descent. She completed her training at community health centers and schools in Massachusetts.

Dr. Zakreski’s interests are in child and family therapy as well as psychological assessment. She focuses primarily on client-centered approaches to therapy as well as cognitive-behavioral treatment of childhood anxiety, depression, and behavioral difficulties and on insight-oriented and strength-based treatment of adults with anxiety and depression. Dr. Zakreski is bilingual and provides culturally-sensitive therapy for Spanish-speaking individuals and families.

(RI License #PS01619)

Diane L. Whipple, Ph.D. (Neuropsychologist) obtained a doctor of philosophy degree in school psychology from the University of Rhode Island, certification in child abuse response and Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias from the Association for Advanced Training in Behavioral Science, and certification in neuropsychology from Ball State University in Indiana.

Dr. Whipple specializes in psychological, neuropsychological, pre-surgical bariatric, parent-child custody, and educational testing. Assessment areas include intellectual ability, communication (language and relational), attention, academics, motor (coordination and tics), psychotic disorders, bipolar, depressive disorders, anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, hair pulling, skin picking, trauma, physical symptoms causing emotional distress, eating disorders, gender dissatisfaction, behavior, substance use problems, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and personality traits.

(RI License # PS1069)

Katelin Whipple, LMHC, is a graduate of Rhode Island College receiving her degree as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Katelin's professional experience includes working in both public and private school settings and outreach settings providing home based therapy to children, adolescents and their families. Katelin utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and Play Therapy techniques to meet the needs of each individual or family. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, parenting, as well as, individuals on the Autism Spectrum, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), school related issues, adjustment and trauma.

(RI LIC # MHC00848)