PVD Psychological Associates

Posttraumatic stress (PTSD) is a common reaction to traumatic or stressful events. Studies indicate 3.5% of the United States (U.S.) population will experience PTSD in any given year. Almost 37% of these cases can be classified as “severe.” Our Therapists at  PVD Psychological Associates  are ready to support your therapy process! www.pvdpsych.com

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic,  PVD Psychological Associates  is doing our part to practice social distancing so we can flatten the curve and protect public health. Your Health And Safety Is Our Priority. Offering Online Therapy Now www.pvdpsych.com Call   401 330 5882

The therapists at PVD Psychological Associates specialize in working with individuals with anxiety and implement research-supported,  cognitive-behavioral therapy  (CBT) for specific anxiety disorders they may be struggling with. We see children, adolescents, college students, and adults with various forms of anxiety disorders. https://www.pvdpsych.com/anxiety-disorders.html

From the first point of contact, we will focus on the reasons you are seeking therapy and how we are able to be helpful. ​We provide a welcoming and calming space in which our clients feel comfortable exploring the  reasons they are seeking therapy   and can accomplish their goals for treatment effectively. We also  accept insurance , and offer  online therapy  so that we can make therapy affordable and accessible, in addition to exceptional. Everything we do is designed to give you the best possible therapy experience. Our team is comprised of highly trained, experienced therapists. We also understand the importance of matching therapeutic style to the particular needs of each client, and will work with you to understand why you are seeking therapy and collaboratively construct a treatment plan. www.pvdpsych.com

Your Health And Safety Is Our Priority. Offering Online Therapy Now Call   401 330 5882 Schedule An Online Session Now www.pvdpsych.com

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, PVD Psychological Associates is doing our part to practice social distancing so we can flatten the curve and protect public health. We have always prided ourselves on offering online therapy/teletherapy to clients in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York. We offer confidential video therapy to you in the privacy of your own home, office, or other private location of your choosing. This has always been an option for therapy for clients with very busy schedules, those who had barriers to getting to sessions in person, or to individuals wanting to work with a specialist at PVD Psych while living too far away to come in to our office. We now are offering online therapy to all clients so that you can stay safe during this time. Feeling unsure about the idea of online therapy or loving the idea of convenience and having therapy in the comfort in your own home? We have some suggestions for ways to have a successful teletherapy/online therapy ...

LGBTQIA+ Family Planning We also work with  LGBTQIA+ families on family planning  to help them navigate fertility treatments and/or the adoption process. There are many different ways to start a family as a LGBTQIA+ couple, whether it be through intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), using a donor egg, reciprocal IVF, fostering and adoption, or surrogacy. The therapists at PVD Psychological Associates are aware of all of these permutations, what they “look like,” and the unique challenges families may face while trying to get pregnant, undergoing prenatal care, and then early parenthood including postpartum anxiety or depression for mothers who were pregnant and those who were not, and also postpartum anxiety or depression for new fathers. We are also familiar with the adoption process for same sex couples in Rhode Island and can help guide clients through that experience. https://www.pvdpsych.com/lgbtqia.html

Individual counseling  is a personal opportunity to receive support and experience growth during challenging times in life. Individual counseling can help one deal with many personal topics in life such as anger, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marriage and relationship challenges, parenting problems, school difficulties, career changes, etc. www.pvdpsych.com Phone: 401 330 5882

​A panic attack is usually a very scary experience during which someone may feel shortness of breath, dizziness, heart palpitations, nausea, chills and/or sweating, a fear of dying or a fear of losing control, among other symptoms. PVD Psychological Associates  (PVD Psych) is a private psychology practice in the College Hill neighborhood of the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island. We strongly believe that everyone has the right to safe, respectful, and affirming, high quality care. www.pvdpsych.com

I am a  licensed clinical psychologist  in Rhode Island providing individual therapy for college students and adults of all ages. My areas of interest and specialization include women’s issues, life transitions, multicultural issues, depression, anxiety, and aging. https://www.pvdpsych.com/dr-sandy-muraoka.html

​PVD Psychological Associates offers  online therapy /teletherapy to clients in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York. Through a secure, online platform, we offer confidential video therapy to you in the privacy of your own home, office, or other location of your choosing. https://www.pvdpsych.com/online-therapy.html

​ PVD Psychological Associates  and C&C Psychological Services are proud to offer a unique collaboration! We have partnered to bring expert neuropsychological testing from the Boston-area to our office in Providence, RI. We offer  Neuropsychological testing , psychological testing, and private school entrance testing for individuals across the lifespan with a guaranteed quick turnaround and delivery of feedback in an accessible and clinically meaningful manner. https://www.pvdpsych.com/neuropsychological-testing.html

​ PVD Psychological Associates  offers the following DBT services: Individual, DBT-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — This therapy follows a traditional CBT framework with a focus on identifying the interaction between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and also integrates specific skills and strategies from DBT for clients who would benefit from this. Individual, DBT-Informed Therapy is ideally attended twice weekly. In many instances, the DBT skills are taught in session, but in some cases, clients will also attend a DBT group. https://www.pvdpsych.com/dbt.html

I take a holistic approach to working with clients, helping individuals improve their mind-body connection and resolve emotional difficulties that may be manifesting as physical pain or discomfort. In addition to the specialized work I do with survivors of trauma, I particularly enjoy working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress management, and a variety of challenges in relationships. PVD Psychological Associates Location :  150 Lloyd Ave#1, Providence, RI 02906 Phone: 401 330 5882 https://www.pvdpsych.com/elizabeth-kirkpatrick-licsw.html

​PVD Psychological Associates offers  individual and family therapy across the lifespan for a range of issues. Depending on your personal preference, therapy history, and what brings you to treatment now, dynamic, behavioral, or another type of therapy may be most appropriate for you. https://www.pvdpsych.com/therapistinprovidence.html

PVD Psychological Associates provide Trauma Therapy in Providence RI. We provide individual therapy, teen therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and  more . www.pvdpsych.com

We all know what it’s like to feel angry. It’s a natural human emotion, that is invoked when we experience hurt, injustice, fear, and frustration. We can easily tell when we are angry by the powerful physical response in the body, such as a rush of adrenaline, increased blood pressure, heart rate and fast breathing that often takes over us. PVD Psychological Associates  (PVD Psych) is a  private psychology  practice in the College Hill neighborhood of the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island. www.pvdpsych.com

I earned my Psy.D. from William James College (formerly the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology), and my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. I completed my pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Personal Counseling Center at Providence College, where I currently hold a position as staff psychologist. I really enjoy working with young adult/college aged individuals, as this is an opportune time in identify development, and therapy can offer a creative and safe space for insight building, self-awareness, and it can lay a foundation for emotional healing and other changes.   Previously, I held a position for several years as a  clinical therapist  in a community mental health center, where my primary focus was working with children, adolescents and families. https://www.pvdpsych.com/dr-mary-elizabeth-ruggiero.html

Our therapists at  PVD Psychological Associates  are ready to support your therapy process! www.pvdpsych.com

What is Couples Therapy? Couples therapy  is for couples who are in a relationship, married or not. It is often referred to as marriage counseling. The goal of couples therapy is to improve the couples’ relationship. This type of therapy can also help couples decide whether or not they should continue staying together. Although the focus of couples therapy is on the couple, there are times when the individual psychological issues of one or both parties need to be addressed. https://www.pvdpsych.com/couples-and-relationship-difficulties.html

Behavioral approaches help engage people in  drug abuse treatment , provide incentives for them to remain abstinent, modify their attitudes and behaviors related to drug abuse, and increase their life skills to handle stressful circumstances and environmental cues that may trigger intense craving for drugs and prompt another cycle of compulsive abuse. PVD Psychological Associates Location :  150 Lloyd Ave#1, Providence, RI 02906 Phone: 401 330 5882 https://www.pvdpsych.com/substance-abuse.html