PVD Psychological Associates

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Services​ at PVD Psych Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan to help individuals who have difficulty managing their emotions, handling “crisis situations” of peak distress without engaging in impulsive and self-destructive behaviors, and navigating relationships effectively. In order to achieve best results, individuals will participate in both individual DBT and group skills training. Radically Open DBT (RO DBT) is a type of DBT that was developed by Dr. Thomas Lynch to treat individuals with disorders of over control. RO DBT is appropriate for some clients with eating disorders, treatment resistant depression, obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), perfectionism, and difficulty connecting with others. Too much self control can backfire and RO DBT helps clients learn how to be more open to new experiences, less rigid, and better able to connect with others, Indiv...

Therapy The therapists at PVD Psychological Associates have extensive training and experience in a variety of evidence based treatments. We will work with you to develop an understanding of  what brought you to therapy  and collaboratively develop a treatment plan. Your therapist will continue to maintain an open dialogue with you about what is working in therapy and how it can better address your goals. We specialize in anxiety, eating disorders, depression, college and graduate student mental health, trauma, and providing LGBTQIA and Gender Affirming therapy, though we also see individuals for many other reasons. Our therapists offer individual, couples, and family therapy for individuals across the lifespan. Therapy is offered at varying frequencies, depending on what you and your therapist decide works best, but is most often once weekly. We also offer group therapy and currently are enrolling members for our DBT Skills Training group. https://pvdpsych.com/therapy/

Meet Dr. Nicole Issa Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Rhode Island, New York and Massachusetts and offer online therapy to individuals residing in all three of these states, in addition to my in-person practice in Rhode Island. I have advanced training in psychodynamic therapy and I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to college students, adolescents and adults. My areas of specialization and interest include: women’s issues, depression, anxiety, stress management, and working with LGBTQIA-identified individuals and family members. I practice primarily from a relational-dynamic perspective, though I also incorporate techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and narrative approaches to address and tailor treatment to the unique and individual needs of each client. ​In my work as a therapist, I focus on understanding early experiences and how psychological well-being can be fostered through relationships. I believe ...

Our Approach ​PVD Psychological Associates offers therapy across the lifespan for a range of issues. We have specific specializations in college mental health, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship difficulties and we also see clients for a  range of other issues. We believe the most important aspect of a positive and effective therapy experience is finding the right fit. 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. We will work with you to understand why you are seeking therapy, and collaboratively construct a treatment plan. This treatment plan will integrate the most appropriate, research-supported interventions for you. Our therapists utilize cutting edge, evidence-based therapy techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, exposure therapy,...

EXCEPTIONAL THERAPY IN PVD PVD Psychological Associates (PVD Psych) is a private psychology practice in the College Hill neighborhood of the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island. We specialize in providing evidence based treatment across the lifespan for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, college and graduate student mental health, trauma, and relationship difficulties. We are a BCBSRI certified LGBT Safe Zone practice and offer LGBTQIA Affirming and Gender Affirming Therapy. We strongly believe that everyone has the right to safe, respectful, and affirming, high quality care. www.pvdpsych.com

ERP  - ​Exposure and Response Therapy which is sometimes simply referred to as Exposure Therapy is most often used to treat OCD and Specific Phobias. In ERP, you will work with your therapist to slowly and carefully confront feared situations so that you can learn that your anxiety will inevitably decrease if you do not interfere with it and you will eventually habituate to your anxiety. https://www.pvdpsych.com/therapy.html

Psychodynamic Therapy is the most common example of “talk therapy,” and has a long history with its roots in Psychoanalytic Therapy. Psychodynamic Therapy emphasizes the importance of developing insight into one’s experience and uncovering unconscious processes that has played a role in past problems and may be contributing to current distress. https://www.pvdpsych.com/therapy.html

The therapists at PVD Psychological Associates specialize in working with individuals with depression and bipolar disorders and implement research-supported, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for specific mood disorders disorders they may be struggling with. We see children, adolescents, college students, and adults with various forms of mood disorders.  Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder is characterized by having episodes of depression or low mood as well as manic episodes that involve an improvement in mood and/or irritability. Manic episodes are also characterized by an increase in energy, self-esteem, racing thoughts, a decrease in sleep, and impulsive behaviors. In addition, during mania, individuals may experience dramatically improved mood or elation which can be pleasant and contribute to productivity. The short-term positive outcomes (i.e. being more productive, feeling more creative, being more social, etc.) of a manic episode as well as frequent lack of insight into w...

The therapists at PVD Psychological Associates have extensive training and experience in a variety of evidence based treatments. We will work with you to develop an understanding of what brought you to therapy and collaboratively develop a treatment plan. Your therapist will continue to maintain an open dialogue with you about what is working in therapy and how it can better address your goals. We specialize in anxiety, eating disorders, depression, college and graduate student mental health, trauma, and providing LGBTQIA and Gender Affirming therapy, though we also see individuals for many other reasons. Our therapists offer individual, couples, and family therapy for individuals across the lifespan. Therapy is offered at varying frequencies, depending on what you and your therapist decide works best, but is most often once weekly. We also offer group therapy and currently are enrolling members for our DBT Skills Training group. Types of Therapy Offered at PVD Psychological Associates...

​PVD Psychological Associates offers individual and family therapy across the lifespan for a range of issues. We have specific specializations in college mental health, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship difficulties and we also see clients for a range of other issues The most important aspect of a positive and effective therapy experience is finding the right fit. 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.  We will work with you to understand why you are seeking therapy, and collaboratively construct a treatment plan. This treatment plan will integrate the most appropriate, research-supported interventions for you. Our therapists utilize cutting edge, evidence-based therapy techniques such as  cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic...

There are a variety of reasons that individuals may seek therapy for issues related to substance use. Whether they are confronting that they have a substance use disorder, an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, or problems in their relationships because of their substance use, clinicians at PVD Psychological Associates provide therapy that will help them explore these difficulties in a nonjudgmental way, achieve a better understanding of the function of the behaviors, and come up with alternative strategies to cope. Therapy for substance use disorders will usually focus on abstinence, but we meet our clients where they are and their identified goals, and may focus instead on moderation. ​Clinicians at PVD Psychological Associates are well versed in working with these problems using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies, motivational interviewing (MI), and dynamic therapy. We are also familiar with local resources such as AA, NA, and SMART r...

If your family is going through a tough time -- whether it's from stress, anger, or grief --  family therapy  can make a difference. It can help couples, children, or members of an extended family learn to communicate better and work through conflicts. Sessions are led by a specialist called a family therapist.  https://www.pvdpsych.com/therapistinprovidence.html

The  therapists  at  PVD Psychological Associates  have expertise working with  LGBTQIA + identified individuals and their families. We offer LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy and Testing. www.pvdpsych.com

PVD Psychological Associates  (PVD Psych) is a private psychology practice on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island. We offer online therapy to individuals in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Call   401 330 5882 Schedule An Online Session Now www.pvdpsych.com

Psychotherapy is often used either alone or in combination with medications to treat mental illnesses. Called " therapy " for short, the word psychotherapy actually involves a variety of treatment techniques. During psychotherapy, a person with a mental illness talks to a licensed and trained mental health care professional who helps him or her identify and work through the factors that may be triggering the illness. www.pvdpsych.com

The Mental Health Benefits of Yoga If you practice yoga, then you most likely have experienced the “high” that yoga offers—that feeling like you are grounded in your body, calm, connected, clear, and centered. In this space, it might feel like a dark cloud that was following you around prior to class has suddenly disappeared. Or, that negative thought, emotion, or physical sensation eating away at you has miraculously subsided. You float away from your practice, and no unwanted experience can detract from your calm and peace. This is why yoga is often touted for its calming and relaxing effects on both mind and body.   Above and beyond the calm and relaxation, you also may have experienced a deeper connection between your mind and body, as well as more intimacy with your internal experiences, e.g., thoughts, emotions and physical sensations. And, perhaps you have noticed that with this deeper connection and intimacy comes less judgment and evaluation of those internal experiences. ...

Couples frequently seek treatment at PVD Psychological Associates to work on improving communication, conflict resolution, financial difficulties, and sexual issues. Depending on their goals for therapy, treatment will be more exploratory in nature and focused on understanding root causes of difficulties or will be more directive and draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).  Schedule an initial appointment today to see how we can provide the right resources for your relationship. https://www.pvdpsych.com/couples-and-relationship-difficulties.html

Generalized anxiety disorder (or GAD) is characterized by excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events with no obvious reasons for worry. People with symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder tend to always expect disaster and can’t stop worrying about health, money, family, work, or school. In people with GAD, the worry is often unrealistic or out of proportion for the situation. Daily life becomes a constant state of worry, fear, and dread. Eventually, the anxiety so dominates the person’s thinking that it interferes with daily functioning, including work, school, social activities, and relationships. PVD Psychological Associates  is here to support you. www.pvdpsych.com

Call 401 330 5882, Email, or Request a Time to Have Us Call You!  PVD Psychological Associates (PVD Psych) is conveniently located at  150 Lloyd Avenue #1   in  College Hill  on the   East Side of Providence . We offer online therapy to individuals in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. www.pvdpsych.com

​ 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. W e offer a variety of services for children and adults, including  assessment of cognitive function, memory loss, learning disabilities, attentional difficulties, and mood disorders.  Each evaluation includes an integrated report that can be used in educational and work settings as well as a full year of follow-up services.  Our approach allows the client to collaboratively determine the direction testing will go in order to answer the questions that brought them into our offi...

Fees and Insurance ​Insurance PVD Psychological Associates greatly values improving access to quality care to our community, and we are proud to have providers "in-network" with Blue Cross Blue Shield (commercial plans) and United Healthcare (commercial plans). We also accept Aetna Student Health and UnitedHealth Student Resources plans. Prior to your initial session, we recommend that you contact your insurance provider to inquire about your "in-network" and "out-of-network" mental health benefits. This will ensure that you are aware of your financial obligation for each session and what your insurance provider will cover prior to beginning therapy.  Please check here : 90791 Intake Appointment 90834 Individual Therapy 90847 Family/Couples Therapy ​Private Pay Some clients prefer not to use insurance for therapy in order to protect their confidentiality and prevent mental health diagnoses/treatment from being included in their medical record. If you feel ...

Your health and safety are always our top priority. In  response to the COVID-19 pandemic, PVD Psychological Associates is offering online therapy in order to protect our clients' and the general public's health.  PVD Psychological Associates offers 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 hav...

​The therapists at PVD Psychological Associates have expertise working with LGBTQIA+ identified individuals and their families. We offer LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy and Testing.  ​ We may work with these individuals on issues non-specific to their sexual orientation or gender identity, such as an eating disorder or relationship problems, or therapy might focus on very specific issues such as exploring one's gender identity or coming out. Whether the topic of therapy is specific to being LGBTQIA+ identified or not, many of our clients have told us they find it to be important and helpful that their therapist is knowledgeable about the LGBTQIA+ community and is affirming in their approach. Call us or fill out the form for more information or to make an appointment. https://www.pvdpsych.com/lgbtqia-affirming-services.html