Our counselors provide therapy for children and teens in Providence, RI

Christin A. Collier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in supporting individuals with dual diagnoses or co-occurring disorders, addiction issues, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, career issues, and adjustment concerns. Christin has over 7 years of experience in the mental health field, counseling individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, family concerns, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and adjustment concerns. She has provided counseling in a variety of settings including inpatient detoxification, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient group therapy, family, and individual therapy. 

Christin completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Wheelock College, which is now part of Boston University. Christin is certified in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and is in the process of becoming trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy modalities. In 2015 she received an award for Outstanding Achievement and Service Excellence at Palmetto Summerville Behavioral Health. She is a military spouse.

Christin’s goal is to help you find ways to cope, learn to move on, and learn how you can feel better. Her practice centers around a person-centered approach utilizing a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) modality. What this means is the focus is on the individual’s goals, needs, and ways to help promote change. Christin empowers people to find their coping skills. She utilizes motivational interviewing to work on goals that sometimes feel overwhelming. You have taken the step to look for help and that is brave. Let Christin help you find your voice and focus on moving forward. She will work with you to be compassionate to yourself and heal. 

As a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Grace McClentic has clinical experience ranging from providing direct care in a psychiatric children’s hospital to working directly with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Grace also has experience in community-based services facilitating family therapy and parenting groups. Grace prefers to work with clients with a wide array of ages or clinical needs.   Grace graduated with her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Johnson & Wales University. Grace appreciates a trauma-informed, humanistic, and strengths-based approach with clients, although she acknowledges that every client is different in their own right and strives to provide a unique approach for each individual client.   If you are ready to feel heard, supported and safe, please reach out. There are people who care about you and want to see you live your best life.

Melissa Clement is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience specializing in supporting adults 18 and over, including veterans, who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. Melissa creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Her compassionate, client-centered approach emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and collaboration as she walks alongside individuals on their healing journey.

Melissa earned a Master’s in Social Work from Springfield College. Her approach integrates solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and a strength-based lens to foster resilience. Melissa meets clients where they are, celebrates progress, and creates a supportive space for personal growth and lasting change.

Melissa understands how overwhelming life can feel and how difficult it is to take that first step toward healing. She meets every client with compassion and care, offering support through anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck. Her goal is to provide a safe, affirming space where your experiences are valued and your voice matters.