Adoptee-Therapist Directory
RHODE ISLAND
This directory includes licensed U.S. mental health professionals who identify as adoptees and work with adoptees / adoptive families in a variety of public and private settings. Only providers who have voluntarily submitted their information have been listed.
To search for providers internationally, visit ICAV's Post-Adoption Support page.
RHODE ISLAND (RI)
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Caela Day, Psy.D.
(720) 295-0454/ drcaela@gmail.com
Personal Adoption Status: Transracial, International, In-Reunion
Client Population: Middle School-Age, High School-Age, Adults, Couples, Families
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, EMDR, Racial/Ethnic Identity Development, Attachment Issues
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Lisa Gallagher, PsyD
(781) 277-4677 / drlgallagher@gmail.com
Personal Adoption Status: Transracial, International
Client Population: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary-Age, Middle School-Age, High School-Age, Adults, Couples, Families
Specialties: Parenting, anxiety disorders, divorce, impact of racism, learning disabilities, adjustment to chronic health conditions
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Liz Lucchese, PsyD
Arrow Psychological Services (847) 220-4355 / DrLu@arrowpsych.com
Personal Adoption Status: Transracial, International
Client Population: Adults
Specialties: Psychodynamic psychotherapy, LGBTQ+ community, Racial & cultural identity development, Trauma-informed care, Interpersonal relationships
RI - Virtual Sessions Statewide
Jadah Petty, PhD
Therapy to Connect Psychological Services ~ (323) 484-3510 / dr.petty.j@gmail.com
Personal Adoption Status: Transracial, International
Client Population: Adults
Specialties: Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Race-based traumatic stress
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Chaitra Wirta-Leiker, PsyD
Beyond Words Psychological Services LLC (303) 522-3184 / info@growbeyondwords.com
Personal Adoption Status: Transracial, International
Client Population: Adults
Specialties: Social justice-oriented therapy, Transracial adoption, Racial identity development, Trauma, EMDR, Brainspotting, Attachment, Adoptive parent education
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Lotus Counseling
(401) 753-4622/ molly@lotuscounselingri.com
Personal Adoption Status: Transracial, International
Client Population: High School-Age, Adults
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