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"As a trauma-informed therapist with a multicultural background, I understand how to empower people to find their voice. "

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. 

"I believe in the power of stories—the ones we are told and, most importantly, the ones we tell ourselves. Sometimes, we need a change in perspective to understand ourselves better."

Rasheed Akinfolarin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 8 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. Rasheed began his career in residential care, where he saw first-hand the impact mental health issues have on individuals and their families and the importance of having open and honest conversations regarding mental health and its impact on our lives. He has experience working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions, among other issues.

Rasheed graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He has also received post-graduate training in trauma-informed care and multidimensional family therapy while working in residential and outpatient settings. Rasheed works to provide a strength-based and person-centered approach to support you in reaching your goals.

Rasheed's goal is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment where you can become better acquainted with your strengths and find alternative ways to face life's challenges. Rasheed would like to congratulate you on taking the first step in changing your story and defining the person you want to become. If you'd like to work together with Rasheed, reach out to schedule your first session today. "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." – Carl Rogers.

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.

Amy Quinn is an Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Rhode Island with over 30 years of experience supporting children, adults, and families through life’s challenges. She understands that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, and she strives to create a safe, welcoming space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood.

Amy works with individuals navigating behavioral health concerns, child development challenges, and major life transitions. She has experience supporting clients coping with new diagnoses, divorce, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and anxiety.

She is especially passionate about providing parenting support, helping caregivers feel more confident and connected in their relationships with their children. Amy also understands the unique strengths and pressures of single-parent families and offers thoughtful, practical support tailored to their needs.

Amy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages from Boston College and her Master’s in Social Work from Rhode Island College. Her approach to therapy is relational, collaborative, and strength-based. She draws from cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, emotionally focused, and sensitivity-focused approaches, always tailoring her work to meet each person and family where they are.

Above all, Amy believes therapy is a partnership. She is committed to building a trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients.