Our Therapists

FOUNDER /THERAPIST/BUSINESS COACH 

Location: Online and Puerto Rico

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Owner of East Coast Mental Wellness, therapist, coach, and author. She specializes in working with entrepreneurs, LGBTQ+ individuals and couples

Therapist and C.O.O

Location: Online Only

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Tracy Young is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience in the mental health field, including school social work. Tracy’s work with clients is rooted in the belief that the therapeutic relationship is the basis for change. Trust, honesty, humor, compassion, and mutual respect are all integral to her work with clients. Tracy’s forte is working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, domestic violence, and life transitions. Tracy is also certified as a Pet Assisted Therapist and often works alongside her 1 ½-year-old Shih Tzu, Finbarr. Tracy has a passion for horses and soon hopes to include Equine therapy as a part of her therapeutic practice.

Location: Providence

Hello and thank you for considering me for your counseling journey. I base my practice in choice theory, helping people remember that they have choices and options in their life. By taking care of ourselves first, we can be available for anything that comes our way. Life can be challenging, and with a little shift, we can turn challenges into opportunities.

Accepting New Clients:Yes

Adelly Antoinette Crescioni (she/her) Clinical Social Worker with bilingual skills (Spanish/English) with a holistic approach to the diverse factors that may affect her clients. She obtained her Master’s degree from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and her BSW with a minor in Education. She also is certified in Mindfulness and in 500 hours in yoga practice. She has worked in private and public sectors with children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly populations. Also, she has experience working with groups, trauma survivors, and mothers with kids with special needs. She integrates Eastern and Western psychology and philosophy to help clients manage stress and anxiety. She combines diverse methods like art, poetry, dancing, music, Tibetan singing bowls, meditation, yoga, and mindful listening in her therapy. Adelly wants to assist clients in understanding their humanity and becoming actors and owners in their healing process, letting guilt and shame behind them and embracing hope.

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Crystal (she/her), is a Master graduate at Johnson & Wales University for Mental Health Counseling. She received her Bachelor of Arts in both Psychology and Sociology at Stony Brook University. She has previous experience working at Butler Hospital as an inpatient Activities Therapist and Mental Health Worker. Crystal has experience working with populations with a large range of diagnoses and issues including adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and self-esteem issues. Her interests include working with the LGBT+ community. Crystal’s approach is non-judgemental and client-focused. She aims to create a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for each client. Her goal is to form a positive therapeutic relationship through good communication where clients can feel comfortable expressing what is on their mind.

Location: Providence Office

My treatment approach is a reflection of what I’d seek out in a therapist; someone whose methods are provocative and challenging, yet non-judgmental and practical. My therapeutic process promotes insightful thinking, problem-solving, and meaningful behavior change.

Therapy sessions focus on enhancing perceptive, self-regulation, and resiliency skills. My clinical approach involves the use of CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the wealth of wisdom I’ve accrued from clients themselves.

I specialize in work with adult and young adult struggles through anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem issues, trauma, acceptance, and life-changing events.

In addition to seeing clients at ECMW, I work as a therapist at AIDS Care Ocean State with a focus on LGBTQ issues and chronic illness management. I completed my undergraduate work at Brown University and received a Master’s in Social Work from Rhode Island College.

Location: Providence Office

I believe each person is unique. My style is interactive and nonjudgmental. I am very comfortable with prescribing medications. While I do offer appointments for medication only I prefer prescribing medications and counseling at the same time. I feel this offers more continuity of care for the client. I have also studied herbal medicines and feel very comfortable discussing alternative therapies. I have a personal interest in yoga and have become a certified yoga instructor. Another interest of mine has been meditation. I like to integrate these techniques into my work when it seems appropriate.

I have been prescribing medications since 1990 in a variety of settings. While I believe medications should be used when necessary I like to balance this by offering other alternatives if they seem appropriate. This may include CBT, herbal suggestions, meditation techniques, or various yoga breathwork. Each person is unique with different needs.
Having just one approach to treating and working with clients does not take into account the unique needs of each person. Everyone has their own story. Their individual strengths and weaknesses, success and failures. I see my role as helping the client understand accept this and even take joy in themselves.

Starting therapy can be hard. For many, it feels uncomfortable to talk with someone you never met. Will this person get me? Will I like them? Will they be able to understand my experiences? All valid questions and concerns. While I may not share all or any of a client’s experiences or identities, I do understand that at times, and sometimes for long periods, life can be complex, overwhelming, stressful, and difficult. And I recognize that clients with intersecting identities face additional social, political, and economic challenges due to oppression and injustice. During these times, we are often unsure what to do or how to feel better.

I approach the work empathetically, respectfully, and with cultural humility, creating space to talk, figure out what is weighing heavy, process, and find solutions/strategies/relief. I support clients in gaining insight by building from their strengths and promoting self-discovery. I utilize trauma-informed approaches, CBT, mindfulness, psychoeducation, solution-focused, and narrative approaches, always treating clients as the expert in their lives.

I have over 30 years of leadership experience removing barriers and obstacles to education, improving systems, and building partnerships to help individuals, families, and communities thrive. I received my Masters of Social Work and Trauma Certificate from Simmons University. I also hold a Masters in American Cultural Studies from Brown University. As a career changer, I took an intentional and thoughtful approach to transitioning into clinical/therapeutic practice, using my knowledge and experience to support you in navigating life’s challenges.

Location: Providence Office

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Masters Degree from Boston University. I have experience working with survivors of trauma, LGBTQ+ identified individuals, Veterans, and Immigrants. I work with people at all life stages and I work collaboratively with caregivers and family members when appropriate to support understanding and healing within the entire family. My therapeutic approach is client-focused, non-judgmental, strength-based, and goal-oriented. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to support individuals in their journey towards self-awareness and self-acceptance. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for each person to begin or continue their healing process.

Krystal is currently an LMHC intern from Johnson & Wales University. She will be graduating in
spring 2024. Krystal doesn’t currently have a specialty as of yet, but has a great interest in
trauma, relationship building, and agoraphobia.
Most of Krystal’s experiences has been working with school-aged individuals to adults. She has
great interest in therapies like motivational interviewing, cbt, and gestalt therapy. Crystal also
has a history with art/drama, and may seek using creative therapies in the future. She really
looks forward to working with clients and knows they will do great work together.

My name is Kaitlin (she/her) and I am currently obtaining my Master’s of Science in Clinical
Mental Health Counseling at Johnson & Wales University. I received her Bachelor of Arts in
Human Development & Family Studies from American Public University, with credits transferred
from Rhode Island College. I have a variety of experiences with children, adolescents, college
students, and adults with many different roles. I have volunteer and work experience at Hasbro
Children’s Hospital with both the mental health and medical care populations. Additionally, I am
also a Writing Tutor and Academic Success Coach at Johnson & Wales University, and a
Home-Based Therapeutic Services provider through the Trudeau Memorial Center.
During sessions, my priority is to provide validation, empathy, and encouragement to every
individual or group. My interests include utilizing cognitive-behavioral tools, positive
psychology, a strengths-based approach, solution-focused therapy, and motivational
interviewing, all through a client-centered approach. My goal is to help clients understand,
cope, and manage their life stressors and any other obstacle in their way so they can pave a
path for happiness and success in all aspects of their life.

I am an intern completing my final year of graduate studies at Salve Regina University for a Master’s degree in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I spent the last 3 decades of my professional and private life facilitating healing on many different levels. I have been exposed to a wealth of wisdom while working as a registered nurse, a yoga teacher (studio owner), and a Vipassana meditation teacher in the past 30 years. I am a lifetime student who honors both the Western medical healing and all holistic Eastern healing modalities. I chose to become a counselor in my late 50’s because I have grown to realize that I feel immense joy when I can help someone on their healing journey. You probably noticed that Life is never easy, and maybe you need help figuring things out or simply just breathing in the middle of a storm. I deeply understand that we all have a need for love, connection, respect, and inclusion, and I will honor your need for space and time for processing. No matter why you are here reading this, I am very proud of you for deciding to ask for help. I sincerely congratulate you for that. It takes courage, openness, and honesty to reach out to others for help.

Brianna Baker grew up in Southwest VA and joined Family Promise in October of 2021, where

she works as a case manager and volunteer coordinator for the unhoused population. She

graduated with honors from King University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Brianna is

currently enrolled in the Master of Social Work program at King University. She is passionate

about helping others. She loves talking and getting to know everyone she meets. Brianna

believes one of the most important things we can do while on this earth is to let others know

they are not alone.

Stephen (he/him) is an intern working toward a Masters of Social Work through Boston
University. For the past 15 years he has worked as a documentary filmmaker and media
producer in higher education. He has a Master of Arts from Brown University in Documentary
Production and Practice and an undergraduate degree from Brown in Art-Semiotics.
Stephen has spent the past 18+ years working with people exploring the myriad paths toward
recovery from substance use disorder. He is interested in continuing this work in a clinical
setting, working with people in abstinence-based recovery or exploring harm reduction skills in
their substance use. Although he has most experience with young people and emerging
adults, Stephen is eager to work with people who hold a range of identities and experiences.
A firm believer in the power of individual storytelling, Stephen is inclined to a therapeutic
practice based in narrative, self-exploration and empathy.