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ALINA Z. LEVINE, PSY.D.

WITH OVER 10 YEARS IN ACUTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE (WORKING WITH INPATIENT UNITS, FORENSIC CLIENTS, PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES, AND SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS) I BELIEVE THAT WE ALL HAVE THE CAPACITY TO LIVE FULFILLED LIVES, THAT BRING US JOY AND LOVE, NO MATTER WHAT CHALLENGES WE FACE. FORMALLY, I WORK FROM AN ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY/DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY APPROACH. THIS MEANS THAT WE WORK OPENLY, TOGETHER, TO FIND SOLUTIONS WHERE NEEDED AND MEANING IN THE COMPLEXITY OF OUR LIVES.

PARTICULAR EXPERTISE IN:

Adult assessment and treatment; young adult/transition age concerns; DBT; trauma-informed psychotherapy; forensic assessment; specialized firesetting, suicide and violence risk assessment; immigration evaluations

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Licensed Psychologist in MA, RI and NJ., PsyPact Participant.

M.A. and Doctor of Psychology from the University of Indianapolis

Senior Psychologist, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Developmental Services

Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine

Previously Director of Psychology, Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center

Predoctoral Residency: Bellevue Hospital, NYC

Postdoctoral Fellowship: Rhode Island Hospital/Alpert Brown Medical School

DAVID KLAPATCH, LMHC, PSY.D.

AFTER WORKING FOR 10 YEARS AS A LICENSED THERAPIST, I RETURNED TO SCHOOL TO BECOME A BOARD CERTIFIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST. REALIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF GAINING ACCURATE ASSESSMENT DATA ABOUT HOW OUR BRAINS FUNCTION TO INFORM CLINICAL TREATMENT, I STRIVE TO EXPAND THE WAY WE UNDERSTAND AND RESPOND TO LIMITATIONS. WHAT WE ONCE SAW AS PERHAPS DEVASTATING CHALLENGES, WE CAN LEARN TO FACE WITH SELF-RESPECT, DIGNITY, AND RESILIENCE.

PARTICULAR EXPERIENCE IN:

Neuropsychological assessment of adults and children; diagnosis of autism and underlying neurodevelopmental concerns; cognitive rehabilitation; treatment of adults with a wide range of concerns

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Licensed LMHC in MA and RI

MA from Salve Regina University; Doctor of Psychology degree from William James College

Prior Owner of PATHS of Rhode Island, LLC

Predoctoral Residency: The Brenner Center, William James College

Postdoctoral Neuropsychology Fellow, The Brenner Center, William James College

LAYLA ELMI, PH.D., Postdoctoral Fellow

I AM A CURRENT POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW WITH SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN TRAUMA, ANXIETY, AND MOOD-RELATED CHALLENGES. I USE A VARIETY OF EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES AND TAILOR TREATMENT BASED ON EACH PERSON’S GOALS, VALUES, AND LIVED EXPERIENCES. MY BACKGROUND INCLUDES WORK IN COMMUNITY, HOSPITAL, AND VA SETTINGS, WHERE I’VE PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, ASSESSMENT, AND SKILLS-BASED GROUP TREATMENT FOR ADULTS NAVIGATING STRESSFUL OR TRAUMATIC LIFE EVENTS, RELATIONSHIP STRESS, CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND TRANSITIONS. I BELIEVE IN A COLLABORATIVE AND COMPASSIONATE APPROACH TO THERAPY THAT SUPPORTS MEANINGFUL CHANGE. MY AIM IS TO CREATE A SPACE WHERE YOU FEEL HEARD, UNDERSTOOD, AND EMPOWERED TO MOVE FORWARD.

PARTICULAR EXPERIENCE IN:

Posttraumatic stress; Anxiety and stress-related difficulties; Depression and mood concerns; Adjustment to life transitions and loss; Relationship and communication challenges; Coping with chronic health or medical issues; Military and Veteran mental health; Evidence-based, skills-focused therapy approaches

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

M.S. and Doctor of Psychology from the University of Wyoming

Predoctoral Internship: VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, American Lake

Postdoctoral Fellowship: VA Boston Healthcare System