Vivian is a dedicated peer recovery specialist born and raised in Providence who struggled with alcohol for many years. After a significant event in her life, she decided to start her recovery journey with the support of her family and counseling.

Vivian has sustained recovery and a strong support network that reminds her daily of the power of connection and community. She has demonstrated a commitment to living a life rooted in accountability, service, and integrity. She uses her past as a source of empowerment and as proof of the resilience that carries her forward. She desires to walk alongside others as they navigate their paths to recovery, offering compassion, understanding, and HOPE every step of the way.

Abigail is a licensed independent clinician who works with adults of all ages, backgrounds, and orientations. She believes in providing a confidential and nonjudgmental space for clients to express and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Abigail offers a warm but direct approach and encourages clients to grow in their personal lives. She also has experience in providing emotional support to people who are diagnosed with severe and chronic illnesses. If and when you are ready to take a step towards taking care of your mental peace, she’ll be here and ready to help.

Preferred Clients: Young adults and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, transitions/adapting, and chronic illness.

Peyton, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, earned her graduate degree in Social Work from Columbia University. She has experience in diverse settings, including healthcare centers, children’s group homes, and advocacy centers. Her clinical interests include anxiety, trauma, women’s issues, identity, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and multiculturalism. Peyton works with children, adolescents, and adults.

Her therapeutic approach draws on EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT. Outside work, Peyton enjoys reading, traveling, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family and two Australian Shepherds, Sullivan and Sage.

Rahwa Berhe is a social worker with eight years of experience, including roles as a Clinical Care Coordinator and Child Protective Specialist. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from Hunter College and a Bachelor’s in Sociology with a minor in African American Studies from Lehman College.

Rahwa is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and creating inclusive spaces for clients to explore strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve personal growth. Her compassionate, client-centered approach empowers individuals to enhance their well-being and build fulfilling lives.

With over 20 years in social services, Yula specializes in marriage and family therapy, helping couples overcome barriers and build lasting connections. She also works with adolescents, using cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches to promote resilience and growth.

Married with five children, Yula is passionate about family as the foundation for well-being and is dedicated to guiding clients through challenges toward lasting change. Her mission is to turn struggles into strengths and conflicts into connections.

Cneé holds a BA (2018) and an MSW (2021). She loves traveling and has a passion for working with children to address anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and other challenges.

With experience working with children (ages 5-17) in schools and behavioral facilities, as well as middle-aged and older adults at Cerebral, she uses CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, motivational interviewing, and problem-solving techniques. Cneé values respect, accountability, setting boundaries, and connecting clients to external resources. She is excited to build rapport with new clients.

Celeste is a first-generation Latinx therapist with a B.A. in Gender and Women’s Studies and an MSW. She combines a social justice foundation with a commitment to healing and empowering the BIPOC community. Specializing in child welfare, she supports children, youth, and families using a culturally attuned, trauma-informed approach. Celeste also helps clients facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, maternal mental health challenges, and academic pressures. Her practice integrates Polyvagal Theory, Feminist Theory, CBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailored to each client’s unique needs.

With a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach, Celeste fosters a safe space for clients to heal, grow, and lead empowered lives.

Tori is a licensed clinician dedicated to offering compassionate, holistic support for individuals facing challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, race-based trauma, and perinatal mental health. Her strength-based approach is tailored to each client’s needs, creating a BRAVE space for vulnerability, exploration, and self-discovery.

Tori’s mission is to foster a collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to engage in their healing journey, gain practical tools, and build resilience. She combines various therapeutic approaches to guide clients toward greater self-awareness and personal growth with compassion and courage. At MM Therapy, Tori works alongside clients to create a transformative and empowering therapeutic experience, focusing on strengths and resilience. Let’s take this step toward healing and growth together.