Rita Mahon, LICSW

Rita Mahon is a Rhode Island LICSW with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, parenting pressures, and other life changes. Her practice also includes concerns such as self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and challenges connected to caregiving and adoption.

Rita approaches sessions believing people know their own stories and bring strengths to difficult situations. She uses practical methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential Therapy to help people clarify what matters and take manageable steps forward. Conversations focus on everyday challenges and concrete coping skills rather than jargon.

In sessions she listens for what is getting in the way of daily life and helps clients try new ways of responding. Work may involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing emotion regulation skills, or learning small behavior changes that reduce stress at home. She also addresses issues tied to adoption, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, and caregiver strain when relevant.

Rita has long experience supporting people through acute losses and trauma-related reactions. She helps people process grief and find ways to carry on with daily responsibilities while honoring what they’ve lost. When substance use or mood instability is a concern, she works on practical strategies to manage symptoms and routines.

Her style aims to be straightforward and steady. Adults who need help sorting relationship strain, parenting stress, or major life transitions may find her approach useful. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps to set up a first session.

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