- Values-based care
- Skill building
- Calm listening
About Rita
Rita Mahon is a Rhode Island licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, and trauma. She brings 18 years of practice to each meeting and focuses on meeting people where they are. Rita speaks plainly and centers the person's own goals and strengths in therapy.
Her approach emphasizes practical steps and steady support. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice what matters and make small, sustainable changes. Rita also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Existential Therapy when it fits a person’s needs.
Rita has worked across a range of concerns that include depression, addictions, ADHD, bipolar issues, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related struggles. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment challenges, and adoption and foster care matters. Work in sessions can include talking through difficult memories, building coping skills, and practicing new ways of relating to others.
People who choose Rita often want clear tools as well as a calm listener. Her style balances direct skill teaching with thoughtful conversation about values and meaning. She encourages clients to use their strengths while trying different ways to handle stress and life transitions.
Rita asks clients to take the first step when they are ready and offers guidance through the process. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person's goals and comfort.
How Rita's approaches translate to online work
Rita commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take small, meaningful actions even when emotions are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and major life changes.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. CBT focuses on skill building and gradual practice to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rita will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that learning skills and reflecting on goals translates well to remote sessions, while the therapist helps tailor exercises to the online setting.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Rita help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and grief. Additional areas include depression, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and adoption and foster care related matters.
What is Rita's general therapy style?
Rita uses straightforward conversation paired with skill teaching. Sessions focus on identifying values, building coping strategies, and practicing specific tools for everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
Rita has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of clinical concerns and life challenges.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She holds a LICSW and is licensed in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Rita?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.