3 Best Marriage Counselors in Providence, RI

“José G. Cruz Rodríguez completed his PhD in Holistic Counseling at San Francisco Ecclesiastical Orthodox University in 2021 and is currently pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology from City University, expected to be completed in 2024. He has over 14 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. Dr. Cruz Rodríguez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Rhode Island, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut and Puerto Rico, and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor (LCDCS) in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico. He also holds certifications as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) and as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for the Department of Transportation evaluations. Diversity Counseling, LLC is licensed as a Behavioral Health Organization by the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH) to provide general outpatient services for co-occurring mental health and substance-related disorders.”

“Devon Jervis is a dedicated Mental Health Counselor Associate practicing at ME Psychotherapy, LLC, a group therapy practice. He earned his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johnson & Wales University in 2023 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island, completed in 2018. Devon specializes in working with adolescents (16+), college students, and adults. His therapeutic approach is person-centered, integrating elements of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapies. Devon also incorporates techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and psychoanalytic therapy to tailor sessions to each client's unique needs. He offers both in-person and telehealth sessions. Devon is available for appointments at ME Psychotherapy's Narragansett office and provides walk-and-talk therapy sessions in the South County area.”

“Dr. Paula M. Smith is a pre-licensed professional specializing in couples therapy through her practice, Imago Relationships. She holds a Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy from Antioch University New England, where her research focused on culturally relevant interventions for couples of color. She earned her M.Div. from Harvard Divinity School and is a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and Workshop Presenter. With more than 22 years of experience in the mental health field, she has worked in hospitals, community mental health centers, and correctional facilities. For the past 15 years, she has dedicated her practice exclusively to couples therapy. Her approach helps couples depersonalize conflict, take responsibility for their actions, and break blame cycles to foster deeper connection and understanding. Dr. Smith offers both in-person and virtual sessions via Zoom, with a sliding scale fee structure available.”