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Online therapist

Rita Mahon

Practical support for stress and life transitions

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Credentials
LICSW
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Rhode Island
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rita

Rita Mahon is a Rhode Island licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, mood changes, and life transitions. She uses straightforward talk and active listening so clients feel heard. Rita emphasizes clients' own strengths and works alongside them as they decide what changes matter most.

Rita draws on nearly two decades of experience to guide people through painful moments. She offers tools for managing overwhelming feelings, for improving communication, and for coping when life feels unstable.

Background and approach

Sessions are aimed at small, doable steps rather than big, sudden fixes. Her approach blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy with client-centered care and acceptance-based strategies. That means she helps clients notice thoughts and choices, try new behaviors, and clarify personal values.

The work often combines skill practice with supportive reflection. Rita also uses methods drawn from dialectical behavioral therapy and existential ideas when they fit a client's needs. That provides extra focus on emotion regulation, building tolerance for distress, and finding meaning after difficult events.

She tailors methods to the person in front of her rather than following a single formula. Parents reading this will find a calm, practical style. Rita speaks plainly and keeps each session focused on what matters now.

She encourages steady progress and meets people where they are in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Rita commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing simple behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients clarify personal values, accept difficult feelings, and commit to actions that build a more meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage childcare or travel limits, and keep momentum between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, set small practice tasks, and hold steady support while clients work toward their goals.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rita commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting, intimacy and many related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with skill-building from CBT and acceptance-based methods.
What is her professional background?
Rita brings 18 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice supporting people through major life challenges.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential in Rhode Island with license number RI LICSW ISW02728.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Rhode Island
Languages
English

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