Lauren Palmaccio, LMHC
Lauren Palmaccio is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She has worked for over a decade to provide cognitive behavioral and strength-based therapy to adults, adolescents and children.
Patients can receive a wide variety of counseling services at Palmaccio Therapy, including individual counseling, family and couples therapy, as well as workshops, according to their needs and preferences.
As a licensed Psychotherapist, Lauren Palmaccio specializes in the emotional and behavioral challenges of children and adolescents, couples and marriage counseling, as well as anxiety, depression, and trauma or PTSD counseling.
A Compassionate Approach
Lauren Palmaccio embraces an approach to clinical counseling and therapy that helps her to identify her clients’ therapeutic needs with compassion. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to work together with patients to uncover any unhealthy or negative thought patterns that might contribute to self-destructive behaviors and belief systems.
Play Therapy is a structured, theoretically-based approach to therapy, that builds on the normal communicative and learning processes of children.
Couples therapy and workshops are offered to help patients who are in a relationship, contemplating marriage, or are currently married. It can also be helpful with patients who are dealing with difficult issues surrounding a separation, break-up or divorce.
Education and Licensing
Lauren Palmaccio, LMHC is a member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association. She is also a member of the International Association of Trauma Professionals, and is a recipient of National Honors in Psychology.
She currently holds certifications as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Integrative Psychiatric Provider (CIPP). She maintains licensure in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island and teaches at Roger Williams University and Rhode Island School of Design.
Prior to practicing in the Private Sector, Lauren Palmaccio served as the Clinical Director of a Massachusetts treatment facility, and as the Clinical Team Lead of a Behavioral Health Contract in Rhode Island. Palmaccio Therapy has two locations, one in North Attleboro, Massachusetts and another in Barrington, Rhode Island.
Kristen Reber, LMHC
Kristen Reber is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island. She is dedicated to continued education and constant growth as a clinician to best suit her clients needs.
Kristen prides herself in a collaborative approach with her clients, developing an individualized treatment plan based on each of her clients specific needs, talents and therapeutic goals. Her main goal in counseling is to develop a genuine therapeutic relationship with her clients leading to a safe environment where each of her clients can reach their desired goals. Kristen specializes in working with families, adults, young adults teens and pre-teens.
Kristen has worked in the field of counseling for just under 10 years. During that time she has gained experience working in a variety of settings including a group home, a college counseling center and an intensive in home family therapy program.
Kristen has worked with clients to build self-esteem, empower them to make positive changes, develop positive coping skills, deepen self-awareness, rebuild family relationships, develop open communication and reach their desired goals through collaborative therapy.
Kristen takes a strength-based approach with her clients, providing specialized care using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy and Family Systems Therapy depending on the clients needs.
Education and Licensing
Kristen Reber, LMHC is Licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of Rhode Island. She is passionate about her career in counseling and dedicated to continuing her education to provide the best care possible for her clients.
Katey Blaisdell, LMHC
Katey Blaisdell completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology in 2012. She began her post-Masters clinical work as an in-home child and family therapist, and completed her post-Masters work as an outpatient clinician in 2014. Katey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She works with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She has worked in a variety of settings, including residential and partial hospitalization programs, public schools, and private practice.
Areas of specialty include treating trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment-related disorders, attentional difficulties, and improving self esteem.
Katey works closely with each client to assess the strengths and needs of each individual. Treatment modalities she incorporates into her sessions with clients include cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, art therapy, play therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Katey’s goal is to provide a safe, comfortable environment for individuals and families, while working together to help clients identify and make progress toward short-term and long-term goals to improve awareness of and perception of self and relationships, and to help clients in their pursuits of attaining the quality of life they are seeking.
Taylor Koretsky, MA
Taylor is a Masters Level Clinician providing cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. She prides herself on the development of the therapeutic relationship, assisting all clients and their families with feeling comfortable, supported, and safe throughout treatment. Taylor dedicates time to compose individualized treatment plans based on the client’s needs and strengths to collaboratively work towards accomplishing goals. Areas of specialties include treating emotional and behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, trauma, adjustment disorders, improving self esteem, and school related issues. Therapeutic interventions Taylor incorporates into sessions include cognitive behavioral techniques, art therapy, play therapy, Aggression Replacement Training, mindfulness, motivational interviewing techniques, healthy communication skills, and building positive coping mechanisms.
Areas of specialty include treating trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment-related disorders, attentional difficulties, and improving self esteem.
Education and Licensing
Taylor is a Masters Level Clinician pursuing licensure in Rhode Island for Mental Health Counseling (LMHC). She completed her Masters Degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from Roger Williams University in 2020. Taylor’s training includes clinical work within the Rhode Island Family Court System, Brown University Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (Clinical Implementation on Research Studies), the Boston Public School System, and Outpatient Therapy.
Sarah Foley, LCSW
Sarah Foley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Rhode Island. Sarah is passionate about working with families, children, pre-teens, teens, and young adults as they navigate the complexities of life transitions. Sarah specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, substance use, addictions, and school-related issues. She often incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Expressive Arts Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy helping clients learn the tools needed to manage emotions, build healthier relationships, cultivate resilience, and develop open communication while fostering greater self-awareness. With a strong foundation from a strength-based approach, Sarah values the uniqueness of every individual and prioritizes creating a space that is safe, non-judgmental, and empowering. Sarah believes in the transformative potential of every individual and works collaboratively with clients to identify meaningful goals and uncover their inner strengths, supporting them in moving toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Sarah offers in-person and telehealth sessions.
Education and Licensing
Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Rhode Island College, earned in 2024. She is currently pursuing licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Rhode Island. Sarah brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to her work and has experience supporting individuals across a variety of settings. Her clinical background includes community-based mental health care on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, medical social work at Brown University Health, sport psychology counseling at Bryant University, school-based counseling within the Pawtucket School System, and outpatient therapy. Sarah is committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Kathleen Rooney, LISW
Kathleen Rooney is a licensed independent social worker in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
She has worked primarily with children and families and in child welfare. Kathleen has extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression and attention deficit issues. She also has experience in addictions, early childhood and adolescent issues. Primary therapeutic modalities utilized are cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy and motivational interviewing.
Education and Licensing
Kathleen has a master’s degree in social work form Rhode Island College and a doctorate in social work research from Boston College.