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111 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI 02906

operations@diversitycounseling.net

(401) 396-7649   |   


(401) 208-2482  



Diversity Counseling®
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 * SERVICES
 * ABOUT
   José G. Cruz RodríguezTeresa DombrowskiEmily MelloMelissa McKennaMichael
   DavisVe-Linda SilvaClaritza TejedaCarmen BenjaminNisa SorensenDesiree
   DelGrossoJohanny MatosMegan AllaireFraynelis AndujarLisbeth JiemenezAda
   RodriguezFraylenis Andujar
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OUR NEW WEB ADDRESS IS: DIVERSITYCOUNSELING.NET

WELCOME!

We have over fourteen years of experience helping adolescents and adults with
depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, complex trauma, anxiety disorders,
and crisis or long-term treatment plans.  We are also certified to provide
SAP-DOT Evaluations.  Please contact us with any questions.  
We look forward to hearing from you!

José G. Cruz Rodríguez, PhD, LMHC, LPC, LCDCS, CAADC, SAP
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional
Licensed Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Substance Abuse Professional-Department of Transportation




DIVERSITY COUNSELING IS ACCREDITED AS A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE AND HUMAN
SERVICES PROGRAM BY THE JOINT COMMISSION.




SERVICES

AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE

Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Codependency
Complex Trauma
Coping Skills
DOT-SAP EVALUATIONS AND RETURN TO DUTY FOLLOWUP
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Family Conflict
Grief
Internet Addiction
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Parenting
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Addiction
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use


TREATMENT MODALITIES


Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Expressive Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Family-Marital Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Reality Therapy
Schema Therapy











ABOUT US


JOSÉ G. CRUZ RODRÍGUEZ, 
PHD, LMHC, LPC, LCDCS, CAADC, SAP
FOUNDER

José is a bilingual, Mental Health Therapist and Substance Abuse Specialist with
over 14 years of experience providing direct behavioral health services in a
variety of mental health settings for adolescents and adults.  He is a Licensed
Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical
Dependency Clinical Supervisor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor,
and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP-DOT).

As a licensed chemical dependency counselor and supervisor and certified
advanced alcohol and drug counselor and DOT Substance Abuse Professional, José
helps clients struggle with substance abuse and clients in need of substance use
evaluations required by the Department of Transportation.


Utilizing evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy,
compassion-focused therapy, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and
motivational interviewing, José enjoys helping clients find comfort and relief
from overwhelming sadness and anxiety through development of effective coping
strategies.





As a graduate of San Francisco Ecclesiastical Orthodox University, located in
San Juan, Puerto Rico, he enjoys building valuable relationships and work well
with people at all levels of an organization including agency representatives,
case workers, team members, family members, and clients.

José is also passionate about working with Hispanic and Latino clients and draws
from his own personal and professional experience to help clients overcome their
struggles with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, and complex
trauma.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs.  We look forward to hearing from you.




TERESA DOMBROWSKI, MA, LMHC, LCDP(RI), LADC-I(MA)                    EXECUTIVE
ADMINISTRATOR  

Teresa is licensed in Rhode Island as a licensed mental health counselor and
licensed chemical dependency professional and in Massachusetts as a licensed
alcohol and drug counselor.  Having graduated from San Francisco Ecclesiastical
Orthodox University with a Master of Arts in Holistic Counseling, her approach
to helping clients struggling with substance use disorder is rooted in spiritual
and transpersonal counseling.


Teresa serves in an administrative management capacity to support clients
through the screening and intake process to help them achieve recovery that is
focused on the relationship between spirit, mind, and body. 






Teresa draws from previous experience in the fitness and wellness industry where
she helped clients reach their fitness and wellness goals.  She was also
instrumental in developing a ministry for New England Teen Challenge design to
help adolescents struggling with substance use disorder reach their goals for
sobriety in the context of spiritual growth.  

Drawing on her training and experience in psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral,
humanistic. existential, spiritual, and transpersonal counseling, she is able to
help clients struggling with substance use disorder to understand the importance
of cultural and family contexts, personality, attitudes. and wellness-belief
systems in achieving long-term recovery.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.






EMILY MELLO, MSW, LICSW

Emily is licensed in Rhode Island as an Independent Clinical Social Worker
(LICSW) who provides individual psychotherapy services to children, adolescents,
adults, and older adults. Emily received her Master’s of Social Work from Rhode
Island University. She has worked in the mental health field working with
children, adolescents, adults, and older adults for over five years. 

Emily brings experience, empathy, and a passion to help others into all of the
important work she does. Among other areas, she works with those struggling with
all forms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and managing life transitions.


Emily is passionate about working with and helping individuals lead meaningful
and productive lives.



My specialties include but are not limited to Anxiety, ADHD, Depression,
self-esteem issues, adjustment disorder, disturbance of conduct, and
relationship problems.

I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, empowerment
perspectives, trauma informed care, mantras, and deep breathing to help my
clients. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.





MELISSA MCKENNA, MA, MS, LMHC, LCDP

Melissa is a master-level licensed chemical dependency professional who provides
individual and group counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults.
She received her Master of Science in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon
University and her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling with a Mental
Health Counseling specialization from the University of the Cumberlands. She has
worked in the addiction field helping adolescents and adults with case
management and substance use disorder counseling for over ten years.


As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional, Melissa draws from different
therapy models in her client-centered approach to counseling, including
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and
Motivational Interviewing.

Melissa's experience includes working at the Juvenile Hearing Board in
Barrington, where she did outreach to encourage adolescents to resolve criminal
charges and legal issues referred to the Board.

Melissa draws upon her experience and skills to empathize with clients from all
walks of life.  She understands that taking the first step to seek help can be
difficult.  Working in judgment-free setting, Melissa will work with you to
identify and address barriers in your life that can often times be difficult to
manage alone.
 
Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.




MICHAEL DAVIS, LCDP, LCDCS


Michael is licensed in Rhode Island as a Chemical Dependency Professional and as
a Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor.  With over 11 years experience with
diverse populations struggling with co-occurring mental and substance use
disorder, he is skilled at helping clients to differentiate between the symptoms
from causes to help them achieve long-term recovery.


Drawing from his extensive experience and training, he works with clients to
recognize and address issues early on to foster a therapeutic alliance in all
phases of treatment.








Michael has worked in multiple settings, including intensive outpatient
programs, outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, and inpatient
treatment and rehabilitation programs.  He brings valuable experience in
maintaining quality assurance and effective utilization of services at various 
treatment programs in Florida and Illinois.  
 
Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.






VE-LINDA SILVA, LCDP

Ve-Linda is licensed in Rhode Island as a Chemical Dependency Profession (LCDP)
who provides individual services to adolescents and adults. She received her
Master’s in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. She has worked in
the mental health field working with children, adolescents, adults, and older
adults for over four years. 


She draws upon her experience providing case management and ABA therapy to
clients in the academic sector, where she developed curricula, and Education
Support programs for Special Education students


She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, where she is
focusing on clinical interests, including Crisis Intervention, Addiction and
Mental Health Counseling, and Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive
Neuropsychology, and Behavioral Health Assessment.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.





CLARITZA TEJEDA, MSW, LICSW

Claritza is licensed in Rhode Island as a independent clinical social worker. 
Having graduated from Rhode Island College with a Master of Social Work with
graduate certification in Integrated Behavioral Health Care and certification in
Trauma Focused Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, her approach to helping clients struggling with mental
health disorders is based on her previous experience with and trauma informed
care.  


As a bilingual therapist, Claritza has five years of experience in diagnosis,
crisis intervention, and counseling utilizing biopsychosocial methods within a
therapeutic relationship to help bilingual clients achieve
a higher level of functioning.


Claritza also draws from previous experience as a life skills coach and
therapeutic mentor to help client's reach their goals for treatment by
addressing communication, daily living, and social needs.  

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.






CARMEN BENJAMIN, MSW, LICSW

Carmen is licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts as an Independent Clinical
Social Worker who provides individual psychotherapy services to children,
adolescents, adults, and veterans. Carmen received her Master’s of Social Work
from Simmons University. She has worked in the mental health field working with
children, adolescents, adults, and older adults for over five years. 

 Among other areas, she works with those struggling with all forms of anxiety,
depression, trauma, and managing life transitions.


Carmen utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy,
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused
Therapy to address emotional challenges, such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and
mood disorders to help clients regain control of their lives.









Carmen draws from previous experience in helping veterans address homelessness,
trauma, and other obstacles by providing access to comprehensive health and
human services.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.




NISA SORENSEN, BA, BS, LCDP  


Nisa is licensed in Rhode Island as a chemical dependency professional.  Having
graduated from Rhode Island College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Dependency and Addiction Studies, her approach
to helping clients struggling with substance use disorder that is rooted in
spiritual and transpersonal counseling


Nisa has nine years of experience in the behavioral health field providing
chemical dependency services, counseling, crisis intervention, program
management, and clinical supervision.





Nisa draws from her previous experience as a chemical dependency counselor and
clinical supervisor, where she conducted client assessments, developed
person-centered treatment plans, monitored patient adherence to treatment goals,
evaluated treatment effectiveness, developed client wellness programs, and
coordinated of care for clients in medication-assisted treatment. 

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.





DESIREE DELGROSSO, LMHC-A


Desiree is licensed in Rhode Island as a mental health counselor-associate. She
holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Personnel Services from
Fordham University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Iona
University.  Her approach to helping clients struggling with mental health and
substance use challenges is based on cognitive behavioral therapy.


Desiree has over 16 years of experience providing school counseling to children
and adolescents in charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.




Desiree draws from her extensive experience as a school counselor helping
at-risk students overcome obstacles to maintaining discipline, learning
difficulties, and socioemotional concerns.

She has implemented research-based interventions to dramatically decrease
disciplinary issues and learning difficulties with a high rate of success.  

We welcome Desiree to our practice!

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.






JOHANNY MATOS

Johanny is currently completing her hours for licensure as a mental health
counselor.  She provides individual psychotherapy services to children,
adolescents, adults, and older adults. She holds two Master of Science degrees
in Family Therapy and Clinical Psychology from Universidad Nacional Evangélica,
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and a Bachelor's degree in Christian
Psychology from Universidad Nuestro Pacto Internacional, West Palm Beach,
Florida.  


Johanny has six years of experience helping clients with mental health
challenges and providing undergraduate instruction in clinical psychology,
psychopathology, individual and group therapy, behavioral modification.

She is a fluent Spanish speaker, who welcomes all clients seeking to improve
their mental health and overall well-being.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.





MEGAN ALLAIRE, MSW, LCDP

Megan is licensed in Rhode Island as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional
and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (pending) who provides individual
psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Megan
received her Master’s of Social Work from Simmons University. She has worked in
the mental health and chemical dependency fields, working with children,
adolescents, adults, and older adults. 


Megan has over 10 years of experience providing counseling, psychoeducation,
individual sessions, tobacco cessation, biopsychosocial assessments, case
management, care coordination to individuals and groups.


Megan brings experience, empathy, and a passion to help others into all of the
important work she does. Among other areas, she works with those struggling with
all forms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and managing life transitions.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.




FRAYNELIS ANDUJAR, MSW, IBH-CGS, LICSW


Fraynelis is licensed in Rhode Island as an independent social work.  She holds
a Master of Social Work and a Certificate of Graduate Study in Integrated
Behavioral Health from Rhode Island College and a Bachelor of Arts in Human
Development and Family Studies. 


Fraynelis has six years of experience providing assessment, crisis intervention,
care coordination, psychoeducation, and counseling services to clients seeking
to improve their physical and psychological wellbeing.





She is a fluent Spanish speaker, who welcomes all clients seeking to improve
their mental health and overall well-being.

Fraynelis draws from her previous experience as an integrated behavioral health
clinician providing instruction and consultation to medical professionals on the
importance of treating the whole person to improving outcomes in client care.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.






LISBETH JIMENEZ

Lisbeth serves as a first point of contacts for clients seeking behavioral
health services.  

More recently, she worked in the payroll tax field helping clients ensure
compliance with payroll tax filings, while maintaining client information.


Lisbeth has over four years of experience in customer service, medical billing,
accounts receivable, and tax preparation services.






She is a fluent Spanish speaker, who welcomes all clients seeking to improve
their mental health and overall well-being.

We welcome Lisbeth to our practice!  

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.





ADA RODRIGUEZ

Ada serves as a first point of contact for clients seeking treatment at
Diversity Counseling.

She holds a Bachelor of Businesses Administration degree from Roger Williams
University

While Ada is beginning her career in human services, she has previous experience
in helping clients navigate through intake process and assisting them in
verifying insurance benefit, co-pay, coinsurance, and deductible information for
Medicare clients. 

 




She is a fluent Spanish speaker, who welcomes all clients seeking to improve
their mental health and overall well-being.

We welcome Ada to our practice!
 
Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific
needs. We look forward to hearing from you.








Diversity Counseling
is licensed as a Behavioral Health Organization 
by the Rhode Island BHDDH to provide 
General Outpatient Services for Co-0ccuring Mental Health and Substance-Related
Disorders.


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OFFICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PRIVACY AND COMFORT. 

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JOSÉ G. CRUZ RODRÍGUEZ,
PHD, LMHC, LPC, LCDCS, CAADC, SAP



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