Grounding Roots CounselingGroup practice

Mariesa Croteau, LMHC has extensive experience supporting clients who have experienced symptoms related to PTSD, complex trauma, attachment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. She utilizes Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) as her primary model for treatment along with motivational interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and focuses on a strength based trauma informed approach in which the client can begin to make connections between their mind and body.

Stephen Ricco MS, LCDP, LADC1, CCS has certifications in Chemical Dependency spanning Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maine. He employs TF-CBT, IFS, Narrative Exposure, and other diverse modalities to empower those on the journey to recovery. Stephen focuses on trauma-informed care, recognizing the intricate relationship between trauma and addiction. His involvement extends to a faith-based program dedicated to aiding men grappling with profound trauma, showcasing his boundless compassion and dedication to serving others.

Devon, LICSW takes a person-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and pulls from a range of modalities including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy. Devon's experience centers around Maternal Mental Health and seeks to provide a safe environment for expecting parents and parents of newborns and young children to feel heard and supported. Devon is skilled supporting first- time parents, LGBTQIA, postpartum depression and OCD, mood disorders, depression, and anxiety.

Dr. Andrea Bushman, utilizes EMDR, exposure therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical therapy, somatic approaches, Gestalt Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing when supporting clients. She has extensive experiencing supporting adult clients who suffer from substance use, alcohol addiction, and mental health disorders. Andrea has over 22 years of experience working with children in residential settings, as a parent aid through the department of Children and Families, as well as supporting children, families, and adults through in-home therapy programs.