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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Practice: East Coast Mental Wellness Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsThis therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available Rhode Island therapists on Zencare.
Adam Vose-O'Neal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with particular specialty in addictions and substance use, as well as general expertise in depression, anxiety, life transitions, existential questions, and relationship challenges. He sees teenagers through adults, and has a particular passion for seeing college students and young adults who are trying to figure out who they want to be and what they want to do in life.
Adam is particularly well-versed in Narrative Therapy, a modality that identifies the problem as the problem, not the person as the problem. Through Narrative Therapy, Adam helps clients separate their problems from themselves, identify their values, and connect the events in their lives to reclaim their life stories. He often uses the dry erase board to work through these thought exercises with clients and occasionally writes short letters to clients after the appointment as a bridge between sessions.
In addition to private practice, Adam works at partial programs at Butler Hospital, including the Young Adult Partial Program, and previously interned at Providence College's Counseling Center and the Rhode Island Hospital Substance Abuse Service. He dedicates himself to creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship that is solution and insight focused, honest, and down-to-earth. He is a graduate of Boston University and U. Mass Amherst.
Depression - Sleep and energy disruption, overall mood disturbance, inability to enjoy yourself, and difficulty being motivated, amongst many other symptoms
Anxiety - Generalized anxiety
Existential questions - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
Life transitions - Figuring out who you want to be and what you want to do, especially for college-aged individuals
Narrative therapy - Viewing the client as the expert in their own life, narrative therapy offers the opportunity to examine the meaning clients make of their life experiences. As the client guides the conversation to areas of interest, the therapist supports them to explore, expand, and deepen their understanding of themselves.
Academic issues - Adjusting to college; managing developmental and emotional challenges in school; balancing schoolwork and personal life
Anger management - Managing anger and its impact on personal and work relationships
Substance use - Prevent and reduce challenges related to tobacco, marijuana, and/or alcohol, such as anxiety, depression, and challenges in relationships
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Years of Experience: 7 years
East Coast Mental Wellness, Therapist, 2017 - Present
Butler Hospital Partial Programs, Therapist, 2016 - 2018
Providence College Counseling Center, Clinical Intern, 2015 - 2016
Rhode Island Hospital Substance Abuse Service, Clinical Intern, 2014 - 2015
Boston University, MSW, 2016
University of Massachusetts - Amherst, BA, 2006
Rhode Island: ISW02900
Massachusetts: 125688
English
"Adam possesses a true passion for the work he does, an investment in his patient’s/client’s wellbeing, and the clinical curiosity to foster his patient’s/client’s progress and ultimate success. I would refer young adult clients to him as well as those with substance use disorders."
- Brian Beaudry, LICSW • January 2017"Adam is a very compassionate and committed therapist who has shown to have excellent clinical skills. He has a specialty in addiction treatment, as his placement was with a substance use consult service where he was able to develop and hone his substance use assessment and recommendation skills as well as mental health/risk assessment skills. Adam has a very holistic approach and values the input of his clients a great deal. He understands stages of change as well as life stages, and associated issues/concerns, especially within the young adult population. He has shown himself to be very committed to the field of counseling/psycho-education and continues to further develop these tools through ongoing educational opportunities. I would refer clients to him for substance use disorder or general counseling for anxiety/depression management."
- Mary Jane Pizza, MSW, LICSW, LCDP, LCDCS • January 2017"I had the pleasure of recommending Adam for his first step in the Licensure process for his LCSW. He is an exceptional clinician. He demonstrates thoughtful and ethical care of clients. I would refer clients with substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or relational concerns to Adam."
- Susan Ellingwood, LICSW • January 2017