Contessa  Brown
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Contessa Brown

She/Her/Hers

Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit, MHC-LP Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Rhode Island Accepting Online
Dyad Psychology LLC Accepting In-person
Updated November 30, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Life transitions
  • Relationship issues

Professional statement

Contessa Brown has been serving as a clinician in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts community for almost two years. Her goal is to empower and strengthen her clients as they navigate life’s transitions. Preparing them for the chapters that are ahead in addition to finding closure from the previous chapters of life. Her goal has always remained to help break the stigmatism of mental health & wellness; especially within the BIPOC community. Delivering therapeutic interventions in a way that is culturally competent & compassionate.

Her current evidence based therapeutic approach includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strengths Based Therapy (SBT), Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, through a lens of cultural competence & compassion.

Contessa Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Psychology and Master of Science in Leadership from Roger Williams University. Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a candidate for Continued Advance Graduate Studies in Expressive Arts from Salve Regina University.


Message to clients

I have always had a passion for people, which is why I am truly here. I am here to hold sacred space while guiding you in your journey of healing and wholeness. This journey is more than a hashtag, this journey is for a lifetime. We will work together to create goals as well as implement different tools to help navigate the different chapters in this thing called life. I look forward to serving you in this capacity. The first step starts with you!


Specialties

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $100 (50min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Rhode Island)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Dyad Psychology LLC practice
154 Waterman st. , Suite # 15, Providence , Rhode Island 02906
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: <1 year

United Paths LLC, Clinician , 2022 - Present
Dyad Psychology LLC, Clinican, 2023 - Present

Salve Regina University , Master of Arts in Holistic Clinical Counseling , 2023
Roger Williams University , Masters of Science in Leadership , 2013
Roger Williams University , Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Psychology , 2006


Licensure

Rhode Island: MHC00148-A

Supervisor: Sarit Lesser ( PS01609)


Languages

English