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Master of Social Work, MSW Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsThis therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available Rhode Island therapists on Zencare.
Greta Mittner is a therapist in Providence, RI with expertise in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and behavioral disorders. She has particular expertise working with clients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and enjoys helping people navigate major life changes, both expected and unexpected. She treats children, adolescents, and adults.
Greta primarily incorporates a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices, in addition to other approaches. She has extensive experience in hospital and in private practice settings, most recently at Jewish Family Service RI. In addition to her MSW from Rhode Island College, Greta has an MFA from Goddard College in Creative Writing.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Using exposure and response prevention to help clients confront OCD, e.g. concern with and/or fear of germs and becoming 'contaminated'
Anxiety disorders - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks
Phobias and panic disorder - Providing techniques and support to overcome intense fear, anxiety, and panic related to specific triggers, such as heights or crowded spaces
Compulsive behaviors - Including compulsive overeating, compulsive spending
Major life changes - Adjusting to college, new relationships, career transitions and direction; mid-life existential, relationship, and career challenges; losing one’s drive or burn out; learning self-care
Existential challenges/crises - Questioning purpose, spirituality, existence; finding one’s path and voice, especially when it differs from society's expectations
Religion and spirituality - Exploring beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing; enjoying a deeper felt connection with the spiritual dimension of one's life
LGBTQIA topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Depression - Sleep and energy disruption, overall mood disturbance, inability to enjoy yourself, and difficulty being motivated, amongst many other symptoms
Chronic illness - Managing chronic illness; receiving a diagnosis, contemplating and processing related emotions, coping with social stigmas, pursuit of treatments and fluctuations in levels of functioning
ADD/ADHD - Managing ADHD and its effects on decision making, studies, relationships, and work; helping with organizational challenges
Asperger Syndrome - The challenges of socializing and learning, living alongside the "neurotypical" and coping with anxiety, depression and overwhelming stimuli
Family issues - Includes helping parents with their own issues within the context of supporting children; helping young adults navigate family issues
Parenting - Helping parents with their own issues within the context of supporting children
Relationships - Feeling unsatisfied in your partnership; communication challenges; addressing issues of power and voice; contemplation of separation; questioning one’s place in the relationship; breakups, friendships, dating
Trauma - Including dealing with past sexual assault, childhood trauma, environmental trauma (e.g. witnessing/experiencing violence), PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Private Practice, 2015 - Present
Jewish Family Service, Outpatient Therapist, 2014 - Present
University Medicine, Integrative Care Outpatient Therapist, 2016
Pediatric Anxiety Research Clinic, Clinician in OCD Research Study, 2014 - 2015
North American Family Institute, Outpatient Therapist, 2014 - 2015
St. Anne's Hospital, Case Manager, Emergency Department Clinician, 2013 - 2014
Psychological Centers, Enhance Outpatient Services Clinician, 2012 - 2013
Rhode Island Hospital, Social Work Intern, 2010 - 2011
Rhode Island College School of Social Work, MSW, 2011
Goddard College, MFA in Creative Writing, 2004
Oberlin College, BA in English, 1996
Rhode Island: ISW02419
Massachusetts: 124620
English
"Greta is a kind, caring and dedicated professional who works hard to ensure that her clients are getting the best treatment possible. Greta also has advanced training in treating OCD and has a great deal of experience working with adults who struggle to manage panic and anxiety. She is also skilled in working with individuals who are looking to successfully manage the emotional aspects of chronic, persistent physical illnesses."
- Lori Fogarty, LICSW • June 2016"I supervised Greta when she was a clinician in an intensive, home-based program for families. She is now a highly qualified therapist, and I do not hesitate to refer clients to her; she is engaging and thoughtful with strong clinical skills."
- Kimberly Bennett, LICSW • June 2016