Richelle Dowell

Richelle Dowell is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker located in Coventry, RI. Richelle provides mental health services for young adults and adults, including those going through major life transitions like starting a new relationship, switching careers, or growing their families. Richelle specializes in helping individuals move past shame so that they aren’t held back from feelings of unworthiness. Richelle also works with clients through pregnancy and postpartum as they adjust to new parenthood. Her goal is to target perfectionism and to boost clients’ self-esteem.

Richelle practices multiple evidence-based therapy modalities in her work with clients. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), both thought-based therapies, to help clients address self-criticism and negative thought patterns. Clients also practice coping strategies, finding the right one that works for them. She also teaches clients how to grow their self-compassion practices so that they can enhance their self-love and acceptance. This can be helpful in the development of self-esteem and confidence. She takes a strengths-based approach, encouraging clients to internalize their traits that make them unique and resilient.

Richelle earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Rhode Island College School of Social Work. She has five years of experience as a social worker, and draws from her own experiences of parenting to empathize with her clients who face enormous pressure, which can be managed by effective coping.