Tina Matarazzo Sheff

Tina Sheff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Rhode Island, who has worked in the field of women's health for most of her career. She works with women and men who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief & loss, divorce & separation, as well as adjustment to illness.

Tina specializes in working with women who are pregnant or postpartum and experiencing anxiety or depression. Parenting, loss of a pregnancy or infant, as well as working with parents who have experienced a stay in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are also areas of expertise.

Tina's approach is from a client centered strength based perspective. She uses a combination of evidence based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which assists clients to understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and how they are interconnected as well as Motivational Interviewing, which involves active listening and validation to help clients determine if and how they want to make changes in their lives. Tina works with her clients to develop new ways of coping, how to set solid boundaries, learn strong communication skills, and improve self care.

Tina focuses on making a strong connection with her clients and helping them to feel deeply heard in a welcoming, non judgmental and safe way. The therapy process is really a collaboration and Tina wants to make sure that her clients feel that she is always focused on their personal strengths and their goals for living a happier life.

Tina provides telehealth for individuals living in Rhode Island and Massachusetts