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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Portsmouth, RI
With over two decades of experience, I provide confidential psychotherapy services for adults in a supportive and professional environment. My practice focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and interpersonal therapy. I hold licenses in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island and maintain active membership in the National Association of Social Workers.My commitment to personalized care ensures clients receive tailored strategies to overcome challenges and build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I offer initial free consultations to discuss individual needs and provide flexible session options, including in-person and teletherapy formats. My practice emphasizes creating a safe space for self-exploration while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
Services
Individual Counseling
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Relationship Therapy
Life Transitions Support
Grief Counseling
Stress Reduction
Self-Esteem Building
Communication Skills Training
Mindfulness Practices
Highlights and features
- 20+ years providing individualized mental health counseling
- Specialized training in multiple evidence-based therapy approaches
- Personalized treatment plans for depression and anxiety
- Flexible session options including teletherapy
- Strict adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address specific mental health concerns. Clients explore personal challenges in a safe, confidential environment with evidence-based interventions. This service helps adults develop coping strategies for depression, anxiety, and life transitions while fostering self-awareness and emotional growth.
Depression Treatment
Specialized treatment programs target depressive symptoms through cognitive-behavioral techniques and psychodynamic approaches. Clients learn to identify negative thought patterns, develop healthier habits, and build supportive relationships. The therapy emphasizes gradual progress and skill-building for long-term emotional stability.
Anxiety Management
Structured anxiety reduction programs combine mindfulness practices with cognitive restructuring techniques. Clients receive personalized tools to manage panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. The approach focuses on developing practical coping mechanisms and reducing avoidance behaviors through gradual exposure.
Relationship Therapy
Interpersonal therapy helps clients improve communication patterns and resolve relationship conflicts. This service addresses family dynamics, friendship challenges, and romantic partnership issues. Clients learn effective emotional expression techniques and develop healthier boundary-setting practices to enhance personal connections.
Life Transitions Support
Guidance through major life changes including divorce, career shifts, and health adjustments. The service provides structured support for navigating uncertainty and developing resilience. Clients work on adapting to new circumstances while maintaining emotional well-being and personal growth during transitional periods.
People
Betsy Madden-Echols LICSW
Licensed Therapist
With over 20 years of experience, Betsy Madden-Echols LICSW specializes in adult mental health counseling. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan and maintains licenses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Her practice combines multiple therapeutic approaches to address clients' unique needs.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and interpersonal therapy to address various mental health concerns.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, I accept BCBS, FEP, and Medicare insurance plans in addition to self-pay options.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact my office directly at (401) 864-8504 to discuss your needs and schedule a session.
Are teletherapy sessions available?
Yes, I offer both in-person and teletherapy session options for client convenience.
What are your cancellation policies?
I request 24-hour notice for appointment cancellations to accommodate other clients' scheduling needs.
