In-Person in Portsmouth, RI 02871
Online in Massachusetts,
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
I am a Psychologist and a certified yoga teacher. I take a wholistic approach to therapy with a slightly spiritual bent. I believe in the mind-body connection and encourage mindfulness and meditation if clients feel comfortable with it. I work with people to change their unhealthy thoughts and to relax their body.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
Approach Description: Wholistic.
Education & Credentials
Dorothy Brown Ph.D.
- Female
- License # RI 377, Mass 4612
- Licensed in Rhode IslandMassachusetts.
- PSYPACT Mobility # 17247
- Practicing Since 1990
Education: I have a Ph.D. from University of Rhode Island.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $150.00
- Accepts Insurance
- Blue Cross, United Health, Harvard Pilgrim, Medicare
Dorothy Brown Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Portsmouth, RI 02871
- Available Online for residents of Massachusetts, PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: teletherapy. Doxy.com
I have seen people for decades to help them learn coping skills for whatever challenges them in life. While we cannot go through life without stress, we can learn to suffer less with it. This is particularly true in the times we live in, which are full of stresses and triggering events. I try to be kind and compassionate. I am always optimistic that people can become healthier and heal. I use a wholistic approach which combines techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and techniques I have learned through my yoga training and my own journey.