Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Providence, RI
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Providence, Rhode Island. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Abelee Groff
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I work with adults who identify as highly sensitive, helping them understand and navigate the intensity of their emotions, sensory experiences, and interpersonal interactions. I view sensitivity as a strength that can be supported and regulated, rather than a flaw, and I help clients develop strategies to honor their needs while managing overwhelm.
I integrate trauma-informed, somatic, and parts-based approaches to help clients regulate their nervous system, build resilience, and cultivate self-compassion. Together, we explore boundaries, coping strategies, and relational patterns to support well-being, emotional balance, and a deeper connection to themselves and others.
5 Years Experience
Online in Providence, RI (Online Only)
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Shaelyn Cataldo
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, PMH-C
Being highly sensitive or neurodiverse isn't something that needs to be fixed. I support individuals in understanding their unique ways of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world while reducing shame, unmasking, honoring their needs, and creating lives that feel more authentic, sustainable, and aligned with who they truly are.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Providence, RI
Online in Providence, RI
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Dr. Colby Cohen-Archer
Psychologist, PhD
Do you turn down lights, pick clothes by how they feel, have trouble staying places with strong smells, or wish you could turn down the volume everywhere you go? Does it seem like you feel every emotion more quickly and intensely than others? Do you know what others around you are feeling before they even seem to know themselves? It is exhausting to feel like every sensation and every emotion is raw and open, and can make navigating relationships and boundaries challenging. With understanding and compassion we can work together to help you understand your sensitivity, manage overwhelm, and build confidence while honoring your unique strengths and needs.
28 Years Experience
Online in Providence, RI
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Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
From one highly sensitive person to another, it can be a crazy world out there. Two things that I've found helpful:
1st, resiliency training: Although our bodies can react to things that other people might brush off, Somatic Experiencing can help build up our ability to settle our stress and activation levels. That party might still be uncomfortably loud, but it's more tolerable when you have confidence that you can quickly find comfort again once you leave.
2nd: Boundary training and asking for what you want: As we get better at knowing what would help us feel more comfortable, and better at asking for it, we can start to re-shape our environment to feel better. Then as we feel better, and as our loved ones know how to help us, we are more resourceful, more able to connect with others, and more able to be the people we want to be in the world.
11 Years Experience
Online in Providence, RI (Online Only)
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Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with people who feel and notice a lot. You might be deeply affected by others’ moods, small changes in tone, or the energy of a room. Loud noises, bright lights, busy schedules, or conflict may feel more overwhelming to you than to those around you. Many highly sensitive people grow up feeling “too much” or “too sensitive.”
As adults, this can look like needing more time to recover from social interactions or workdays; feeling easily overstimulated, wired, or shut down; taking on others’ feelings and struggling to find your own center; and being very conscientious, but also prone to burnout or self‑criticism.
Highly sensitive children and teens are often described as intense, dramatic, shy, or “overreactive.” They may have big feelings, strong empathy, vivid inner worlds, or a very thoughtful, observant way of moving through life. In environments that do not understand them, they can become anxious, withdrawn, perfectionistic, or reactive.
In our work together, we explore how your sensitivity shows up in your nervous system, relationships, and daily life. We look at what overwhelms you and what nourishes you so that sensitivity can become less of a constant struggle and more of a source of information, depth, and connection. When I work with children and teens, I also support parents in understanding their child’s sensitivity and responding in ways that feel more workable for everyone. Working with highly sensitive people is central to my practice, and I understand how much strength it takes to move through the world this way.
26 Years Experience
Online in Providence, RI
Providence is home to Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and Providence College — together generating significant student mental health demand and a creative, intellectually engaged population that views therapy favorably and tends toward longer-term, exploratory work. The city has a large Cape Verdean and Latino community, with a significant Guatemalan and Dominican population that creates demand for culturally affirming, Spanish-speaking therapists who understand the particular dynamics of immigrant family life in New England. Rhode Island Hospital and the Brown University Health system provide institutional mental health resources, while Brown's Warren Alpert Medical School maintains important psychiatric training programs. Providence's arts and hospitality economy creates consistent demand for therapists experienced with creative identity, economic precarity, and the mental health challenges of artists and performers.
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Providence, RI Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Providence, RI average 18 years of experience and charge around $243 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Somatic Therapy (46%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (38%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$243
Accept insurance
27%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 46% | Somatic Therapy |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 31% | Teen |
| 12% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 31% | Buddhist |
| 31% | Christian |