Psychosis Therapists in Providence, RI

Experiencing psychosis can be frightening, confusing, and overwhelming, both for the individual and for those who care about them. At Faithful Connections Christian Counseling, we provide compassionate, supportive counseling for individuals navigating experiences such as hallucinations, unusual or distressing beliefs, disorganized thinking, or significant changes in perception and functioning. Our approach is person-centered and nonjudgmental, focusing on helping clients feel heard, supported, and empowered while developing practical strategies for managing stress, emotions, and daily challenges. Counseling can support increased self-awareness, coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, healthy routines, and connection with supportive people and treatment providers. We work collaboratively with clients and, when appropriate and authorized, other members of their treatment team to support continuity of care and recovery goals. Therapy is intended to complement—not replace—psychiatric care, medication management, or other specialized services when those are needed. For clients who desire it, Christian faith can be incorporated into counseling in a thoughtful and supportive manner through prayer, Scripture, and spiritual reflection while maintaining attention to emotional and mental health needs. You do not have to navigate these experiences alone. With compassionate support and appropriate care, stability, hope, and meaningful progress are possible.

Psychotic disorders can have a profound effect on people's lives. However, therapy can be a helpful addition to medication and other treatments. I have experience treating psychotic disorders using Psychodynamically-Oriented Supportive Therapy (POST) and other approaches. I have also published professional works on hallucinations and delusions. Please note that I only do individual therapy (i.e., not couple's or family therapy).

Using hypnosis we can typically uncover root cause of Psychosis in a safe effective manner helping you understand your state of mind and develop better coping skills.

Losing touch with reality is more complicated than just trying to realign oneself with the external environment. To understand this experience, one must work to appreciate the subjective realities that illuminate these challenges.

I provide compassionate support for individuals experiencing psychosis, focusing on understanding and reducing distressing experiences. Together, we work on coping strategies, emotional regulation, and building routines to enhance daily functioning. My goal is to help clients regain stability, confidence, and a sense of empowerment in their lives.

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.

Gender ID

	71%	Male
	29%	Female

Session Type

	83%	In Person and Online
	17%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

67%	Psychodynamic Therapy
50%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Existential / Humanistic Therapy
50%	Integrative Therapy
50%	Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
50%	Psychoanalytic Therapy
33%	Christian Counseling

Ages Served

100%	Adult
67%	Young Adult
50%	Senior
50%	Teen

Client Focus

67%	Christian
50%	Men
50%	Military / Veterans
33%	Asian
33%	Black / African American

Psychosis therapists in Providence, RI

Faithful Connections Christian Counseling LLC

Dr. Brian Sharpless

Mary Knoblock, DNH

Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)

Dr. Trey Cole