Rita Mahon , LICSW

Rita Mahon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 18 years of clinical experience. She also holds certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a specialized approach used to help people process and move through traumatic memories in a structured way.

Rita works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. Her approach emphasizes the client as the expert of their own story, and she focuses on drawing out the strengths and resilient strategies a person already possesses. Rita guides clients through practical steps and therapeutic tools while honoring each person’s unique values and goals.

Recognizing that reaching out for support is a courageous step, Rita offers steady, compassionate guidance aimed at helping people create more fulfilling and satisfying lives. Her practice centers on collaboration, listening, and tailoring interventions to address what matters most to each individual.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rita integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered Therapy into her work. ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed actions toward a meaningful life while learning to live alongside difficult thoughts and feelings rather than being driven by them. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist provides support and reflection so the client can explore their experience and find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rita works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Rita is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from home or on the go. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and allow clients and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care even when in-person meetings are not possible.