Tina Leavitt , LICSW

Tina Leavitt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Rhode Island College, and she brings that academic foundation to her work with children, adolescents, and families. Tina focuses on helping young people and their caregivers better understand and manage emotions and behaviors within a supportive therapeutic setting.

Using a warm, collaborative, strength-based approach, she partners with parents and children to address barriers that affect everyday life. Tina draws on creative, developmentally attuned interventions to build skills and encourage growth, incorporating play therapy and art therapy alongside mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques. She also employs collaborative and proactive problem-solving to help families develop practical strategies for behavior and emotion regulation.

Tina aims to create an environment where children, teens, and their families can learn tools to navigate challenges, improve communication, and strengthen coping skills through tailored, compassionate care.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Family Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to each person’s unique needs. In this approach Tina focuses on building a trusting relationship, helping children, teens, and families feel heard and supported while they explore their goals and challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective responses. CBT can help with anxiety, mood concerns, and behavior patterns by teaching concrete skills for coping and problem-solving.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These techniques are often useful for stress, emotional overwhelm, and helping young people build self-awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tina works collaboratively with clients and caregivers to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - that make it easier to connect around busy schedules and varied circumstances. These formats support ongoing care and allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, accessible support for families wherever they are.