Richelle Dowell is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Coventry, RI. She provides mental health services to young adults and adults navigating major life transitions, such as starting new relationships, career changes, or expanding their families. Richelle specializes in helping individuals overcome feelings of shame and unworthiness that may hold them back, with a particular focus on pregnancy and postpartum clients as they adjust to the challenges of new parenthood. Her goal is to help clients combat perfectionism and build self-esteem.
Richelle is certified in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, as well as perinatal grief and loss, through specialized training from the Selini Institute. This additional expertise allows her to provide compassionate care to clients experiencing mental health challenges related to pregnancy, postpartum, the loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth, and neonatal fatality.
In her practice, Richelle utilizes evidence-based modalities including, Attachment Informed Grief Therapy (AIGT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help clients address negative thought patterns and self-criticism. She also incorporates self-compassion practices to foster self-love and acceptance, aiding in the development of self-esteem and confidence. Using a strengths-based approach, Richelle encourages clients to recognize and embrace their unique traits and resilience.
Richelle holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Rhode Island College School of Social Work and has eight years of experience as a social worker. Her own parenting journey informs her empathetic, relatable approach to clients facing the pressures of parenthood, empowering them to manage stress through effective coping strategies.
*NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS*