Rita Mahon, LICSW
LICSW supporting trauma recovery and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
About Rita Mahon
Rita Mahon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 18 years of professional experience. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a structured approach designed to help people process trauma and distressing memories. Rita works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and the complex emotions that come with grief and loss.
Rita approaches each person as the expert of their own story, drawing on clients' existing strengths to navigate difficult moments and foster growth. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to create a supportive environment where people can explore patterns, build coping skills, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Acknowledging that taking the first step requires courage, Rita offers steady guidance and practical strategies to help clients toward meaningful change.
Her practice emphasizes respect for each person’s experience and a focus on measurable progress, helping clients identify goals, manage symptoms, and strengthen relationships over time.
Rita approaches each person as the expert of their own story, drawing on clients' existing strengths to navigate difficult moments and foster growth. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to create a supportive environment where people can explore patterns, build coping skills, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Acknowledging that taking the first step requires courage, Rita offers steady guidance and practical strategies to help clients toward meaningful change.
Her practice emphasizes respect for each person’s experience and a focus on measurable progress, helping clients identify goals, manage symptoms, and strengthen relationships over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rita Mahon have?
Rita Mahon has 18 years of professional experience.
Is Rita Mahon a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LICSW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details are RI LICSW ISW02728.
In which languages does Rita Mahon provide therapy?
Rita Mahon provides therapy in English.
Where is Rita Mahon located?
Rita Mahon is located in Rhode Island.
How can I work with Rita Mahon as my therapist?
You can work with Rita Mahon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rita Mahon work with international clients?
Rita Mahon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rita Mahon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Rita Mahon integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work to help clients clarify personal values and take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT is useful for people struggling with anxiety, stress, or patterns of avoidance because it emphasizes living in line with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach she uses - it focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can help with depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. In addition, Rita draws on client-centered principles that prioritize empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while they explore goals and challenges.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rita works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She aims to tailor techniques and pacing so therapy feels relevant and manageable.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule appointments around daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations while focusing on practical progress and therapeutic goals.