Northern RI Counseling Associates, LLC

08/14/2026

Last week, Dr. Crossley spoke about pet loss and grief through a child welfare lens on the Partnership Connections podcast. The discussion examines why the loss of a companion animal can be as emotionally significant as the loss of a human loved one, and important connections to child welfare practice; including how pet loss and separation from pets can affect children in foster care, residential treatment, and family reunification situations.

Take a listen.

In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked topic of pet loss and grief through a child welfare lens. Joined by Dr. Michelle Crossley, Associate Professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Rhode Island College and Vice President of the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement,...

07/28/2026

Help us welcome Mike to the practice!
Mike is taking older teen and adult clients for individual counseling. If you would like to make an appointment, please email us at [email protected].

06/04/2026

Asking for help takes courage — and you deserve support that's actually there for you.

We're now taking clients, so you don't have to sit on a waitlist while life feels hard.

We work with adults, teens, and families navigating:
• Anxiety & stress
• Depression
• Relationship & life challenges
• And more

Telehealth and in-person appointments available | Most insurance accepted

You took the first step by reading this. Let's take the next one together.

Please reach out about availability by emailing us at [email protected]

To learn more about these clinicians and their areas of focus, please visit www.northernricounseling.com

04/28/2026

Take sometime for you!
We can also accommodate community ear acupuncture during this time in our larger space. Message us for more info.