Misty Faella , LMHC

Misty Faella is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Rhode Island with 17 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has developed particular expertise supporting young people involved in the child welfare system - including those currently in foster care and those who are adopted - and brings a calm, experienced presence to work with grief, loss, and trauma related to neglect or abuse.

Her work with adults includes experience in substance abuse treatment and a range of mood and behavior concerns such as anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and the everyday challenges that follow life changes. She also supports people dealing with parenting stress, anger, addictions, self-esteem struggles, and relationship or communication difficulties.

Faella’s counseling style is warm and interactive. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels and honoring the belief that people are the experts in their own lives. Her role is to provide support, guidance, and empowerment so clients can identify and work toward the changes they want.

Clinically, she integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. She emphasizes collaboration, adapting strategies to fit developmental stage, history, and personal goals, and she encourages the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Misty Faella draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the individual’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and the clarity to make changes that matter to them.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-oriented method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and coping with life transitions.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool she applies when people face ambivalence about change, such as in substance use or behavior change. This collaborative, goal-focused style helps clients explore their own motivations and move toward actionable steps.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Misty works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins or ongoing support can be handled via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.