Rita Mahon , LICSW

Rita Mahon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 18 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. Rita approaches each person with respect for their expertise about their own life, helping them build on existing strengths to move past obstacles and create a more satisfying life.

She views the decision to seek change as an act of courage and offers steady support through that process, working collaboratively to identify goals and practical steps toward them. Rita aims to create a therapeutic experience that honors each personâs story while encouraging growth, resilience, and clearer communication in relationships. Her style is grounded in empathy and practicality, guiding clients through difficult transitions while reinforcing the skills they already possess.

Whether someone is coping with a major life change, recovering from a painful event, or seeking better ways to manage emotions and relationships, Rita provides compassionate, experienced care designed to help clients move forward with confidence.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Rita Mahon

Rita Mahon integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying values and committed action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing an empathic, nonjudgmental environment where the clientâs perspective guides the work - it supports self-exploration, emotional processing, and stronger self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often helping with mood concerns, anxiety, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rita collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions so work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets clients access care from home or other convenient locations. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment and to use therapeutic tools in real-life contexts, with licensed professionals and therapists available through the chosen communication method.