Meet Our Team

Truly connecting, feeling heard and being validated can be difficult in the hustle and bustle of today’s world.  Alyssa’s practice is grounded on the idea that you can begin to slow down and process the connections between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors when you feel supported in a safe space.  She thrives on mindfully guiding you toward discovering the insight and awareness necessary to begin your process of healing and growth.  Real change is not easy, and it takes motivation and accountability to achieve, but Alyssa’s calming nature and genuine personality will make you feel at ease to open up without fear of judgment.  When you are ready, she will gently push you out of your comfort zone to uncover your strengths, explore areas of weakness,  work through barriers and celebrate successes together.

Alyssa utilizes a holistic approach with various treatment modalities including aromatherapy, mindfulness, nature, and grounding techniques to balance emotion and regulate behavior. She works with clients of all ages, specializing in working through transitions and life changes, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and trauma but is available to support anyone looking to grow, learn, and become the best version of themselves.

Alyssa has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Social Work.  She brings a wide variety of experience from her time working in schools, children's psychiatric hospitals, adolescent residential treatment centers, and community-based, residential, and clinic inpatient and intensive outpatient environments. She has earned certificates in alcohol and drug counseling and trauma treatment for children and adolescents. 

Alyssa currently accepts BCBS and private pay on a sliding scale. She can be reached through email at alyssa@balsamlotus.com or by phone at 401.541.5989.  Alyssa is ready to partner with you to help you find the connection you are seeking.

Leslie values the healing process and is passionate about creating meaningful, connected relationships with her clients.  She sees this connection within a safe environment as an important part of a restorative therapeutic process.  Leslie specializes in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders.  She has extensive experience working with clients who deal with worried and anxious thoughts.  Leslie believes in using a mindful approach to therapy.  She understands that each individual’s mind, body and spirit can guide them on a journey to discovering their authentic and true self.  In addition to mindfulness, Leslie bases her work on a strengths based perspective alongside humanistic therapies, to help clients identify their own thoughts and feelings while recognizing their value and ownership of their lives.  In addition, she incorporates cognitive behavioral therapies such as exposure therapy to assist clients in facing their fears in order to live a happy and fulfilling life.   She knows that this type of personalized therapeutic care will lead to understanding, growth and rehabilitation for her clients.

Before earning her Master’s in Social Work and entering the mental health field, Leslie worked as an educator in public schools for nearly 18 years.  She holds a Master’s in Education degree and has extensive experience working with children and teens of varying abilities.  She values education and believes strongly that all children can develop and grow as mindful and healthy individuals when given the tools to achieve this goal.  Leslie has a genuine interest in facilitating awareness around the need for organization and executive functioning in teens and young adults.  In addition, Leslie can provide consultation for parents navigating the educational school system.  

Leslie accepts clients through private pay on a sliding scale.  She can be reached through email at leslie@balsamlotus.com or by phone at 401.227.0677.  Leslie is eager to guide you on your journey.