ABOUT US
Muriel B. Cohen, M.A. is a Nationally Certified Counselor with extensive experience with children, adolescents and families. She specializes in working with adoptive and pre-adoptive situations, adolescent females, and women with a variety of age-related issues. Ms. Cohen also runs groups and consults to agencies and businesses.
Thomas J. Comiskey, Ph.D. has extensive training in both clinical and school psychology, and specializes in working with acting out adolescents, self esteem issues, obsessive compulsive disorders, and stress management. In addition, he consults with agencies and small businesses on team building and implementation of strategies.
Laura D. Anjoorian, M.A., LMHC is a licensed Mental Health Counselor providing services to adolescents and adults. She has worked extensively with adolescents and young adults involved in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare systems. Her primary interests include depression, anxiety, stress management, social skills, and sexually reactive behavior in adolescent males.
Susan J. Bourn, M. Ed. specializes in educational evaluations and school consultations. She has extensive knowledge of schools and systems, drawing on her 32 years of experience in special education and educational administration. Her experience gives her a unique perspective on the needs of parents, students, and educators.
William V. Catone, Ph.D., NCSP provides psychological services to children, adolescents and their families, adults, and couples. Dr. Catone has over 30 years of experience working in public and private school settings where he has specialized in psychological assessment, behavior management, and teacher and parent consultation and training. He has a specific interest in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and learning disabilities, with a particular interest in dyslexia. Dr. Catone also works in the application of cognitive-behavioral principles, depression, and anxiety disorders.
Rachel N. Cooney, LICSW brings 30 years of experience working with children and their families both in a school setting and as part of a neurodevelopmental evaluation team. She specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults. She has had extensive training in working with Asperger’s Disorder and Autism, anxiety disorders, divorce issues, social skills, stress, anger management, and trauma. She is also trained in EMDR, play therapy, grief and loss issues, and gender identity and GLB (gay, lesbian, and bisexual) concerns.
Gwenyth H. Edwards, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (both children and adults), disruptive behavior, and learning problems in children and teens. She has extensive training and experience with parent management training, family therapy, and school consultation. In addition, she has extensive training and experience working with adults and children experiencing emotional difficulties and the stress associated with family changes, relationship problems, school or work concerns, and self-esteem issues.
Donna B. Freeman, LICSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education as well. She has over 20 years of experience working with adults, children and adolescents. Donna has helped families with a variety of parenting issues. She has experience with helping persons of all ages overcome depression, issues of poor self –esteem, and unresolved grief and loss.
Bennett Z. Hirsch, JD, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience working in schools and in a clinical private practice. Dr. Hirsch’s areas of expertise include child, adolescent and family therapy. He is experienced with all aspects of Special Education and school issues, and has extensive experience with ADHD children and adults. He is capable of testing and diagnosing most psychological conditions. He holds a Law Degree from Roger Williams University, and is the past President of the RI Chapter of the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Elizabeth B. Ison, MSW, LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and families. She specializes in trauma and recovery work, adolescent addictions, self esteem and personal growth work and involvement with both RI Family Court and the current DCYF Child Welfare System of Care. She is on the Board of Parent Support Network, an advocacy group run by and for families with children and youth with mental health challenges.
Lynn K. Nicoletta, LMFT, Ph.D. is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and clinical psychologist. She has extensive experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and couples as well as families in acute crisis. She specializes in a broad range of individual and interpersonal issues including anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, eating disorders, and stress management.
Jayson J. Spas, ABD, M.S., LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Research Consultant at the Cancer Prevention Research Center, Instructor and doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Rhode Island. His focus areas are Neuropsychology and Multiculturalism, but he also has extensive experience working with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, and severe psychopathology (e.g., Bipolar Disorder). He works with children, adolescents, adults and families from a systemic perspective, relying on evidence-based and empirically supported treatments. Jayson is a Clinical Member of the Rhode Island Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Rhode Island Psychological Association and American Psychological Association.
Lizbeth E. Wolfgang, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Wolfgang has extensive experience providing consultation for school and community settings. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, child sexual abuse, and stress management.