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Welcome!

We have over fourteen years of experience helping adolescents and adults with depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, complex trauma, anxiety disorders, and crisis or long-term treatment plans.  We are also certified to provide SAP-DOT Evaluations.  Please contact us with any questions.  
We look forward to hearing from you!

José G. Cruz Rodríguez, PhD, LMHC, LPC, LCDCS, CAADC, SAP
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional
Licensed Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Substance Abuse Professional-Department of Transportation





We are proud to announce that Diversity Counseling
is now a Behavioral Health Organization
licensed by the Rhode Island BHDDH to provide 
General Outpatient Services for Co-0ccuring Mental Health and Substance-Related Disorders.

Services

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Codependency
Complex Trauma
Coping Skills
DOT-SAP EVALUATIONS AND RETURN TO DUTY FOLLOWUP
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Family Conflict
Grief
Internet Addiction
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Parenting
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Addiction
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use

Treatment Modalities

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Expressive Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Family-Marital Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Reality Therapy
Schema Therapy




About Us

José G. Cruz Rodríguez, 
PhD, LMHC, LPC, LCDCS, CAADC, SAP
Founder

José is a bilingual, Mental Health Therapist and Substance Abuse Specialist with over 14 years of experience providing direct behavioral health services in a variety of mental health settings for adolescents and adults.  He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP-DOT).

As a licensed chemical dependency counselor and supervisor and certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor and DOT Substance Abuse Professional, José helps clients struggle with substance abuse and clients in need of substance use evaluations required by the Department of Transportation.

Utilizing evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing, José enjoys helping clients find comfort and relief from overwhelming sadness and anxiety through development of effective coping strategies.



As a graduate of San Francisco Ecclesiastical Orthodox University, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he enjoys building valuable relationships and work well with people at all levels of an organization including agency representatives, case workers, team members, family members, and clients.

José is also passionate about working with Hispanic and Latino clients and draws from his own personal and professional experience to help clients overcome their struggles with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, and complex trauma.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific needs.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Teresa Dombrowski, MA, LMHC, LCDP(RI), LADC-I(MA)                    Executive Administrator  

Teresa is licensed in Rhode Island as a licensed mental health counselor and licensed chemical dependency professional and in Massachusetts as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.  Having graduated from San Francisco Ecclesiastical Orthodox University with a Master of Arts in Holistic Counseling, her approach to helping clients struggling with substance use disorder that is rooted in spiritual and transpersonal counseling.

Teresa serves in an administrative management capacity to support clients through the screening and intake process to help them achieve recovery that is focused on the relationship between spirit, mind, and body. 




Teresa draws from previous experience in the fitness and wellness industry where she helped clients reach their fitness and wellness goals.  She was also instrumental in developing a ministry for New England Teen Challenge design to help adolescents struggling with substance use disorder reach their goals for sobriety in the context of spiritual growth.  

Drawing on her training and experience in psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, humanistic. existential, spiritual, and transpersonal counseling, she is able to help clients struggling with substance use disorder to understand the importance of cultural and family contexts, personality, attitudes. and wellness-belief systems in achieving long-term recovery.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Paul-André Richard,
MA, MA, MEd, LMHC, LPC, LCDP

Paul-André is a graduate of Naropa University, Teacher's College/Columbia University, and Bank Street College of Education with specialized training in counseling, major mental illness, expressive art therapies, mindfulness, learning differences, IDEA/Section 504, school leadership/culture, and more. He is licensed as mental health counselor in Rhode Island.  Paul-André has served on the faculty of Mercy College and a number of both public and private educational institutions for over 25 years.

Having obtained a Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychotherapy his approach is rooted in humanistic/positive psychology with a keen ability to hold space beyond a client's individual circumstances, honoring the person they are evolving into and supporting them as they usher in long awaited dreams. He believes addressing the personal is much like seeing the top of an iceberg, our conscious minds processes limited information in isolation unless we challenge ourselves to begin to see 'what lies beneath?'

Paul-André offers his clients unparalleled access to a blend of both experiential and cognitive therapies successfully bringing together both Western and Eastern forms of psychological and philosophical thinking. 





Experiential psychotherapy creates space for change by using awareness in the present moment to identify areas for possible growth and development. It also allows clients to access/process difficult or overwhelming experiences, thoughts, memories, and emotions. Paul-André believes that accessing a variety of augmentative therapies, determined by client need, dramatically improves client outcomes.

Having worked in the field of education and counseling for almost 30 years, Paul-André makes use of his observational skills coupled with a wide array of both educational and counseling skills to support his client's growth and transformation.

To this end, he accesses an eclectic mix of evidenced-based therapeutic interventions including but not limited to: Compassion-focused (CFT), Behavioral (ABA, CBT, DBT), Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing Reality, Schema, Systems, Gestalt, Narrative, Expressive (art, music, drama), Mindfulness-based cognitive (MBCT), and Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).

In his efforts to design and implement interventions that create lasting transformational change for his clients, Paul-André collaborates with a number of professionals from Certified Addictions Counselors to Wilderness, Art, and Somatic Therapists.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Felix A. Davila,                              LCDP, CAP, CADC, NCAC-I,    TAC-III,  MRT, SAP  

Felix completed his bachelor's degree in psychology, addiction, and recovery from Liberty University. He is licensed in Rhode Island as a Chemical Dependency Professional. He holds Certified Addiction Professional and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certifications from the Florida Certification Board. He is also certified as a National Certified Addiction Counselor by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals and as a Therapeutic Addiction Counselor by the International Reciprocity Board of Therapeutic Professional Counselors. 

In his efforts to help clients with complex challenges involving substance use achieve long-term recovery, Felix draws from his extensive experience in utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.







As a DOT Substance Abuse Professional certified by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals, he is qualified to help clients in need substance use disorder treatment and substance use evaluations required by the United States Department of Transportation and substance use disorder treatment.

Felix is also a chaplain minister certified by the Asociacion de Capellania Amen International (ADCAMI) and a certified Moral Reconation Therapist, certified by Correctional Counseling, Inc. (CCI). He has extensive experience working with clients referred by the Federal Department of Corrections, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. His prior experience in the legal and financial industry also serve as a invaluable resource to help clients dealing with difficulties in these areas.

As part of a team of counselors, social workers, and case managers, Felix engages in professional collaboration to provide comprehensive and personalized biopsychosocial treatment.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Bianca Ogando, MSW, LCDP, LCSW

Bianca is licensed in Rhode Island as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides individual psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Bianca received her Master’s of Social Work from Walden University. She has worked in the mental health field working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults for over ten years. She is a fluent Spanish speaker, who welcomes all clients looking to improve their mental health and overall well-being.

Bianca brings experience, empathy, and a passion to help others into all of the important work she does. Among other areas, she works with those struggling with all forms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and managing life transitions.

Asking for help can be difficult and it takes courage. It can also be rewarding as it can lead to fulfilling your goals in life. Life is full of emotional challenges and together we can work to cultivate growth by understanding the barriers that you face. Together we can explore solutions to help you regain control of your life and continue to move forward in pursuit of your dreams.



I am passionate about empowering individuals and assisting them to improve their quality of life. My specialties include but are not limited to Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, self-esteem issues, life transitions, adjustment disorder, disturbance of conduct, family relationship problems, and reactive attachment disorder. I am bilingual (Spanish).

I use Solution Focused Therapy which I customize for each client’s needs, and we work together to find personalized solutions. This approach has been very successful with different individuals including children adolescents and adults. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Mason Adams, LCDP 

Mason is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional.  Mason graduated from Rhode Island College with his bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2017. After graduation, he spent the next two years working in a medically assisted treatment facility, providing counseling to individuals struggling with opioid addiction and co-occurring mental health issues. It was there that he developed a strong interest in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy as treatment modalities.

Mason utilizes evidence-based counseling techniques, such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy, to clients struggling with substance use disorder to help them achieve long-term recovery. 




Thereafter, He became a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional, obtained a secret level security clearance with the United States Government, and for over a year provided counseling to active-duty military members on the submarine base in Groton, CT. There he addressed his client's alcohol use disorders, both individually and in a group setting, and conducted psychoeducational workshops. It was during this time that he became exposed to and developed a fondness for AEDP (accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy).

After his time working as a contractor for the Navy, Mason went on to pursue his passion and calling as a mental health clinician in the civilian sector, which he has done for the last year.  In addition to servicing clients with Diversity Counseling, he intends to pursue his graduate degree and further licensure. 

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Emily Mello, MSW, LICSW

Emily is licensed in Rhode Island as an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who provides individual psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Emily received her Master’s of Social Work from Rhode Island University. She has worked in the mental health field working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults for over five years. 

Emily brings experience, empathy, and a passion to help others into all of the important work she does. Among other areas, she works with those struggling with all forms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and managing life transitions.

Emily is passionate about working with and helping individuals lead meaningful and productive lives.



My specialties include but are not limited to Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, self-esteem issues, adjustment disorder, disturbance of conduct, and relationship problems.

I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, empowerment perspectives, trauma informed care, mantras, and deep breathing to help my clients. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sherry Fontanez, MS, LCDP

Sherry is a master-level licensed chemical dependency professional who provides individual counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Sherry received her Master of Science from Johnson & Wales University. She has worked in the mental health field working with adolescents and adults for over two years. Sherry is a fluent Spanish speaker who welcomes all clients looking to improve their mental health and overall well-being.

Sherry brings experience, empathy, and a passion to help others into all of the important work she does. Among other areas, she works with those struggling with all forms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and managing life transitions.

Sherry draws from different therapy models in her client-centered and culturally-sensitive approach to therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness.



If you are reading this, you have taken the first and most difficult step in obtaining the help you have been looking for. We understand that trusting someone new and making changes in your life can be difficult, but here you will find a safe space where you can be yourself in a judgment-free setting, where we will work to identify and process potential barriers in your life that are keeping you stuck. 

Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Melissa McKenna, MA, MS, LCDP

Melissa is a master-level licensed chemical dependency professional who provides individual and group counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults. She received her Master of Science in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University and her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling with a Mental Health Counseling specialization from the University of the Cumberlands. She has worked in the addiction field helping adolescents and adults with case management and substance use disorder counseling for over ten years.

As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional, Melissa draws from different therapy models in her client-centered approach to counseling, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing.

Melissa's experience includes working at the Juvenile Hearing Board in Barrington, where she did outreach to encourage adolescents to resolve criminal charges and legal issues referred to the Board.

Melissa draws upon her experience and skills to empathize with clients from all walks of life.  She understands that taking the first step to seek help can be difficult.  Working in judgment-free setting, Melissa will work with you to identify and address barriers in your life that can often times be difficult to manage alone.
 
Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Michael Davis, LCDP, LCDCS

Michael is licensed in Rhode Island as a Chemical Dependency Professional and as a Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor.  With over 11 years experience with diverse populations struggling with co-occurring mental and substance use disorder, he is skilled at helping clients to differentiate between the symptoms from causes to help them achieve long-term recovery.

Drawing from his extensive experience and training, he works with clients to recognize and address issues early on to foster a therapeutic alliance in all phases of treatment.






Michael has worked in multiple settings, including intensive outpatient programs, outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, and inpatient treatment and rehabilitation programs.  He brings valuable experience in maintaining quality assurance and effective utilization of services at various  treatment programs in Florida and Illinois.  
 
Please contact us to see how we may be able to help you with your specific needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our clients are given the opportunity to engage in the counseling process in our offices that are designed to ensure maximum privacy and comfort. 

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Our clients are given the opportunity to engage in the counseling process in our office that is designed to ensure maximum privacy and comfort. 

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We are here to provide a relaxed and comfortable setting to make the counseling process easier for out clients.

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José G. Cruz Rodríguez,
PhD, LMHC, LPC, LCDCS, CAADC, SAP

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We've Moved!

We are pleased to announce that we have moved to Providence! 
We look forward to serving you at our new location!

111 Wayland Ave, Providence, RI 02906

1 (123) 123 45 67

Insurance 

We accept the following insurance plans.

BlueCross and BlueShield
Neighborhood Health Plan of RI
Optum
UHC | UBH
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Provider
 

We are proud to announce that we have been approved by  NAADAC as a continuing education (CE) provider.  

Stay tuned for training opportunities coming this Spring! 

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