Rita Mahon, LICSW
Rhode Island LICSW offering compassionate support
- LICSW in Rhode Island
- 18 years experience
- Stress and trauma focus
About Rita Mahon
Rita Mahon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 18 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and the complex process of grieving and loss.
Rita takes a strengths-based stance, holding that each person is the expert of their own story and brings resources that can be drawn on during change. She blends empathic listening with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help clients clarify values, build coping skills, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Recognizing that seeking help requires courage, Rita offers steady support and collaborative guidance throughout the therapeutic process. Her aim is to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals at their own pace and develop tools to manage challenges and rebuild connection.
Rita takes a strengths-based stance, holding that each person is the expert of their own story and brings resources that can be drawn on during change. She blends empathic listening with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help clients clarify values, build coping skills, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Recognizing that seeking help requires courage, Rita offers steady support and collaborative guidance throughout the therapeutic process. Her aim is to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals at their own pace and develop tools to manage challenges and rebuild connection.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rita Mahon have?
Rita Mahon has 18 years of experience.
Is Rita Mahon a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker). License details: RI LICSW ISW02728.
In which languages does Rita Mahon provide therapy?
Rita Mahon provides therapy in English.
Where is Rita Mahon located?
Rita Mahon is located in Rhode Island.
How can I work with Rita Mahon as my therapist?
You can work with Rita Mahon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rita Mahon work with international clients?
Rita Mahon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rita Mahon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
How Rita's approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and build small, practical steps toward those values. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching acceptance of difficult thoughts and commitment to meaningful action.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching concrete skills for coping, problem solving, and mood regulation.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration. It supports people coping with relationship difficulties, grief, and trauma by providing a supportive space to explore feelings and goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Rita will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what proves most helpful.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility constraints, or geographic limits. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access care from home, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists.