Meet Our Team

A private psychology practice offering therapy and neuropsychological testing in Rhode Island and online.
Nicole Issa, PsyD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Nicole Issa, PsyD

Founder

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder of PVD Psychological Associates. I am licensed in Rhode Island, New York and Massachusetts, and offer online sessions to individuals in all three of these states.

Jolie Weingeroff, PhD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Jolie Weingeroff, PhD

Director

I am a Clinical Psychologist and Director at PVD Psychological Associates in Providence, RI. I have advanced training in evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Approaches for older adolescents and adults of all ages.

Mary Elizabeth Ruggiero, PsyD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Mary Elizabeth Ruggiero, PsyD

Assistant Director

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the Assistant Director at PVD Psychological Associates. I am licensed in Rhode Island and provide online and in-person individual therapy to older adolescents and adults of all ages in Rhode Island.

Amanda Connerton, PsyD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Amanda Connerton, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist and Director of Neuropsychological Testing

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the Director of Neuropsychological Testing at PVD Psychological Associates. I am licensed in Rhode Island, where I provide individual therapy to adults and comprehensive neuropsychological testing for adolescents and adults.

Sarah Johnson, PhD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Sarah Johnson, PhD

Licensed Psychologist and Director of Child & Adolescent Services

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Rhode Island and offer online therapy to individuals residing within the state, in addition to my in-person practice in Rhode Island.

Alyssa Freedman, PsyD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Alyssa Freedman, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist and Training Director

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and offer online therapy to individuals residing in both of those states, in addition to my in-person practice in Rhode Island.

Christopher Dewey, PsyD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Christopher Dewey, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist and Director of In-Office Services

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Rhode Island and provide online and in-person individual therapy to adolescents and adults.

Julie Herzlinger, LICSW - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Julie Herzlinger, LICSW

Licensed Social Worker

I provide individual therapy to college students, adults, aging adults, and individuals of any life stage experiencing caregiver stress.

Sandy Martinez Muraoka, PhD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Sandy Martinez Muraoka, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

I am a RI-based Clinical Psychologist providing teletherapy to adults located in RI and Florida. I provide therapy in English and Spanish to college students and adults of all ages.

Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, LICSW - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, LICSW

Licensed Social Worker

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Rhode Island and am a bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural therapist. I provide individual online therapy to older adolescents and adults.

Jonathan Dator, PhD, MSCP, CGP - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Jonathan Dator, PhD, MSCP, CGP

Licensed Psychologist

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Rhode Island and am a bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural therapist. I provide individual online therapy to older adolescents and adults.

Samantha Gauvin, PsyD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Samantha Gauvin, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Rhode Island and offer online and in-person therapy to individuals located in the state. I conduct individual therapy most frequently with college students and other young adults.

Kristina Schrag, PhD, LMHC - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Kristina Schrag, PhD, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I am a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island and also earned my doctorate in educational psychology. I am a predominantly cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapist and work with adolescents, college students, and adults.

Emily Maher, PhD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Emily Maher, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Rhode Island and offer online and in-person individual therapy to adults of all ages in the state. I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing especially on my experience with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Rebekah Page, PsyD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Rebekah Page, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and offer online therapy to individuals in those states, as well as offering in-person therapy in Rhode Island.

Matthew Mooers, PsyD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Matthew Mooers, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

I am a Licensed Psychologist at PVD Psychological Associates and am licensed in the state of Rhode Island. I offer online and in-person individual therapy to older adolescents, college students, and adults of all ages.

Carolyn Stokes Walker, PsyD, LMHC - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Carolyn Stokes Walker, PsyD, LMHC

Postdoctoral Fellow

I am a Postdoctoral Fellow at PVD Psychological Associates where I offer online and in person therapy for adolescents, college students, and adults of all ages.

Shauna Finley, PhD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Shauna Finley, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

I am a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience treating anxiety and trauma-related disorders in academic medical centers and outpatient psychotherapy clinics.

Kalina Brabeck, PhD - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Kalina Brabeck, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

I am a licensed Counseling Psychologist and a Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rhode Island College.

Meghan Haines, LMHC-A - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Meghan Haines, LMHC-A

Mental Health Counselor Associate

I am a mental health counselor associate in Rhode Island, where I provide individual and group therapy to adolescents, college students, and adults.

Melissa Breese, LMHC-A - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Melissa Breese, LMHC-A

Mental Health Counselor Associate

I am a mental health counselor associate in RI where I offer online and in person individual therapy to college students and adults.

Jill Wolff, LICSW - expert psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Jill Wolff, LICSW

Licensed Social Worker
I am a licensed independent social worker in Rhode Island and California and offer online therapy to clients in Rhode Island and California, in addition to my in-person practice in Barrington, Rhode Island.

Empowering individuals to find inner peace and navigate life mindfully.

What services do you offer?

We provide a range of services including individual therapy, family counseling, psychological testing, and assessments for mental health, learning disabilities, and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Our services are tailored for individuals of all ages—children, adolescents, and adults—seeking mental health support, behavioral intervention, or diagnostic clarity.

We specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. Our methods are customized to meet your unique needs.

Therapy can benefit anyone facing emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges. During your first session, we’ll help determine how we can best support you.

The duration depends on the type of assessment. Some tests can be completed in a few hours, while others may require multiple sessions.

What types of testing do you conduct?

We offer assessments for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, cognitive functioning, emotional well-being, and more.

Yes, all testing includes a comprehensive report outlining the findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

You can schedule an appointment by calling us

Feel free to call us at (401) 330 5882, email us at contact@pvdpsych.com