Tina Leavitt , LICSW

Tina Leavitt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Rhode Island who combines clinical training with a warm, collaborative style to support children, teens, and families. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work, both from Rhode Island College, and applies that clinical background to help young people and their caregivers navigate emotional and behavioral challenges.

Her practice focuses on helping families identify and work through barriers that affect daily life, using a strength-based approach that centers on collaboration and practical skill building. Tina draws on creative, developmentally appropriate interventions to support children and adolescents - including play therapy, art-based activities, mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral techniques, and collaborative-proactive problem-solving - with the goal of enhancing coping skills and emotional understanding.

Parents and caregivers can expect a supportive environment where the therapist partners with the family to set goals, build strategies, and reinforce the child or teen's emerging strengths. Tina emphasizes empathy, active collaboration, and tailored interventions to meet each family's unique needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tina Leavitt integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment, helping children, teens, and families feel heard and supported while they explore their goals and strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress or anxiety and teaches practical tools to shift those patterns for improved daily functioning. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and enhance emotional regulation, useful for stress, anxiety, and behavioral challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tina collaborates with each family to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques to the child's developmental level and the family's priorities so care feels personalized and workable.

Online therapy with Tina is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy families and those with scheduling constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and involve caregivers in treatment when helpful, while working with licensed professionals and therapists to support ongoing progress.