Clinical Social Worker/Owner

Accepting clients for waitlist

Alissa Rubin is the founder and owner of Morph Counseling, bringing nearly two decades of experience in the mental health field. Alissa has dedicated her career to supporting individuals across diverse settings, from residential substance use recovery and domestic violence safe houses to emergency services, inpatient care, and community-based programs. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Boston University and is dually licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Alissa’s professional journey spans PHP and IOP programs, outpatient therapy, and intensive behavioral group homes, working with clients across the lifespan—from children to older adults—in individual, couple, and family therapy. She has received specialized training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), anxiety disorders, trauma and complex trauma, harm reduction, mindfulness, animal assisted group therapy, among other modalities. While experienced in a wide range of clinical presentations, her passion lies in working with anxiety disorders, PTSD, relationship and parenting challenges and trauma.

In addition to clinical work, Alissa has held leadership roles in intensive behavioral adult group homes and adolescent partial hospitalization programs, where she has been instrumental in risk management and program development.

Outside of her professional life, Alissa enjoys spending time with her son and caring for her 12+ reptiles, amphibians, her beloved French bulldog, Remy, and Cavapoo puppy, Poppy. She has a long-term goal of incorporating animal-assisted interventions into her practice.

Alissa is accepting clients for her waitlist, please fill out an inquiry form—she looks forward to supporting you on your journey!

Therapist

To schedule with LJ, fill out referral at end of page

LJ is a dedicated and candid therapist practiced in using creative, evidence-based approaches including narrative and expressive therapies, CBT, and ACT, with a focus on community connection, inner strength work, and play-based approaches.

Inspired by peer and community connections, LJ has worked in group living environments and on adolescent/adult/substance PHP/IOP units, engages as a dual community member in a local recovery center, and participates regularly in living-story gatherings with other narrative therapists.

LJ walks with clients through the landscapes of their stories, helping them to explore existing skills and barriers in their worlds while crafting creative tools to tackle the problems they find there. LJ enjoys working with adults and adolescents who are navigating life alongside complex trauma, anger, anxiety, and psychosis. This includes clients who have faced challenging life experiences including chronic stress, working class issues, men's issues, attachment disruption, and interpersonal trauma.

Outside of office time, LJ applies these same approaches to examine the world: driving backroads, admiring details of architecture, and embodying expression through drumming, painting, and climbing over rocks. LJ's passion for play and novelty appears through an admiration for body-mind learning and a drive for personal growth.

Therapist

To schedule with Michele, fill out referral at end of page

Michele is a neurodivergent therapist who brings authenticity, creativity, and compassion into her work with clients. Before becoming a clinical social worker, Michele spent six years supporting children and families in the public school system, where she developed a deep commitment to advocacy, accessibility, and trauma-informed care. She now works with adults in outpatient and higher levels of care, supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, and bipolar disorder. In addition to her clinical training, Michele draws from her own lived experience with mental health diagnoses, which deepens her empathy and enhances her commitment to providing affirming, nonjudgmental care.

Michele takes an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy, using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, narrative therapy, and self-compassion practices. She meets clients where they are, helping them develop insight, regulate emotions, and reconnect with their values. Michele especially enjoys working with neurodivergent individuals.

She also brings humor and a healthy dose of “weirdness” into the therapy space—because being human is messy, and embracing our quirks can be a powerful path to self-acceptance and connection. Michele believes that when clients are free to show up as their full selves—awkward moments, random tangents, silly metaphors and all—true healing can take root. She is passionate about walking alongside clients who may feel misunderstood, stuck, or overwhelmed—offering not just clinical tools, but also genuine connection and hope.

Outside the therapy room, Michele lives in a tiny house nestled in nature, where she enjoys hiking, reading, cross-stitching, and exploring the outdoors. A lifelong gamer, she finds meaning in the creativity, challenge, and connection that games offer. Michele also loves traveling the world—especially when it involves scenic trails and discovering the tastiest vegetarian meals. She is a devoted parent and advocate, bringing warmth, humor, and purpose into every aspect of her life. To schedule an appointment with Michele, please fill out an inquiry form—she looks forward to supporting you on your journey.

Therapist

I am a Master's-level social worker with four years of experience supporting youth of all ages, including adolescents and young adults transitioning into adulthood. My background includes working in both residential treatment and school-based counseling settings, where I have helped young people navigate emotional, behavioral, social, and life transitions.

My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on meeting clients where they are and creating a safe, supportive environment that honors their unique experiences and strengths. I incorporate a variety of evidence-based modalities into my work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, play therapy, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic principles, an area of particular interest to me.

I also have experience partnering closely with families to support their youth while recognizing that caregivers often need support as well. I work collaboratively with parents, guardians, and family members to strengthen communication, build effective strategies, and create supportive environments that foster growth and resilience for the entire family system.

I believe that treatment is most effective when it is personalized and meaningful, so I strive to incorporate each client's interests, passions, and individual goals into our work together. My goal is to help clients build confidence, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen self-awareness, and create lasting positive change.

Outside of my professional role, I enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring new places, and discovering local treasures in my community. During the summer, you can often find me by the water with a new book in my hand. I also love spending time with my two cats, Salem and Stevie, who bring a lot of joy to my life.

I am passionate about building authentic therapeutic relationships and empowering clients to grow, heal, and navigate life's challenges at their own pace. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients and families feel heard, valued, and comfortable being themselves while we work together toward meaningful and lasting change.

Ashley Daniels Ramos is a Master’s-level social worker and doctoral candidate who brings nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals and families across community-based mental health, crisis services, care coordination, and integrated care settings. Her professional experience has included working with adults, families, and individuals navigating complex mental health needs, life transitions, trauma, relationship challenges, and barriers to accessing care.

Ashley takes a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy. She believes that effective therapy begins with creating a space where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and accepted without judgment. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Ashley works alongside each client to understand their experiences, identify their strengths, and develop practical strategies that align with their individual goals and values.

Her clinical background includes experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex life experiences, stress, emotional regulation, interpersonal challenges, and the many ways that life circumstances can affect mental and emotional well-being. Ashley draws from evidence-based and integrative approaches, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, strengths-based practice, trauma-informed care, and other approaches based on each client’s needs.

A significant part of Ashley’s professional work has centered on advocacy and helping people navigate systems that can often feel overwhelming. She understands that mental health is influenced by more than what happens inside the therapy room and considers the broader context of each person’s life, including relationships, family dynamics, work, housing, community, and access to resources. Her goal is to help clients feel more empowered, develop effective coping strategies, strengthen self-awareness, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.

Ashley is particularly passionate about working with adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves while navigating major life transitions, stress, trauma, relationships, or the demands of caring for others. She values authenticity and believes therapy can be both a place for meaningful reflection and a space where clients can simply be themselves.

Outside of her professional work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her two children, writing, traveling, exploring new places, and being involved in her community. She is also a published author and enjoys using creativity and storytelling as ways to connect with others and make meaning from life experiences.

Ashley believes that you do not have to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. She is passionate about meeting clients where they are, walking alongside them through the process, and helping them recognize that growth does not require perfection—it requires support, honesty, and the willingness to take the next step.

Clinical Intern

Accepting clients for reduced fee

Emma believes counseling should be a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted as they are. She works with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families or caregivers, and welcomes clients who may be navigating emotional or behavioral challenges, life transitions, relationship or family concerns, or simply looking for support as they better understand themselves and what they want moving forward.

Emma takes an integrative approach to counseling, drawing from different therapeutic theories and techniques to meet the individual needs, experiences, strengths, and goals of each client.

Rather than approaching therapy as one-size-fits-all, she works alongside clients to explore what may be contributing to current challenges, recognize patterns, build on existing strengths, and develop tools that feel practical and meaningful in everyday life.

Before entering the counseling field, Emma spent several years working closely with children and adolescents with developmental, behavioral, emotional, and communication needs. Her work has also involved collaborating with families, caregivers, educators, and other professionals to support individuals across different areas of their lives. These experiences have shaped her appreciation for looking beyond a diagnosis or presenting concern and understanding each person within the larger context of their experiences, relationships, and environment.

Emma understands that beginning counseling and opening up to someone new can feel unfamiliar or intimidating. She strives to create a warm, genuine, and judgment-free environment where clients can show up as themselves, feel comfortable asking questions, and move at a pace that feels right for them. She believes meaningful change can come from feeling understood, discovering new perspectives, and building confidence in your ability to navigate challenges both inside and outside of the therapy room.

My name is Renee and I help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes at Morph Counseling and enjoy being part of a supportive and client-focused team. I have a background in healthcare, have strong organizational skills and I am always happy to help wherever needed. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, kids and dog. I also enjoy staying active and spending time outside tending to my garden and flowers.