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Misty Faella

Misty Faella

LMHC

Rhode Island

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Rhode Island / MHC00911
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
Rhode Island

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    • Collaborative approach
    • Trauma informed
    • Goal focused

    About Misty

    Misty Faella is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 17 years of experience to her work. She creates a warm, interactive setting and treats people with respect and compassion. Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, helping people take small steps toward change.

    She often helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and parenting concerns. She has substantial experience with trauma and abuse, including post-traumatic stress, and supports people managing addiction, anger, impulsivity, and ADHD. She also addresses self-esteem, social anxiety, and coping with life changes.

    Misty has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, and has significant experience with youth who have been involved in the child welfare system, including foster care and adoption-related issues. She has also provided care for adults who have been in treatment for substance use and people coping with caregiving stress.

    Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical strategies, and exploring personal stories to make sense of difficult experiences.

    She asks questions, listens closely, and helps people identify their own strengths. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s needs and goals. Misty emphasizes empowerment and practical steps so people can move toward a more fulfilling life.

  2. How her approaches translate to online work

    Misty uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, using questions and reflection to build motivation. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering an accepting, nonjudgmental conversation that centers the person's experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to break down unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes for anxiety, depression, and stress.

    Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. She will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration guides how sessions are structured and what tools are used over time.

    Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a break or avoiding travel time. It can also let people use phone or video depending on whether they prefer not to be on camera or need a lower bandwidth option. These practical benefits help therapy remain consistent while focusing on real-world progress.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger management

    Also works with

    AddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessImpulsivityPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    17+ years

    Listed in

    Rhode Island

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns can I bring to therapy?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, anger, addictions, ADHD, and related problems such as social anxiety and post-traumatic stress.

    How would she approach my sessions?

    Her style is warm and interactive. She combines client-centered conversation with practical tools from CBT and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and encourage change.

    What experience does she have?

    She has 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, including people who have lived in foster care and adults who have been in substance use treatment.

    What are her credentials and location?

    She is a licensed mental health counselor, RI LMHC, practicing in Rhode Island.

    Can I work with her if I'm outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

    How does payment work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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