Rita Mahon

Rita Mahon is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, loss, and relationship strain. She approaches each person with respect for their experience and a focus on practical steps forward. Rita works with clients who want clearer coping skills and more satisfying day-to-day living.

Rita uses a mix of proven therapeutic approaches. She leans on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.

Her background includes 18 years of professional experience and practice in Rhode Island as an LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She has also worked directly with people affected by trauma and abuse and has experience supporting those coping with grief and loss.

In sessions, Rita focuses on building practical skills and on helping people notice what matters most to them. She believes clients bring strengths and knowledge about their own lives, and she helps them apply those strengths to make changes that feel achievable.

Rita encourages straightforward conversation and small, measurable steps. People who are worn out by constant worry, angry outbursts, or feeling stuck often look for this kind of hands-on support. She aims to make the work manageable and relevant to everyday life.

How Rita Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Rita often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take values-based steps, which can reduce the power of anger and worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to shift reactions and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rita works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals and daily life needs. She listens to what has or hasn't helped before and adjusts the plan so it fits each person’s preferences and circumstances.

If you are considering remote work, confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice new skills in real life between meetings so progress can feel directly relevant to everyday challenges.