AVIV PVD
Providence, Rhode Island
Located at 101 Dyer Street, Providence, RI, in the heart of downtown Providence - local to Brown University, JWU, and the 195 District Park/Pedestrian Bridge - AVIV PVD offers traditional office therapy, EMDR sessions, walk-and-talk therapy, and canine-assisted therapeutic work.
Allison Giuliano
M.A., LMHC, PMH-C
Director of AVIV PVD
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Allison is a seasoned, licensed therapist who values authenticity and individuality in her therapy work. She knew early on that her calling was helping people and has created a well-rounded 15+ year career, having worked with people of all ages and gathering experience in almost every clinical setting possible. Especially passionate about working with creative folks (artists, musicians, etc.), college students, and women/moms, she loves outside-the-box approaches that tailor to clients’ individual needs and interests, like expressive arts and animal assisted therapy; she is also well-versed in more traditional approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, narrative therapy, etc.
Allison is certified in perinatal/postpartum mental health (PMH-C) and has experience working with folks with various challenges, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, psychosis, intellectual disabilities, trauma, autism, and substance use.
When not at work, Allison is a mom, singer/songwriter, photographer, beach bum, and can often be found in a boxing gym. She believes in the power of a good meme and that dogs are people too.
Licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
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Kim Sanel
MSW, LICSW
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Kim (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Over her years in practice, Kim has developed a clear understanding of the important role of creativity, open-heartedness and persistence as guiding principles in her person-centered approach to growth and healing. Kim’s work revolves around collaborating with people to develop a path to access their internal energies, wisdom and self-compassion as they make unique and sustainable personal gains.
Kim has a flexible and comprehensive approach to therapy and has been trained in several models including: Attachment Regulation & Competency, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Motivational Interviewing. Kim also uses Mindfulness practices as a foundation to attend to her client’s emotional and biological needs with a focus on connecting to nature through playful exploration.
Kim is an all-weather road runner, cold-weather hiker and warm-enough weather paddle boarder finding many joys and challenges in her outdoor escapades - and musical endeavors...of the listening variety.
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Taylor Burns
LMHC-A
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Taylor Burns (she/her) is a licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who holds a master’s degree from Salve Regina University. With experience in community outreach and outpatient counseling. Taylor has worked with families, couples, co-parenting, and individuals. She values authenticity and individuality and enjoys tailoring the therapeutic process to each client.
Taylor is dedicated to helping others, she brings a unique dimension to her practice as she is a certified yoga teacher. Recognizing the profound connection between mind and body, I integrate holistic practices to promote overall wellness and resilience in my clients. Authenticity, integrity, and compassion are the cornerstones of my approach. Taylor is trained in a range of evidence-based modalities including CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and person-centered approach.
When not working with clients, Taylor loves to spend time with her two rescue dogs, Sox and Bell. She is an avid vinyl collector and is always listening to music of all varieties. Taylor also enjoys reading and building Legos.
Licensed in Rhode Island
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Nicole Braga
MSW, LCSW
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over seven years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families. I earned my Master of Social Work from Bridgewater State University in May 2025. My education and hands-on experience have shaped the compassionate, grounded approach I bring to therapy.
I truly enjoy working with adolescents. The teen years can feel overwhelming and isolating, with pressure from school, peers, family, and social media. I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space where young people can be themselves. My goal is to help teens build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and better understand their emotions while feeling supported throughout the process.
My style is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. I use a trauma-informed approach and integrate CBT, DBT skills, and solution-focused techniques to help clients recognize patterns, regulate emotions, and develop practical tools for everyday life. I tailor treatment to each individual and family, knowing that every story is unique.
Healing takes time, and I am committed to walking alongside my clients with consistency, empathy, and respect. Whether you’re a parent seeking support for your teen or a young person looking for someone who truly listens, I am here to help you feel understood and empowered.
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Nicole’s Psychology Today Profile.
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Morgan Johnston
MA, LMHC-A, MT-BC
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Morgan Johnston (she/her) is a Mental Health Counselor Associate and Board-Certified Music Therapist who holds a master’s degree from Lesley University. With experience in outpatient, community, hospital, and school settings, Morgan takes a humanistic approach to therapy, seeing it as a collaborative process in which each person she works with is the expert on themselves. She embodies a balance of warmth and humor with depth and understanding in her relationships with those she works with. A believer in the “wounded healer” concept herself, she is passionate about working with young adults and adults with anxiety and depression, including those facing life transitions, academic stress, creative blocks, and women’s issues.
Morgan is driven to help those she works with to understand the roots of the issues they’re facing through psychodynamic and Mindful Self Compassion approaches. At the same time, she sees the value in building up one’s toolkit of coping skills to survive those difficult moments in the immediate through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches. She often integrates expressive arts therapies of art, movement, writing, and music into talk therapy sessions to help others discover their own personal emotional languages along the way.
Ultimately, Morgan holds dear the statement by Michelangelo that the sculpture already exists within the block of stone and the sculptor merely needs to chip away at it. Let’s chip away together at the challenges you are facing to reveal the authentic self that already exists within you!
Serving clients in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
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Levi Mercier
MSW, LCSW
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Levi is a licensed clinical social worker with degrees from the University of Rhode Island and the University of Denver School of Social Work. Levi has a strong commitment to helping young adults, students, and those navigating life changes in an often overwhelming world. Levi’s work is warm, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that you are the expert of your own experience. Levi incorporates CBT, psychodynamic, and narrative-based practices with mindfulness therapies in his work with clients.
Levi has prior experience working with individuals who are challenged with life transitions, anxiety, depression, or neurodivergence. Levi has experience working with individuals who have ADHD, Autism, or other learning differences that affect their daily life. Levi will work closely to explore not only the challenges but also the unique strengths and creativity that often come hand in hand with neurodivergence. Whether clients are seeking therapy for a deeper understanding of themselves, or simply problem solving, Levi works closely with clients to develop strategies to use their strengths to create a more peaceful and fulfilling life. Most importantly, Levi extends a sense of agency and empowerment in clients' personal journeys that enable change.
Licensed in Rhode Island
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Andreisy Tavarez
MSW, LCSW
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Andreisy Tavarez, MSW, LCSW, is a clinical social worker who earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Rhode Island College. She believes therapy begins with creating a space where clients feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard. Andreisy strives to provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel comfortable being themselves and exploring the challenges they are facing.
Andreisy has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in school-based and community settings. She supports clients navigating anxiety, emotional regulation, life transitions, family dynamics, school-related stress, and other challenges that can impact their well-being. Her approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices based on each client’s individual needs and goals.
Andreisy views therapy as a collaborative process that should feel genuine, individualized, and grounded in each person’s strengths and experiences. She is especially passionate about working with adolescents and young adults and providing culturally responsive care that honors each client’s identity, background, and lived experiences. Her goal is to help clients recognize their strengths, develop healthy and practical coping skills, and feel empowered as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.
Licensed in Rhode Island
Serving clients in Massachusetts and Rhode IslandBilingual
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Brianna Parkinson MSW, LICSW
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I’m Brianna Parkinson, MSW, LCSW, a clinical social worker dedicated to supporting people through life’s challenges with compassion and respect. I work with individuals, families, and groups, using approaches like CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and animal- assisted interventions to help create meaningful change. I enjoy developing creative and personalized ways to support healing— whether that’s through thoughtful conversations, hands-on strategies, or connecting you with helpful resources. I believe strongly in the connection between mind and body, and I often integrate nature, movement, and other holistic practices into the process. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood, valued, and empowered to take the next steps toward well-being.
Serving clients in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
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Peyton Judge
MSW, CGS, LICSW
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Peyton is a warm, curious, and open relational therapist who believes healing happens through authentic connection. Her non-directive, client-led approach honors each person as the expert of their own life. Rather than offering quick fixes, Peyton asks grounding, thoughtful questions to help clients deepen self-understanding and discover their own path forward. She creates a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where clients are invited to show up fully as they are.
Peyton works with adults 18+, with a passion for supporting those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Peyton has experience working with anxiety, OCD, depression, executive functioning challenges, and substance use and co-occurring disorders. She also supports clients navigating relationship struggles, identity exploration, and attachment wounds. Her work is grounded in respect, empathy, and emotional safety.
Her integrative style draws from relational and person-centered therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and EFT tapping, and is influenced by inner child work. Peyton values collaboration and sees therapy as a space to build insight, resilience, and meaningful change through connection and curiosity.
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