Dixie Wiafe(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Connecticut•Rhode Island
ADHD- Anxiety - Depression- Loss, grief, and bereavement-Parenting-Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health-
Dixie Wiafe
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
Congratulations on taking the courageous step of seeking a therapist. I am a first-generation Ghanaian, passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding mental health within the BIPOC community. With a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, I bring nine years of experience in the field. My expertise lies in assisting clients dealing with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, family and generational trauma, ADHD, ASD, substance use disorders, perinatal substance use disorders, perinatal mental health, and adjustment disorders. I also work with families involved with DCF, individuals with special needs (ASD), and those experiencing family conflicts.
I utilize a strength-based approach that integrates various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, transgenerational therapy, structural therapy, and psychoeducation. My aim is to create a safe and supportive space, meeting you where you are and helping you achieve your treatment goals to lead a fulfilling life.
Licensure
Connecticut: 9478 - Rhode Island: CSW03617Languages
English, TwiSpecialties
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support
Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Parents
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO
- Brown University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Cigna
- Evernorth
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Harvard Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
- Health Plans Inc.
- Humana
- Magellan Health
- Maryland physician care
- Optum
- Oxford Health Plans
- Providence College Student Health Insurance (Cigna)
- RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- Rhode Island College Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Rhode Island College RIC Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
- Rhode Island School of Design Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Tricare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator)
- Tufts University Student Health Insurance
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$80 - $150