Therapist in Riverside, Rhode Island Allison Dionne, Therapist

Allison Ouellette, LMHC, LCDP, QMHP, is committed to helping individuals across Rhode Island feel empowered, supported, and informed on their mental health journey. She creates a collaborative and nonjudgmental space for teens, adults, and older adults to work toward meaningful change. Whether navigating complex life transitions, managing mental health symptoms, or addressing challenges related to substance use, Allison tailors care to meet the unique goals of each person she works with. At LifeStance Health, Allison provides individual, couples, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She supports clients managing anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, and brings a strong clinical foundation in treating co-occurring substance use concerns. With extensive experience in both mental health and addiction counseling, Allison is especially skilled at helping individuals understand how these issues intersect and influence one another, leading to more effective, integrated treatment. Allison has a particular passion for working with first responders and individuals navigating legal system involvement, offering nonjudgmental support and practical tools to manage stress, trauma, and systemic challenges. She is also deeply experienced in supporting clients coping with PTSD, grief, ADHD, and life transitions, offering strategies to build resilience and promote long-term emotional well-being. Her work is grounded in the belief that every client has the capacity for self-advocacy and growth. Allison takes a strengths-based, person-centered approach, ensuring clients have access to all available options so they can make empowered decisions about their care. She is a fan of mindfulness practices and integrates these techniques into sessions to promote grounding and self-awareness. Outside of her clinical work, Allison is an avid animal lover and values personal practices that encourage presence and balance.