Deb D'Amico Bergner, LICSW, Therapist in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Specialties:

Anxiety General relationship issues Marital stress or divorce Panic attacks Premarital counseling Stress management +30

Ages Served

18-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Deb D'Amico Bergner (She/Her)

Deb Bergner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 2023. She holds an MSW from Rhode Island College, an M.Ed. from Springfield College, and a BA from Brown University. With a strong foundation in clinical counseling, casework, and educational program coordination, Deb brings a wealth of experience in providing therapeutic services and case management to diverse populations. Deb specializes in working with adults, using a solution-focused, strengths-based approach to help clients navigate life transitions, stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. Her clinical experience includes her role as a Clinical Counseling Trainee at the Counseling Center of the University of Rhode Island, where she conducted intakes, utilized various assessment tools to establish treatment goals, and provided short-term, solution-focused therapy to undergraduate and graduate students.

She integrates evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Exposure Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness interventions to support clients in achieving meaningful and lasting change. With an emphasis on practical strategies and goal-oriented interventions, Deb empowers clients to identify their strengths, build resilience, and take actionable steps toward their well-being.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate, infused with humor and deep empathy. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions with curiosity and self-acceptance.

Outside of work, Deb enjoys spending time outdoors, gardening, cooking, and traveling.