Therapist in Warwick, Rhode Island Mayra Peguero-Bueno, Therapist

Mayra Peguero-Bueno, LMHC, is dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized mental health care to adolescents and adults in Rhode Island. She supports clients through life’s challenges, helping them navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, and personal growth. Mayra offers a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop meaningful coping strategies. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, she takes a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy. Mayra specializes in treating PTSD and trauma, women’s issues, and school-related challenges such as bullying and peer conflicts in middle and high school. She understands the profound impact these experiences can have on emotional well-being and self-esteem. By incorporating evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, Mayra helps clients process difficult experiences and regain a sense of control over their lives. Beyond her primary areas of focus, Mayra also works with individuals facing ADHD, grief, later-life transitions, and medical-related psychological concerns. She provides therapy for the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those connected to adoption and foster care. Her integrative approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), family therapy, and parenting skills training to address a wide range of concerns. Mayra is bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing her to provide culturally responsive care to diverse populations. She enjoys learning about human self-discovery, taking nature walks, playing board games with her children, traveling with family, journaling, and gardening.