Clinical Social Worker/Owner

Accepting clients for waitlist

Alissa Rubin is the founder and owner of Morph Counseling, bringing nearly two decades of experience in the mental health field. Alissa has dedicated her career to supporting individuals across diverse settings, from residential substance use recovery and domestic violence safe houses to emergency services, inpatient care, and community-based programs. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Boston University and is dually licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Alissa’s professional journey spans PHP and IOP programs, outpatient therapy, and intensive behavioral group homes, working with clients across the lifespan—from children to older adults—in individual, couple, and family therapy. She has received specialized training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), anxiety disorders, trauma and complex trauma, harm reduction, and mindfulness, animal assisted group therapy, among other modalities. While experienced in a wide range of clinical presentations, her passion lies in working with anxiety disorders, PTSD, relationship and parenting challenges and trauma.

In addition to clinical work, Alissa has held leadership roles in intensive behavioral adult group homes and adolescent partial hospitalization programs, where she has been instrumental in risk management and program development.

Outside of her professional life, Alissa enjoys spending time with her son and caring for her 11+ reptiles, amphibians, and her beloved French bulldog, Remy. She has a long-term goal of incorporating animal-assisted interventions into her practice.

Alissa is accepting clients for her waitlist, please fill out an inquiry form—she looks forward to supporting you on your journey!

Therapist

To schedule with LJ, fill out referral at end of page

LJ is a dedicated and candid therapist practiced in using creative, evidence-based approaches including narrative and expressive therapies, CBT, and ACT, with a focus on community connection, inner strength work, and play-based approaches.

Inspired by peer and community connections, LJ has worked in group living environments and on adolescent/adult/substance PHP/IOP units, engages as a dual community member in a local recovery center, and participates regularly in living-story gatherings with other narrative therapists.

LJ walks with clients through the landscapes of their stories, helping them to explore existing skills and barriers in their worlds while crafting creative tools to tackle the problems they find there. LJ enjoys working with adults and adolescents who are navigating life alongside complex trauma, anger, anxiety, and psychosis. This includes clients who have faced challenging life experiences including chronic stress, working class issues, men's issues, attachment disruption, and interpersonal trauma.

Outside of office time, LJ applies these same approaches to examine the world: driving backroads, admiring details of architecture, and embodying expression through drumming, painting, and climbing over rocks. LJ's passion for play and novelty appears through an admiration for body-mind learning and a drive for personal growth.

Therapist

To schedule with Michele, fill out referral at end of page

Michele is a neurodivergent therapist who brings authenticity, creativity, and compassion into her work with clients. Before becoming a clinical social worker, Michele spent six years supporting children and families in the public school system, where she developed a deep commitment to advocacy, accessibility, and trauma-informed care. She now works with adults in outpatient and higher levels of care, supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, and bipolar disorder. In addition to her clinical training, Michele draws from her own lived experience with mental health diagnoses, which deepens her empathy and enhances her commitment to providing affirming, nonjudgmental care.

Michele takes an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy, using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, narrative therapy, and self-compassion practices. She meets clients where they are, helping them develop insight, regulate emotions, and reconnect with their values. Michele especially enjoys working with neurodivergent individuals.

She also brings humor and a healthy dose of “weirdness” into the therapy space—because being human is messy, and embracing our quirks can be a powerful path to self-acceptance and connection. Michele believes that when clients are free to show up as their full selves—awkward moments, random tangents, silly metaphors and all—true healing can take root. She is passionate about walking alongside clients who may feel misunderstood, stuck, or overwhelmed—offering not just clinical tools, but also genuine connection and hope.

Outside the therapy room, Michele lives in a tiny house nestled in nature, where she enjoys hiking, reading, cross-stitching, and exploring the outdoors. A lifelong gamer, she finds meaning in the creativity, challenge, and connection that games offer. Michele also loves traveling the world—especially when it involves scenic trails and discovering the tastiest vegetarian meals. She is a devoted parent and advocate, bringing warmth, humor, and purpose into every aspect of her life. To schedule an appointment with Michele, please fill out an inquiry form—she looks forward to supporting you on your journey.

Therapist

I am a Master's-level social worker with four years of experience supporting youth of all ages, including adolescents and young adults transitioning into adulthood. My background includes working in both residential treatment and school-based counseling settings, where I have helped young people navigate emotional, behavioral, social, and life transitions.

My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on meeting clients where they are and creating a safe, supportive environment that honors their unique experiences and strengths. I incorporate a variety of evidence-based modalities into my work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, play therapy, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic principles, an area of particular interest to me.

I also have experience partnering closely with families to support their youth while recognizing that caregivers often need support as well. I work collaboratively with parents, guardians, and family members to strengthen communication, build effective strategies, and create supportive environments that foster growth and resilience for the entire family system.

I believe that treatment is most effective when it is personalized and meaningful, so I strive to incorporate each client's interests, passions, and individual goals into our work together. My goal is to help clients build confidence, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen self-awareness, and create lasting positive change.

Outside of my professional role, I enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring new places, and discovering local treasures in my community. During the summer, you can often find me by the water with a new book in my hand. I also love spending time with my two cats, Salem and Stevie, who bring a lot of joy to my life.

I am passionate about building authentic therapeutic relationships and empowering clients to grow, heal, and navigate life's challenges at their own pace. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients and families feel heard, valued, and comfortable being themselves while we work together toward meaningful and lasting change.

Therapist

Sam is Asian American, queer, and genderqueer/trans. They are also neurodivergent. They are empathetic, inquisitive, and direct in their approach. 

Sam has therapeutic experience in various settings, from outpatient therapy, partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy and in-home behavioral services, and a hospital- based domestic violence intervention program. Sam uses therapeutic approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, play-based therapy, and person-centered therapy, using a trauma-informed approach and engaging through an intersectional lens. They enjoy working with couples and relationships, including polyamorous and non-monogamous folk, the queer community, neurodivergent people, families and family counseling, children and youth, individuals of all ages, and anyone looking to understand themselves better and create positive change in their life. 

Sam has helped clients navigate identity exploration including gender and sexuality, race, class, and issues of family and belonging. They have helped people diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, depression, autism and ADHD, DID, BPD, and bipolar disorder. 

Outside of work, you can find Sam cuddling with their cats, going for walks and runs, singing and writing music, and spending time with family and friends. They enjoy spending time in nature and prioritize resting and self-care. 

My name is Renee and I help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes at Morph Counseling and enjoy being part of a supportive and client-focused team. I have a background in healthcare, have strong organizational skills and I am always happy to help wherever needed. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, kids and dog. I also enjoy staying active and spending time outside tending to my garden and flowers.