East Coast Mental Wellness

East Coast Mental Wellness is a counseling practice in Providence, RI, located at 1 Richmond Square #350W. The agency provides inclusive in-person and online therapy for adults, couples, and groups throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Services address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, identity-related stress, and major life transitions. The practice holds a rating of 4.30 based on 39 reviews.

Founded in 2015 by owner Melissa DaSilva, LICSW, the agency was established to provide affirming mental health services for the LGBTQ+ community after DaSilva could not find a suitable provider for a student beginning the transition process. The practice now employs clinicians who specialize in or are part of the LGBTQ+ community, with a focus on proper use of pronouns and preferred names. Beyond standard therapy, East Coast Mental Wellness offers specialized immigration services, including psychosocial evaluations for U-Visa, Asylum, Cancellation of Deportation, and Extreme Hardship cases. These evaluations are delivered with a standard seven-day turnaround, with rush options available, and are supported by bilingual licensed therapists. The agency also serves as a free testing site for Aids, HIV, and Hepatitis, and supports local community organizations such as Pride RI and FLAG.

The office is situated on Richmond Square, just a few steps from Waterman Street. It is located about a tenth of a mile from Constance Witherby Park and South Angell Street. Paterson Park and the Henderson Bridge are also nearby, within a short walk of the practice.

East Coast Mental Wellness is known for a solid reputation among the customers it has served and maintains a steady record of repeat and referred clients. The practice accepts most major insurance plans and offers a free 15-minute consultation to help clients find the right therapist and session format.

As a dedicated provider of holistic and affirming care in Providence, East Coast Mental Wellness continues to serve the diverse needs of the local community with specialized support for identity, trauma, and legal wellness.