Meet Our Team
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Everyone at our clinic brings unique skills and insights, yet we are all driven by the same mission: to guide you toward improved mental health. As mental healthcare providers, we are committed to creating an environment where you feel safe, understood, and supported in your journey of healing and growth.
Michael Davis
LCDP LCDCS
Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor
Michael Davis is a Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor with extensive clinical experience across various settings, using a holistic and multi-faceted approach to treat co-occurring disorders and promote well-being.
Nisa Sorensen
BA BS LCDP
Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional
Nisa Sorensen is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional with extensive experience in behavioral health, specializing in counseling for substance use and mood disorders, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in care.
Ve-Linda Silva
M.A. LCDP
Clinician
Ve-Linda Silva is a clinician with expertise in psychology and substance abuse counseling, specializing in inclusive care for diverse populations including young women and LGBTQ+ individuals, utilizing evidence-based practices for trauma-informed care.
Claritza Tejeda
MSW, LICSW
Staff Supervisor
Claritza is licensed in Rhode Island as an Independent Clinical Social Worker and serves as a clinical supervisor at Diversity Counseling. She specializes in helping bilingual clients manage mental health disorders through biopsychosocial methods and trauma-informed care. With five years of experience in diagnosis, crisis intervention, and counseling, she also leverages her background as a life skills coach and therapeutic mentor to enhance clients' communication, daily living, and social skills.
Johanny Matos
LCDP
Chemical Dependency Professional
Johanny Matos is a licensed chemical dependency professional with expertise in clinical psychology and family therapy, offering culturally competent care and specializing in serving Hispanic and Latino communities.
Megan Allaire
MSW LCDP LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Megan Allaire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience in mental health and chemical dependency fields, skilled in counseling and care coordination using evidence-based practices to foster emotional well-being and resilience.
Ryan Asadorian
MS LMHC-A
Mental Health Counselor Associate
Ryan Asadorian is a Mental Health Counselor Associate specializing in mental health and substance use treatment, with a focus on evidence-based practices and comprehensive care in intensive outpatient settings.
Jennifer Ebanks
MS M.Ed LMHC-A
Mental Health Counselor Associate
Jennifer Ebanks is a bilingual mental health counselor with a strong background in culturally sensitive care, specializing in addressing mental health challenges and cultural identities. She has extensive experience in therapy and advocacy across diverse communities.
Desiree DelGrosso
LMHC-A
Mental Health Counselor Associate
Desiree is a licensed Mental Health Counselor-Associate in Rhode Island, holding advanced degrees from Fordham and Iona Universities. With over 16 years of experience as a school counselor, she employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address mental health and substance use challenges in youth.
Partaja Spann
MSW LCSW
Mental Health Counselor Associate
Partaja is a highly skilled mental health counselor with extensive experience in diverse roles within social services and behavioral health care. Partaja specializes in working with adults, youth, transitional-age clients, and women in recovery.
Lisbeth Jimenez
Office Manager
Lisbeth Jimenez is an office manager with diverse skills in customer service, medical billing, and administrative support, dedicated to creating a welcoming environment and ensuring client satisfaction at Diversity Counseling.
Kizzy Nunez
Administrative Assistant
With a background in human resources, benefits administration, and office management, Kizzy is a dedicated and skilled receptionist who brings years of administrative expertise to her role on our administrative team.
Dr. José G. Cruz Rodríguez
PhD LMHC LPC LCDCS CAADC SAP
Owner, Mental Health Therapist and Substance Abuse Specialist
Dr. José Cruz Rodríguez is a bilingual mental health therapist with extensive credentials, offering expert care in substance use disorders and behavioral health, with a focus on Hispanic and Latino communities.
Teresa Dombrowski
MA LMHC LCDP (RI) LADC-I (MA)
Executive Administrator and Clinical Supervisor
Teresa Dombrowski is a licensed mental health and chemical dependency professional with an integrative therapeutic approach that combines spiritual and transpersonal counseling, serving as the Executive Administrator and Clinical Supervisor at Diversity Counseling.