mental & behavioral wellbeing
neurodiversity
​Contact Us: 401-773-9777​
MISSION
Pivotal Beginnings was derived from the passion to provide behavioral health/therapeutic services to children, teens, families, and adults. These services may include outpatient psychotherapeutic services to address mental health needs for children to adults, consulting, groups & workshops. We strive to provide services that are tailored to the needs of the client and have the mindset that each individual has inherent worth that deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We work in a collaborative manner with our clients, with the position that the client is the expert on their life, where we are here to offer a support. We strive to empower clients to make behavioral changes and have improvement in wellbeing.
We offer supports to individuals with a variety of needs, with extensive experience in working with individuals impacted by anxiety, along with those that may align with a neurodivergent experience (e.g. autistic, ADHD, history of learning differences, impacted by OCD).
VALUES
autonomy | integrity | dignity | empathy
One behavior can lead to the tide of change.
SUPPORT
Therapist
Alyssia Ramos, LICSW, LBA, BCBA
Alyssia (she/her) is a Providence-native with a passion for working with individuals and families to empower them for behavioral change, insight, and improved wellbeing. In all of her work, regardless of modality, her approach in working with individuals and families, is that of collaborative and empathic effort. She works with you to explore areas of needs and strengths, while identifying ways to work through change. Although, she is conscious of how diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging may impact an individual's current presentation and experiences, she also has the perspective that the human experience is dynamic, individual, & multifaceted.
She is experienced in providing psychotherapy across the lifespan, from children to adults, to work through mental & behavioral health needs, utilizing an eclectic style which is informed by a behavioral lens, while being strengths-based, and systems focused. An extensive breadth of her work has been with neurodivergent individuals (e.g. ADHD, AuADHD, autistic, learning differences) that may have co-existing behavioral/mental health needs. She is also experienced in working with those working through obsessive compulsive behaviors, anxiety related concerns, depression, perfectionism & self-esteem, & the intersectionality of first-generation experiences.
Intersects to note: Multicultural neurodivergent woman.
Education: 2010 BSW; Rhode Island College. 2015 MSW; Boston University. 2020 MA in Applied Behavior Analysis; Salve Regina University.
Therapist
Freila tejeda, LCSW
Freila is a dedicated and bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping children, adolescents, and young adults navigate mental health challenges, learning and developmental disabilities, and trauma. Her therapeutic approach is characterized by openness, warmth, and compassion. She employs a holistic approach to therapy, addressing the body, mind, and spirit. Her practice is rooted in a strength-based perspective. Freila utilizes a diverse array of methodologies, including art therapy, play therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques. Freila enjoys spending her free time crocheting, reading, tending to plants, practicing yoga, and traveling.
Education: 2015 BS; John Jay College of Criminal Justice. 2021 MSW; Denver University.
Our Offerings
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Behavior Coaching
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