Betsy Riccio

Betsy E. Riccio, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts who works with individuals from diverse backgrounds to improve mental health and overall quality of life. She has extensive experience working with clients in forensic settings who are preparing to reintegrate into the community, addressing challenges such as anxiety, anger management, depression, problem-solving difficulties, and emotional regulation. Betsy is especially attuned to supporting all individuals of all ages and backgrounds, experiencing these same concerns.

Betsy’s therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based model that helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through this work, clients gain practical tools to recognize their physiological responses to stress and develop healthier, more intentional ways to respond rather than react when faced with challenges. Her goal is to help clients build moments of calm, clarity, and resilience in their daily lives. Betsy also utilizes strengths-based approaches, allowing individuals to build on what they already possess, making the best use of their assets.

Collaboration, prevention, and progress are central to Betsy’s work. Her style is interactive, nonjudgmental, and direct, emphasizing measurable growth and meaningful change. She works alongside clients to identify treatment goals, empowering them to make informed choices about their care and the direction of their personal growth. Betsy is mindful of how past experiences can shape present struggles and helps clients reframe their life narratives in ways that foster self-confidence, self-compassion, and empowerment.

Above all, Betsy prioritizes creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, heard, and respected as equal partners in the process. She offers both in-person and remote therapy sessions, allowing flexibility and convenience while making mental health care a consistent and accessible part of clients’ lives.