Erin Albanese, LICSW, LAC(She/Her/Hers)

Erin T. Albanese, owner of Driftwood Counseling and Wilderness Retreats, is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Chemical Dependency Professional, Certified EMDR Practitioner, and IFS trained therapist. Erin is a Health at Every Size (HAES) advocate and an Outdoor Behavioral Health Leader. Based in Warwick, Rhode Island. Erin serves clients throughout the local and metro areas, including South Kingstown, Warwick, Providence, to Boston, MA, and Bangor, ME. Licensed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maine, Erin specializes in the treatment of trauma, grief and loss, substance use disorders, and relationship challenges.

With over 20 years of experience in mental health, Erin integrates evidence-based modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Her therapeutic style is holistic, trauma-informed, and grounded in compassion. Clients working with Erin are supported in connecting to their core selves—body, mind, and spirit—while learning practical tools to break free from distress, unhelpful habits, thoughts and beliefs.

Erin provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult emotions, establish healthy boundaries, and build self-compassion. Her work is rooted in the belief that healing happens when individuals are empowered and develop compassion for their inner selves with intention and authenticity.

Erin earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Rhode Island College, with a focus on trauma and addiction. Her diverse background includes extensive work in outdoor behavioral health and integrative approaches to recovery and emotional resilience.