Richelle Dowell(She/Her/Hers)

Richelle Dowell is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Coventry, Rhode Island, specializing in supporting mothers and families navigating the profound pain of grief and loss. Her practice offers a safe, compassionate space where clients are invited to sit with their grief and gently begin to process their loss through Attachment Informed Grief Therapy (AIGT). Richelle’s work is grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection, understanding, and being deeply seen.

Richelle has received advanced training from the Selini Institute in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders following the loss of a child and holds certification from the MISS Foundation as a Compassionate Bereavement Care Practitioner. Her specialized education allows her to support individuals and families impacted by pregnancy and infant loss, stillbirth, and the traumatic or unexpected death of a loved one.

In her therapeutic work, Richelle integrates evidence-based approaches including Attachment Informed Grief Therapy (AIGT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She emphasizes self-compassion, emotional regulation, and mindfulness to help clients build resilience and sustain meaningful connection even amid profound loss.

Richelle holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Rhode Island College School of Social Work and brings over 10 years of clinical experience to her practice. Her personal journey with loss and parenting deeply informs her empathetic, grounded approach, allowing her to walk alongside clients with authenticity and care as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and healing.