Todd Schmenk
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Rhode Island
Anxiety-Couples counseling-Life transitions-Chronic illness-Panic attacks-Medical professionals' mental health-
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Professional statement
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a clinical focus on anxiety, chronic illness, and relationship distress. I work with individuals who feel worn down by persistent worry, health-related stress, or panic, as well as couples who find themselves caught in recurring patterns of conflict or disconnection.
My work is grounded in understanding how stress, thoughts, emotions, and relationships interact in real life. Rather than focusing on labels or quick fixes, I help clients identify patterns that may be keeping them stuck and develop more workable ways of responding. The goal is not to eliminate difficult thoughts or emotions, but to reduce unnecessary struggle and support meaningful, connected living.
Before entering the mental health field in 2012, I worked as an elementary school teacher, public health educator, and business wellness consultant. These experiences continue to shape my therapeutic style, clear, practical, and collaborative, with an emphasis on helping people understand what’s happening and how to respond more effectively.
In addition to my clinical practice through AQAL Therapies, I direct a postgraduate residency program for developing clinicians and teach university-level courses in psychological flexibility and behavioral science. These roles keep my work grounded in both hands-on practice and ongoing learning.
Clients can expect a warm, engaged, and action-oriented approach that balances compassion with clarity. Whether working with individuals or couples, my focus is on helping people build resilience, improve communication, and create sustainable change, even in the presence of anxiety, health challenges, or ongoing stress.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 11 years
AQAL Therapies Inc., Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Health Educator, 2012 - Present
Johnson and Wales University , Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, 2025 - Present
Bay Coast Behavioral, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 2015 - 2018
Northeastern Behavioral Associates, Behavior Therapist, 2012 - 2015
Provant Health Solutions, Senior Consultant/Director of Client Services/Training Manager, 2007 - 2012
First Step Health Education and Wellness, Director, 2006 - 2007
York City Burea of Health, Program Manager, 2000 - 2005
Lee-Silsby Compounding Pharmacy, Patient Educator, 1999 - 2000
St. Adalbert Elementary, 6th Grade Teacher, 1998 - 1999
The Cleveland Clinic, Patient Educator, 1996 - 1998
Association of Behavioral Contextual Science, PRT (Peer Reviewed ACT Trainer), 2024
InterACT: ACT for Couples, Certificate, 2024
Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Certificate, 2021
Telehealth Ethics, Certificate, 2020
Certified Integral Therapist, Certificate, 2019
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Couples, Certificate, 2018
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety, Certificate, 2017
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Level I, Certificate, 2016
Walden University, MS, 2015
Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Certificate, 2015
Cleveland State University, MEd, Community Health, 1998
University of South Carolina, BA, History/Sociology, 1995
Licensure
Rhode Island: MHC00773Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks; performance anxiety (academic deadlines, work goals, executive decision making; learning how to manage your energy )
Couples counseling - Miscommunication and misaligned values often lead to relational anxiety; learn ways to identify patterns and change them for good
Life transitions - Adjusting to college, new relationships, career transitions and direction; mid-life existential, relationship, and career challenges; losing one’s drive or burn out; learning self-care
Chronic illness - Managing chronic illness and/or chronic pain; unique blend of health education and counseling approaches to learn how to cope with Crohn's, heart disease, or stroke
Panic attacks - Addressing panic attacks from public speaking or general random episodes; learning ways to prepare for and prevent/reduce occurences
Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
If you need to get in sooner, consider taking a look at ACTUrgently, also listed here on Zencare, for other options and to get an appointment within 72 hours.
Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- University of Rhode Island (URI) Student Insurance (United Healthcare)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$135 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$85 - $135
- Initial session:$150 (60min)
- Couples sessions:$150 (60min)
- Group sessions:$15 (60min)
- Initial Couples Session:$200 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Venmo
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- As needed
Therapist's note
Therapy Groups
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fACT Skills Group
The FACT Group is a brief, structured therapy group for people feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Sessions are active and skills-focused, helping you respond more flexibly to stress and reconnect with what matters. No long-term commitment required.
Professional endorsements
"Todd is highly skilled therapist that I recommend without hesitation. He offers a warm and welcoming presence, a strong grasp of evidence-based treatments, a focus on creatively personalizing treatment for each person and a deep commitment to helping those he works with heal and thrive. Todd became an LMHC within the last few years, but he has 18+ years of experience as a behavioral therapist prior to that. Conversations with him easily reveal his vast experience in the field; he is very knowledgeable and an excellent resource. Once I officially start my private practice, I’m sure I will be making referrals to Todd."
- Giusita Vitale, Colleague • June 2016"Todd cares greatly for his clients and stays abreast of current research, and techniques for working with a variety of issues/diagnoses. Todd is a great guy who is committed to his clients. I have tons of confidence in him! I refer clients to him for anxiety, trauma, depression, and eating issues to name a few."
- Maureen Walsh MA, MSW • June 2016"Todd is grounded and clinically astute in a variety of modalities. He has great insight and is able to form meaningful relationships with clients. He stays present with healthy boundaries. Todd has integrity and is deeply interested in working from a strengths based perspective. He utilizes a combination of modalities that he can study and track for their effectiveness. I refer clients to him for anxiety, depression, parenting, OCD, developmental issues, and trauma."
- Martha Powers, LICSW • May 2016"I worked with Todd and provided him supervision for over 2 years. Todd is a brilliant therapist and firmly believes in his approach to helping others. I refer clients to him for Child Behavioral Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders."
- James Leverone, LMHC • June 2016Client testimonials
"Todd really is phenomenal. I’ve been seeing him once every two weeks, and I feel like I’ve made more progress in such a short period of time than I have with any other therapist that I’ve seen in the past.
He is focused on short term solutions based therapy, which I really appreciate. He has experience working with people with chronic illnesses and definitely understands what I’ve been going through as a cancer survivor. He is great at pushing me out of my comfort zone in a way that feels supportive but productive."
- Zencare client • June 2017"Responded swiftly, appointment available immediately."
- Zencare client • January 2023"Compared to past experiences, Todd was very different. The ACT approach is clearly more effective for me, and I expect most patients would benefit from that approach. Todd is relatable, empathetic and calming. Great experience to this point."
- Zencare client • January 2023Reach out to Connect
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