Misty Faella

Misty Faella is a licensed mental health counselor who uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and life transitions. She draws on 17 years of experience to offer steady support and practical tools. Her style is warm and interactive and aims to meet people where they are.

She has substantial experience with trauma, neglect, and abuse, and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults who have been involved with the child welfare system. That background informs how she talks about grief, attachment, and the lasting effects of early loss. She also has experience supporting people facing substance use challenges and post-traumatic stress.

Misty blends several approaches to tailor work to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns, Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, collaborative relationship, and Motivational Interviewing when people want help making changes. She also draws on narrative and psychodynamic ideas as appropriate.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals, practical strategies, and strengthening the person's own choices. She addresses ADHD, impulsivity, parenting concerns, communication problems, and caregiver stress with straightforward tools and conversation. Misty emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and avoiding stigmatizing labels.

Her practice is in Rhode Island and she works in English. People who are ready to take steps toward change are invited to begin a process of steady support and skill building.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what matters most, and builds a respectful working relationship that supports decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns because it helps people try small, practical changes and track results. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify their goals and strengthen motivation for change. It is often used when someone is weighing options about substance use, parenting choices, or making behavioral shifts.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most helpful based on needs and preferences.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, and keep check-ins brief when schedules demand it. It also allows continuity of care when life changes make in-person visits harder. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.