Ms. Erin T Albanese, LICSW, LCDP, CGS

EMDR Certified Therapist

Online Therapy

About Me

Erin Albanese is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional, EMDR practitioner and Outdoor Behavioral Health Leader located in Warwick, RI. Many of Erin’s clients suffer from the negative impacts of grief and trauma often experienced in early childhood. This often results in a mental health condition like PTSD, depression or anxiety. Other outcomes may include substance misuse, relationship conflicts or feeling disconnected from our authentic self. Erin helps her clients connect their body, mind and spirit, grow self-compassion and break free from distress, toxic relationships, unwanted habits, and routines. Erin’s approach to therapy draws from multiple evidence-based therapy modalities. Clients learn how to become more self-aware and introspective through movement, mindfulness-based exercises, meditation, body scans, or deep breathing. Erin also teaches clients how to become more aware of unhealthy thought patterns that lead to a distressed mood or to harmful coping behaviors such as substance misuse, unsupportive relationships, or self-harm. Erin earned her Master’s degree from Rhode Island College. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health, focused her graduate studies in trauma and addiction. Erin also has a personal understanding of the impact of trauma and addiction on families and on our physical, social and emotional experiences. Erin's goal is to help clients reconnect and take care of their inner selves and use healthy coping skills to move past difficult emotions.

Education & Experience

Rhode Island College MSW, 2017 EMDR trained 2017

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Humana
  • TRICARE

erin@driftwood-counseling.com