Ellen Flannery-Schroeder, Ph.D., ABPP is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Flannery-Schroeder graduated with a BA in psychology from Franklin and Marshall College, received her MA in psychology from Connecticut College and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Temple University. She completed a predoctoral internship at Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute and a postdoctoral fellowship at Temple University. Dr. Flannery-Schroeder is Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, an organization certifying psychologists as competent to deliver high quality services in various specialty areas of psychology. Dr. Flannery-Schroeder’s areas of research and clinical expertise include anxiety disorders in children; efficacy of cognitive-behavioral treatment and prevention programs for children at risk for anxiety; as well as the role of family factors in the onset and maintenance of childhood anxiety. She has been involved in the prevention and treatment of anxiety disorders for more than 30 years and has written numerous articles and book chapters on the topic. Dr. Flannery-Schroeder also directs the outpatient Child Anxiety Program in the Psychological Consultation Center at the University of Rhode Island.
Dr. Flannery-Schroeder is not currently accepting new clients.
Dr. Flannery-Schroeder is not currently accepting new clients.
Sue K. Adams, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who specializing in working with children who have comorbid physical and mental health issues, and their families. More specifically, Dr. Adams specializes in working with individuals with anxiety, sleep issues, complex disease management, and infertility. Dr. Adams graduated with a BA in psychobiology from Wheaton College (MA) and completed her MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She completed her predoctoral clinical internship in pediatric psychology at the Brown University Clinical Psychology Training Consortium, and her postdoctoral training in the Child Anxiety Program at the University of Rhode Island. In addition to her work at the New England Center for Anxiety, Dr. Adams is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Rhode Island. As a scientist-practitioner, Dr. Adams’s research interests include the impact of technology use on sleep patterns, mental health and physical health. Dr. Adams has written numerous journal articles on the topic and is the author of the book Family and Community Health: A Developmental Approach.
Dr. Adams is not currently accepting new clients.
Lisa Wholey, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience specializing in evidence-based treatments for children and adolescents. Her clinical approach integrates individualized, evidence-based interventions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). When working with children, parents and caregivers are an integral part of treatment. Dr. Wholey is known for her expert work in providing skills and coaching to help them confidently support their children throughout treatment. Dr. Wholey earned a doctorate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst specializing in school psychology. She completed post-doctoral training at the Psychological Consultation Center and Child Anxiety Program at the University of Rhode Island. She is a consultant for West Bay Collaborative at the Rhode Island Department of Education where she develops courses that equip educators to support students with anxiety in school settings. Dr. Wholey has worked as a certified school psychologist in New York and Rhode Island where she completed psychological evaluations and implemented evidence-based academic, behavioral and social emotional interventions. Dr. Wholey has contributed at the state level serving on committees for new education and school psychology initiatives. Dr. Wholey was awarded the RISPA Professional Service Award for exemplary leadership skills, practice, and dedication to the field. Her vast training and work experiences have included school consultation, behavioral assessment and intervention, parent education programs to build family resilience, and assisting with research at hospitals including Harvard Medical School and Butler Hospital. Clinical and research experiences have deepened her knowledge of mental health in areas including pediatric end of life care, Bipolar Disorder, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism. Dr. Wholey has provided supervision to clinical teams and psychology students. She is a dedicated professional with the highest expectations for evidence-based clinical care.
Offices: Westerly, North Kingstown, Virtual
Offices: Westerly, North Kingstown, Virtual
Chelsea Tucker, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related issues in children, adolescents, and adults. Her areas of expertise include generalized anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, health anxiety, perfectionism, and body-focused repetitive behaviors. She has extensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and CBT for insomnia (CBT-I). Dr. Tucker tailors evidence-based practices to effectively meet the client’s unique needs by considering individual, cultural, contextual, and strengths-based factors. She approaches therapy with a warm, caring, and compassionate style and aims to help the client experience a reduction in symptoms, improved global functioning, and a new sense of competence and confidence. When treating children, Dr. Tucker collaborates with the child’s parent(s) to understand the role of any family factors in the onset and maintenance of anxiety and support skill-building at home. Dr. Tucker earned her Ph.D. in Psychology (school psychology concentration) from an APA-accredited program at the University of Rhode Island (URI) in 2017. She earned her B.A. (dual major in Psychology and Spanish Language and Literature) and M.A. (School Psychology) at URI. She completed comprehensive practicum-level training with Dr. Ellen Flannery-Schroeder as part of the Child Anxiety Program at URI’s Psychological Consultation Center. She completed a pre-doctoral internship in a large Rhode Island school district and post-doctoral work specializing in school-based consultation, as well as psychological and neuropsychological assessment. She has trained and supervised doctoral-level psychology students. She founded a CBT-based consultation firm, High Performance Parenting, which she currently co-directs. In her spare time, she enjoys writing books that make psychology accessible and practical for today’s parent. Dr. Tucker is licensed to practice psychology in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York.
Offices: Westerly, Virtual
Offices: Westerly, Virtual
Elizabeth Allen, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA approaches therapy from a Humanistic, attachment-informed perspective. Dr. Allen graduated with a BS with honors in cognitive development from Cornell University and an M.S. and Ph.D. from New York University in psychology. She completed a fellowship at Harvard's Laboratory for Developmental Studies and received training in behavior analysis from Salve Regina University. Dr. Allen welcomes children, adolescents, and adults into her inclusive therapeutic space to explore the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She believes in the power of evidence-based CBT therapy and education to provide insights and skills that improve the lives of those struggling with anxieties and/or depression. Dr Allen is also an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Salve Regina University and a board certified, licensed behavior analyst at Momentum Behavioral Health Services.
Offices: North Kingstown, Westerly, Virtual
Lucy Fleet, BA is graduating with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johnson & Wales University in August, 2025. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Lucy has expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strength-based approaches, and Solution-Focused Therapy to support her clients in building resilience, insight, and meaningful change. Lucy has extensive experience working with adolescents in both residential and public school settings, helping them develop social-emotional skills, healthy coping strategies, and achievable goals. She is passionate about creating a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic space where clients feel empowered to explore challenges and celebrate growth.
Offices: Westerly, North Kingstown, Virtual
Lucy Fleet, BA is graduating with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johnson & Wales University in August, 2025. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Lucy has expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strength-based approaches, and Solution-Focused Therapy to support her clients in building resilience, insight, and meaningful change. Lucy has extensive experience working with adolescents in both residential and public school settings, helping them develop social-emotional skills, healthy coping strategies, and achievable goals. She is passionate about creating a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic space where clients feel empowered to explore challenges and celebrate growth.
Offices: Westerly, North Kingstown, Virtual