About Us
We are dedicated to supporting your healing, happiness, and wellness. Our unique offering of services include psychotherapy, mindset coaching, reiki healing, expressive art, and more. Inner Light is a place to support you with healing of your mind body, and spirit. Our team is committed to supporting you every step of the way on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and finding your inner light.
"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within." -Maya Angelou
Christa strives to provide a warm and welcoming environment to meet you wherever you are in life. Christa offers support with self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. She has an empathetic approach and will work with you on supporting you on your journey of understanding yourself and living authentically as who you desire to be.
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Christa is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with a focus on women's mental health and wellness. She has a Master's in Social Work from Simmons College and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Roger Williams University. Christa is also a Usui Reki Master and provides energy healing through Reiki work. Christa also is a life & mindset coach with a focus on changing limiting beliefs and living an authentic life. Christa's work around mindset coaching is rooted in spirituality, self-compassion, and principles based on the law of attraction.
She will support you with finding healing and whole body wellness through your work on self discovery, helping you to deepen the connection you have with yourself.
She believes self-compassion is an important part of self discovery and healing and will work with you on building the love you have for yourself. She believes that spirituality, creativity, and self-compassion support an individual to live as their best self.
Christa specializes in helping women to connect with their authentic self and live a life in alignment with their desires and well-being.
Whether it's anxiety, trauma, a negative mindset, depression or any other challenge you are facing in life, Christa is dedicated in supporting you and your wellness.
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Christa is also certified as an Auricular Acu-Technician providing Auricular(ear) acupuncture treatments as an alternative healing modality.
If you are looking to find a therapist in the Rhode Island area to support you with healing and growth, reach out to us to schedule.
Christa strives to provide a warm and welcoming environment to meet you wherever you are in life. Christa offers support with self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. She has an empathetic approach and will work with you on supporting you on your journey of understanding yourself and living authentically as who you desire to be.
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Christa's Approach
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Self Compassion
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Women's mental health
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Mindfulness
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Relaxation
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Spirituality
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Mind-body connection
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Psychodynamic therapy
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Meditation
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Expressive Arts
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Visualization & Imagery​
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Conscious awareness
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Positive Psychology
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Law of Attraction Principles
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Considering if Christa will be a good match for you?
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You are suffering from anxiety/depression and are looking to feel better about yourself and life.
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You are looking to build self esteem and confidence
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You are seeking to better understand yourself and connect with your authentic self.
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You have experienced challenging life experiences
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You are a survivor of abuse and unhealthy relationships
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You are looking to show up more as who you desire to be
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You are looking to improve your communication with others [or within your relationship]
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You are interested in learning more about the underlying challenges of your experience
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You are open to exploring spirituality within your life and sessions
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You see yourself as sensitive and empathetic of others
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You are struggling to express yourself.
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You feel stuck in a negative mindset.
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You don’t feel you are living life as authentically as you want to!
Specialties & Areas of expertise:
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Self-Awareness & Discovery
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Women's mental health
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Narcissistic Abuse
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ACOA
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Shifting to a Positive mindset
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Reframing negative thought patterns
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Healthy Relationships
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Social Anxiety
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Understanding the subconscious mind
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Self Expression
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Support with life transition & challenges
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Self-esteem & Confidence building
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Self-Compassion
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Coping with Traumatic experiences
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Self discovery & growth
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Mindfulness & Relaxation
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Coping Skills
If you are interested in working with Christa please request to add your name to the waitlist below, Christa is not currently accepting new clients.
Christa DiCasparro, LICSW
Founder of Inner Light, Individual Therapist, Mindset Coach, Auricular Acu- Technician & CEO
Chantal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than a decade of experience in the mental health field, in both community and inpatient settings. She enjoys both group and individual work, and has experience working with adults and adolescents In both capacities. Chantal has a Master’s of Social Work from Simmons College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a minor in Women’s Studies from Northeastern University. Chantal has a particular interest in working with people who are going through life transitions, work related stress, pregnant and post partum women, and mothers of young children. Chantal is a mother of two school aged children, and enjoys working with other moms who are working on balancing their busy lives with their own self care. Chantal’s approach to therapy is strengths based and focuses on the whole person within the framework of the empowerment model. Chantal uses supportive counseling, mindfulness, grounding, intention setting, and journaling in her work. Chantal believes that therapy is not a “one size fits all” process, and that each individual has the capacity to thrive and overcome their challenges with the right tools and support. Chantal enjoys helping people to connect with their light by building self compassion, empathy, and self love. Chantal believes that each individual comes with distinct strengths and challenges, and that therapy is an individualized process. Chantal’s goal is to work collaboratively within the therapeutic relationship to empower you to move through the obstacles and challenges that you may face, and to celebrate your strengths and successes. In her free time, Chantal enjoys cooking, baking, visiting coffee shops, reading, and spending time in nature with her husband, two children, and her dogs.
Chantal Shea, LICSW
Individual & Group Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Natalie is a pre-licensed mental health counselor and mental performance consultant with a passion
for creating holistic, person-centered, and compassion-focused spaces for healing. She
has experience providing sport-based group and individual therapy to children and
adolescents, as well as mind-body focused interventions for high school, college, and
professional-level athletes and performers.
Natalie received her Master’s degree in Counseling with specialization in Sport and
Performance Psychology from Boston University and her Bachelor’s degree in
Psychology and Social Welfare from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Natalie is now
pursuing licensure as a LCMHC in Rhode Island and certification as a mental
performance consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
Natalie believes that, with support, increased self-compassion, authenticity, and
intentionality in daily life can lead to increased ability to heal and grow. She enjoys using
mindful, humanistic, and behavioral approaches in her work with clients. In her freetime,
Natalie loves to figure skate, play music, and spend time outdoors.
Natalie Robb, Ed.M,LMHC-A
Individual & Group Therapist
Megan is a licensed clinician social worker who believes in helping build people up through support, understanding and fun. Life can be really hard some days but those days do not have to define who we are. Megan earned her Masters in Social Work from Simmons University and her Bachelor's in Psychology from Salve Regina University. The majority of Megan’s experience includes working with adolescents, parents and individuals with intellectual disabilities. As a young mom herself, Megan has a passion for helping mothers to-be and new mothers navigate the joys of motherhood. She believes that even though it takes a village to raise a child, a mothers positive mental and physical health is important when caring for a child. Megan’s therapeutic modalities include CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, motivational interviewing, strength based and trauma informed care. During sessions with Megan you will explore your positive coping skills, improve your boundaries, create health habits through self-care and better understand who you are and where you’re going.
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Megan DeAscentis, MSW, LCSW
Individual & Group Therapist
Lea Sok, MSW, LCSW
Individual & Group Therapist
My name is Leap Sok, but you can call me Lea! I have over 15 years of social services experience. I attended the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York, where I built relationships to continue connecting to diverse groups of people and communities while enhancing my social work knowledge. I am a native New Yorker but have had the opportunity to move to Rhode Island in 2017. Since moving to Rhode Island, I have enjoyed the community I serve and live around. I have continued serving and working with vulnerable populations no matter the location. My specialty in the field of social work is Clinical Mental Health. Throughout my academic and professional career, I have honed in my specialty by working for several agencies and populations, such as HIV/AIDS, Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health, and Child Welfare. My ultimate goal as a psychotherapist is to be impactful to the community and clients I will and continue to serve.
Lauren Brooke-Yattaw, MS, LMHCA
Individual & Group Therapist
Originally from Philadelphia, PA, I came to RI over 30 years ago to attend Rhode Island School of Design
where I graduated with a BA in Illustration and an MA in Community Based Art Education. Until retiring 2
years ago, I taught art in various schools and community settings. During the pandemic, many of my
students experienced stress, depression and debilitating anxiety. As an art teacher, I did not feel properly
equipped to help them deal with these very serious issues. This led me to embark on a new career path
as a mental health counselor. I began by participating in a program that trained individuals to become
dually certified peer recovery specialists and community health workers, while simultaneously working
toward a second master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.
Through my professional career as an artist and teacher, resource broker and mental health clinician, I
have developed a strong interest in motivational interviewing (MI), trauma informed cognitive behavioral
therapy (CBT), and creative arts as they relate to Behavioral Health and Wellness Counseling. I am also
a strong believer that many of the issues that people have stem from various adverse childhood
experiences and traumatic experiences and that traditional therapies aren’t always the best path to
wellness. I bring with me a wealth of knowledge that I have gained professionally and in my personal
journey to wellness. As a lifelong advocate for people with mental health concerns and disabilities, I
understand the barriers that prevent people from seeking and following through with mental health
services. I believe in developing a relationship of trust with clients and listening to the needs of each client
to help them navigate social, educational, and healthcare systems and become more self-aware
participants in the process of achieving overall wellness.
It takes us our entire lives to get to where we currently are. Changes do not happen overnight, but with
commitment to living our best lives, we can embark on a journey of creating meaningful change and
transformation, leading to an improved sense of overall health and wellbeing.
Therapy Modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychoeducation
Trauma Informed
Motivational Interviewing (MI) and change psychology
Narrative Therapy
Wellness Counseling
Mindfulness
Nonviolent Communication, boundary work, self-discovery, self-esteem building, self-acceptance,
assertiveness training creative and expressive arts and writing.
Issues:
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
ADHD
Emotion Regulation
Trauma Disorders, PTSD
Transitions/adjustments
Grief
ACOA
“Glass Children” (Siblings of individuals with disabilities)
Identity
Specialties/Issues
ADHD, Anxiety,Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disorders,Behavioral Issues,Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Codependency ,Coping Skills ,Depression, Divorce,Domestic Abuse,Domestic Violence,Grief, Infertility, Infidelity,Learning Disabilities, Life Coaching,Life Transitions,Men's & Women's Issues,Narcissistic Personality,Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD),Parenting, Relationships,Self Esteem,Spirituality,Workplace & Life Stress,Trauma and PTSD,Transgender, Sexuality, LQBQIA+
Lea's Treatment Preferences/Types of Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT),Attachment-based,Coaching,Culturally Sensitivity
Emotionally Focused,Energy Psychology,Experiential Therapy,Expressive Arts,Family / Marital
Family Systems,Feminist,Mindfulness-Based (MBCT),Motivational Interviewing,Multicultural
Narrative,Person-Centered,Positive Psychology,Psychoanalytic,Strength-Based, Trauma Focused
Tammy Lima, Reiki Master
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I am a certified Usui Reiki Master and have been empathic for as long as I can remember. I have always wanted to help others whether it be children or our aging population. I hold my certificates in Infant, Toddler and Preschool Care as well as Thanatology and Funeral Service Prep from Bristol Community College. I am also an Ordained Minister.
I’m a member of the Natural Healers Society. I love learning and am currently working on getting my Personal Trainer Certificate. Also, will be continuing to get my Reiki Master Teacher Certificate, Animal Pet Reiki Energy Healing, Advanced Chakra
Healing, Advanced Crystal Healing and Advanced Meditation Certificates. I have lived in Rhode Island most of my life and currently only five minutes from my childhood home.
Kristen Ricciardelli, Office Assistant Marketing & Retail
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Kristen brings a unique background in both sales and special education to our practice. Having worked in retail, restaurants, and direct sales, she has extensive knowledge in helping someone find exactly what they’re looking for. Her experience with special education comes from both personal experience and work, spending just under a decade within the Bradley Schools as a Behavior Specialist. She has also served as the Chairperson of the Smithfield Special Education Local Advisory Committee since 2018. Kristen is a soon to be graduate of Southern New Hampshire University. After completion of her bachelor’s degree, she plans on continuing her schooling to receive her master’s in the field of psychology.
In the realm of marketing, Kristen has experience in digital media and social media management, as well as printable media and apparel. Making use of various social media outlets and apps, such as Canva and Lightroom, she has built a virtual presence for numerous companies and organizations.
Kristen is a mother of three and understands the balance of showing up for yourself as much as you do for your children. Finding the glimmers within each day, she’s always up for a good laugh and you’ll rarely catch her without a smile. Outside of her accolades listed, Kristen is a plant loving, coffee drinking, Oreo eating, Converse sneaker wearer who enjoys listening to a wide range of music genres.
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