Ananda DeMaio Therapy

Integrated therapy for your well-being and future.

With years spent supporting individuals in diverse community mental health settings and addiction treatment centers, I came to a point where prioritizing well-being became essential. This led me to create Ananda DeMaio Therapy, a space where I can continue to offer support in a way that feels sustainable and allows me to be fully present for my clients.

Becoming a mother deepened my understanding of the unique emotional landscape surrounding pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. This personal experience inspired me to seek specialized training in perinatal mood disorders, allowing me to offer informed and compassionate support during this significant life stage.

My own journey as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and social worker has profoundly shaped my approach to therapy. These roles have illuminated the importance of connection, resilience, and finding joy in the midst of life's complexities. It is with this understanding and empathy that I offer my support to you.

My services

  • Compassionate therapy supporting your unique mental health journey through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I welcome all birthing individuals and partners seeking support for mood changes, general well-being, processing birth or loss, and finding joy in parenthood.

  • Navigating the emotional and identity shifts of new parenthood. A supportive space to process challenges, receive empathy, and develop practical coping strategies for this significant life transition.

  • Healing from trauma with an integrated approach including EMDR, IFS, CBT, and talk therapy. Therapy will empower you to regain control over your responses to triggers and past events.

  • Heal faster with an EMDR Intensive. Dedicate extended time to intensely process your experiences, potentially achieving significant relief in fewer sessions than traditional weekly therapy.

    While a larger initial investment, this focused approach can save you time and money in the long run. Payment plans are available to make this accelerated healing accessible.

  • Supporting your recovery journey at any stage. Therapy will help you heal from the addiction cycle and develop healthier coping mechanisms for life's challenges.

My space

Step into a tranquil haven designed to foster your comfort and well-being. My studio provides a peaceful and inviting atmosphere where you can feel at ease during our sessions together.

For your convenience, I offer both in-person appointments in the heart of Wayland Square, Providence, RI, and virtual sessions for those residing in Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Connecticut.

Kind words.

  • Her warm and grounded presence created a safe space where I felt comfortable sharing things I had never said out loud. Her approach didn’t just make room for my pain—it helped me work through it with a precision and gentleness that was both empowering and liberating. I experienced breakthroughs and “a-ha” moments that reframed my entire relationship with the trauma.

    Elise C.

  • Initially resistant to being seen beyond addiction stereotypes, my first meeting with Ananda changed everything. Her compassion and understanding were unlike anything I'd encountered before. Her guidance has been crucial, and I still rely on it four years into my recovery.

    Nick R.

  • I’ve been to a number of counselors and never continued going. Ananda is very professional and makes it very comfortable to open up.

    Lisa C.

My approach

The foundation of our work together is a genuine and supportive connection. From our initial sessions, my focus is on creating a safe and understanding space where you feel truly seen and heard.

This important process of getting to know you, what matters most to you, and your goals for therapy allows us to build a solid base of trust. From this secure foundation, we can then explore deeper issues and work collaboratively towards meaningful change and healing.

My pricing

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Let’s get started on your healing journey

Ready to take the first step? Schedule your initial appointment to connect and explore how therapy can support you.