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Imari Medeiros

Imari Medeiros

BIPOC Identifying

LICSW/Psychotherapist

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

Golden Psychotherapy is a telehealth practice serving residents of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, offering trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and Health At Every Size–aligned care. The practice supports adolescents (16+), young adults, and adults navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, and trauma, with a focus on inclusive care for 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and athletes. Therapy is tailored to honor your lived experiences, identities, and strengths. Specialized support is also available for families seeking immigration evaluations, providers needing clinical consultations, and therapists seeking clinical supervision. Private-pay services are provided through a culturally responsive and supportive therapeutic environment.

Special Training & Certifications

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island Certified Clinical Supervisor Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II) Postpartum Depression, Perinatal care, PMDD Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist Binge Eating and Chronic Dieting Clinical Trauma Competency Vicarious Trauma ADHD - Clinical Services Provider Immigration Evaluations Sport Psychology & Athletic Counseling Cognitive Processing Therapy

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Health anxiety Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Seasonal depression Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Sexual trauma Domestic or intimate partner violence Medical trauma Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Parenting stress Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Pregnancy or infant loss Relationship loss Recovery and relapse prevention Disordered eating Emotional eating Binge eating Body image distress Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Impulsivity Self-harming behaviors Suicidal thoughts (non-emergency support) Difficulty regulating emotions Health-related stress ADHD Executive functioning difficulties Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Coming out support Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself” sports performance

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Solution-Focused Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Relational Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Somatic Therapy Narrative Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Immigrant and refugee-affirming Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness Abolitionist mental health lens Decolonial / decolonizing approach Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Empowerment through connection Acceptance and commitment
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Rest as resistance Connection between personal and systemic healing Embodied empowerment
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment

Clinic / Practice Environment

Clinic Environment

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 5 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $100 – $175
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation , athletes

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info