Devin Hope

What you’re looking for: Maybe you’re wary of therapy that stays on the surface, or of blanket validation when what you feel you need is deeper understanding. Maybe anxiety, depression, or trauma feels inescapable, like it’s become who you are. Maybe your relationships with family, partners, or friends feel stuck, or you want to find your way back to each other but can’t get on the same page. Therapy should challenge and support you as you explore your identity and grow toward the best version of yourself. Our work is collaborative, direct, and paced by you. Who I work with: - Couples seeking to communicate, reconnect, or repair a rupture - People reconnecting with family or friends after distance over politics, identity, or other differences - LGBTQ+ adults and adolescents, including those exploring gender, sexuality, or relationships - Women and men working through identity, roles, and expectations - People healing from trauma, domestic violence, or substance use - Anyone facing anxiety, depression, or major life transitions How I work: My main approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS), which sees everyone as having different “parts” where examples could be but are not limited to: an inner critic, an anxious part, or a part that shuts down to get you through something hard. No part is the problem; each formed to protect you, even if its methods now cause friction. We get to know these parts with curiosity rather than trying to eliminate them, and connect with the calm, compassionate core of you to provide a new form of leadership. You aren’t broken, you already have resilience, and healing is about rebalancing rather than fixing. I also integrate psychodynamic work to understand where your patterns come from, especially around trauma, and CBT and solution-focused tools for daily practical relief. Why this feels different: I’m a trans man (he/they) who spent about 30 years living in and being perceived in the world as a queer woman. That gave me a unique perspective on how men and women move through our society, and on some of what those roles cost and offer. I work to create a space where our time can focus on your healing, and less on educating me on the basics of your lived experience. For clients of any gender or sexuality, this often opens up conversations about societal expectations, belonging (or the lack of), and personal authenticity that can get overlooked. Background that backs it up: Before earning my master’s at Boston University, I worked as a behavioral specialist and counselor in schools. I worked bilingually with children, teens, and parents, helping newly immigrated families from Mexico find their footing and support their children’s educational goals. Since then I’ve worked in homeless shelters, substance use treatment programs, and outpatient clinics, and I’ve served as a clinical supervisor. I now focus mostly on individual, family and couples therapy with adults and adolescents. I’m a LICSW licensed in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, so I can see clients in either state but please note that my practice is completely remote at this time. If you’re not sure I’m the right fit, that’s okay. Reach out for a free 15 minute consultation and we’ll see how it feels. I look forward to hearing from you. Copy the link below to visit my Zencare profile or reach out through the patient portal above! https://zencare.co/provider/therapist/devin-hope