About Emily DiPalma, LMFT | Couples Therapist in Rhode Island & Massachusetts

I love working with couples. I find real meaning and purpose in this work, and show up fully, especially when you're feeling tired, frustrated, or ready to give up.

My approach is simple: We push through temporary discomfort now, so you get to enjoy long-term connection.

When you choose to work with me, you are choosing to work with someone who genuinely cares for each of you, who wants to see your relationship succeed, and who will guide you through conflicts, communication struggles, and patterns that keep you stuck. Toward the end of therapy, couples often say that their house feels more like a home again, a weight has been lifted, and they don’t just love each other — they like each other again.

With a specialization in couples therapy and a background in clinical supervision, teaching, and Intuitive Eating Counseling, I bring both structure and warmth to therapy, using evidence-based strategies to help couples safely navigate conflict and rebuild lasting connection.

If you’re ready to face the hard stuff, laugh a little along the way, and feel closer than ever, I’m here to walk alongside you. Schedule a consultation today.

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My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in practical strategies that fit your unique life. Clients often describe me as both direct and compassionate—helping them feel understood while also providing concrete tools for change. Together, we’ll uncover what’s most important to you, set clear goals, and develop strategies that align with your needs.

I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches, including:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Intuitive Eating Counseling
Solution-Focused and Strengths-Based Therapy

My goal is to help you feel more emotionally safe, self-aware, and empowered to make lasting change—both in and outside of sessions.

“The quality of your life ultimately depends on the quality of your relationships.”

-- Esther Perel

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Credentials & Training

Private Practice: Outpatient Clinician, 2025 - Present

URI Couple and Family Therapy Program: Clinical Supervisor, 2024 - Present

Transformations Care Network: Outpatient Clinician, 2022 - 2025

Hasbro Children's Hospital - The Izzy Foundation: Inpatient Clinical Intern, 2021 - 2022

URI Couple and Family Therapy Clinic: Outpatient Clinical Intern, 2021 - 2022

Johnson & Wales University: Adjunct Faculty, 2023 - Present

The University of Rhode Island: Adjunct Faculty, 2022 - Present

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Adjunct Faculty, 2022 - 2025

Education: University of Rhode Island

Master of Science: Couple and Family Therapy, 2022
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, 2020
Minor: Human Development & Family Science

Concentration: Neuroscience

Rhode Island License #: MFT00291

Massachusetts License #: LMFT10000344

Certifications:

Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

“Not only is Emily knowledgeable & resourceful, she is extremely warm, kind, & compassionate. I believe anyone who has the opportunity to work with her will benefit from the space she provides for honest discovery, change, & healing.“

Yewande Ogunkoya Tenc, LCSW

Psychology Today

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About Emily DiPalma, LMFT | Couples Therapist in Rhode Island & Massachusetts

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