- Bi-lingual therapist
- 25 years experience
- Strengths focused
About Gladys
Gladys Cano is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges. She also supports those dealing with depression, bipolar concerns, LGBT issues, intimacy struggles, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, and career stress. Gladys speaks English and Spanish and brings 25 years of practice to her work in Rhode Island.
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness skills are taught to reduce reactivity and increase calm. Strengths-based methods help people build on what already works in their lives.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps people can use between meetings. Gladys aims to make therapy feel collaborative and hopeful rather than overwhelming. She treats people with respect and attention to cultural background, including the experience of Latino immigrants adapting to life in a new culture.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Social Work from Boston University, earned in 1994. She is a LICSW in Rhode Island and has over two decades of experience supporting English- and Spanish-speaking clients.
Gladys also served 21 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, working with soldiers and their families through deployment cycles. That history informs her practical, steady approach to handling life transitions and family stress.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Gladys uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that lead to upsetting feelings. That method breaks problems into small parts and teaches coping steps that can be practiced between sessions.She also draws on Mindfulness to teach simple attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity and increase calm. Strengths-based work helps clients identify what already goes well and build on those abilities to meet current challenges.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, needs, and daily routines. It’s normal to adjust the plan as therapy progresses so the work stays useful and realistic.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten check-ins that work better by phone, or avoid travel time. It can also allow someone to join from a location that better fits their schedule while keeping therapy focused on practical change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gladys help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns as well as depression, trauma, grief, and parenting challenges. Other areas listed include LGBT issues, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and bipolar concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on clear goals and step-by-step changes. Sessions include skill building and attention to each person’s cultural background.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience and a long history working with English- and Spanish-speaking clients.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an MA in Clinical Social Work and is a LICSW in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.