- Cognitive Behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
- Strength based focus
About Gladys
Gladys Cano is a LICSW with 25 years of clinical experience based in Rhode Island. She works with adults on common problems such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, grief, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients. The profile notes experience supporting people dealing with intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, and mood concerns including bipolar disorder.
Gladys uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches in her work. She focuses on practical skills - noticing thoughts, testing assumptions, learning calming practices, and building on what already works. That means sessions often include short exercises, concrete behavior plans, and discussion of daily routines that affect mood and relationships.
She has provided counseling for more than two decades and combines clinical work with experience from military service. Gladys served 21 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, where she worked with soldiers and their families through deployment cycles. Her training includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Social Work from Boston University and the LICSW credential.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is causing stress or anger, and steps to reduce reactivity and improve communication. Work often looks like tracking triggers, practicing brief mindfulness tools, and rehearsing new responses to conflict.
Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish, and Gladys notes familiarity with challenges faced by Latino immigrants adjusting to a new culture. She aims to help people regain balance and manage daily pressures without complex language or jargon.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Gladys works with evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them through small behavioral experiments; it is useful for reducing anger from automatic reactions and for easing anxiety and depression. Mindfulness teaches short attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of bodily signals before anger escalates.She also uses a strength-based lens that highlights existing coping skills and practical routines that already help the client. Choosing the right mix of techniques is collaborative; Gladys will discuss what fits the client's goals and try different strategies until a workable approach is found.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It can also let a person practice skills in their everyday environment and bring concrete situations from daily life directly into sessions for real-time problem solving.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Gladys works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, grief, anger, and related concerns such as sleep, eating, intimacy, parenting, and career strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and strength-based methods focused on skills and daily routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience and additional experience from 21 years of service in the U.S. Army Reserves working with soldiers and families.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Social Work and is credentialed as a LICSW in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with clients outside the U.S.?
She accepts international clients; confirm logistics and session options during the booking process.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.