Joseph Mammay, LMHCA, MS (he/him), is an Associate Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island who works with college students, adults, and seniors. He earned his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rhode Island College and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island. Joseph also served in the United States Army and Army Reserves from 1999 to 2006, including deployment to Iraq in 2003. His military experience, along with personal and professional challenges later in life, has deeply shaped his commitment to supporting others through meaningful growth and healing.

Joseph specializes in working with adults navigating ADHD, autism spectrum differences, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, life transitions, stress and burnout, LGBTQ+ experiences, and men’s mental health. He has particular expertise in supporting individuals who have been late-diagnosed or who suspect they may be neurodivergent. His work focuses on helping clients better understand their minds, reduce the impact of long-term masking, and build lives that align with their natural cognitive and emotional needs.

His approach is neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in a client-centered philosophy. Joseph integrates several evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Integrative NeuroAffirming Psychotherapy (INAP). Rather than focusing on “fixing” neurodivergence, Joseph works collaboratively with clients to understand their unique experiences and develop strategies that support self-acceptance, emotional regulation, and sustainable daily functioning.

Clients often describe Joseph as warm, validating, empathetic, and easy to talk to. Sessions are designed to feel like a “soft landing,” prioritizing a low-pressure conversation where individuals can explore their experiences at their own pace. Together, Joseph and his clients work to map out what he calls a personal “brain manual,” helping individuals better understand how their minds work and how to create environments and routines that support their well-being.
Joseph measures progress not simply by symptom reduction, but by a shift toward greater self-compassion, nervous system safety, and the ability to live authentically without constant masking or self-criticism. He believes that validation and accountability work hand-in-hand, helping clients recognize patterns while also empowering them to make meaningful change.
Joseph is especially passionate about supporting late-diagnosed or undiagnosed neurodivergent adults who may feel exhausted from years of masking or struggling to understand themselves. Drawing from both clinical training and lived experience, he strives to create a sensory-safe, supportive therapeutic space where clients can feel grounded, understood, and respected.
Outside of his clinical work, Joseph enjoys music, attending concerts, and spending time with his dog. He finds deep fulfillment in helping clients rediscover their sense of self-worth and build lives that feel authentic and sustainable.