Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
How Gladys works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts, Rhode Island
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gladys
Gladys Cano is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, grief, trauma, and other life challenges. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on 25 years of clinical experience to support adults seeking practical ways to feel better.
Gladys aims to create a calm, straightforward space where people can talk through what’s overwhelming them and find steps forward. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and strength-based ideas.
Background and approach
In sessions she helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts, practice calmer responses to strong emotions, and build on personal strengths. The work is practical and goal-focused, with simple skills people can use between sessions. Gladys has worked with English- and Spanish-speaking clients for over two decades.
She understands cultural pressures that can come with immigration and life transition, and she brings that perspective into conversations when it’s relevant. Her clinical training includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Social Work from Boston University and a LICSW credential. She also has a background in the U.S.
Army Reserves, where she spent 21 years supporting soldiers and their families through deployment-related stress. That experience informs her calm, steady style in sessions. Gladys aims to listen carefully and help clients set realistic, achievable goals.
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different schedules and needs. She accepts international clients and works to match therapy to each person’s situation and goals.
What Gladys works with
Everything Gladys lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gladys's practice.
How Gladys Brings Evidence-Based Care Online
Gladys often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anger going, then practice alternative ways of responding. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger management, and changing habits that get in the way of daily life.She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help people calm intense feelings and stay present during difficult moments. Mindfulness can be short breathing or grounding exercises that reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus. Strength-based work complements these approaches by highlighting a person’s existing skills and resources, then applying them to current challenges.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Gladys works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and text messaging supports brief reflections between sessions. These options help fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while keeping a steady therapeutic connection.
Questions people ask about Gladys
What kinds of concerns does Gladys address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, sleep and eating concerns, self-esteem, career struggles, bipolar disorder, and LGBTQ matters.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and straightforward. She focuses on clear skills, gentle reflection, and building on strengths to create change over time.
What is her clinical background?
Gladys earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Social Work from Boston University and has 25 years of counseling experience.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is located in Rhode Island and holds a LICSW credential; she also has long experience working with English- and Spanish-speaking clients.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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.