Edward Modestino, LMHC, RI | Psychotherapist

About Edward Modestino

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Existential

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Edward Modestino

Dr. Modestino is a research neuroscientist and a Senior Lecturer of Psychology at Curry College in Milton, MA, where he co-directs the EEG (brainwave) laboratory and directs the Brain & Behavior Laboratory. He has completed postdoctoral fellowships in neuroimaging in psychiatry (UVA) and neurology (BU). Dr. Modestino’s research has focused on neuroimaging and neuropsychological measures of psychiatric/neurological disorders and Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS). He has currently expanded this research to include empathy and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), which many clinicians see as a manifestation of emotional dysregulation in Adults with ADHD. Dr. Modestino is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)/therapist in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Board Certified nationally by NBCC. The focus of his counseling interests and specialties includes anxiety disorders, depression, adult ADHD (often with RSD), LGBTQ+, neurodivergence, and couples counseling, in addition to assisting those with developmental traumas and complex PTSD from emotional and other abuse, often from caregivers/family members with personality disorders. Additionally, Dr. Modestino has a keen understanding of highly sensitive persons (HSPs) and empaths. Dr. Modestino uses an eclectic blend of approaches, including a Rogerian base combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, experiential therapies including Gendlin’s Focusing (also with a Rogerian base), and the psychodynamic therapy approach of Alice Miller. Finally, he is a certified hypnotherapist and uses this to assist clients with performance anxiety, test anxiety, public speaking, and other anxiety-related issues. Dr. Modestino is also a certified clinical supervisor (M.C.C.S.) through MaMHCA.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I have a proactive approach and I am trauma informed and culturally sensitive.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Modestino Counseling

Education and training

UMass Boston, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1467064972

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What practice does Edward Modestino work with?

Edward Modestino works with Modestino Counseling.

What are common reasons for patients to see Edward Modestino?

Edward Modestino frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Edward Modestino on their profile.