Community Counseling Partnerships
Providing accessible mental health care where people live and work in Rhode Island
Our Mission
At Community Counseling Partnerships, our mission is to identify, develop, and provide clinical services and clinical training to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where mental health care is accessible to all individuals in our community.
We are dedicated to providing culturally relevant therapy that respects and honors the diverse backgrounds of those we serve. By collaborating with community agencies, we aim to break down barriers to mental health access that prevent those in need from getting help and to advocate for social justice through an anti-racist lens.
Together, we strive to empower individuals, promote resilience, and foster a sense of belonging, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Our Program
CCP operates by partnering with local agencies in Rhode Island and creating intentional, meaningful and collaborative relationships in order to understand how we can meet the unique needs of the community they serve.
We focus on providing co-located services, where our skilled clinicians work either directly within these agencies or in accessible locations, including telehealth options, to ensure that support is convenient and effective.
Our Services
Our clinicians offer:
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Staff trainings and supervision
Our Approach
We are committed to enhancing the quality of clinical training by identifying specific gaps that impact the communities we serve. To address these gaps, we develop tailored training programs for our clinicians that enhance their effectiveness so they can provide the best possible care.
Additionally, we collaborate with our partner agencies to pinpoint similar training needs for their staff and offer training opportunities for community members upon request.
Research Based
A core aspect of our work at CCP is our dedication to continuous improvement. We employ Routine Outcome Monitoring—a research-backed method that allows us to assess our effectiveness.
This process helps us identify our successes and respond to any challenges, enabling us to refine and enhance our clinical services based on direct feedback.
About Us
Megan Sanderson and Michael Eltz first joined forces in 2004 at the Nickerson Community Center in Olneyville, where they provided intensive outpatient mental health services to adolescents in the local community. Over the past 20 years, both have remained deeply committed to serving marginalized communities and have continuously collaborated with community agencies to support those in need.
Today, they have come together to expand on this shared mission, combining their expertise to offer a broader range of services that support mental health and wellness. Through their new endeavor and creation of CCP, they aim to create more accessible, inclusive, and compassionate spaces where individuals can heal, grow, and thrive.
By partnering with local organizations to provide mental health services on site, and in the communities where people live and work, they are building a holistic, community-centered approach to mental health care. Through their work at Community Counseling Partnerships, they hope to expand on their previous work by bringing clinical services to the people who most need them in the locations where they feel the most comfortable.
Our Team
Meet the dedicated professionals behind Community Counseling Partnerships
Megan Sanderson, LICSW
President and Co-Owner
Megan Sanderson, MSW, LICSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in a range of settings in California and Rhode Island for over 25 plus years. After Graduating with her MSW she worked with domestic abuse survivors and their children and then with the Department of Child and Family Services in California.
She developed a passion for advocacy for her clients within the very systems that were often failing their clients. Once she relocated to Rhode Island she worked with families in home based services, provided therapy for adolescents and their families at The Met School, and provided therapy and advocacy for Women and families at Women's Refugee Care in the context of her private practice located in Providence, RI.
Currently she is the co founder of Community Counseling Partnerships with the vision of removing barriers to mental health and creating access to care within the clients own community.
Michael Eltz, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Owner
Michael Eltz, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has practiced throughout the state of Rhode Island for more than 20 years. During that time, he has helped develop clinical programs for Bradley Hospital, several school districts, and numerous community agencies.
He has also taught classes in Psychology at the University of Rhode Island and supervised graduate student interns at the SSTAR Program in Fall River, MA.
Currently he is the cofounder of Community Counseling Partnerships with the vision of removing barriers to mental health and creating access to care for clients in their own community settings.
Victoria Cabral, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Social Worker
Victoria Cabral is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults throughout Rhode Island. She has two years of clinical experience and is certified in Integrated Behavioral Health, allowing her to effectively collaborate within medical and multidisciplinary settings to support whole-person wellness.
Before joining Community Counseling Partnership (CCP), Victoria worked at Comprehensive Community Action Plan (CCAP), where she provided therapy and support to adults managing a range of emotional and behavioral health concerns. She also served as a case manager with Head Start, helping young children access early intervention and family-centered services.
Victoria’s clinical approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and informed by trauma-focused, strengths-based, and developmentally attuned practices. She is dedicated to fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and positive coping skills in children and adolescents within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Victoria earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Rhode Island College and holds licensure as an LCSW in the state of Rhode Island.
Emily Rasmussen, LMHC-A
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Emily Rasmussen is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Emily provides a supportive and engaging space for children working through behavioral and emotional challenges, helping them build coping skills, communication, and confidence in managing big feelings.
With adolescents and young adults, Emily focuses on identity development, self-esteem, boundaries, and relationships, guiding clients through the complex transitions of growing up, finding independence, and healing from past experiences. She also works with adults navigating relational trauma, anxiety, depression, and the lingering effects of emotional or psychological
abuse.
Emily’s style is warm, collaborative, and trauma informed. Drawing from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and narrative approaches, she helps clients connect patterns, gain insight,
and develop tools for lasting change. Her practice is culturally sensitive and identity-affirming, and she welcomes clients from all backgrounds, genders, and sexual identities.
At the heart of Emily’s work is a belief that healing begins with connection—and that every client deserves to feel safe, seen, and capable of growth.
Our Partners
We are proud to collaborate with these organizations to foster a supportive environment that empowers individuals and strengthens communities.
Contact Us
Looking to partner with us:
Please email us contactus@ccp-ri.com to let us know a little about your agency and the type of partnership for which you are looking. We will then set up a meeting to further discuss possibilities. Thank you!
Looking to work with us:
Please email us at contactus@ccp-ri.com to tell us a little bit about your qualifications and career interests. We will review and respond with feedback on potential fit with our agency. Thank you!
