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Top family therapists in Rhode Island

Rhode Island families deserve support. Connect with experienced providers who specialize in attachment repair, parenting teens, and family conflict resolution. Many sessions covered by insurance with copays as low as $0.

Dhienica Charles

Dhienica Charles

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • North Providence, RI


“I believe healing begins with being truly seen and heard, and I strive to build a trusting, empathetic therapeutic relationship.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cathi Brisart

Cathi Brisart

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My style is to make the client comfortable. I use whatever therapeutic techniques are needed to help the client move forward on their journey to wellness such as CBT, trauma focused, traditional talk therapy, and grief counseling, etc.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Stanley

Jessica Stanley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • East Providence, RI


Healing Across the Lifespan: A Partnership in Mental Wellness

Choosing a mental health provider is a deeply personal decision. You aren’t just looking for a prescriber; you are looking for a witness to your story, an expert in the biological complexities of the brain, and a partner in your recovery.

My name is Jessica Stanley, and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). My journey to this practice has been defined by a unique duality: the macro view of a healthcare executive and the micro focus of a dedicated clinician. Before opening the doors to this practice, I served as the Clinical Director for a large-scale healthcare organization. In that role, I was responsible for the oversight of complex systems, the mentorship of large clinical teams, and the implementation of evidence-based protocols across diverse populations.

While my time in leadership allowed me to impact mental health at a systemic level, my true passion has always remained in the quiet, transformative moments of the exam room. I have returned to full-time clinical practice to bring that high-level expertise back to where it matters most: the individual human experience.

Mental health does not exist in a vacuum, nor does it look the same at age seven as it does at seventy. I specialize in treating patients across the entire lifespan. Whether I am working with a child struggling to navigate their first years of school, an adolescent facing the pressures of identity formation, or an adult managing the heavy mantle of career and family, my approach remains the same: comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence based.

Areas of Specialization

I am trained to treat a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions including:

ADHD & Neurodivergence

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

PTSD & Trauma Recovery

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Calandro

Amanda Calandro

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


You deserve to feel heard, supported, and understood—and if you’re here, you’ve already taken a meaningful step toward change.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from the University of Connecticut, specializing in mental health and substance use. I’ve worked with teens, adults, and families across a range of settings, including outpatient clinics, schools, home-based care, and virtual therapy.

I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, identity exploration, relationship stress, and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift, or exhausted from trying to manage everything on their own.

My approach is collaborative, direct when helpful, and grounded in compassion. I use evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care, but I tailor therapy to what actually fits your life—not just a model. We focus on what’s showing up for you right now, while also working toward longer-term stability and change.

Therapy with me is not about judgment or perfection. It’s a space to slow things down, understand what’s driving stress or emotional pain, and build practical tools that help you feel more steady and in control of your day-to-day life.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melissa Koster

Melissa Koster

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“The greatest predictor of success in therapy is the relationship that you develop with your therapist.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Paul Castaldi

Paul Castaldi

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I work from a client driven perspective. I like to let the client identify what they want to achieve in therapy and then help them to acquire it.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Carolyn Crews Forden

Carolyn Crews Forden

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“Using warmth and positive regard, I will work with you to establish an environment conducive to trust and willingness to lean into change.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alicia Lucas

Alicia Lucas

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I strongly believe that some of the most important things in life are our relationships with others and with ourself.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sara deCarvalho

Sara deCarvalho

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I believe our life experiences, circumstances, and even our trauma live in the body, not just the mind, and I bring that understanding into how I show up with clients.”
Family issues, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Eugene Blackwell

Eugene Blackwell

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I often hear that I am very easy to talk with and together we use that relationship to quickly get to the issues causing you distress and what you want to change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jeremy Messenger

Jeremy Messenger

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, life transitions, and self-esteem. My style is warm, inquisitive, open-minded, and empowering, with humor mixed in when it fits. I approach therapy with genuine curiosity and want to understand how you see yourself, your experiences, and the world around you. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck, build on your strengths, and find a path forward that feels authentic to you.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maria Vargas Cancel

Maria Vargas Cancel

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I believe that we all deserve to be seen and heard, without judgements. I utilize a resiliency-based, trauma informed, and individual centered approach.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jason Roderick

Jason Roderick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Providence, RI


“I strongly believe in addressing the mind/body connection in working with patients, focusing on a solid health and wellness practice while addressing the specific challenges of each individual.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robert Marks

Robert Marks

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My approach as a therapist is more of a non-directive person-centered humanistic style of counseling where the goal is to provide a safe environment to freely learn to navigate life's complexities and know who you are uniquely as an individual...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kerrie Mason

Kerrie Mason

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


Welcome! I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating life's most painful or complex challenges. My practice focuses heavily on helping people heal from trauma, manage stress and anxiety, work through depression, and navigate difficult relationship or family dynamics. I have a deep passion for supporting women's unique experiences—including maternal, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health—as well as helping individuals explore identity, cope with chronic health conditions, and process grief or life transitions. No matter who you are or what background you come from, my goal is to provide an inclusive, open-minded space where you feel genuinely seen, respected, and heard.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beth McMurray

Beth McMurray

Therapist

Virtual • Providence, RI


“I view therapy as a true partnership, built on the belief that you are the ultimate expert on your own life.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Garvin

Kristen Garvin

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I partner directly with you to teach evidence based skills and techniques that help you effectively navigate your emotions and help you reach your full potential.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Luke Meier

Dr. Luke Meier

Psychologist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I believe in treating the whole person, recognizing that the mind, body, and spirit are deeply interconnected-both physically and emotionally.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jaide Wendt

Jaide Wendt

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I strive to create a therapeutic space that feels warm, inclusive, and genuinely human—one where you can show up as you are.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiana Ochoa Teo

Tiana Ochoa Teo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Providence, RI


“As a first-generation immigrant, I understand how deeply these experiences can shape individuals and families.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Nate Pseekos

Dr. Nate Pseekos

Psychologist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“With my background in university/college counseling, and as a previous Counseling Center Director, in several universities throughout the country, counseling support is developmental, incorporating in a range of tailored to you empirically supported...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
MC Laney Moise

MC Laney Moise

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My approach are solution focused, strength based, and client centered, I believe in assessing what the issues are, developing some goals, evaluating, and reevaluating to ultimately get you to a point where you feel at ease and ready to overcome life...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarai Perez

Sarai Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“Most importantly, I aim to create a space where you don't have to code-switch, shrink yourself, or explain your cultural reality.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ramona Batista

Ramona Batista

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I provide a safe and welcoming space without judgment, utilizing a strengths-based approach to collaboratively work with clients toward achieving their goals.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Chika Bosah

Dr. Chika Bosah

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My treatment philosophy is that every individual who seeks help from me will always be treated with dignity, respect, warmth, empathy, and a caring attitude.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marianne Lopez

Marianne Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My style is warm, direct, and just a little bit sassy. I'm not much for sitting back, nodding, and saying "mm-hmm" for fifty minutes.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jonathan Riffey

Jonathan Riffey

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I will create an action plan for families, relationships, or individuals bent on enjoying the benefits of a healthy life.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tanya Pegnataro

Tanya Pegnataro

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and it's an honor to walk alongside you as you navigate the challenges that come your way.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Washington-Oliver

Tiffany Washington-Oliver

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My goal is to ensure that every client receives compassionate, high-quality, and individualized care.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kiersten Marek

Kiersten Marek

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


I am a Certified Hypnotherapist as well as a Certified Financial Social Worker, and use many different methods to help you access your inner strengths, so that you can become more emotionally whole and financially stable. Through online meetings using phone or video, I work with clients to identify behaviors that are impacting emotional health, and through a variety of techniques, help them do change work, making important shifts in their thinking, feeling, and behavior.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tiffany Kaelin

Tiffany Kaelin

Therapist

Virtual • North Kingstown, RI


“I enjoy working with adults who are willing and ready to get connected with their innermost self and make meaningful changes.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Boselli

Lisa Boselli

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My clients leave feeling calm, clear-headed and with a reinforcement of the therapeutic relationship.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Saira Qureshi

Saira Qureshi

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“She encourages clients to focus on their strengths and abilities for gradual and efficient personal changes towards desired treatment goals to live more content and meaningful lives.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nicole Vidal

Nicole Vidal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Providence, RI


Hello, my name is Nicole Vidal, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I graduated with a master's degree from RIC in 2022. I have worked with various populations and diagnosis for the past 7 years; ranging from 5-85 years of age. My areas of expertise are Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorder, Bipolar I & II and more. I believe that seeking therapy is a strength and an act of bravery to allow yourself to feel your feelings. I also believe that people begin to heal, the moment they feel heard, which is what I am here to offer through active listening, empathy and compassion.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisbeth Greist

Lisbeth Greist

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My practice is grounded in warmth, openness, and a commitment to creating a safe therapeutic environment where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Pezzone

Stephanie Pezzone

Therapist

Virtual • East Providence, RI


“I specialize in helping children, adults, and families navigate the complexities of adoption, divorce, parental alienation, grief/loss, and trauma.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Farah Halford

Farah Halford

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“Every person contains within their own self the key to their healling and I am excited to travel that journey along side of you.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marianne Lopez

Marianne Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My style is warm, direct, and just a little bit sassy. I'm not much for sitting around nodding and saying "mm-hmm" for fifty minutes.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Paula Elkin

Paula Elkin

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My goal is to provide a space that is both supportive and practical, where we can work toward meaningful and realistic change.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Walshe

Elizabeth Walshe

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

About our family therapists in Rhode Island

Number of therapists serving Rhode Island
There are over 116 therapists in Rhode Island accepting new patients.
116+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
  • 85%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 97%Cigna
  • 95%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 92%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • 53%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 10%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 2%Haitian Creole
  • 2%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 84%Online only
  • 16%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 23%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 35%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Family therapy
  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 35%Couples therapy
  • 32%Child or adolescent therapy

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