Find a therapist in Rhode Island — covered by insurance


Top therapists in Rhode Island accepting new patients
Rhode Island residents can access mental health care through 314 licensed providers via Headway. Whether you prefer in-person or virtual sessions, find a provider who understands your needs with insurance coverage available.
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.
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.
Hello, I’m Elizabeth Ashley Butler, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of experience in the mental health field and five years as a fully licensed therapist. My work is grounded in the belief that a strong and healthy client-therapist relationship is essential to successful outcomes in counseling. I see my role as a facilitator—creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space that fosters honesty, trust, healing, and personal growth.
I currently provide therapy to individuals, families, couples and adolescents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I specialize in working with clients facing challenges related to trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, obesity, stress, life transitions, communication issues, workplace concerns, LGBTQ+ matters, and various mental health diagnoses.
Clinically, I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs. My core modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Functional Family Therapy (FFT), along with other integrative techniques as appropriate.
From both personal and professional experience, I’ve come to understand that connection is foundational, acceptance is transformative, and meaningful change—while often challenging—is possible. Change can lead to healing, emotional strength, and a higher quality of life. It also opens the door to new opportunities and helps us break free from generational cycles that no longer serve us.
It would be my privilege to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, self-awareness, and growth.
Sussi has been practicing mental health counseling for over 20 years. She grew up in the Bronx, New York. She is fluent in Spanish and English. She has two Masters degrees, one Masters in counseling and the other in Education, with an emphasis on Special Education.
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.
About our therapists serving Rhode Island



- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 78%Trauma
- 77%Relationship issues

- 99%Aetna
- 91%Cigna
- 89%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 42%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

- 99%English
- 8%Spanish
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 1%French
- 1%Portuguese

- 94%Online only
- 6%In-person or online

- 82%Woman
- 18%Man

- 50%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 34%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Psychologist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 20%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Rhode Island
Searching for therapists in Rhode Island starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. Across the state, available care can vary between urban and more rural areas, and Rhode Island therapists may focus on concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, stress, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, approach, and experience align with your needs, whether that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, couples counseling, or another therapy style.
Location and format can also shape your search. You may want in-person therapy in Rhode Island near Providence, Warwick, or Newport, or you may prefer virtual sessions that fit your schedule from home. Beyond specialty, consider appointment times, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading therapist bios before booking can help you understand how each therapist describes their style, session structure, and areas of focus.
The cost of therapy in Rhode Island can vary, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your session costs. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your preferences, verify your insurance, and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with 100+ insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to confirm what coverage is available in Rhode Island before you book.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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