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ME Psychotherapy

We are a group practice, offering in person & Telehealth therapy services.

Rhode Island Accepting Online

Providence, Narragansett Accepting In-person

Marisa has closed her waitlist at this time, however, other therapists have current openings. Please contact our Office Director to schedule with another therapist in the group.

Updated June 24, 2022

ME Psychotherapy is a group practice with offices in Narragansett and Providence, Rhode Island. We have 21 therapists, male and female providers, with a wide range of specialties and areas of expertise.

We strive to meet every client at the beginning of their therapy journey, while providing warm and supportive encouragement with working on therapeutic goals.

We have a dedicated administrative team (Office Director, Administrative Assistant, and Billing Assistant) to help with insurance eligibility questions, client portal enrollment, billing issues, and general administrative support.

We are firm believers in social justice and easy access to mental healthcare - we look forward to working with you!

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

Kimberly Masterson

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Licensed Psychotherapist

About

What services does your practice offer?

ME Psychotherapy is a group practice with offices in Narragansett and Providence, RI. Our providers offer in-person and Telehealth therapy sessions. We also offer walk & talk therapy sessions in Providence and South County.

Our services include individual, couples, and family therapy sessions.

At times, we offer group therapy sessions (please check the Therapy Groups section for more details).

We also offer professional supervision services and emotional support animal letter consultations.

What are your practice's specialties?

Our group's primary speciality is maternal mental health. However, due to our large and diverse group of providers, we are pleased to be able to provide the following additional areas of specialty: anxiety, chronic health issues, depression, anger management, grief/loss, child and adolescent mental health issues, trauma, stress management, LGBTQI concerns, military issues, men's issues, college/graduate student mental health, perfectionism/overachieving, and parenting/family issues.

Why should I choose your practice?

ME Psychotherapy has two locations in Rhode Island along with a robust telehealth program. Our providers have a wide range of specialties, making our group easily accessible for a variety of client needs. We are open 7 days a week, offering evening and weekend hours. We have a dedicated administrative team to assist with new client intake and insurance questions.

How does payment work at your practice?

At ME Psychotherapy, our licensed providers are in-network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Student Resources, Harvard Pilgrim, Aetna, Cigna, Tufts, and Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island. For clients using health insurance, we will check your insurance eligibility and let you know your copay or deductible fees.

Our pre-licensed therapists offer a sliding fee of $80 per session. Our MA level pre-licensed therapists accept state insurance plans (United Community and NHP Access/Trust). Our LCSW level pre-licensed therapists accept state insurance plans (United Community and NHP Access/Trust) as well as Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans.

Our intern therapists offer a low rate of $65 or "pay what you can" for extreme financial hardship.

We provide insurance eligibility screening and claim submission on the client's behalf.

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

College/graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression

Perfectionism/overachieving - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others

Stress management/coping skill development - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Parenting support - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

Maternal mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Children (<12)
Couples
Families
Parents

Seniors (65+)
Teenagers (13-18)
Young adults (18-24)
Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Student Health Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
Cigna
Harvard Pilgrim
Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
Medicaid
Medicaid (through United Health)
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Optum
Providence College Student Health Insurance (Cigna)
RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
Tufts Health Plan
Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator)
UMR
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Student Health Plan
University of Rhode Island (URI) Student Insurance (United Healthcare)

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $150 (60min)
Sliding scale: $50 - $150
Initial session: $200 (60min)
Family sessions: $150 (60min)
Emotional support animal letter consultation: $125 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

Super billing
Courtesy billing
Direct billing

Payment options

Cash
Check
Credit Card
Debit Card
PayPal
Venmo

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
Monthly
Every other week
Every other month
Multiple times a week
As needed

Therapist's note

Please note the following information about our pre-licensed and intern therapists:

Our MA level pre-licensed therapists (Amy Lazier, Venita Maciel, Melissa Lavender, Samantha Brilhante, Magdalena Sabatino, Claudia DoRego, Matthew Bradstock, Natasha Blackadar, and Tyler Puryear) only accept State Medicaid insurance -NHP Access/Trust and United Community plans.

Our LCSW level pre-licensed therapists (Courtney Briggs) can also accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans, in addition to NHP Access/Trust and United Community plans.

Our intern therapists (Jason Etting, Taylor Poirier, and Alexa Resendes) offer a sliding fee of $65 or "pay what you can" for extreme financial hardship.

All of our pre-licensed therapists offer a current sliding fee of $80 per session for clients with other insurances.

Location(s)

Providence practice

196 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 8am-8pm
Tue 8am-8pm
Wed 8am-8pm
Thu 8am-8pm
Fri 8am-8pm
Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
Sun 9:00am-5:00pm

Narragansett practice

118 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882

Accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 8am-8pm
Tue 8am-8pm
Wed 8am-8pm
Thu 8am-8pm
Fri 8am-8pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Rhode Island)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 8am-8pm
Tue 8am-8pm
Wed 8am-8pm
Thu 8am-8pm
Fri 8am-8pm
Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
Sun 9:00am-5:00pm

Head of Practice's Licensure

Rhode Island: RIMHC00342

Languages

English

Spanish

Therapy Groups

Young Women's Support Group

Join us outdoors for a FREE support group for women! We meet at India Point Park in Providence, weekly on Thursdays from 11am-12pm. Contact Taylor at ME Psychotherapy for more info!

Post-Abortion Support Group

Join us in-person for a support group for people who have had an abortion. We meet in Providence, weekly on Fridays from 1pm-2pm. Contact Natasha at ME Psychotherapy for more info!