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!
Marisa Etting
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Melissa Lavender
Master of Science, MS
Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist
Courtney Briggs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist
Natasha Blackadar
Master of Education, MEd
Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist
Venita Maciel
Master of Arts, MA
Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist
Taylor Poirier
Master of Science, MS
Intern
Samantha Brilhante
Master of Arts, MA
Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist
Tyler Puryear
Master of Science, MS
Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist
Alexa Resendes
Master of Science, MS
Intern
Jason Etting
Master of Arts, MA
Intern
Ashley Milan
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Licensed Psychotherapist
Claudia DoRego
Master of Arts, MA
Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist
Matthew Bradstock
Master of Science, MS
Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist
Magdalena Sabatino
Master of Arts, MA
Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist
Laura Mooney
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Licensed Psychotherapist
Tania Patrizio
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.