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New England Wellness Collaborative LLC

Take the first step in achieving mental and physical wellness

Massachusetts Not Accepting Online

Rhode Island Accepting Online

Providence, Pawtucket Accepting In-person

Melissa has daytime openings for private pay, Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, Optum plans and Aetna.

Updated June 7, 2022

New England Wellness Collaborative is a group of dedicated therapists with locations in Providence and Hope Valley, Rhode Island offering individual, couples, and family sessions, workshops, wellness programs, and online video therapy.

The therapists at New England Wellness Collaborative see clients of all ages from children through adults. They have particular specialty and training in challenges commonly faced by children and families, including trauma, loss, developmental and learning disabilities, parenting challenges, and anxiety.

Kristeen Rocha

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW

Krystal Vasconcelos

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW

Heather Morin

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT

Julia Bussolari

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

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Jessica Klein

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW

she/hers/her

Bianca Ogando

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

she/hers/her

Melissa Jantz

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

she/hers/her

Meredith Carter

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

she/hers/her

Cecilia Bravo Calderon

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

she/hers/her

Deborah Hicks

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW

she/hers/her

Kayla Farrell

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

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Brittney Hunter

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

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About

What services do you offer?

New England Wellness Collaborative offers individual, family, and couples therapy, in addition to workshops. Therapists have a wide range of specialties and work to meet each client where they are in their life's journey, and have particular expertise in working with children.

Individual sessions are tailored to each client's needs and held in a safe and comfortable environment.

Workshops and wellness programs vary, but previously offered services include a self regulation and behavioral management workshop, and a 16-week mental and physical wellness program with a kickboxing studio.

If you travel frequently or have difficulty finding time for therapy, online therapy may be for you. Contact New England Wellness Collaborative below to learn more.

What makes New England Wellness Collaborative special?

The therapists at New England Wellness Collaborative have extensive training and background in working with children and families. Common challenges include: trauma, grief and loss, developmental and learning disabilities, anxiety, school avoidance, and autism spectrum disorder.

New England Wellness Collaborative focuses on each individual's needs and strives to understand the challenges they are facing within the context of their unique identity and circumstances.

What therapy approaches do you use?

Therapists incorporate a range of therapy approaches in order to best meet the needs of their clients, including sports and play therapy for children, internal family systems (IFS), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), a type of psychodynamic therapy.

Do you offer an open and safe environment?

New England Wellness Collaborative is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for children and adults to allow all clients to feel at ease in discussing their challenges and find a solution. Offices are easily accessible from downtown Providence by car and walking distance from College Hill. Therapy rooms for children are equipped with toys and child-friendly materials.

Feeling comfortable and understood is a crucial part of the therapeutic process, and therapists at New England Wellness Collaborative are dedicated to being inclusive and welcoming to all backgrounds.

Specialties

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Grief and loss - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Developmental and learning disabilities - Support coping with and understanding a child’s unique strengths and challenges; strengthening social and communication skills; parent training and coaching

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

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

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Executive functioning coaching - Helping clients manage and regulate cognitive processes like task completion, problem solving, and planning. Both in-office and out-of-office sessions

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Progressive Counting (PC)

Clientele

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

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

Insurance

Aetna
Beacon Health Options
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
Cigna
Coventry Health
Harvard Pilgrim
Providence College Student Health Insurance (Cigna)
United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $110 (45min)
Sliding scale: $65 - $110
Initial session: $130 (60min)
Couples sessions: $120 (45min)
Family sessions: $120 (45min)

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

Payment options

Cash
Check
Credit Card
Debit Card
Venmo
Zelle
IvyPay

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

Accepted insurances and fees vary by clinician; please verify on individual clinician profiles, or inquire during your initial call.

Location(s)

Providence practice

1 Richmond Square, Suites 332E and 321W, 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 9:00am-7:00pm
Tue 9:00am-8:00pm
Wed 9:00am-8:00pm
Thu 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
Sun 9:00am-3:00pm

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 9:00am-7:00pm
Tue 9:00am-8:00pm
Wed 9:00am-8:00pm
Thu 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
Sun 9:00am-3:00pm

Online Sessions (Massachusetts)

Not accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

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

Regular Hours

Mon Please inquire about hours
Tue Please inquire about hours
Wed Please inquire about hours
Thu Please inquire about hours
Fri Please inquire about hours
Sat Please inquire about hours
Sun Please inquire about hours

Pawtucket practice

200 Main Street, Suite 210, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

Accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

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

Regular Hours

Mon 9:00am-6:00pm
Tue 11:00am-7:00pm
Wed 11:00am-7:00pm
Thu 9:00am-6:00pm
Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Head of Practice's Licensure

Rhode Island: ISW02377

Massachusetts: 123078

Languages

English

Client testimonials

"Very pleasant conversation, good questions, professional, I felt comfortable."

- Zencare client • May 2022

"The response time before the first appt was extraordinary. I felt like I was being too impatient but they were so friendly and accommodating. My first session was booked right at the end of the first call, and it was awesome! It was nice talking with someone without them having an opinion. I love her and can't wait to keep having sessions!"

- Zencare client • February 2022

"I loved it! The process was smooth and professional. From the Admin phone call to first session. I’m very happy"

- Zencare client • December 2021

"My call is scheduled for today…they were prompt in replying to me and scheduling a phone interview"

- Zencare client • October 2021