PVD Psychological Associates (PVD Psych) is a private psychology practice located in College Hill, right on Thayer Street. We offer online therapy to individuals located in RI, MA, NY, and FL. Some of our therapists currently offer in person therapy in our RI office, and we offer comprehensive psychological testing in our RI office. Therapists in our group specialize in women's issues, eating disorders, college students' mental health, work concerns, trauma, relationships, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.
The providers at PVD Psych use evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches.
PVD Psych strives to help clients meet their goals for therapy, and help them live their lives in a way that's aligned with their core values.
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What services does your practice offer?
PVD Psych is a private psychology practice in College Hill, on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island offering psychological individual therapy and psychological testing across the lifespan.
Our mission is to provide the greater Rhode Island area with exceptional therapy and testing.
PVD Psych is a LGBTQIA Affirming practice and is BCBSRI LGBTQ Safe Zone Certified. We strongly believe that everyone has the right to safe, respectful, and affirming, high quality care.
We understand that every individual client, session, and situation is unique. Our therapists utilize evidence-based therapy techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness strategies, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
What are your practice's specialties?
All of our therapists specialize in working with young adults, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Individual therapists at PVD Psych have additional areas of specialized training in eating disorders, trauma, ADHD, and dialectical behavior therapy.
Everyone on our team is trained in evidence based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy. Some of us have specialized training in other therapies such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and internal family systems therapy (IFS).
We are also able to offer treatment for LGBTQIA affirming therapy at a reduced fee with our doctoral-level trainees.
Why should I choose your practice?
Everything we do is designed to give you the best possible therapy and/or testing experience. Our team is comprised of highly trained, experienced therapists. We understand the importance of matching therapeutic style to the particular needs of each client, and are able to do this as we intentionally have created a team of therapists with different specialties and approaches.
We will work with you to understand why you are seeking therapy and collaboratively construct a treatment plan.
How does payment work at your practice?
Most of the therapists at PVD Psychological Associates are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (commercial plans only; not community).
We also accept United Healthcare Student Resources plans. These University insurance plans include the Brown, RISD, JWU, and URI. Lastly, a couple of our providers are in network with Optum/United Healthcare.
If you do not have one of these insurances, we are happy to provide you with the necessary paperwork to seek reimbursement.
