Locations Rhode Island RICBT

RICBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Coaching

Rhode Island Not Accepting Online

East Providence, North Kingstown, Barrington Not Accepting In-person

RICBT doesn't have any providers taking new clients for individual therapy at the moment; however, RICBT does have a number of therapy groups open to new members.

Updated September 17, 2020

RICBT is a psychotherapy and coaching practice with locations in East Providence, North Kingstown, and Barrington RI.

RICBT therapists are dedicated to helping clients develop a toolbox of strategies that will foster positive change and progress towards life goals.

RICBT takes a team approach to tackle difficult emotional, behavioral, and mental challenges. Therapists have a wide range of specializations, including: ADHD, anger, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, pain, relationships, sleep, smoking, and weight.

Ben Johnson

Psychologist PhD

Judy Johnson

Practice Manager

Julie Pearson

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW

Deirdre Murphy

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW

Patricia Engler

Psychologist PhD

Selene MacKinnon

Psychologist PsyD

Heather Schatten

Psychologist PhD

About

+ What services does RICBT offer?

RICBT offers a complete array of psychological services to ensure coordinated care.

In addition to individual, couples, and family therapy, RICBT offers medication management and a wide array of therapy groups, workshops, and targeted programs.

Therapy groups and workshops complement skills learned in individual therapy and offer a blend of support and strategy-building. Group offerings change frequently, and typically include: DBT skills, weight loss and wellness, organization and procrastination skills, and young adult support.

+ What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a therapeutic approach focused on recognizing, analyzing, and changing thoughts and behaviors through a structured approach that teaches new skills.

CBT is a good fit for individuals who are looking for a shorter term approach, focused on current problems and practical solutions. Therapists may give assignments to work on outside of session, in order to help overcome specific habits or thought patterns.

+ What makes RICBT unique?

The entire team is determined to make RICBT a uniquely positive and understanding community. Clinicians accept members from diverse communities and work hard to collaboratively explore cultural and individual differences. Administrative staff go the extra mile to be welcoming and helpful.

RICBT's mission is to offer you incredible support and proven strategies to help you feel better and live better.

When you schedule a call with an RICBT Intake Coordinator, they will get a feel for the issues you are hoping to address, and make some recommendations for which clinicians or programs might be good first steps. They can also help you to understand the cost of being seen at RICBT and whether your health insurance will help. They will also serve as your ongoing practice representative, to ensure you benefit the most from your therapeutic experience at RICBT.

Dedication to clients extends outside of the office with the RICBT patient portal, which allows you to check your appointments, update your demographic or insurance information, and complete questionnaires to check your progress.

Specialties

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

Group therapy - Healing, processing, and skill-building in a supportive small group environment

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Binge eating - Support around distorted body image and beliefs around food; counseling to reshape problematic behaviors and thought patterns; coping strategies for reducing or eliminating episodes of binge eating

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Families
Parents

Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
Tufts Health Plan
United Healthcare
Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
University of Rhode Island (URI) Student Insurance (United Healthcare)
RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
United Healthcare Student Health Plan
Optum
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

Out-of-pocket fees

Ongoing sessions: $140
Session with clinical psychologist: $160 (50min)
Session with social worker or counselor: $140 (50min)
Session with psychiatrist: $320 (50min)

Therapist's note

Accepted insurances and session fees vary by provider. Please confirm on your initial call with the RICBT team!

Out-of-pocket session fees:
Clinical Psychologists: $160/session (Initial session: $220)
Social Workers and Mental Health Counselors: $140/session (Initial session: $190)
Psychiatrists: $110-$320/session (Initial session: $275)
Neuropsychologists: Testing cost varies (Initial session: $220)