Caroline  Golski
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Caroline Golski

She/Her/Hers

Psychiatrist, MD
Massachusetts Not Accepting Online
Rhode Island Accepting Online
East Greenwich Accepting In-person

Accepting college students aged 18 - 26 (must be a college student or on medical leave) and graduate students over this age range. Medication management +/- integrated therapy, not therapy alone.

Updated December 16, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • College & graduate student mental health
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Adjustment difficulties & disorders

Professional statement

Dr. Caroline Golski is a psychiatrist who treats young adults at the Lifespan Outpatient Psychiatry clinic in East Greenwich, RI. She earned her MD from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, and went on to complete her residency in adult psychiatry at Butler Hospital/Brown University in Providence, RI. She primarily treats young adults between the ages of 18-26, including college and graduate students.

Dr. Golski's practice focuses primarily on medication management for a variety of mental health conditions including mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder), anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD.

Along with medication management, Dr. Golski aims to incorporate a range of brief evidence based therapy techniques into treatment. These strategies can target a wide variety of concerns including navigating life transitions, relationships and achieving both long and short term goals. Patients who are seeking more regular psychotherapy (weekly to monthly basis) are encouraged to seek out an individual therapist who can work with them on a regular basis. Dr. Golski frequently collaborates with patient's therapists to provide comprehensive care.


Message to clients

Young adulthood is a time of many transitions which can be both exciting and challenging. My goal as a psychiatrist is to provide patients with compassionate and comprehensive care that addresses their specific needs. I work with individuals to understand their unique characteristics and develop a treatment plan that feels right for them. For many patients, this entails meeting with me for medication management in conjunction with working with a therapist.

Whether you are new to treatment or have worked with a psychiatrist before, meeting a new provider can be intimidating. During initial appointments, I strive to help patients feel supported and at ease while discussing concerns, sharing their history and asking questions. We will work together to determine your treatment goals and how to best reach them.


Specialties

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, and anxiety and/or depression.

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

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

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

Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine

Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare

Additional session information

Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
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
  • As needed

Location(s)

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 9am-4pm
  • Tue 9am-4pm
  • Wed 9am-4pm
  • Thu 9am-4pm
  • Fri 9am-4pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

East Greenwich practice
1407 South County Trail, Suite 421, East Greenwich , Rhode Island 02818
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am-4pm
  • Tue 9am-4pm
  • Wed 9am-4pm
  • Thu 9am-4pm
  • Fri 9am-4pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

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 9am - 4pm
  • Tue 9am - 4pm
  • Wed 9am - 4pm
  • Thu 9am - 4pm
  • Fri 9am - 4pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 6 years

Butler Hospital/Brown University , Resident, 2017 - 2021

Butler Hospital/Brown University, Residency, 2021
Rutgers- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, MD, 2017


Licensure

Rhode Island: MD16802

Massachusetts: 290611


Languages

English