Michael Wolfe
Michael Wolfe
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Michael Wolfe
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Michael Wolfe

Psychiatrist, MD Practice: Hartselle and Associates
Rhode Island Waitlist Online
East Greenwich Not Accepting In-person
Providence Waitlist In-person

Accepting clients with a 2-3 month wait.
Updated January 7, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • College & graduate student mental health
  • Child mental health
  • Adolescent mental health
  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Mood disorders
  • Psychopharmacological management
Michael Wolfe

Professional statement

Dr. Wolfe (pronouns: he/him/his) is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, board certified in pediatric and adult psychiatry. He received his MD from West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Wolfe trained at Brown University for both his general and child psychiatry residencies, and he was named chief resident in both Brown programs. He completed the Boston Psychoanalytic and Institutes’ Fellowship and he has worked internationally and in the United States in outpatient, partial day program and inpatient settings.

Previously, Dr. Wolfe was Chief of the Young Adult Partial Hospital Program at Butler Hospital. He treats all ages and all disorders with particular expertise in anxiety, OCD, depression and other mood disorders. He is trained in evidence based psychotherapies and advanced psychopharmacology. Dr. Wolfe is the current president of the Rhode Island Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior where he supervises psychiatrists in training.

Dr. Wolfe can offer the convenience of combined talk therapy and medication management, or he can offer either separately. He provides a welcoming, nonjudgemental, space to allow you to work toward a better understanding and acceptance of yourself, as well as helping you to feel your best. He is an expert in assisting children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigate the stressors associated with development (including those complicated by psychological/emotional distress) with a focus on assisting individuals to feel confident in understanding and developing their own identity consistent with the values they hold most dear.

Message to clients

I have worked throughout my academic and professional career to make myself accessible as a person and psychiatrist. I work very hard to create an environment where you can speak openly and honestly about your life and the things that are preventing you or your child from being the best "you." I want to help you feel confident and more able to do and get the things that are important to you out of life. I know it may be difficult to face personal struggles (anxiety, sadness, loss, grief, change, relationship distress, identity struggles, etc.), yet I will work to create a caring space where we can work together to assist you to access your talents, help you to realize or remember the abilities you have, as well as learn new ways to manage stress to grow and flourish. I will work with you to create an individual (and or family) treatment plan. If you are struggling with an illness that would benefit from medication, we can discuss options that may benefit your particular situation/diagnosis. I also provide therapy and medication (if needed) in one appointment if that is more appropriate for your circumstance. What is most important is to feel comfortable and heard, and I will do everything I can to make our work together collaborative.

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, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression

Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues

Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional dysregulation

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

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Mood disorders - Depression, dysthymia (mild depression), bipolar disorder, hormone-related mood issues, i.e. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and postpartum depression, adjustment disorder with depression

Psychopharmacological management - Optimizing medication use to treat psychiatric conditions

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Families
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Michael Wolfe is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $1000 (50min)
  • Initial session: $2000 (120min)
  • Medication management and therapy sessions: $1000 (50min)
  • Medication mngmt. & supportive therapy: $500 (30min)

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
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly

Location(s)

East Greenwich practice
2639 South County Trail, East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue TBD
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Providence practice
10 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue TBD
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Rhode Island)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue TBD
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute Inc, Fellowship in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Brown University, General Psychiatry Residency and Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Waikato District Health Board - Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Consultant Psychiatrist
Butler Hospital, Psychiatrist, Adult Partial Hospital Program and Patient Assessment Services (PAS/ER Psychiatry)
Bradley Hospital, Psychiatrist Adolescent Partial Hospital, Adolescent Inpatient Program, Subject Matter Expert and Super-User for Epic Electronic Medical Record Implementation
Butler Hospital, Chief of the Young Adult Partial Program
Brown University, Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services, Psychiatrist

Centre College, BS
West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine, MD

Licensure

Rhode Island: MD12528

Languages

English