Locations Rhode Island Therapists Heather Lee

Heather Lee

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW

Rhode Island Not Accepting Online

Providence Not Accepting In-person

Updated September 2, 2020

Specialties & Expertise

College mental health
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma

Relationships
Stress management
Life transitions and personal growth
Holistic, mind-body approach

Professional statement

Heather Lee is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Providence, RI specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and stress management. As a per diem therapist at Brown University Counseling and Psychological Services, she has extensive knowledge of the challenges of finding independence in emerging adulthood. She supports adolescents and young adults as they navigate identity formation, heal past traumas, and transition to adult relationships with family members and peers. She also has expertise in helping clients recover from developmental or complex childhood trauma.

Heather highly values a holistic, mind-body approach to therapy, incorporating mindfulness, exercise, and diet for optimal personal and physical well-being. She also draws from skills-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and offers a trauma-informed approach to care.

Heather sees individuals over the age of 13 including families and parents. She is committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment to help her clients feel more present and make healthier, more productive choices.

Message to clients

I want you to know that your happiness and wellbeing are important. We often live and work in very stressful environments and it is my goal to support you to feel calm, confident and resilient in the face of life's challenges.

Specialties

College mental health - Navigating the transition into college and stressors of academics, personal relationships, and self-development

Anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks

Depression - Sleep and energy disruption, overall mood disturbance, inability to enjoy yourself, and difficulty being motivated, amongst many other symptoms

Trauma - Including dealing with past sexual assault, childhood trauma, environmental trauma (e.g. witnessing/experiencing violence), PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), developmental trauma or complex childhood trauma

Relationships - Feeling unsatisfied in your partnership; communication challenges; addressing issues of power and voice; contemplation of separation; questioning one’s place in the relationship; breakups, friendships, dating

Stress management - Coping with stress of life and change, expectations of self and other

Life transitions and personal growth - Adjusting to college, new relationships, career transitions and direction; mid-life existential, relationship, and career challenges; losing one’s drive or burn out; learning self-care

Holistic, mind-body approach - Techniques designed to enhance the mind's positive impact on the body

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Families
Parents

Teenagers (13-18)
Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
Tufts Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

Ongoing sessions: $160 (50min)
Initial session: $172 (60min)

Location(s)

Providence practice

255 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906

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 12:00pm-7:00pm
Tue Closed
Wed 8:00am-3:00pm
Thu Closed
Fri 11:00am-8:00pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Rhode Island)

Not accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

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

Regular Hours

Mon 12:00pm-7:00pm
Tue Closed
Wed 8:00am-3:00pm
Thu Closed
Fri 11:00am-8:00pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, Licensed Psychotherapist, 2017 - Present
Brown University CAPS, Per Diem Psychotherapist, 2017 - Present
Eleanor Slater Hospital, Administrator, 2015 - 2017
Meadowridge Academy, Director, 2009 - 2013
Clinical and Policy Consultant, 2007 - 2015
Police Athletic League, Assistant Director, 2006 - 2007
Covenant House, Program Manager, 1999 - 2001
Certificate in Integrative Nutrition

Howard University, MSW, 2005
Duke University, MPP, 2003
Boston University, BS/BA, 1999

Languages

English

Client testimonials

"For the longest time, I’ve avoided therapy just because of the stigma that came with seeing a doctor knowing that I was suffering with PTSD. The day I realized I needed help, I found Heather and figured I should give it a shot. I’ve been through maybe 5 different therapists, and none had helped except Heather. I saw her for maybe two months and I opened up so much and found the underlying issues that I had. She made it seem so comfortable to share and not feel judged. I’m blessed to have found her and hope I find another therapist like her where I currently live. I highly recommend her for those who are super apprehensive about therapy or have a lot of issues that are bottled up inside."

- Zencare client • February 2018

"Heather helped me through PTSD that I have been suffering for years. I’ve sought help before, multiple times, but never could find someone I was comfortable to talk to or trust about deep things that were hurting me until my sessions with Heather. I can’t show how grateful and blessed I am to have found Heather and how much she has helped me. I would highly recommend her to people who are scared of stigmas behind mental health and those who suffer from PTSD."

- Zencare client • November 2018