Kristeen  Rocha
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Kristeen Rocha

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Practice: New England Wellness Collaborative Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Rhode Island Not Accepting Online
Providence Not Accepting In-person

This therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available Rhode Island therapists on Zencare.

Updated March 16, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Developmental disorders
  • Parenting
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Learning disabilities

Professional statement

Kristeen Rocha is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at New England Wellness Collaborative in Providence and Hope Valley, RI. She has expertise in autism, developmental disabilities, parenting support, anxiety, and trauma.

Kristeen is particularly passionate about working with children on the autism spectrum and is certified in Floor Time psychotherapy, an interactive approach which helps parents learn to engage with their children on their level in order to maximize strengths. She has worked extensively with children having developmental disabilities and their families across diverse clinical settings. She works closely with each child and their parents in providing support around developing social skills, navigating family interactions, and managing sensory difficulties.

Kristeen provides a solution-focused therapy approach, setting realistic goals and developing a clear plan to make progress towards them. In her private practice, she strives to create an open, empathetic environment that is sensitive to the needs of her clients and conducive to facilitating meaningful change.


Message to clients

I hope to provide families support when the day to day issues for you and your children become overwhelming. I utilize sensory strategies to help regulate children so they can develop skills to strengthen their ability to cope.


Specialties

Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation

Developmental disorders - Support coping with and understanding a child’s unique strengths and challenges; strengthening social and communication skills; parent training and coaching

Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

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

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Learning disabilities - Developing strategies for successful learning specific to one’s unique strengths and challenges




Clientele

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

Insurance

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

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $100 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $75 - $100
  • Initial session: $150 (50min)

Location(s)

Providence practice
1 Richmond Square, Suites 332E and 321W, Providence, Rhode Island 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 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Tue 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Fri 10:00am-6:00pm
  • 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 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Tue 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Fri 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, 2015 - Present
United Cerebral Palsy of RI, 2007 - Present
Family Service of RI, 2005 - 2007

Rhode Island College, MSW, 2005
University of RI, Bachelor of Psychology, 2002


Languages

English