Kristine R. Pierce
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Specialties • Insurance & Fees • Locations
Rhode Island
Waitlist Online
Cranston
Waitlist In-person
Updated September 15, 2023
Kristine R. Pierce
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Child mental health
- Depression
- Childhood trauma
Professional statement
Kristine Ramirez Pierce is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cranston, RI. She welcomes individuals seeking to create meaningful change in their lives. Kristine provides individualized counseling for children and young adults who struggle with self-esteem, neurodivergence, and anxiety/depression.
Kristine has extensive clinical experience within the community, hospital and residential settings. She holds a Master of Social Work with a clinical specialization in Child and Family from Simmons University. Kristine is a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and strengths-based therapist. As a first-generation therapist, she understands the "taboo" surrounding mental health and strives to create a safe space to process emotions. Her practice approach is individualized, relational, open and supportive.
In-person sessions are available in Cranston RI and telehealth is available during the evening/weekdays and on Saturdays.
Specialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
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.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Optum
- UMR
- United Healthcare
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $120 (45min)
- Sliding scale: $100 - $120
Location(s)
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 Please inquire about hours
- Tue Please inquire about hours
- Wed Please inquire about hours
- Thu Please inquire about hours
- Fri Please inquire about hours
- Sat Please inquire about hours
- Sun Please inquire about hours
Cranston practice
63 Sockanosett Cross Road,
Suite 3C,
Cranston, Rhode Island 02920
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 4:30P-8:30P
- Tue Closed
- Wed Closed
- Thu Closed
- Fri Closed
- Sat 9:00A-4:00P
- Sun Closed
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 6 years
Department of Human Services - Office of Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Counselor, 2022 - Present
Department of Children, Youth and Family, Social Caseworker II, 2020 - 2022
The Miriam Hospital, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 2019 - 2020
Child and Family of Newport, Residential Clinician, 2018 - 2020
Child and Family of Newport, Clinical Caseworker, 2017 - 2018
Simmons College, Masters of Social Work, 2017
Licensure
Rhode Island: ISW03857
Languages
English