Mary Elizabeth Ruggiero
She/Her/Hers
Psychologist, PsyD Practice: PVD Psychological Associates Specialties • Insurance & Fees • Locations
Rhode Island
Waitlist Online
College Hill
Waitlist In-person
Updated August 3, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Ruggiero
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- College and graduate student mental health
- Multicultural issues
- Depression
- LGBTQIA issues
- Anxiety disorders
- Interpersonal/relationship issues
- Identity development
Professional statement
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Ruggiero is a Clinical Psychologist at PVD Psychological Associates. She is a bicultural and bilingual therapist (native fluency in Spanish) and provides individual therapy to college students, older adolescents, and adults. In addition to her focus on college mental health, Dr. Ruggiero specializes in identity development, anxiety, depression, eating disorder recovery, trauma, and working with LGBTQIA-identified individuals. She also works with persons of color and individuals who are currently experiencing compassion fatigue and work burnout.
Specialties
College and 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
Multicultural issues - Exploring one's cultural and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
LGBTQIA issues - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Anxiety disorders - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Interpersonal/relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Identity development - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $225 (45min)
- Initial session: $275 (45min)
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:
Payment options
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
Please note that Dr. Ruggiero only accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial plans (community plans are not accepted at this time).
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 8:00am-8:00pm
- Tue 8:00am-8:00pm
- Wed 8:00am-8:00pm
- Thu 8:00am-8:00pm
- Fri 8:00am-8:00pm
- Sat 8:00am-8:00pm
- Sun Closed
College Hill practice
382 Thayer Street,
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 8:00am-8:00pm
- Tue 8:00am-8:00pm
- Wed 8:00am-8:00pm
- Thu 8:00am-8:00pm
- Fri 8:00am-8:00pm
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Work and Education
Personal Counseling Center at Providence College, Clinical Psychologist , 2019 - 2020
Personal Counseling Center at Providence College, Postdoctoral Fellow , 2018 - 2019
Personal Counseling Center at Providence College, Predoctoral Intern , 2016 - 2018
Community Counseling of Bristol County, 2015 - 2018
PVD Psychological Associates, Staff Psychologist
William James College, PsyD , 2018
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, MA , 2015
Languages
English
Spanish