Molly Driessen(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Rhode Island•Connecticut
Anxiety -College & graduate student mental health- Depression- Life transitions-Sexual harassment & assault- Trauma-
Molly Driessen
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Professional statement
Dr. Molly C. Driessen (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker with a decade of practice experience focusing on a broad range of areas pertaining to trauma, gender-based violence, sexual violence, life transitions and adjustments, anxiety, and depression. She anchors her practice in a relational, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach, focusing on client strengths and goals. She predominantly works with young adults and adults across the lifespan and incorporates a variety of therapeutic methods and interventions into her practice, including mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), narrative therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), among others. She works hard to earn the trust of clients and welcome them into a non-judgemental space, where they feel holistically heard and seen, in beginning this new therapeutic relationship and journey. She currently is licensed in RI and CT to provide telehealth services.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 11 years
University of Minnesota, PhD, 2021
Licensure
Rhode Island: ISW03879 - Connecticut: 011554Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
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.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Sexual harassment & assault - Caring support along the pathway to safety, wellbeing, and healing for survivors of sexual abuse and assault
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in RI)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$175 (60min)
- Sliding scale:$100 - $175
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
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
Beginning a new therapeutic relationship can be daunting. If you have any questions about billing, insurance, and sliding scale fee options, please do not hesitate to discuss in our initial phone consultation. I look forward to connecting with you!
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