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Nicholas Tarantino(He/Him/His)

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Psychologist, PhD

Rhode Island

Anxiety -Chronic illness-College & graduate student mental health-Adolescent mental health- Depression- Existential crisis & challenges-

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Accepting in-person & online

Out-of-network with insurances

$0-$225

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

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Professional statement

Dr. Nick Tarantino is a licensed psychologist in Rhode Island offering in-person and virtual therapy sessions. He has a PhD in clinical and community psychology and completed a clinical residency and postdoctoral fellowship at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He is also a college professor and researcher with past funding from the National Institutes of Health. His research has been published in over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles.

In his practice, Dr. Tarantino uses an integrated approach to care that is grounded in cognitive and behavioral treatment modalities. He also draws from interpersonal and humanistic orientations and has received training in Cognitively-Based Compassion Training, an evidence-based program which uses techniques and principles from Buddhism to promote wellness.

Dr. Tarantino treats adolescents and adults of all ages. He addresses a variety of concerns in treatment such as relationship problems, anxiety/stress, depression, life transitions, chronic illness, addictive behaviors, and parenting stress. Having conducted clinical research with diverse populations in the United States and internationally for much of his career, Dr. Tarantino is committed to maintaining a practice that is culturally inclusive and a safe harbor for clients with diverse identities.

Message to clients

“In my early professional years, I was asking the question: How can I treat, or cure, or change this person? Now I would phrase the question in this way: How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for [their] own personal growth?”

― Carl R. Rogers

The ability to grow and thrive is in you. My approach is to offer a safe, honest, supportive, and non-judgmental relationship that can be used as a foundation to try new coping strategies, process life experiences, and make big decisions toward improving your life.

Our work together may involve learning practices from evidence-based interventions (e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) that give more immediate relief to issues like anxiety, stress, and depression. Understanding and altering enduring beliefs and patterns of behavior, including relationships, which can underlie these issues is often the next step.

I also see myself as a holistic therapist. Put simply – this means that I believe our physical, mental, and spiritual health are connected and each should be considered in therapy. With this in mind, I may encourage you to explore areas of your life seemingly unrelated to your primary concern, such as diet, physical activity, and technology use.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 9 years

Georgia State University, PhD, 2016

Licensure

Rhode Island: PS01727

Languages

English

Specialties

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

Chronic illness - Receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress

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.

Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Teenagers (13-18)

Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

Nicholas Tarantino is not in-network with any insurances.

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Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Nicholas Tarantino

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

Individual sessions:$225 (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:

Super billing

Payment options

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