Roberta Lasser
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Rhode Island
Life transitions-Anxiety-Depression-Relationships-Work issues-
Roberta Lasser
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Professional statement
Roberta is a therapist in Providence, RI who works with individuals and couples ages 18 and older. Many clients come to her office with issues related to relationships, including between partners, within families, and at work. Roberta is skilled in treating challenges of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and difficulties associated with the general stresses of balancing one's personal and professional life.
Roberta uses an eclectic approach to treatment, starting where the client is at in the first appointment and exploring the past in terms of how it is impacting the client at the present time. Based on a foundation in psychodynamic / psychosocial therapy, she integrates modalities such as CBT, Family Systems, and ego psychology, always focusing on interpersonal skills.
Roberta received her MSW from Simmons College and has worked as a clinical coordinator and faculty member at various institutions such as Simmons College, Boston College, Boston University, and Rhode Island College. She has been in private practice for over 30 years.
Work and Education
Private practice, 1985 - Present
Simmons College, Boston College, Boston University, Rhode Island College, Fieldwork supervisor for masters-level students, 1997 - 2002
Rhode Island Youth Guidance Center, Clinical coordinator for individual and family therapy, 1976 - 2002
Simmons College School of Social Work, MSW, 1975
University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, 1974
University of Wisconsin, Madison, BSW, 1970
Licensure
Rhode Island: ISW00080Languages
EnglishSpecialties
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
Anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorders
Depression - Tearfulness, lethargy, feeling down, serious depression
Relationships - Responding to an emotional reaction to a particular event with colleagues, bosses, and/or family members; feeling unsatisfied in your romantic partnership; breakups, friendships, dating
Work issues - Communication or relationship challenges at work with bosses and/or colleagues
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
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)
- Initial session:$140 (45min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
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Payment options
- Cash
- Check
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
Client testimonials
"Roberta made an awkward process comfortable."
- Zencare client • January 2021"Roberta is a very empathetic listener and willing to give feedback."
- Zencare client • December 2019"Roberta has helped me with problems within my relationships on-and-off over many years. I go through periods when they are bothering me a lot, and I feel anxious/depressed. Roberta has been great at helping me gain perspective on my relationships and cope with them more effectively. I have been seeing her for almost 20 years! We will work together for a few months and then years will go by that I don’t see her. When I begin feeling overwhelmed again, I will see her again for a few months. She has helped me enormously in managing professional and personal relationships."
- Hospital administrator • June 2016"Roberta was very helpful in getting us to talk through our issues and balance our lives. She listened and encouraged us, with a very professional and caring style. She was outstanding in helping us open up and be honest with each other. Roberta also let us know that we were on the right track and that she was there for us if we needed her. Not pushy for additional sessions, only what we needed."
- Director of a large non-profit organization • June 2016"Roberta Lasser worked with me and my former spouse for six months as we were trying to peacefully and amiably untangle our 15 year relationship. Roberta challenged us both to be the best versions of ourselves and helped us so much as we worked through a very tough time. We both respected her tremendously and trusted her implicitly. Ultimately, we found our way to a divorce after which Roberta was my personal therapist for about 6 years. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a gentle, attentive, insightful counselor. She is warm, but firm. I am so grateful for the guidance she offered to me during good times and bad."
- College professor • June 2016"When I spoke with Roberta, she was kind, informative, and easy to talk to. She helped to relax the mood and set a calm atmosphere."
- Zencare client • June 2020"Roberta was warm and understood what I'm looking to get out of our sessions."
- Zencare client • June 2020