Samantha Gauvin
Samantha Gauvin
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Samantha Gauvin(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PsyD
Rhode Island
Autism spectrum disorder-College & graduate student mental health-Identity development- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Relationship issues-Nonmonogamy, polyamory, and kink-

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Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$200

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Professional statement

Dr. Samantha Gauvin is a licensed clinical psychologist in Rhode Island and offers online therapy to individuals located in the state. She conducts individual therapy most frequently with college students, young adults, and adults. However, she also sometimes works with adolescents within my areas of focus. Dr. Gauvin's areas of interest and specialization include: working with the LGBTQIA+ community, and exploring other intersecting aspects of identity, culture, and experiences of prejudice and oppression, anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, self-esteem issues, identity development, and relationship issues.

Dr. Gauvin has been a clinical psychologist at PVD Psychological Associates since 2021. Prior to this, she trained in a variety of college counseling centers and outpatient therapy settings.

Dr. Gauvin works to ensure that therapy is tailored to the needs of each client by incorporating evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches into a Humanistic foundation that uses a warm, collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental approach.

Message to clients

I work hard to create and maintain a warm, supportive, affirming, and nonjudgmental environment in which clients can be open and more confidently explore parts of themselves and their lived experiences. I believe this is a key foundational piece that helps people explore all of the varied parts of themselves, without as many of the filters that often influence our daily lives and self-expression. I also view my clients as the expert in their own experiences. As such, learning more about their values, strengths, concerns, goals, and greater life context helps me to work with my clients to identify why certain challenges may be present, how they impact the client’s life, and how they can be better addressed.

Aside from specific goals, the greater goal of therapy often becomes pursuing a version of life that imore content with or fulfilled by, whether that is focused on one specific change or a longer-term goal of self-growth and healing.

Clients have described me as someone who is warm, easy to talk to, and a good listener, whose use of humor, affirmation, education and authenticity make it easier to use therapy as a place for honest exploration and vulnerability. I would love to talk with you further and answer any questions you may have about my work, and I look forward to the possibility of working with you in the future!

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years


Wright State University, PsyD, 2020

Licensure

Rhode Island: PS02030

Languages

English

Specialties

Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation

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.

Identity development - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values; addressing issues such as, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation, in the context of self experience

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Nonmonogamy, polyamory, and kink - Exploring one’s values in and beliefs about relationships; practicing boundary-setting, conflict resolution, and romantic or sexual relationship bonding with partners

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Brown University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
  • Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Johnson & Wales University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
  • Rhode Island College Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
  • Rhode Island School of Design Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
  • Roger Williams University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
  • University of Rhode Island Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (45min)