Child Therapists in Rhode Island

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Find the best child therapists in Rhode Island. The below are child therapists who specialize in emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges among children. While these child therapists focus on the child as their primary client, they may also conduct therapy with the whole family or with parents separately in order to best support the child. They have been vetted by the Zencare team for offering high quality, clinically rigorous care.

29 Matching Child Therapists with Availability

Accepting new clients online

Hartselle and Associates

Hartselle and Associates

Group practice
10 Elmgrove Avenue
Sleep disorders - Eating disorders - Substance abuse - Anxiety - Obsessive compulsive disorder
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients online

Karin  Lewis

Karin Lewis

Therapist
Eating disorders - Anxiety - Depression - Existential challenges - Life transitions - Loss and grief
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients online

Jessica  Audette

Jessica Audette

Therapist
Childhood trauma - Family issues - Mind-body connection - Parenting - Anxiety - Adolescent mental health
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

Melissa  Mastrostefano

Melissa Mastrostefano

Therapist
20 Cutter Street
Loss and grief - Soul injury - Trauma - Depression - Anxiety - Chronic & terminal illness
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients online

Marian  Couceiro

Marian Couceiro

Therapist
Anxiety - Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Trauma - Women's issues - Sex Therapist
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

Create Art & Wellness, LLC

Create Art & Wellness, LLC

Group practice
Mind-body connection - Chronic pain - Trauma - Anxiety - Life purpose & meaning - Stress management
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

Embodied Living Counseling, LLC

Embodied Living Counseling, LLC

Group practice
Anxiety - Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Spirituality & religion - Substance abuse - Trauma - Clinical supervision
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

HAWK & hummingbird Holistic Healing

HAWK & hummingbird Holistic Healing

Group practice
545 South Water Street
Eating disorders - Sports psychology - Couples counseling - Family counseling - Parenting - College mental health
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

Nicholas J Robenhymer

Nicholas J Robenhymer

Therapist
Adolescent mental health - Family issues - Trauma - Depression - Spirituality & religion - Existential crisis & challenges
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

Cumberland Counseling, LLC.

Cumberland Counseling, LLC.

Group practice
Couples counseling - Family issues - LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Men's health - Race & cultural identity - Women's issues

Accepting new clients in-person

Amy H  Borak

Amy H Borak

Therapist
110 King Philip Road
Family issues - Anxiety - Life transitions - Spirituality & religion - Parenting
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

New England Wellness Collaborative

New England Wellness Collaborative

Group practice
1 Richmond Square
Trauma - Grief and loss - Developmental and learning disabilities - Parenting - Anxiety - Depression
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients online

Bao Chau  Van

Bao Chau Van

Therapist
ADHD - Anxiety - Couples counseling - Depression - Loss, grief, and bereavement - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

Misty  Stafford

Misty Stafford

Psychiatrist
Anxiety - Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Child mental health - Adolescent mental health - College & graduate student mental health - Women's issues
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients online

Ronnesia  Gaskins

Ronnesia Gaskins

Therapist
11 S. Angell St.
Anxiety - Adjustment disorders - Chronic disease management - Child and adolescent behavioral difficulties - Developmental disabilities - Nutrition management
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

Arrow Behavioral Health

Arrow Behavioral Health

Group practice
ADHD - Anxiety - Adolescent mental health - Divorce & separation - Medication Management - Addiction
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients online

Rebecca  Zub

Rebecca Zub

Therapist
Anxiety - Mind-body connection - Self-esteem - Autism spectrum disorder
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

JRD Counseling

JRD Counseling

Group practice
Anxiety - Depression - Trauma - College & graduate student mental health - Women's issues - LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients online

Erica  Anderson

Erica Anderson

Therapist
Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Anger management - Anxiety - Depression - Trauma - Procrastination
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

ME Psychotherapy

ME Psychotherapy

Group practice
194 Waterman Street
Anxiety - College/graduate student mental health - Perfectionism/overachieving - Stress management/coping skill development - Parenting support - Maternal mental health
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

Sarah  Xavier

Sarah Xavier

Psychiatrist
652 George Washington Highway
Medication management - Anxiety - Compulsive behaviors, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Depression - Grief and coping - Life transitions
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients online

Attunement Counseling & Wellness Collective

Attunement Counseling & Wellness Collective

Group practice
Life transitions - Anxiety - Loss, grief, and bereavement - Couples counseling - Trauma - Self-esteem
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

Shannon  Reynolds

Shannon Reynolds

Therapist
Expressive arts therapy - Trauma - Anxiety - Relationships - Mindfulness-based & Zen practices
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

Christian  Weeks

Christian Weeks

Therapist
205 Waterman Street
Mindfulness - Trauma - Anxiety - Depression - Play therapy - Couples counseling
Zencare Vetted

Waitlist available online

Peyton  Winstead-Norwood

Peyton Winstead-Norwood

Therapist
Anxiety - Gender identity & transgender health - LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Trauma - Women's issues - Nonmonogamy, polyamory, and kink

Waitlist available online

United Paths

United Paths

Group practice
110 Armistice Boulevard
Trauma - Anxiety - Depression - Substance abuse - Life transitions - Medication management
Zencare Vetted

Waitlist available in-person & online

Brian  Lalli

Brian Lalli

Therapist
534 Angell Street
Anxiety - Depression - ADHD - College mental health - Family issues - Adolescent mental health
Zencare Vetted

Waitlist available in-person & online

Michael  Wolfe

Michael Wolfe

Psychiatrist
10 Elmgrove Avenue
College & graduate student mental health - Child mental health - Adolescent mental health - Anxiety - Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Mood disorders
Zencare Vetted

Accepting new clients in-person & online

Susan  Ryerson

Susan Ryerson

Therapist
ADHD - Anxiety - Depression - Loss, grief, and bereavement
Zencare Vetted

1-29 of 29 providers who match your search criteria

23 Matching Child Therapists with No Availability

The following providers who match your search criteria in your area are currently not accepting new clients:

Not accepting new clients

Anna  Berin

Anna Berin

Therapist
Anxiety - Depression - Life transitions - LGBTQIA topics - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Medical professionals' mental health
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Sarah  Ouellette

Sarah Ouellette

Therapist
173 Waterman Street
Adolescents - Substance use - Parents of transgender teens and children - Family therapy - Parents of children with eating disorders - Anxiety
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Marta  Majczak

Marta Majczak

Psychiatrist
154 Waterman Street
Anxiety - Depression - Autism spectrum disorder - Eating disorders - Psychopharmacologic management - Diagnostic clarification
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Kelly  Ochoa

Kelly Ochoa

Psychiatrist
10 Elmgrove Avenue
LGBTQ topics - Multicultural therapy - Parenting - Young adults - Anxiety - Depression
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Diana  Greywolf

Diana Greywolf

Therapist
816 Middle Road
Trauma - Women's Issues - LGBTQIA issues - Anxiety - Depression - Individual counseling and personal growth
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Laura  Whiteley

Laura Whiteley

Psychiatrist
Anxiety disorders - Insomnia - Mood disorders - Depression - Attentional Issues - College and work issues
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Allison  Sheaffer

Allison Sheaffer

Therapist
Anxiety - Depression - Trauma - Women's issues - Self-esteem - Adjustment difficulties & disorders
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Jennifer  Newkirk

Jennifer Newkirk

Therapist
1445 Wampanoag Trail
Child and adolescent psychology - Family therapy - Emotion regulation - Parenting and behavior management - Anxiety - ADHD
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Chantal  Bolger

Chantal Bolger

Therapist
154 Waterman Street
Adjustment disorders - Anxiety - Depression - Family issues - Trauma - Academic issues
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Marianna  Kessimian

Marianna Kessimian

Psychiatrist
10 Elmgrove Avenue
Anxiety - Body dysmorphic disorder - Depression - Eating disorders - Trauma - Young adult behavioral health
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Nichole  Paciello

Nichole Paciello

Therapist
2 Richmond Square
Anxiety - Depression - Existential crises - Life transitions - Young adults - Relationships
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Kimberly  Benchsky

Kimberly Benchsky

Therapist
2220 Plainfield Pike
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Depression - Anxiety - ADD/ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) - Life changes - Low self-esteem
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Heather  Bonds-Harmon

Heather Bonds-Harmon

Therapist
194 Waterman Street -currently only seeing clients via telehealth
Loss and grief - Trauma - LGBTQIA concerns - Life transitions - Anxiety disorders - Cultural competence in Shamanism and Shamanic spiritual practice
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Julie  Panton

Julie Panton

Therapist
205 Waterman Street
ADHD - Depression - Anxiety - Anger management - Behavioral difficulties - Relationships/social problems
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Susanna  Angelillo

Susanna Angelillo

Therapist
145 Waterman Street
ADHD - Anxiety - Cultural or international adjustment - Existential challenges - Family issues and parenting - Life transitions
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Michelle  Rickerby

Michelle Rickerby

Psychiatrist
285 Governor Street
Family therapy - Couples counseling - Eating disorders - Integrated care - Chronic illness - Somatoform illness
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Kristeen  Rocha

Kristeen Rocha

Therapist
1 Richmond Square
Autism spectrum disorder - Developmental disorders - Parenting - Anxiety - Trauma - Learning disabilities
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Stephanie  Hartselle

Stephanie Hartselle

Psychiatrist
10 Elmgrove Avenue
Sleep disorders - Chronic medical and psychiatric illnesses - Psychopharmacological management - Anxiety - Mood disorders - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Anna  Cable

Anna Cable

Therapist
184 Waterman Street
Anxiety - Depression - Trauma - Child/family therapy - Relationships - Loss and grief
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Rachel  Busch

Rachel Busch

Therapist
Adolescent mental health - Anxiety - College & graduate student mental health - Depression - Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Stress management

Not accepting new clients

Greta  Mittner

Greta Mittner

Therapist
295 Angell Street
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Anxiety disorders - Phobias and panic disorder - Compulsive behaviors - Major life changes - Existential challenges/crises
Zencare Vetted

Not accepting new clients

Lauren  Glynn

Lauren Glynn

Therapist
ADHD - Adolescent mental health - Anxiety - Depression - Eating disorders & disordered eating - Parenting

Not accepting new clients

Heather  Morin

Heather Morin

Therapist
1 Richmond Square
Child behaviors disorders - Child anxiety - Child developmental disabilities - Child trauma - Family therapy
Zencare Vetted

FAQs about how to find a child therapist in Rhode Island

How do I find a child therapist in Rhode Island?

Find a child therapist near you in Rhode Island on Zencare. Narrow your search by using filters like insurance, therapy budget specialty, and provider identity. Mental health professionals on Zencare are vetted for their extensive experience treating individual adults, children and adolescents, as well as couples and families. Explore each potential child therapist profile to learn more about their specialties, and watch an introductory video to get a sense of their personality. Book a free initial call to find the right child therapist for you!

Does insurance cover therapy in Rhode Island?

Yes, most Rhode Island health insurance carriers provide mental health benefits that cover therapy. However, the exact amount of coverage will vary based on the plan details and whether the selected provider is in-network or out-of-network with your insurance. If the child therapist is in-network with your insurance, you’ll pay only a copay at each session after meeting your annual deductible. If the child therapist is out-of-network with your insurance, you may still be able to receive reimbursement after paying the fee at the time of therapy session. If you have a PPO or POS insurance plan, you can likely receive some reimbursement when you see a child therapist out-of-network in Rhode Island. If you have an HMO, EPO, or Medicaid/Medicare plan, you likely cannot receive reimbursement, and would be responsible for the full out-of-network session fee. Note that services designed to treat topics which are not diagnosed mental health conditions, such as couples counseling and life coaching, are not typically covered by health insurance. The potential mental health provider must also be a licensed therapist in your state for the insurance company to cover services.

How do I find an affordable child therapist in Rhode Island?

Many child therapists offer a sliding scale, or a range of session fees based on financial need to clients who would not otherwise be able to afford typical therapy rates in Rhode Island. If you are struggling to pay for therapy, consider asking for a sliding scale, looking for an in-network child therapist, or seeking services through a local agency, college counseling center, or hospital.

How can I make an appointment with a child therapist in Rhode Island?

Start your search for an appointment with a child therapist in Rhode Island on Zencare. Many mental health professionals located in Rhode Island require clients to have an introductory call before booking a full appointment online. In this free call, the prospective child therapist will ask about your goals for treatment, and make sure that their skills, specialized training, and scope of private practice are a match for your mental health issues. At the same time, you should assess if you feel comfortable talking with the child therapist, as studies show that the most important determinant of successful therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. After an initial call, you’ll typically be given the option to book an appointment with the child therapist, or continue your search if it’s not a good fit. At the initial session, you’ll likely discuss the therapeutic process and determine goals for your personal growth. Common therapy goals include learning effective coping strategies to deal with negative feelings, increasing self-awareness, and gaining a deeper understanding and insight into relationship patterns.

How can I find a child therapist in Rhode Island who sees clients after hours?

Find a child therapist who sees clients after hours on Zencare. Many child therapists in Rhode Island offer appointments outside of traditional business hours. Simply filter by Office Hours under More Filters to choose the time of day that works best for you, whether that be early morning before work, in the evenings, or even over the weekend. After hours sessions are a good option for busy individuals, couples, and families dealing with hectic schedules and who need a flexible option for their mental health care.

How do I find a child therapist in Rhode Island who offers in-person sessions?

Find a child therapist who offers in-person sessions on Zencare. Many child therapists in Rhode Island have resumed offering in-person sessions; you can filter by “In-Person” to find a provider who is accepting new clients for in-office sessions. You can also search by map to find providers in Rhode Island near you. While some clients prefer in-person sessions because they offer a safe, neutral ground for the session to take place, for the widest range of child therapist options, consider expanding your search to also include providers licensed in your state who offer telehealth, or therapy sessions via remote video call.

How do I find a child therapist in Rhode Island who offers online sessions?

Find a child therapist who offers online sessions on Zencare. Most child therapists in Rhode Island continue to offer appointments online; you can filter by “Online” to find a provider who is accepting new clients for teletherapy sessions. In order to see a child therapist, they must be licensed to provide online sessions to clients living in your state. Online therapy is different from text therapy, or asynchronous therapy; online therapy offers the same consistent relationship with a local Rhode Island child therapist that an in-person session would, with sessions taking place via phone or a video sessions through a secure teletherapy platform. Online therapy sessions are a convenient way to find a child therapist near Rhode Island without leaving the comfort of your home or office.

Where can I get mental health therapy in Rhode Island?

Start your search for mental health therapy in Rhode Island on Zencare. Many child therapists are quality-vetted for excellence in clinical care. When you’re struggling with your mental health, it might be time to seek professional support in the form of counseling services, couples therapy, or psychiatric medication management. There are a wide range of private practice child therapists to choose from in Rhode Island; consider narrowing your search by criteria like insurance carrier, therapy budget, specialty, or provider identity to find a great fit!

How can I start therapy in Rhode Island?

Start your search for a great child therapist in Rhode Island on Zencare. First, consider any logistic limitations, like how far you are willing to travel outside of Rhode Island or if you are open to online sessions with a local provider. Also consider how much your therapy budget is, and when you are available for therapy. Then, make a list of priorities for your ideal child therapist: do they match your identity, or have expertise in a specific area like anxiety or depression? There is no one reason to start therapy; many individuals in Rhode Island go see a therapist when they need help to move forward through a difficult time, cope with symptoms of a mental illness such as a mood disorder, navigate life transitions, process relationship difficulties or improve their behavioral health. Use your priorities to filter on Zencare by insurance, speciality, and availability. Look through a few provider profiles to find the child therapist you might click with, watch their introductory videos, and book a free call to find a great personal fit!

What kinds of mental health providers are available in Rhode Island?

There are many different kinds of mental health providers available in Rhode Island, including psychologists, clinical social workers, and mental health counselors. As long as the provider is licensed in your state, the factor that matters most to therapy outcomes is the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship you build with your therapist. Common types of therapy provided in Rhode Island include cognitive therapies, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and insight-oriented therapies like psychodynamic therapy. Other providers offer a blend of techniques for a more interpersonal, holistic approach. Some mental health therapists in Rhode Island also offer specialized treatment services, like couples therapy, premarital counseling, and family therapy. While most Rhode Island providers are qualified to treat general challenges, like depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem, for concerns such as substance abuse, personality disorders, and eating disorders, consider seeking expert care. Together with your child therapist, you’ll build a treatment plan that addresses your reasons for seeking therapy and monitor progress toward your wellness goals and overall well being.

How does paying for therapy work in Rhode Island?

There are several options for paying for therapy in Rhode Island. For many people, the most affordable way to seek mental health services is to look for a provider who is in-network with your insurance. Due to high demand and low availability, in-network providers often have long waitlists; to widen your options and start therapy sooner, you might also consider looking for an out-of-network provider. When you see an out-of-network child therapist in Rhode Island, you can ask for a sliding scale if you are unable to afford their typical session fees, or seek reimbursement from your insurance company if you have a PPO or POS plan. For clients who have an insurance plan with a high deductible and low medical costs, therapy costs are often comparable when you see a child therapist in- or out-of-network. While paying for therapy can be a substantial investment, it’s also a great way to improve relationships, boost self-esteem, address symptoms of mental illness, and ultimately live a happier, more self-directed life.