ME Psychotherapy
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ME Psychotherapy

A group practice offering medication management and outpatient counseling.
Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Rhode Island Accepting Online
Providence, Narragansett Accepting In-person

Marisa has closed her waitlist, however, other therapists have current openings. We also have openings for medication prescribing and management. Please contact our Office Director to schedule.

Updated January 20, 2024

ME Psychotherapy is a group practice offering medication management and outpatient counseling, with offices in Narragansett and Providence, Rhode Island. We have 19 therapists with a wide range of specialties and areas of expertise.

We strive to meet every client at the beginning of their therapy journey, while providing warm and supportive encouragement with working on therapeutic goals.

We have a dedicated administrative team (Office Director, Administrative Assistant, and Billing Assistant) to help with insurance eligibility questions, client portal enrollment, billing issues, and general administrative support.

We are firm believers in social justice and easy access to mental healthcare - we look forward to working with you!

Marisa  Etting
Marisa Etting

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Kate  Reilly
Kate Reilly

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, APRN

Devon  Jervis
Devon Jervis

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA

Prelicensed Psychotherapist

Victoria  Shaughnessy
Victoria Shaughnessy

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA

Prelicensed Psychotherapist

Maggie  Pinto
Maggie Pinto

Social Worker, SW

MSW Intern

Venita  Maciel
Venita Maciel

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA

Prelicensed Psychotherapist

Melissa  Beattie
Melissa Beattie

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Prelicensed Psychotherapist

Colleen  Powers
Colleen Powers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

Matthew  Bradstock
Matthew Bradstock

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA

Prelicensed Psychotherapist

Laura  Vargas
Laura Vargas

Licensed Social Worker, LSW

LICSW

Mae  Gloman
Mae Gloman

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHC-A

Prelicensed Psychotherapist

Jason  Etting
Jason Etting

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA

Prelicensed Psychotherapist

Tyler  Puryear
Tyler Puryear

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Licensed Psychotherapist

Alexa  Resendes
Alexa Resendes

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA

Prelicensed Psychotherapist

Taylor  Poirier
Taylor Poirier

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA

Prelicensed Psychotherapist

Magdalena  Sabatino
Magdalena Sabatino

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA

Prelicensed Psychotherapist

Alexandra  Cardi
Alexandra Cardi

Master of Arts, MA

Prelicensed Psychotherapist

Emily  Newberry Sacks
Emily Newberry Sacks

Master of Arts, MA

Prelicensed Psychotherapist


About

What services does your practice offer?

Our medication provider, Kate Reilly, offers in person appointments in our Narragansett office along with Telehealth sessions. Kate is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and she provides medication management and psychotherapy services.

Our therapy providers offer in-person sessions in our Narragansett and Providence offices, along with telehealth and walk & talk therapy sessions in Providence and South County. As a generalist practice with multiple providers, we offer a wide range of therapeutic styles and and interventions. Our therapists work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families.

At times, we offer group therapy sessions (please check the Therapy Groups section for more details).

We also offer professional supervision services and emotional support animal letter consultations.

What are your practice's specialties?

Our group's primary speciality is maternal mental health. However, due to our large and diverse group of providers, we are pleased to be able to provide the following additional areas of specialty: anxiety, chronic health issues, depression, anger management, grief/loss, child and adolescent mental health issues, trauma, stress management, LGBTQI concerns, military issues, men's issues, college/graduate student mental health, perfectionism/overachieving, and parenting/family issues.

Why should I choose your practice?

ME Psychotherapy has two locations in Rhode Island along with a robust telehealth program. We also offer walk & talk therapy, using the outdoors as another unique office space.

We offer medication management along with comprehensive psychotherapy services.

Our dedicated and nonjudgmental providers have a wide range of specialties, making our group easily accessible for a variety of client needs.

We are open 7 days a week, offering evening and weekend hours. We have a dedicated administrative team to assist with new client intake and insurance questions.

How does payment work at your practice?

At ME Psychotherapy, our licensed therapy and mediation management providers are in-network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Student Resources, Harvard Pilgrim, Aetna, Cigna, Tufts, and Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island.

For clients using health insurance, we will check your insurance eligibility and let you know your copay or deductible fees. We can also provide you with a superbill to seek reimbursement from your insurance company if needed.

Our intern therapists offer a low rate of $65 or "pay what you can" for extreme financial hardship.


Specialties

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, anxiety, and depression

Perfectionism/overachieving - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others

Stress management/coping skill development - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Parenting support - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

Maternal mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • Cigna
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid (through United Health)
  • Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
  • Optum
  • Providence College Student Health Insurance (Cigna)
  • RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator)
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • University of Rhode Island (URI) Student Insurance (United Healthcare)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $175 (60min)
  • Sliding scale: $65 - $175
  • Initial session: $250 (60min)
  • Couples sessions: $175 (60min)
  • Group sessions: $25 (60min)
  • Family sessions: $175 (60min)
  • Medication management and therapy sessions: $300 (60min)
  • Medication management sessions: $75 (15min)
  • Medication management - New Client Consultation: $350 (60min)

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
  • Courtesy billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
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

Our medication prescriber offers medication management and psychotherapy. She is currently out-of-network. Her fee for an initial intake consultation is $350 and follow up appointments range from $75-$300. We will provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance company to seek reimbursement.

Our intern therapists offer a low $65 sliding fee for all clients and do not accept any insurance plans.


Location(s)

Providence practice
194 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am-8pm
  • Tue 8am-8pm
  • Wed 8am-8pm
  • Thu 8am-8pm
  • Fri 8am-8pm
  • Sat 9am-6pm
  • Sun 9am-6pm

Narragansett practice
118 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am-8pm
  • Tue 8am-8pm
  • Wed 8am-8pm
  • Thu 8am-8pm
  • Fri 8am-8pm
  • Sat 9am-6pm
  • Sun 9am-6pm

Online Sessions (Rhode Island)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am-8pm
  • Tue 8am-8pm
  • Wed 8am-8pm
  • Thu 8am-8pm
  • Fri 8am-8pm
  • Sat 9am-6pm
  • Sun 9am-6pm

Head of Practice's Licensure

Rhode Island: MHC00342


Languages

English

Spanish


Client testimonials

"Very caring team. They are quick to respond and check in to make sure you are able to schedule an appointment. Highly recommend them."
- Zencare client • December 2022