ME PsychotherapyGroup practice
Rhode Island
17 providers
Anxiety-College/graduate student mental health-Perfectionism/overachieving-Stress management/coping skill development-Parenting support-Maternal mental health-
ME Psychotherapy
Vetted
Group practice
Practice Information
ME Psychotherapy is a group practice offering outpatient counseling and energy healing, with offices in Narragansett and Providence, Rhode Island. We have multiple 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!
FAQS
What services does your practice offer?
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 energy healing services, clinical supervision, 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.
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 providers are in network with the majority of RI and MA insurance plans (please see list for all plans). For clients who are out-of-network, we offer a low sliding fee of $100.
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.
Providers
Marisa Etting
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Devon Jervis
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Prelicensed Psychotherapist
Victoria Shaughnessy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Prelicensed Psychotherapist
Maggie Pinto
Social Worker, SW
MSW Intern
Venita Maciel
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Prelicensed Psychotherapist
Melissa Beattie
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Prelicensed Psychotherapist
Colleen Powers
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist
Matthew Bradstock
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Prelicensed Psychotherapist
Laura Vargas
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
LICSW
Mae Gloman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHC-A
Prelicensed Psychotherapist
Jason Etting
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Prelicensed Psychotherapist
Tyler Puryear
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Licensed Psychotherapist
Head of Practice's Licensure
Rhode Island: MHC00342Languages
English, SpanishSpecialties
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
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
- Loveland Therapy Fund Clients
Locations & Hours
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.
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health 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)
- Bryant University Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
- Cigna
- Evernorth
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Johnson & Wales University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- Medicaid
- Medicaid (through Tufts)
- Medicaid (through United Health)
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
- Optum
- Providence College Student Health Insurance (Cigna)
- RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- Rhode Island College Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Rhode Island College RIC Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
- Rhode Island School of Design Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Roger Williams University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Tricare
- 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)
- University of Rhode Island Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
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:$0
- Medication management sessions:$0 (0min)
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:
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 sliding fee for uninsured clients with financial hardship ranges from $0 - $ 100. Please ask our Office Director for details.
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"They got back to me right away."
- Zencare client • September 2023"My 9yr old loves her therapist! She works really well with her and is helping her understand coping skills and how to approach certain situations."
- Zencare client • November 2023