Jessica  Zuehlke
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Jessica Zuehlke

Psychologist, PsyD Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Rhode Island, New York Accepting Online
East Side of Providence Accepting In-person
Updated March 13, 2024

Specialties & Expertise

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia & sleep issues
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Veterans' issues
  • Women's issues

Professional statement

Dr. Zuehlke is a licensed clinical psychologist providing virtual therapy to adult clients in Rhode Island and New York. She believes people who are struggling and feeling stuck in life have the capacity to change. She treats a wide range of psychological problems including anxiety and depression, insomnia, substance abuse, difficult life transitions, and trauma. Her goal as a psychologist is to facilitate the change process through individual and/or group therapy. She helps clients make lasting improvements in their lives by examining their thoughts and behaviors, emotional distress, and interpersonal relationships through a collaborative, goal directed process. Dr. Zuehlke’s approach is rooted in evidenced-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and CBT for Insomnia.

Dr. Zuehlke has worked with Veterans for 14 years, treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, insomnia, and substance abuse while also running therapy groups for anger management and stress reduction. In private practice, Dr. Zuehlke works with adults who suffer from anxiety and depression as well as trauma, work/life stress, and relationship difficulties. As a working mother of three small children, Dr. Zuehlke also understands the pressures of motherhood and family stressors.

Dr. Zuehlke received her Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from University of Hartford in CT. She completed an internship at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial VA and a fellowship at the University of Rhode Island Counseling Center. Dr. Zuehlke has over 14 years of experience working in clinical and leadership positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals in both Long Beach CA and Providence RI in addition to running her private practice.


Message to clients

My first priority in starting a new therapeutic relationship is to make you feel safe and heard in order to help alleviate your suffering. I am nonjudgmental and compassionate and will listen to all your concerns with a caring ear. I also believe that change occurs through active, goal-directed work and as such, I will be direct and engaging with you, encouraging you to challenge yourself to reach your goals.

Therapy with me is value-driven and will capitalize on your strengths. In session, we will work together to build your coping skills to deal with anxiety, engage in mutual problem solving, strengthen emotional regulation skills, evaluate any problematic thinking and find more adaptive behaviors for difficult situations in which you find yourself. While focusing on problems is important in order to make change, celebrating progress, both big and small, is equally as vital. I look forward to providing high quality and multiculturally sensitive services that affirm the dignity, worth, and value of all individuals.


Specialties

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Veterans' issues - Coping with reactions of exposure to life-threatening or traumatic events; supporting veterans and their families adjusting to civilian life

Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI (in-network in RI)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $250 (51min)
  • Initial session: $275 (51min)

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
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
  • IvyPay
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • As needed

Location(s)

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 None
  • Tue 10am-5pm
  • Wed 10am-5pm
  • Thu 10am-5pm
  • Fri 10am-5pm
  • Sat Occasional Saturday morning hours
  • Sun None

East Side of Providence practice
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu 10am-5pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

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

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 16 years

Department of Veterans Affairs-Long Beach CA, Associate Chief Psychologist, 2012 - 2021
Department of Veterans Affairs-Providence, RI, Chief, Recovery Services Section, 2009 - 2012
University of RI Counseling Center, Postdoctoral Fellow, 2008 - 2009

University of Hartford, PsyD, 2008


Licensure

Rhode Island: PS01143

New York: 025339


Languages

English


Client testimonials

"Very knowledgeable"
- Zencare client • January 2023
"very personable and helpful - would 100% recommend"
- Zencare client • January 2023
"I've spent a long time looking for the right fit, and Jessica has been the best therapist I've seen in forever. She keeps an agenda and sets goals with me so I feel like I'm always making progress. She's thoughtful and challenges me to think of things differently and more effectively. I would highly recommend working with her."
- Zencare client • January 2023
"wonderful and personable! looking forward to working with her !"
- Zencare client • November 2022
"I first reached out for help with sleep therapy (CBT-I) because I was struggling and medications just didn’t help. I was starting to feel helpless and desperate. Jessica was like a miracle worker! She is so understanding and non-judgmental. And because Jessica was so easy to talk with, I was also able to open up about some other issues troubling me. Together, we are working things out. I highly recommend Jessica!"
- Zencare client • September 2022
"I highly recommend Dr. Zuehlke and her services. She is professional, helpful and patient. I only recently began working with Dr. Zuehlke, but she has already helped me immensely."
- Zencare client • April 2022
"Dr. Zuehlke is an incredible psychologist. She is very knowledgeable, patient and helpful. I truly feel like Dr. Zuehlke has my best interest in mind and sincerely wants to help me. I am very grateful to have found Dr. Zuehlke."
- Zencare client • April 2022
"I recently contacted Dr. Zuehlke to help me out with stress, being more focused, and being more patient with my children. Dr. Zuehlke responded immediately. She is very kind, patient and knowledgeable. She takes her time with me, I never feel rushed, and she is an excellent therapist. I am very grateful I found Dr. Zuehlke."
- Zencare client • April 2022