Tyler Puryear-Najjar, MPH, MS, LMHC, CCATP

Tyler works with college students over age 18 and adults. He has experience helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, addiction, and challenging life transitions. Tyler is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and specializes in LGBTQ+ issues and college student stress. He uses a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach's long with elements of person centered and feminist theories.

Tyler accepts Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHP), Student Resources, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, and Medicare insurance plans.

Taylor Poirier, MS, LMHC

Taylor works with adolescents over age 18, college students, and adults. She has experience helping clients who are struggling with life transition issues, anxiety, depression, and trouble with work/life balance and boundary setting. Taylor has experience working with individuals struggling with low self-esteem, life stressors, interpersonal conflict, and legal issues.

Taylor accepts Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHP), Student Resources, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, Cigna, and Tricare insurance plans.

Alexa Resendes, MS, LMHC

Alexa works with children over age 5, adolescents, college students, and adults. She has experience helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders that could hinder the transitions from everyday life. Alexa has experience with homebased therapy with teens and families and enjoys using motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Alexa accepts Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHP), Student Resources, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, Cigna, and Tricare insurance plans.

Colleen Powers, MSW, LICSW

Colleen works with children over age 6, college students, adults, and families. She has experience helping clients who are struggling with finding their way through short and long term mental health struggles. Colleen also has experience with post-incarcerated adolescents and adults, who are struggling with reintegration into society and the challenges that come with it. She welcomes work with people who might be struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use and abuse, interpersonal relationship conflicts, self-esteem challenges, and behavioral difficulties.

Colleen accepts Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHP), Student Resources, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, Cigna, and Tricare insurance plans.

Laura Vargas, MSW, LICSW

Laura works with college students over age 18 and adults. She has experience helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal relationship conflicts, self-esteem challenges, behavioral difficulties as well as challenges with adjusting to life transitions. She has experience with co-occurring disorders and particularly enjoys working with college aged students and adults. Laura is fluent in Spanish.

Laura accepts Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHP), Student Resources, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, Cigna, and Tricare insurance plans.

Sam Brilhante, MA, LMHC

Sam works with college students over age 18 and adults. She primarily utilizes EMDR and parts work in her practice, offering a targeted approach to address trauma and emotional challenges. Additionally, she draws from a variety of talk therapy modalities to tailor her approach to each client's unique needs. Sam has a particular passion for working with creatives, young adults, and adults, and she finds great fulfillment in supporting women through their personal growth and challenges.  

Sam accepts Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHP), Student Resources, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, and Cigna insurance plans.

Kimberly Masterson, MA, LMHC

Kimberly works with adolescents over age 16, college students, and adults. She has experience helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, behavioral difficulties, self-esteem issues, and work or school difficulties. Kimberly specializes in working with clients with trauma and PTSD and adults who are on the autism spectrum.

Kimberly accepts Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHP), Student Resources, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, and Medicare insurance plans.

Emily Newberry Sacks, MA, LMHC

Emily works with children over age 8, adolescents, college students, and young adults. She has experience helping clients who are struggling with experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, relational conflicts, behavioral difficulties, self-esteem issues, and stress due to life transitions.

Emily accepts Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHP), Student Resources, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, Cigna, and Tricare insurance plans.

Melissa Beattie, MSW, LCSW

Melissa works with adolescents over age 18, college students, and adults. She has experience helping clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, anger, and relationship issues. Melissa utilizes a person-centered approach and often incorporates therapeutic strategies of mindfulness, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapy when working with clients to enhance their overall well-being.

Melissa accepts Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHP), Student Resources, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, and Cigna insurance plans.

Jason Etting, MA, LMHC-A

Jason works with college students over age 20 and adults. He has experience helping clients who are struggling with addiction, men’s issues, parenting, anxiety, and food/wellness. Jason is trained in the Adlerian method, and works with clients to identify obstacles and create effective strategies for working towards goals. Adlerians believe that by gaining insight into challenges, people can overcome feelings of inferiority.

Jason accepts Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHP), Student Resources, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, and Cigna insurance plans.

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