FAQs

A:  The clinicians at Providence Psychology Services all provide treatment that is empirically supported, with strong scientific evidence for its effectiveness at improving the quality of life and functioning of people suffering from a wide variety of difficulties. As such, we practice mostly:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to identify and develop skills to control them.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses primarily on promoting psychological flexibility, a characteristic that allows people to lead rich, full, and vital lives.

You should talk with your clinician about what kind of treatment would be best for you and your circumstances.

A:  We aim to provide you with the skills to adequately manage your life as quickly as possible, thereby reducing the need for long-term treatment. Generally, we work on a model of brief therapy. However, this varies individually and we will discuss it in detail during your evaluation.

A:  Absolutely. Providence Psychology Services is bound by the legal and ethical standards of the practice of psychology as dictated by the State of Rhode Island and the American Psychological Association.

A: Many of our clinicians accept a wide variety of insurances, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, and the Brown University student health insurance plan. Also, many insurance plans will reimburse for out of network services. It is best to work with your individual clinician to verify what your insurance will cover and what your out-of-pocket expenses will be. Unfortunately, we do not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or Neighborhood Health Plan.

A:  Yes, we accept all major credit cards. Your clinician will help you process payment at the time of service.

A:  Call 401-273-3322. One of our psychologists will be happy to arrange an intake appointment.

A: We have 5 reserved parking spaces marked “For PPS Clients Only” in the front of the building, accessible via the first entrance to the lot. Please do not park in spots reserved for other tenants in the building. If no parking is available at the time of your appointment, the lot across the street is available for reasonable rates. There is also frequently free parking available on Seekonk street behind the building. You can enter through the rear entrance and take the elevator to the 2nd floor to access our offices in Suite 202.