Meet The Team

Chelsea is a skilled trauma therapist and yoga /somatic movement instructor.  Chelsea's  goal is to create a safe, comfortable and judgment free space for you to explore and examine aspects of your life that have or are causing you distress. As your therapist, she will collaborate with you to; identify your goals and strengths, empower you to make lasting change, help you rediscover hope, peace, and balance, and experience emotional and/or spiritual healing. Every person brings their own unique experiences and perspectives of the world into therapy, and because of that, there is no “one size fits all” model that Chelsea uses in practice.

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Chelsea is now offering Embodied Protocol sessions.

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Licensed in RI and MA.

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Insurances Accepted:  BCBS, Optum (UHC, Neighborhood), Tricare, Aetna

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Question for Chelsea?  Contact her at Chelsea@EmbodiedLLC.org.

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Pronouns:  She, Her, Hers

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Catherine M. Hearne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker  who works with children, adolescents, and adults. She has almost 10 years of experience working in residential facilities, homeless shelters, higher education, community-based treatment, and office based counseling. She has expertise in PTSD, pregnancy and/or postpartum needs, maternal mental health, adolescent high-risk behaviors, harm reduction, trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, and depression. Catherine utilizes an integrative approach, incorporating evidence-based modalities while exploring mindfulness, strength-based, harm-reduction, and collaborative approaches to best empower clients and their families. 

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Licensed in RI.

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Insurances Accepted:  BCBS, Optum (UHC, Neighborhood), Tricare, Aetna

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Question for Catherine?  Contact her at Catherine@EmbodiedLLC.org.

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Welcome. It is time for you!

Starting the journey to better self, sometimes, takes years or one passing thought. Either way, focusing on processing past traumas and life’s stressors, will make you your best self. Through understanding and wonder, we will see how our past experiences influence daily thinking. Self esteem, confidence, and our ability to push through are all affected by our thinking. 

We will create a safe place, in-person or virtually, where you will be able to find comfort and a judgment free space to vent your concerns, anxieties, and thoughts. Life stressors involving relationships, parenting, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma , and more are welcomed to be addressed and treated.  

With experience, patience, and a desire to build a strong connection, we can work, together, to identify realistic goals and see progress.  I look forward to getting to know you and begin the healing process.  ​

Licensed in RI and MA.

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Insurances Accepted:  BCBS, Optum (UHC, Neighborhood), Tricare

Waiting for Credentialling from:  Aetna

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Questions for Kellie? Contact her at Kellie@EmbodiedLLC.org.

Emily is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen years of experience working with people of a variety of ages and backgrounds. She is often described as a down to earth therapist who is honest and transparent.  Emily believes humor and loving kindness are key factors in the process of self exploration and healing.

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Licensed in RI.

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Offers telehealth only. 

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Insurances Accepted:  BCBS, Optum (UHC, Neighborhood), Tricare, Aetna, Tufts

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Question for Emily? Contact her at Emily@EmbodiedLLC.org.

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Jessie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of environments. She has worked with individuals with mental illness, and those who have experienced domestic violence, homelessness, and sexual assault. For the past 3 years Jessie has been working with children, teens, and young adults in the foster care system and residential programs. She is certified in childhood and adolescent trauma and has years of experience with Trauma, PTSD, high-risk behaviors, foster care/adoption, Depression, and Anxiety. As your clinician she will always be willing to listen and meet you where you’re at. She will collaborate with you to create your goals in order to enact positive change in your life.

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Licensed in RI.

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Insurances Accepted:  BCBS, Optum (UHC, Neighborhood), Tricare

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Question for Jessie? Contact her at Jessie@EmbodiedLLC.org.

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Pronouns:  She, Her, Hers

Kathleen Peña is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She is a first-generation Açorean-American with a Latinx lineage. She has years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of environments. She has a certification in Childhood and Adolescent Trauma. Kathleen also holds certifications in Sound Healing (Expert Level), crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, and crystal and chakra healing. In early 2023, she will be trained in Reiki. Her strengths include culturally sensitive, person-centered, strengths-based care. Kathleen will meet the folks she serves where they are at, while still empowering them to challenge themselves to meet their goals. She has experience with Trauma, LGBTQIA+ folks, high-risk behaviors, foster care/adoption, Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD. Kathleen has a passion for supporting folks with ending the cycle of intergenerational trauma. As your clinician, she will always remind you that therapy is your brave space and be willing to collaborate with you on your healing journey. 

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Licensed in RI.

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Insurances Accepted:  BCBS, Optum (UHC, Neighborhood), Tricare and Aetna

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Questions for Kathleen?  Contact her at Kathleen@EmbodiedLLC.org.

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Kaylee is a Registered-Dance/Movement Therapist who studied at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY. She utilizes an embodied approach to help clients process trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health-related problems. Kaylee has experience working with people ages 6 months to 103 years old, but particularly enjoys working with children and adolescents. . In sessions, Kaylee uses movement as a tool to bring forward thoughts and feelings when words alone can’t fully capture the client’s experience. I look forward to working with you soon!

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License pending in RI.

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Out of Network

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Questions for Kaylee? Contact her at Kaylee@EmbodiedLLC.org.

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Kristen is a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working with adolescents and families in the foster care system, with families impacted by trauma, in residential and homeless  shelters,  and in behavioral/special education classrooms. She has collaborated with clients involved in the RI Training School, court systems, families effected by homelessness, and clients with autism and other disabilities to reach their goals.  Kristen is  trained in compassion fatigue, trauma sensitive schools, autism, TF-CBT, SBIRT, Reiki and home safety care. In sessions, Kristen builds rapport and alliance with clients and families by utilizing client-centered approaches and strength based treatment practices to work toward healing, improving relationships and identifying motivation for change.  

Licensed in RI.

Insurances Accepted:  BCBS,  Optum (UHC, Neighborhood) and Aetna.

Questions for Kristen?  Contact her at Kristen@EmbodiedLLC.org.

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Questions for Chris? Contact him at Christopher@EmbodiedLLC.org. 

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Aja is an outgoing and rambunctious Lab Mix, rescued from down south as a puppy, with lots of personality and things to say.  Her goal is to one day be a Therapy Dog.  She is trained in obedience and has been extensively socialized.  For fun, Aja has participated in  nose work and scent training.  Aja enjoys meeting new people, taking naps, going on hikes, singing loudly, giving kisses, hiking and keeping the office in order.

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Aja does best with individuals struggling with dissociation or complex trauma histories. 

Sage is a shy and timid German Shepherd/Cattle Dog mix rescued from down south as a pup.  Sage is our youngest therapy dog in-training and has been trained in obedience. For fun, she has participated in nose work classes.  Sage loves chasing wildlife, eating treats, taking naps, hiking, giving paw and snuggling.

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Sage has a special talent for with individuals with anxiety.

Walter is currently our oldest therapy dog in training. He is new to working as a therapy dog, but has been described as “a natural” for his sensitivity to emotions and his calm demeanor. He is particularly good with children and is able to be very patient with them. Outside of work, he enjoys long walks in places he hasn’t sniffed yet, napping next to his sister, and getting lots of love from everyone he meets. His preferred form of payment is treats and belly rubs. Please note: due to his old age, he is not available daily, but is happy to see clients upon request!