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.

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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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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 & MA.

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Offers telehealth only. 

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

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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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Cristina is a master’s level intern pursuing her MSW. She creates a warm and safe space for individuals to explore their challenges, develop coping strategies, and
cultivate resilience. She offers a compassionate, person-centered approach rooted in empathy, collaboration, while creating a safe space for growth. Cristina values the importance of honoring the unique backgrounds of the individual and their lived experiences, supporting individual clients through their own journey to self-healing. She has experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults in
a variety of environments, such as inpatient psychiatric facilities and community-based treatment.

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Insurance:  Out of Network

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Intern Rate: $30 per session

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

Kaylee is a licensed mental health counselor and registered dance/movement therapist with 10 years of experience working in the mental health field through college practicums, internships, and professional employment. Kaylee has experience working with several populations including: adults with dementia in nursing facilities, neurodivergent children in early learning centers, and adolescents and adults in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities. Kaylee’s approach is best described as “eclectic, somatic, and person-centered” as she believes that therapy should not be a “one size fits all” experience. Kaylee utilizes a combination of expressive arts therapies, EMDR, mindfulness, humor, and traditional forms of talk therapy to meet each client where they are at. Kaylee completed a Master of Science degree in dance/movement therapy and continues to implement evidence-based movement analysis principles in her current work. Kaylee is trained in EMDR, as well as trained at a master level in Usui Holy Fire Reiki. She is also the primary clinician in our school-based collaboration with North Kingstown School District, providing therapeutic services to students within school hours. Kaylee is an accepting, uplifting, and creative clinician who is open to working with all populations and age groups, though her therapeutic style tends to connect more with children, adolescents, young adults, clients seeking alternative ways of processing trauma, and those with neurodivergent minds. Recently, Kaylee has been particularly enjoying welcoming an increasing number of young adults into her scope of practice as she continues expanding on her somatic work. 

Please note: You do not need to be a trained dancer or be fully able-bodied to engage in dance/movement therapy. All clients are encouraged to listen to their own bodies and participate as their bodies allow. 

Dance/movement therapy is not a dance class, but a therapeutic movement experience that often does not involve structured dance styles. 

Dance/movement therapy and other somatic therapy practices are OPTIONAL, as Kaylee does provide traditional talk therapy as well.

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Licensed in RI.

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Insurance:  Optum (UHC, Neighborhood), Aetna, Tricare, BCBS

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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 individuals impacted by trauma and substance abuse, 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 mindfulness, compassion fatigue, trauma sensitive schools, autism, TF-CBT, SBIRT, Holy Fire 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.  Kristen is actively working towards and studying for her LCDP Certification. 

 

Licensed in RI.

 

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

 

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

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Pronouns:  She, Her, Hers

 

Bio coming soon. 

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Licensed in RI.

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Insurance:  Optum, BCBS, Tricare, Aetna.

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

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Pronouns:  She, Her, Hers

 

KC is a recent graduate from Salve Regina University with a Master's degree in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Expressive and Creative Arts.  

Sixteen years of working as a massage therapist have developed her therapeutic presence and ability to create a compassionate space for clients. The foundations of her approach to counseling are holistic, focusing on body/mind/spirit integration, somatics, neurobiology, human development, systems awareness, advocacy, and social justice. 

KC is authentic, empathetic, non-judgmental, and accepting. Her goals are to meet you where you are and to accompany you on your journey to find healing, change, growth, and connection. Together you will create a space where you feel supported, brave, and curious.

KC is open to working with any population and finds her accepting attitude and nature to be especially inviting to young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those who identify as neurodivergent.  

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Pending license in RI.

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Insurance:  Optum (UHC, Neighborhood), Aetna, BCBS

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

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Maddy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with 3 years of experience working in various clinical and educational settings. Maddy has worked with all age groups, but specializes in working with adolescents, young adults and adults. Maddy believes in an holistic approach to wellness and uses several different therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT and person-centered counseling. Maddy believes that a sense of humor and self-compassion are both very important in your healing journey, and aims to incorporate these into her counseling style.

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Licensed in RI.

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Insurance:  Optum (UHC, Neighborhood), Aetna, BCBS

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

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Chris has a long history of entrepreneurship and working in the world of accounting. Chris has his degree from Rhode Island College.   

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

Liz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and recent graduate of Salve Regina University.  Her training in holistic mental health, EMDR, ear acupuncture, yoga, mindfulness, embodiment and meditation informs the way she works with clients to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, loss, trauma, as well as relational, existential and spiritual issues in their daily lives.

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Cultural humility, compassion and awareness are central to how Liz approaches counseling. Though her experience thus far has been focused on young adults, adults and elders, Liz is committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for clients of all populations to process and resolve barriers to feeling whole.

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Licensed in RI.

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Insurance:  Optum (UHC, Neighborhood), Aetna, BCBS

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

Katie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who practices social work in both corporate and clinical settings. She brings an eclectic background to her clinical work and is inspired by the many life experiences she has had, and the many amazing, strong, resilient people she has met along the way.

 

The majority of Katie's practice focuses on supporting adults who struggle with anxiety, panic, depression, past trauma/PTSD including medical trauma, feelings of overwhelm, work struggles or conflict, performance anxiety, communication issues, self esteem, fear of conflict, ruminating on life events that didn't turn out the way you may have wanted or expected, uncomfortable body sensations, body shame, parenting stress, adoption & foster care issues, experiences of bias & discrimination, and more. 

 

Katie has worked in corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for many years and is very comfortable with therapeutic work relating to varying aspects of identity including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, differing abilities, body diversity, and language of origin. Here, you will be seen, believed, and respected. 

 

Katie is informed by many different therapeutic modalities and frameworks, including but not limited to Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Focused-CBT, Narrative Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Liberation Health. She also uses role playing, improv, creating art, and other interactive techniques. 

 

Katie offers a warm, accepting, open, allied, creative, sometimes funny (we have to laugh!), body neutral, connected space to work together toward your goals. She looks forward to meeting you!

 

Katie holds a BA in Theater from Ithaca College, an MBA in Marketing and Organizational Behavior from Boston University's Questrom School of Business, and a MSW in Clinical Social Work from Boston University's School of Social Work. She also holds a certificate in Mediation & Conflict Management from the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School. 

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Licensed in RI.

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Insurance:  Optum (UHC, Neighborhood), BCBS, Aetna

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Questions for Katie? Contact her at Katherine@EmbodiedLLC.org.

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!  

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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.  Sage has a special talent for with individuals with anxiety.

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