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.

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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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Crystal is a licensed clinical social worker, who recently graduated with a master’s degree in social work and a graduate certificate in play therapy. While Crystal is newly licensed, she is not new to the field. Crystal has spent several years working in family and residential services and completed two separate internships at a women and children’s homeless shelter, and then at a community mental health agency. While there she served clients of all ages and mental health diagnosis. Crystal has had training in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care. She is currently working towards completing level one of the Gottman’s Method to couple’s therapy. Crystal utilizes a person-centered approach and believes that all individuals hold the capacity for healing and change.

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Licensed in RI.

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

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Questions for Crystal?  Contact her at Crystal@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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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.

Pronouns:  She, Her, Hers

Sara is a graduate of Salve Regina University (MA 2010, CAGS 2011) and is a  licensed mental health counselor with 13 years of counseling experience working with a diverse population of clients from young adults through retirement and beyond.  She has been working in holistic psychotherapy and liberation psychotherapy, both of which explore the whole person: body, mind, spirit within community, environment and culture.  Her practice is fortified by a background in helping which spans a total of 26 years in herbalism, yoga, Reiki, meditation and birth-work. Sara has extensive training and education in women’s health and supportive care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care and parenting concerns. Individuals and couples of all genders and orientations are welcome in her practice.

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Licensed in RI.

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Insurance:  Optum (not Medicaid at this time), BCBS, Tricare

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Questions for Sara? Contact her at Sara@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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Pronouns:  She, Her, Hers

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. 

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.

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. 

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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!