...Because life doesn't come with an owner's manual...

                Ocean State Psychotherapy, Inc.

1130 Ten Rod Rd. Suite F203
North Kingstown, RI 02852

ph: 401-268-3886
fax: 401-268-3887

Meet our staff.....



Rachel Thorpe, LICSW

Clinical Director

Rachel is a native Rhode Islander who has practiced in this state for over 13 years.  She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interactive Guided Imagery.  Rachel’s goal is not only to treat symptoms, but also to teach her patients skills that they can utilize to maintain progress achieved in therapy.  She has extensive experience working with children, families, adults, and older adults.  She has practiced in the areas of school therapy, home care therapy, hospital therapy, emergency psych triage, nursing home and rehabilitation therapy.  Rachel has been in private practice since 1994.   

          

                                                                                 

JoAnne Waite, LMFT

JoAnne is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is dedicated to providing friendly, relaxed therapy to assure the well-being and growth of her patients.  She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and older adults.  She is certified in eye movement desensitization (EMDR) and reprocessing as well as dialectical behavior therapy.  JoAnne implements art therapy with children and has obtained a Masters degree in Art Therapy.  Her expertise in these areas is valuable to patients who are seeking traditional as well as  alternative  therapies.

 


                                                                     

 

                                                              Kelley Gemma LICSW

Kelley is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, play therapy and interactive therapy to help her patients realize their full potential . She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, adults, and couples.  Kelley utilizes an energetic, positive, non-judgemental approach to treatment that motivates patients to utilize recommended tools to realize their goals.                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                               


 

  Stephanie Moniz, LICSW

Stephanie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has practiced in many settings including in-patient care, outpatient therapy and residential treatment.  She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy in a warm inviting manner that encourages patient growth and self worth.  Stephanie has extensive experience working with adults, children, adolescents, groups and families.  She also has command of community resources and is a strong advocate for   her patients.                                                                                           

                   

                            


Katja Patel, LICSW

Katja is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Systems Model Therapy.  She has experience in a variety of settings including: Crises Intervention, After School Therapuetic Services, Adult Transition Program, Head Start  Pre-School Indivulual and Play Therapy Services, as well as general out-patient therapy.  Katja is particulary skilled at creating connections with her patients that foster a sense of collaboration to accomplish change and complete goals .  She brings with her a positive energy that is very motivating to patients.


Administrative Assistant

Cheryl Cecere

Office Manager/Co-Owner

    Debra Octeau-Curley

 

 

 

Call our friendly office staff today to schedule an appointment and begin

 

 

your journey to better health, personal growth

 

 

and improved quality of life.


 

 

(401) 268-3886

             Office Hours:

        Monday- 9am-5pm

   Tuesday - Friday 9am-9pm

       Saturday- 8am-5pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1130 Ten Rod Rd. Suite F203
North Kingstown, RI 02852

ph: 401-268-3886
fax: 401-268-3887