Clinical Social Work Practice – Meghan Bernier, LICSW
Providence, Rhode Island-based therapist Meghan Bernier holds licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and provides therapy services to adults working through mood disorders and significant life transitions. The office is located at the 02906 zip code in Providence, RI. The practice is currently accepting new clients for both in-person and telehealth appointments.
Clinical focus areas include depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, and concerns specific to women. The practice places particular emphasis on supporting young adults who are adjusting to new independence or navigating changing life circumstances and developmental transitions. Treatment modalities include Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential approaches, Strength-Based Therapy, and Trauma-Focused interventions.
The therapeutic approach described on the site is collaborative and person-centered throughout, with clients characterized as equal partners in the treatment process rather than passive recipients of care. This framing reflects the practice’s stated orientation toward empowering clients to take an active role in identifying goals and shaping the direction of treatment over time. Sessions are offered in both in-person and telehealth formats, providing flexibility for clients based on their location or scheduling needs. Online payments are accepted through the practice’s client portal, and appointments can be requested or managed there as well.
Insurance panels accepted at the practice include BlueCross and BlueShield, United Healthcare, Harvard Pilgrim, Neighborhood Health Plan, Optum, Tufts, and UMR. The breadth of accepted plans suggests a relatively broad insurance access point for clients in the Providence, Rhode Island area who carry commercial coverage. Prospective clients can reach the practice by phone at 774.280.6142. The client portal on the website provides a second route for contact, scheduling, and payment management.
No self-pay rate or sliding scale information is published on the site. The year the practice was established is not stated on the page. Clients seeking appointments can use either the phone line or the client portal as the point of first contact.