I am passionate about working with women and am currently providing psychotherapy in ct, ri, and ma. i am trained in individual, family, and group therapy, and hold a deep interest in the topics of:

Mood

Sometimes something’s not quite right. I get it. Maybe you feel anxious, depressed, unmotivated, or on edge. Maybe you can’t even figure out why you feel this way. We can work together to uncover what is getting in the way of you feeling at peace. With the warmth of a best friend, I’ll challenge you to face yourself head on. We can dissect and rebuild your life. I’ll teach you healthy and holistic ways to cope along the way.

Trauma

I am specially trained to work with individuals who have experienced trauma in their lives. Some trauma is more acute in nature, and some is more insidious and may be related to the environments and families we grew up in. I can walk you through the journey of processing what has happened to you, and help you to move forward in an intentional and meaningful way. I also run a therapy group for people who have experienced parental emotional immaturity. Please ask me about it! Healing is possible, and it is never too late to take the first step.

Relationships

What’s love got to do with it? Let’s work together to decipher what is going well—and what needs improvement—in your relationships. I can help you to uncover and repair unconscious patterns in your interactions with others, and I will teach you more effective ways to communicate. Think of me as your personal cheerleader, and be ready to see your personal relationships blossom.

Family

Deciding to become a family, start a family, and how to raise a family are all monumental events in your personal life. Building a family can be complex, and does not always go as planned. I am trained in perinatal counseling and have coached women through a spectrum of pregnancy outcomes, and help them to understand and cope with what these outcomes mean for their lives. I also work with individuals around processing family-of-origin trauma, on maintaining healthy marriages after children, and raising happy and resilient kiddos. Every mom needs a lifeline, and I’m here to answer your call.

Adolescence and early adulthood

I love working with high school and college students, as well as women in their twenties who are figuring out this whole adulthood thing. I believe that these are some of the most profound years in creating the life you really want, and I’m here to help support you through these big transitions.

INVESTMENT

​I am not in network with any insurance companies, however insurance providers often offer reimbursement for out-of-network therapists. I have partnered with Mentaya, a company that works directly with insurance companies to submit claims on your behalf for reimbursement for therapy sessions. You can check with your insurance company directly or utilize the insurance benefits checker linked below to verify if you are eligible and the reimbursement amount.

​You retain full responsibility for payment of services but I am happy to work with you if you need assistance in communicating with your insurance provider.

LOCATION

We can meet at my office (205 Waterman Street in Providence, Rhode Island), via Zoom for telehealth sessions, or outside of Emily’s office for walk-and-talk therapy sessions. If you opt for a walk-and-talk session, we will commence at my office and walk to Blackstone Boulevard, returning to the office 5 minutes before the hour. Walk-and-talk sessions are weather dependent.

HOURS

I maintain appointments Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 AM - 1 PM, and Tuesdays from 10 AM to 9 PM.

CRISIS AND AFTER HOURS

I am unable to support those who need ongoing crisis services after hours. I will not be a good fit for you if you need a higher level of care.

If you are in crisis, please go to your local emergency room or call the Crisis Line at 988.

DISCLAIMER

Visiting and/or participating in this site and/or in correspondence with Emily Pfannenstiel in no way creates a client/therapist relationship with Emily Pfannenstiel. No legal, counseling, or other professional services are being rendered unless formally agreed upon via written documentation by Emily Pfannenstiel and client.