Erica Perkins, Therapist
Erica Perkins is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and a Licensed Educational Psychologist with more than 15 years of experience specializing in comprehensive and integrated school psychological services. Erica treats patients between the ages of 3 to 22. She also provides mental and behavioral health services to adults. Erica specializes in using a problem-solving framework, collaboration with families and systems, assessment and data collection, and has skills to work with diverse individuals and families. She has additional training in therapeutic play, restorative practices, solution-focused counseling, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness strategies. She is a passionate advocate for school based mental health services and is committed to social justice and equity in practice. Erica serves as the National School Psychology Association’s Delegate for the State of Rhode Island. In Erica’s free time, Erica enjoys spending time practicing yoga, cycling, and going on family hikes. She also enjoys live music, dance, and musical theater. Erica has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Goucher College, a Master of Science in Applied Educational Psychology from Northeastern University, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in School Psychology from Northeastern University. She completed her Licensed Educational Psychologist credential at William James College. She has basic Spanish fluency.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 3-40
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety
- Autism: generally independent
- Brain/head injuries (TBI)
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Learning challenges
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other neurological conditions
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Racial identity
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Stroke-related conditions
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Tufts
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Education
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Northeastern University
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Goucher College
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Erica Perkins. You can also call 401-530-5088 to have someone assist you.
Erica Perkins generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 401-530-5088 to find out Erica Perkins's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Erica Perkins:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Tufts
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 401-530-5088 to see how we can help.
Erica Perkins is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Erica Perkins works at:
Yes, Erica Perkins does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Erica Perkins is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Spanish