Samantha Kavanagh, Therapist
Samantha Kavanagh is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 2020. Samantha specializes in providing compassionate support and guidance to individuals navigating psychotherapy. With a deep understanding of various therapeutic techniques, Samantha is committed to helping her clients overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. Her approach is client centered, prioritizing creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Samantha utilizes evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and trauma informed care to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. She believes in the importance of building a trusting and collaborative relationship with each client, tailoring her interventions to meet their unique needs and goals. Samantha strives to foster a sense of hope and resilience, empowering clients to make positive changes to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. Outside of work, Samantha enjoys spending quality time with her family, delving into captivating books, and immersing herself in the practice of yoga.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Grief & loss
- ADHD
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Medical/surgical evaluations
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- 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
Education
- Boston University School of Social Work
Locations
Frequently Asked
Questions About
Samantha Kavanagh
Please call us at 401-530-5088 to schedule an appointment with Samantha Kavanagh.
Samantha Kavanagh generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 401-530-5088 to find out Samantha Kavanagh'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 Samantha Kavanagh:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- 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.
Samantha Kavanagh is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Samantha Kavanagh works at:
Yes, Samantha Kavanagh does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Samantha Kavanagh is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: