Therapist in Providence, Rhode Island Nicole Smith, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Nicole Smith, MS, LMHC
Nicole Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional with over 10 years of experience specializing in substance abuse, addiction, co-occurring disorders, depression, and anxiety. Nicole treats patients between the ages of 18 and 90 utilizing a client-centered approach. Therapeutic strategies Nicole frequently applies include cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. She also enjoys including music, expressive writing, and meditation in her practice. Nicole has extensive experience with both individual and group therapy. In her clinical work, Nicole enjoys helping clients to clarify his or her own personal values, practice self-care, and work towards creating a healthy lifestyle balance. In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family. She also loves walking, listening to audiobooks, and painting. Nicole has her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Roger Williams University.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Grief
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Tufts
- Tufts-Medicare
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Education
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Walden University
Professional | 2013
Minneaplolis, MN, US
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Roger William University
Undergraduate | 2004
Bristol, RI, US
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Nicole Smith. You can also call 401-530-5087 to have someone assist you.
Nicole Smith generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 401-530-5087 to find out Nicole Smith'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 Nicole Smith:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Tufts
- Tufts-Medicare
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 401-530-5087 to see how we can help.
Nicole Smith is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Nicole Smith works at the following locations:
Yes, Nicole Smith does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Nicole Smith is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: