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(401) 398-8944
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The Meadows Office Park
1130 Ten Rod Road
Building C - 104
North Kingstown, RI 02852
THE CENTER FOR COUNSELING & WELLNESS
Counseling, Therapy, and Wellness Services for
Adults, Couples, Children, and Families
Our Clinical Services Team
Tammy Garceau, LICSW, CIMI
Clinical Director and Founder
Tammy Garceau is a graduate of Boston College School of Social Work, and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Tammy is skilled in treating depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, divorce and loss challenges, post-partum depression, ADHD and attachment challenges, as well as behavioral concerns in children and adolescents. She is a Level I and II Certified EMDR Therapist and a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. In addition to private practice, Ms. Garceau gained valuable experience as a public school social worker, coordinating a clinical transition program, and as the Clinical Supervisor for a day treatment program for emotionally and behaviorally challenged populations, as well as serving as a Mental Health Manager for an Early Head Start, Head Start, and GED program. Tammy is a member of The National Association of Social Workers, and was a presenter at an NASW Convention on the topic of Infant and Maternal Mental Health. She served on The Board of Directors for The RI Association for Infant Mental Health, and presented at The New England Head Start Annual Conference, highlighting successful approaches to incorporating behavioral health programs into school environments. As a member of For Our Children Under Six Task Force, she was awarded The Carol Prendergast Award. In 2023, she was training in The Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Treatment Protocol by The Yale Child Study Center. Tammy utilizes a strength-based, cognitive-behavioral approach to her practice. She believes in developing positive, trusting, and productive counseling relationships with her clients, as they strive to reach their personal goals and overall wellness. Tammy accepts Blue Cross, United Behavioral Health, and Aetna Health Insurance programs. Private pay and sliding scale are also available. Tammy was a co-founder of the previous Partners For Wellness, Inc. Wellness Center and is the Clinical Director of Counseling For Wellness, Inc. and The Children's Wellness Learning Collaborative www.cwlearningcollab.com Tammy can be reached at 401-282-9502, tammy@counselingforwellnessri.com or www.counselingforwellnessri.com
Melanie Clifford, LICSW
Melanie Clifford is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Rhode Island. She received her Masters Degree in Social Work at The University of Connecticut with a focus area of study in Mental Health and Substance Abuse as well as her Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Salve Regina University. Melanie works with individuals to address and learn how to cope with problematic symptoms and behaviors. Her specialties include depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem, body image, grief/loss, conflict resolution, communication skills, stress management, personality disorders and substance abuse. Melanie is friendly, compassionate, and down to earth while providing a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment. She uses a strength-based approach with a combination of evidence-based treatment modalities, including dialectical behavioral therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. Melanie has a range of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. Her previous experience was working in many different health care settings ranging from group homes, community mental health and substance abuse agencies and has been in private practice for over 10 years. Melanie accepts Blue Cross, private pay and offers a sliding scale. She can be reached at melanie@cliffordlicsw.com
Melissa Monroe, PsyD, LICSW
Melissa Monroe is a graduate of Fairfield University and the University of Utah and is a licensed independent clinical social worker in the state of Rhode Island. She also holds a doctorate in psychology from Southern California University and did extensive research and graduate field studies in marine biology and developmental genetics at Florida Atlantic University and Rhode Island College. Melissa specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting skills, stress management, and self actualization. She is a certified reiki master teacher and integrated energy therapist but has particular interests and experience in the healing arts, in particular the use of movement/dance therapy, expressive writing, storytelling and yoga for integrative healing. She has published two children’s books, “Wishes and Whims: Poems for the Wondrous Child” and “Leaves in a breeze: Poems for all kids”, and is currently working on her third book of poetry. Insurances accepted include Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, Neighborhood and a sliding scale. Melissa can be reached at 401-680-2361
Olga Gorea, PMHNP-BC
Olga Gorea PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing thoughtful psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood instability, chronic stress, and life transitions. Medication management is the foundation of care, thoughtfully paired with practical strategies and brief therapeutic interventions to support focus, emotional regulation, and lasting stability. I am trained in EMDR and, on a case-by-case basis, work with a small number of patients using this approach when there is a history of traumatic experiences or when progress feels blocked—such as times when familiar patterns repeat or it feels like an invisible ceiling is holding them back.
Megan Martin, RDN, LDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Megan Martin, RDN, LDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Growing Minds Nutrition, LLC, where she helps children and adults use nutrition to support brain health and overall well-being.
Megan specializes in Neuro-Nutrition, providing personalized nutrition counseling for individuals with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, and other neurological, developmental, and mental health conditions. She believes every person deserves compassionate, individualized care, and is passionate about meeting patients and families exactly where they are. Through unconditional support, realistic goal-setting, and practical nutrition strategies, she helps clients create sustainable changes that fit their lives.
As part of a collaborative healthcare team, Megan enjoys working alongside therapists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physicians, and other providers to ensure patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care. She also serves as a consulting dietitian for adults with disabilities living in residential care settings, giving her extensive experience supporting individuals with diverse medical, developmental, and behavioral needs.
Megan's mission is to translate the science of nutrition into practical, everyday strategies that empower individuals and families to nourish both the brain and body, improve quality of life, and thrive. Megan can be reached by phone at 401-234-6111 or by email at growing.minds.nutrition@gmail.com. Visit her website at https://www.growingmindsnutritionllc.com/.
Ashley Vazquez, MS, RDN, LDN, CEDS-C
Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
Ashley Vazquez is a Registered Dietitian with over a decade of experience providing medical nutrition therapy and working to help individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, negative body image, and chronic dieting. Ashley completed her Master's Degree in nutrition science and Dietetic Internship through Boston University. Prior to starting her private practice, Ashley previously worked as Director of Clinical Nutrition Services at a national eating disorder treatment center and has experience working with adults and adolescents in all settings including acute inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient. Ashley has intensive training and is Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Approved Consultant through the International Academy of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). Ashley's goal in working with clients is to help them find freedom from food and achieve optimal health. She recognizes that many challenges with food stem from deeper issues and believes in creating a safe, understanding, and comfortable environment to work through these challenges. Ashley also believes in a team approach and will coordinate care with your other medical and mental health providers to optimize support. Ashley is licensed in RI and MA and accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Harvard Pilgrim. In addition to individual nutrition therapy, Ashley is available to nutrition professionals for clinical supervision or professionals looking for supervision hours to obtain their CEDS credentialing. To learn more, please visit www.ashleyvazquezrd.com. Ashley can be reached at 774-277-9100 or at ashleyvazquezrd@gmail.com.
Kristen Taylor MA-CCC SLP
Acorn Therapy Solutions - Pediatric Speech and Language Therapy
Kristen Taylor (she/her/hers), the Owner and Speech Language Pathologist of Acorn Therapy Solutions offers 15 years of experience with the pediatric population. Kristen graduated with her master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. She started her career as a speech-language pathologist working in a public school system in Dayton, Ohio supporting students with communication and complex medical needs, including those using speech generating devices. Her next adventure included traveling as a speech-language pathologist, which created opportunities for her to work with children in the New England area. During this time she fell in love with Rhode Island. Over the past several years she has worked at Meeting Street with infants and toddlers enrolled in early intervention, worked with school-aged children in public school systems, and served at a private school specializing in teaching children with autism spectrum disorder and other pervasive development disorders. Her time at Meeting Street also included sitting on a consulting team of providers for families who were in need of support as they navigated through finding ways to communicate with their child. This included the use of symbols, systems, devices and supporting families with the initial diagnosis of disorders such as autism spectrum disorder. She was also a consulting clinician for United Cerebral Palsy in Rhode Island for children and families needing support in how to increase overall communication skills. In 2019, Kristen opened Taylor’d Pediatric Therapy, LLC., which is now Acorn Therapy Solutions, and includes Occupational Therapy services. She has a passion for working with children who have difficulties with speech sound disorders including Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), phonological disorders, and other speech sound errors including the correction of lisps. Kristen strives to personalize each session to help your child work hard towards achieving their goals while having fun. Kristen can be reached at 401-404-5585 and at www.acorntherapysolutions.org.