Find Relief, Clarity, and Support
Private psychotherapy for anxiety, relationship challenges, stress, burnout, and life transitions in Rhode Island. Support to help you move forward.
What would you like help with?
Compassionate Support. Meaningful Change.
Many people seek therapy because they are facing a challenge that feels difficult to navigate on their own. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationship concerns, stress, burnout, or a major life transition, therapy offers a space for support, insight, and growth.
✓ Warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental support
✓ Practical tools you can use in daily life
✓ Focused on meaningful progress, not endless therapy
✓ Personal care tailored to your goals
✓ Available in-person and virtually throughout Rhode Island
About Heléna Kate
Heléna Kate PHD, MA, LMHCis a therapist and educator with decades of experience helping people navigate challenges, discover new possibilities, and create meaningful change in their lives. Her therapeutic work is rooted in the belief that therapy should provide more than a place to talk—it should offer insight, support, practical tools, and a path forward.
Rhode Island Psychotherapy was created from a simple belief: that access to high-quality support, personal growth, and meaningful change should be available to everyone—not only those with extraordinary resources or opportunities. Every person deserves the chance to develop greater self-understanding, build resilience, and create a life that feels more aligned, fulfilling, and authentic.
Dr. Kate's approach combines compassion, practical guidance, and a genuine commitment to helping clients move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and well-being.
Getting Started Is Easy
Schedule Your First Session
Fill out your initial intake information so that I can learn about you and your goals and then choose a convient appointment time online.
Meet and Assess
During your first session, we'll discuss your concerns, explore your goals, and determine the approach that best supports your needs.
Create Meaningful Change
Together we'll work toward greater clarity, resilience, and lasting positive change in the areas of life that matter most to you.
Not sure if therapy is right for you?
The first session provides an opportunity to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and explore what kind of support may be most helpful for you. Whether we decide to continue working together or not, you'll leave with greater clarity and resources drawn from decades of experience that can support your next steps.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Your First Sesion
Your first session is an opportunity to discuss your concerns, explore your goals, and determine what type of support may be most helpful. Whether we decide to continue working together or not, you'll leave with greater clarity and practical resources to support your next steps.
Fees and Insurance
Most major insurance plans are accepted. For self-pay clients, the fee is $250 per session.
The mission of Rhode Island Psychotherapy is to make thoughtful, high-quality care accessible to those seeking support, healing, and meaningful change. To help make therapy available to a wider range of individuals, a limited number of sliding-scale appointments are available based on need.
Session Type and Duration
Therapy sessions are 55 minutes in length and are available both in person and virtually for clients throughout Rhode Island. In-person appointments are available on select days, while virtual sessions offer greater flexibility and convenience.
My approach is designed to help clients make meaningful progress in a focused and intentional way. While every person's needs are unique, many clients seek support for a specific challenge and experience significant growth within 6–10 weeks.