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Brett Bolger( )

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Licensed School Psychologist, LSP
Massachusetts
Anxiety -Child mental health- Depression-Developmental disorders-Learning disabilities-Emotion regulation-

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Professional statement

Brett is a licensed educational psychologist in Barrington, RI. Brett is a highly empathic and thoughtful therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Many of Brett’s clients come in with feelings of depression, anxiety, mood instability, and stress.

Brett has extensive experience in conducting psychological and educational assessments to children and adults and providing his clients with thoughtful and thorough recommendations for treatment and/or educational accommodations.

Brett's style is marked with warmth, genuine interest, and curiosity in his clients' experiences. Brett is adept at creating a therapeutic atmosphere that is safe and devoid of any and all judgment, one that makes clients feel at ease right away.

Brett received his Masters degree in professional psychology, his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in school psychology, and his Doctorate in school psychology from William James College. Brett gained experience at various public elementary schools in Massachusetts, the Center for Psychological Wellness in Warwick, Rhode Island, and the Brenner Center for Psychological Assessments in Boston, Massachusetts.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 14 years

Plymouth River Elementary School, School Psychologist/Team Chair, 2019 - Present
DeMello/Cushman Elementary Schools, School Psychologist/Team Chair, 2018 - 2019
Kingston Elementary School, School Psychologist/Team Chair, 2012 - 2018
Center for Psychological Wellness, Doctoral Intern, 2015 - 2016
Brenner Center for Psychological Assessment, Intern, 2013 - 2014

William James College, PsyD in School Psychology, 2017
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Psychology, 2012
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Master of Arts in Professional Psychology, 2010
Northeastern University, Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Psychology, 2008

Licensure

Massachusetts: LEP1159

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Developmental disorders - Support coping with and understanding a child’s unique strengths and challenges; strengthening social and communication skills; parent training and coaching

Learning disabilities - Developing strategies for successful learning specific to one’s unique strengths and challenges

Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Brett Bolger is not in-network with any insurances.

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Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $150

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Courtesy billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • As needed

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