Charmian Talbot(She/Her/Hers)
Certified Addictions Professional, CAP
Massachusetts•Rhode Island
Alcohol use disorder & addiction-Drug addiction & abuse-Substance abuse- Trauma-Gambling & Gaming Addiction -
Charmian Talbot
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(She/Her/Hers)
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Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.
Professional statement
Charmian Talbot is one of the best Licensed Addiction Counselor's credentialed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Charmian has experience specializing in supporting individuals who need help around addictions such as Alcohol, Gambling and other substances such as Cannabis. If you would like to reduce or cease their alcohol, drug or gambling /online sports betting/slots/gaming use your in the right place. Often individuals’ experiences around alcohol, drugs or gambling/gaming vary in the way it negatively impacts their relationships, careers and their ability to take care of themselves and others. Charmian’s clients have tried to quit but struggle, as their addiction tends to negatively impact their ability to relate to their own thoughts, mood, emotions, and memories.
Charmian understands that behavioral therapy centers around relapse prevention and recovery rather than seeing quitting as a one-off episode. She practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as ACT therapy to help clients develop greater self-awareness and to learn coping strategies. She also incorporates meditation and mindfulness techniques so that clients can learn how to live in the present and withhold self-judgment as well as learn coping skills to help decrease stress and anxiety.
Charmian has worked in the area of mental health and addiction for over 11 years and earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from Salve Regina University. She is a licensed Addiction Counselor and is Certified by the Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling. She enjoys celebrating the wins with her clients and affirming their progress as they go through recovery. Her therapy approaches highlight each person’s power in their situations, and with her support, many clients experience personal growth towards a healthier well balanced lifestyle.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 12 years
State of Massachusetts, Counselor, 2016 - Present
Gosnold, Counselor outpatient, 2022 - 2024
Adcare, Counselor Group, 2018 - 2022
Salve Regina University , MA Rehabilitation Counseling , 2016
Rhode Island College , BA Psychology , 2014
Licensure
Massachusetts: 16940 - Rhode Island: CDP00603Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Symptoms of emotional discomfort, increased tolerance and feelings of guilt and shame. Learn how to reduce, eliminate ones reliance on alcohol; develop new coping mechanisms/skills that over time become less impactful in your life.
Drug addiction & abuse - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on drugs; development of new coping skills with a goal of modifying problems, behaviors and improving mental health.
Substance abuse - Reducing and preventing the negative impact of drug and alcohol use and addictions on physical, emotional, and relational health
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse which results in addiction.
Gambling & Gaming Addiction - Gambling, online sports/lottery/sports betting and gaming it can become emotional and financially burdensome impacting negatively on ones life. Signs are: Preoccupation with gambling. Difficulty cutting down or stopping or controlling Gambling. Gambling increasing amounts of money. Lying to family and friends, increased negative mood such as irritability, risking money, property relationships, job and or career on an activity that has an uncertain outcome or depends upon chance or skill.
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Couples
- Families
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
- Loveland Therapy Fund Clients
Locations & Hours
I can do weekends if this is helpful
Insurance
- Aetna (in-network in MA, RI)
- Aetna - Allied Benefits (in-network in MA, RI)
- Aetna - Assurant Health (in-network in MA, RI)
- Aetna - Exchange (in-network in MA, RI)
- Aetna - Medicare (in-network in MA, RI)
- Berklee College of Music Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in MA, RI)
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI (in-network in MA, RI)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in MA, RI)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO (in-network in MA, RI)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO (in-network in MA, RI)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (in-network in MA, RI)
- Boston College Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare) (in-network in MA, RI)
- Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare) (in-network in MA, RI)
- Bryant University Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO) (in-network in MA, RI)
- Cigna (in-network in MA, RI)
- EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum (in-network in MA, RI)
- Harvard Pilgrim (in-network in MA, RI)
- Harvard Pilgrim/United (in-network in MA, RI)
- Harvard Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in MA, RI)
- Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare) (in-network in MA, RI)
- Lesley University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in MA, RI)
- MIT Student and Affiliate Extended Insurance Plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in MA, RI)
- Mass General Brigham (in-network in MA, RI)
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (in-network in MA, RI)
- Northeastern University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in MA, RI)
- Optum (in-network in MA, RI)
- OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions (in-network in MA, RI)
- Oscar Health (in-network in MA, RI)
- United Healthcare (in-network in MA, RI)
- United Healthcare Shared Services (in-network in MA, RI)
- UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance (in-network in MA, RI)
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid (Ohio) (in-network in MA, RI)
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare (in-network in MA, RI)
Charmian Talbot is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
- Carelon
- Carelon - Kaiser Medicare
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Carelon Kaiser
- Tufts Health/Cigna
Out-of-pocket fees
Get reimbursed for sessions with Charmian Talbot
Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
- Individual sessions:$150 (45min)
- Initial session:$200 (60min)
- Couples sessions:$0 (60min)
- Group sessions:$0 (120min)
- Family sessions:$180 (60min)
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:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Venmo
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
Therapist's note
Credit Card must be on file before session begins for co pays etc
Self pay is optional.
Client testimonials
"I felt heard for the first time in a long time."
- Zencare client • March 2025Book a Free Initial Consultation
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