Michael White(He/Him/His)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Rhode Island•Massachusetts
Burnout-Medical professionals' mental health-Self-care-Social anxiety-Men's issues- Life transitions-
Michael White
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Professional statement
Mike is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker serving Rhode Island and Massachusetts with 10 years of hands-on clinical experience across emergency room crisis intervention, mental health diagnostics, group therapy, health insurance management, and connecting clients with local available resources.
He's a Rhode Island native and alum of both Providence College and Rhode Island College; receiving his Bachelor of Social Work from the former and Master of Social Work from the latter. Prior to opening his full-time therapy practice, he worked for years in hospital settings such as Butler Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital.
That experience has shaped an approach that understands the importance of helping clients set their own goals to work through the very real challenges we all face.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 10 years
Private Practice, 2016 - Present
Butler Hospital, Social Work and Patient Assessment, 2014 - Present
Rhode Island College, Master of Social Work, 2016
Providence College, Bachelor of Social Work, 2015
Licensure
Rhode Island: ISW03002 - Massachusetts: LICSW 126374Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally
Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma
Self-care - Learning what effective self-care looks like and incorporating these strategies and boundaries into daily life; developing an awareness of wellbeing to identify when one needs to practice self-care
Social anxiety - Helping clients increase confidence and ability to interact with others amidst fear of being judged, worry about embarrassment, or concern about offending others
Men's issues - Expertise in working with adult men; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges and promote physical and mental health
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI (in-network in RI)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (in-network in MA)
- Cigna (in-network in RI, MA)
- Evernorth (in-network in RI, MA)
- Harvard Pilgrim (in-network in RI, MA)
- Harvard Pilgrim/United (in-network in RI, MA)
- Health Plans Inc. (in-network in RI, MA)
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (in-network in RI, MA)
- Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator) (in-network in RI, MA)
- United Healthcare (in-network in RI, MA)
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan (in-network in RI, MA)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$130 (45min)
- Initial session:$200 (60min)
- Clinical Supervision:$120 (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
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- As needed
Therapist's note
If you are out of network with Mike, he is able to provide you a Superbill thst can be submitted to your insurance carrier. Out of network benefits can be coved as much as 20% - 90% depending on your benefits.
Client testimonials
"Call was informative and provider was very appropriate and professional. Offer good clear information"
- Zencare client • May 2023"From our first initial consultation phone call, Mike has been nothing but professional, very thoughtful, and extremely sensitive about his approach and just an amazing help that I have needed."
- Zencare client • July 2024Reach out to Connect
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