Online Therapy for Transgender, Neurodivergent & LGBTQ+ Youth in Rhode Island
Specialized, developmentally informed telehealth for children, teens, and young adults across Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a small state, and for families looking for a therapist who truly understands transgender and gender-diverse young people, that can make an already hard search harder — the pool of providers with real specialized training is small, and many families end up commuting to Providence-area systems or even Boston, or settling for a therapist who lists "LGBTQ+ affirming" without depth behind it. And when gender identity intersects with neurodivergence, trauma, or anxiety, families often need more than validation: they need someone who understands how identity, development, and nervous systems interact.
That's the work I do. I'm Rachel Doyle, Ph.D. (she/they), a licensed psychologist providing online therapy for children, teens, and young adults throughout Rhode Island — Providence, Cranston, and Warwick, Newport and South County, the East Bay, and every corner of the Ocean State.
Who I Work With in Rhode Island
Transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse children, teens, and young adults — including gender identity exploration, dysphoria, and navigating school, family, and community
Neurodivergent young people — autistic and ADHD clients, including those navigating masking, emotional regulation, shutdowns, and overwhelm
Queer and questioning youth and young adults — LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for minority stress, identity, and belonging
Parents and caregivers — support and guidance when your child is questioning or transitioning and you want to get it right
Many of the young people I see are working through several of these at once. That intersection is my specialty, not a footnote.
How Online Therapy Works in Rhode Island
I'm authorized to provide telehealth to clients in Rhode Island through PSYPACT, an interstate agreement that allows licensed psychologists to practice across participating state lines. Sessions take place over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. For children and teens, I work closely with parents and caregivers throughout — you're part of the process, not on the outside of it.
Telehealth works especially well for the young people I serve: access to specialized care that may not exist locally, no commutes after school, and for many neurodivergent clients, the comfort of being in their own space. And if you're in northern Rhode Island, in-person sessions at my Southington, Connecticut office are also within reach.
Fees & Insurance
Sessions are $300 for 50 minutes. I'm an out-of-network provider and can supply a superbill for you to submit to your insurer — many Rhode Island plans include out-of-network mental health benefits. A limited number of reduced-fee slots are reserved for clients who would not otherwise be able to access care. You can find full details on my Rates & Billing page.
Rhode Island Resources for Families
Groups, Scholarships, Drop-In Center
Groups, Meetups, Information
Primary Care, Gender Affirming Hormones
24/7 Crisis support, Online Community, Advocacy
Getting Started
I begin with a free 15–20 minute consultation call so we can decide together whether working together is the right fit. If you're in Rhode Island and this sounds like what your family has been looking for, I'd be glad to connect. Not in Rhode Island? You can see all the states where I practice.
Aspen Psychological Center provides specialized online therapy for transgender, neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+ children, teens, and young adults in Rhode Island, with in-person sessions available in Southington, Connecticut.
