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Nell Ikai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Photo of Nell Ikai, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Nell Ikai

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
145 Waterman Street, Providence, RI 02906
(401) 373-3155
Let's Connect (401) 373-3155
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Starting therapy can be an intimidating process even for those who have been in treatment before. Welcome, and congratulations on taking this first step! I offer therapy to individuals (both adolescent and adult) and couples through Mellem Clinic, a psychodynamic practice located in Providence, Rhode Island. My approach is based on the belief that each person is resilient and inherently good. We are also all influenced by our unique personal histories and environments.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic illness, relationship issues, & life transitions. I work with a wide range of clients, helping them develop a sense of safety, awareness, and a compassionate understanding of themselves and the world around them.
Therapy is a collaborative process; I’m open to feedback and welcome clients wherever they are in their lives. If you're interested in working together, please reach out via the contact info on this page to schedule a phone consultation with the clinical director at Mellem Clinic, who will talk with you about options. I look forward to connecting with you!
Call or Nell Ikai now for a free 15 minute consultation - (401) 373-3155

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

145 Waterman Street

Providence, RI 02906

(401) 373-3155
I currently have daytime & evening availability throughout the week, both in-person and via telehealth.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Addiction and Relationship Issues 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (401) 373-3155
Photo of Nell Ikai, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

145 Waterman Street

Providence, RI 02906

(401) 373-3155
I currently have daytime & evening availability throughout the week, both in-person and via telehealth.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Addiction and Relationship Issues 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Mellem Clinic is not in-network with insurance, but we offer a sliding scale and can provide superbills to help with reimbursement. The first step after you reach out will be to schedule a free consultation with our clinical director, who will ask about your needs and walk you through this process.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (401) 373-3155
Photo of Nell Ikai, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nell Ikai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
Mellem Clinic is not in-network with insurance, but we offer a sliding scale and can provide superbills to help with reimbursement. The first step after you reach out will be to schedule a free consultation with our clinical director, who will ask about your needs and walk you through this process.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (401) 373-3155
Photo of Nell Ikai, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nell Ikai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Rhode Island / CSW03278 Nell Ikai
  • In Practice for 7 Years
  • Membership with National Association of Social Workers 886898000 / 2023
  • Membership with Rhode Island Association for Psychoanalytic Psychologies 2023
  • Attended Boston University School of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 2023
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (401) 373-3155
Photo of Nell Ikai, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nell Ikai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (401) 373-3155
Photo of Nell Ikai, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nell Ikai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Addiction
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Veterans
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Do these issues align with your needs? Reach out to us through mellemclinic.com
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (401) 373-3155
Photo of Nell Ikai, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nell Ikai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
Do these issues align with your needs? Reach out to us through mellemclinic.com
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (401) 373-3155
Photo of Nell Ikai, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nell Ikai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

3 Endorsements

Inga Korsgaard
Inga Korsgaard
Psychologist, PhD
Nell s a warm, empathic, kind, and thoughtful clinician who cares deeply for her patients and strives for the highest level of care. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Tony Sager
Tony Sager
Counselor, MHC, LPCC, MA
Nell is a deeply perceptive, warm and present therapist who will meet you in the truest sense. Her genuineness along with her therapeutic skills and knowledge pave the way for a most beneficial, transformatiive experience for each client she works with.
Randi Schweitz
Randi Schweitz
Counselor, MA,LMHC
I highly recommend Nell if you are seeking a therapist who makes you feel safe, seen, and accepted. Nell's warmth and kind presence makes starting therapy less scary, and normalizes that we all need support sometimes to help us through the hard times.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Mellem Clinic is a psychodynamic practice, but I draw from many modalities including internal family systems, dialectical behavioral therapy, and classic CBT. Over the course of the first few sessions, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and decide what makes sense for you.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (401) 373-3155
Photo of Nell Ikai, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nell Ikai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
Mellem Clinic is a psychodynamic practice, but I draw from many modalities including internal family systems, dialectical behavioral therapy, and classic CBT. Over the course of the first few sessions, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and decide what makes sense for you.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (401) 373-3155
Photo of Nell Ikai, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nell Ikai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

145 Waterman Street

Providence, RI 02906

(401) 373-3155

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I currently have daytime & evening availability throughout the week, both in-person and via telehealth.
Call for a free consultation now - (401) 373-3155
Photo of Nell Ikai, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nell Ikai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
I currently have daytime & evening availability throughout the week, both in-person and via telehealth.
Call for a free consultation now - (401) 373-3155
Photo of Nell Ikai, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nell Ikai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW