Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Solutions
C. Duarte & Associates is a full-service psychotherapy practice dedicated to providing compassionate, results-oriented mental health care for individuals of all ages. Our team of highly skilled therapists serves as guides, educators, and companions, offering individual, couple, and group treatments tailored to each client's unique needs. We specialize in helping clients navigate behavioral and mental health challenges across the lifespan, from adolescence to geriatric care, with expertise in depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. Our clinicians provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations with school-related recommendations, including testing for learning, emotional, and behavioral disorders such as ADHD. With specialized training in couples therapy, perinatal mental health, and trauma recovery, we support clients through life transitions, social challenges, and academic pressures.Our mission emphasizes fostering long-term well-being through personalized treatment plans that integrate evidence-based practices like psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused interventions. We also offer consultation services for new clinicians, school systems, and families seeking guidance on mental health conditions. Our multidisciplinary team combines decades of clinical experience with ongoing professional training to ensure the highest standard of care. We maintain a commitment to holistic approaches that address mind, body, and spirit through techniques including mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep hygiene. Located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, we serve as a trusted resource for mental health support across diverse community settings.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Counseling
Medication Management
Psychological Evaluations
Trauma Treatment
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Neuropsychological Assessments
Life Coaching
School Consultation
Geriatric Mental Health
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of clinical psychology experience in treating complex mental health conditions
- Our team includes specialists in trauma recovery, couples therapy, and perinatal mental health
- We provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations with school-specific recommendations
- Our clinicians integrate evidence-based practices with holistic wellness approaches
- We maintain active involvement in professional training and clinical supervision
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual psychotherapy sessions provide personalized treatment for adults, adolescents, and children facing mental health challenges. Using evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic techniques, we help clients develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and trauma. Each treatment plan addresses specific needs while promoting long-term emotional wellness through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Couples Counseling
Specialized couples counseling helps partners improve communication and resolve conflicts through structured therapy sessions. Our clinicians address relationship challenges including trust issues, life transitions, and communication breakdowns using evidence-based interventions. This service focuses on building stronger emotional connections while developing practical conflict resolution skills tailored to each couple's unique dynamics.
Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological evaluations assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning for diagnostic clarity. Our assessments include school-related evaluations for learning disorders, ADHD testing, and neuropsychological assessments for medical conditions affecting mental health. These evaluations form the foundation for personalized treatment plans and school accommodation recommendations.
Medication Management
Board-certified psychiatric providers offer medication management services for mental health conditions across the lifespan. This service combines evidence-based pharmacological treatment with ongoing clinical monitoring to optimize therapeutic outcomes. Treatment plans integrate medication with psychotherapy when appropriate for comprehensive mental health care.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized trauma treatment programs address PTSD and complex trauma using evidence-based modalities like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT. Our clinicians help clients process traumatic experiences while developing grounding techniques and emotional regulation skills. Treatment focuses on restoring safety and building resilience through structured, compassionate therapeutic interventions.
People
Cecilia Duarte
Owner
Dr. Cecilia Duarte has nearly 25 years of experience in clinical psychology, specializing in psychodynamic therapy for adults, couples, and families. She completed her doctorate at the University of Rhode Island and postdoctoral training at Brown University, focusing on depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.
Maria Eguia-Brusco
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Maria Eguia-Brusco specializes in child and adolescent psychology with expertise in anxiety disorders and selective mutism. She earned her doctorate at Pennsylvania State University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Bradley Hospital's Early Childhood Clinical Research Center.
Allison Mattison
Clinical Training Director
Dr. Allison Mattison provides therapy and psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and families. She specializes in trauma-focused CBT for anxiety, depression, and PTSD, with a doctorate from the University of Hartford and clinical experience in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Christine Trask
Neuropsychologist
Dr. Christine Trask has over 20 years of experience in pediatric neuropsychology, specializing in cognitive assessments for medical conditions affecting brain function. Board-certified since 2008, she works with children and adults to understand cognitive strengths and weaknesses through comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations.
Jamie Jewett
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jamie Jewett provides psychiatric care with a trauma-informed approach across the lifespan. A board-certified PMHNP with 30 years of mindfulness practice experience, he integrates holistic health perspectives with evidence-based medication management and psychotherapy for diverse patient populations.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couple, and group therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral health issues across all age groups.
Do you accept insurance?
We recommend contacting our office directly to discuss current insurance acceptance policies and payment options.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Appointments can be scheduled by calling our North Kingstown office at 401-294-6900 during regular business hours.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
All our clinicians hold appropriate state licenses and certifications in their respective mental health disciplines.
Do you offer telehealth options?
We recommend contacting our office to inquire about current telehealth availability and platform requirements.
What makes your practice unique?
Our multidisciplinary team combines decades of clinical experience with holistic approaches to mental wellness in a supportive environment.
