Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Career Counseling, Trauma and PTSD and 4 more.
Dr. Frank J. Gallo
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About me
Welcome to Grow Therapy. I’m Dr. Frank J. Gallo, a licensed psychologist in Rhode Island (License: PS02017) and Massachusetts (License: PSY9800). I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—a structured, evidence-based process—to help you build resilience, clarify your values, and facilitate meaningful changes in how you think and respond to difficulty. If you’re looking for a therapist who brings both depth and a practical framework to our work, I may be the right fit.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
To make the most of our first session, I ask that you complete all requested forms at least 24 hours in advance. This allows me to review your background and goals beforehand, helping us build a safe, focused foundation so we can spend our time addressing what brings you into therapy. Please reach out with any questions before our appointment.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
You may choose me as your therapist if you’re looking for a practical, direct approach. My sessions are built on a collaborative environment that encourages candor and feedback, fostering a strong working alliance to support your growth. I use experiential exercises to help you explore how your thoughts, feelings, and actions align with your personal values. This process can facilitate a path toward “valued living,” which may help you navigate life’s challenges with greater purpose.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I primarily work with adults (21–64) navigating general anxiety, anger, or post-trauma stress that interferes with work, family, health, or social connection. My approach is ideal for people willing to engage with unpleasant thoughts and feelings rather than trying to “get rid” of them. If your goal is to stop letting tough thoughts control your life and you want to start taking action toward a life that aligns with your values—such as interacting effectively with coworkers or caring for your family lovingly—then you may be an excellent fit for my practice. I am best positioned to serve people ready to be open and learn how to live a meaningful, fulfilling life, even when things are hard.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anger Management
Coping Skills
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Military/Veterans
Identifies as
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA)
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a structured, scientifically supported process designed to help people develop mental flexibility. Through this approach, a person can learn to engage with difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively, rather than struggling to suppress or avoid them. This training focuses on helping a person clarify what’s important by identifying their personal values so they can begin taking committed action toward the life they want to live. Engaging in this work may help a person break free from limiting patterns and support a more meaningful, values-driven way of navigating life’s challenges.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy uses scientifically supported principles and practices designed to help a person further develop and strengthen mental flexibility, enabling them to adapt to situational demands with awareness and openness. This approach incorporates breathing and relaxation strategies and exercises. These practices can support a person in navigating life’s challenges, fostering mental agility, emotional resilience, and overall well-being.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Prolonged exposure therapy is a scientifically supported treatment for a post-traumatic stress injury. This therapy helps individuals safely and under controlled conditions confront trauma-related memories and situations. This process can help reduce the power these experiences have, potentially decreasing symptoms like anxiety and avoidance and supporting overall mental health.
5 ratings with written reviews
June 2, 2026
Outstanding first session, excited to work on my goals and to live a better life moving forward.
Verified client, age 45-54
April 14, 2026
Dr. Gallo is excellent—very professional, with clear assessments and a solid plan ahead. He's comfortable speaking with and truly understands the needs of high-performance individuals like me at 40. Highly recommended!
Verified client, age 35-44
March 24, 2026
Dr Gallo is incredibly insightful in a way that enables action and drives real change.