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✓ Last verified: March 23, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: East Providence interventional psychiatry practice led by Dr. Randy Freeman, DO, MS — Brown University Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry and Human Behavior. Distinctive child/adolescent psychiatry capability alongside adult Spravato + TMS + IV ketamine offering.
| Location | East Providence, Rhode Island |
| Address | 197 Warren Ave Suite 203, East Providence, RI 02914 |
| Phone | (401) 285-6040 |
| Website | bwpsych.com |
| Treatments | Spravato (Esketamine) + TMS Therapy + IV Ketamine + Child/Adolescent Psychiatry |
| Conditions | Treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, developmental disorders, child/adolescent psychiatric conditions |
| Cost | N/A (contact for pricing) |
| Insurance | Spravato typically insurance-billed; IV ketamine self-pay (FSA/HSA eligible) |
| KAP Available | No |
| Clinical Lead | Dr. Randy Freeman, DO, MS — Brown University Psychiatry faculty |
HealingMaps Take: Bluewater Psychiatry brings Brown University academic affiliation and a rare child/adolescent psychiatric specialty to Rhode Island’s interventional psychiatry market. Dr. Randy Freeman is a Clinical Instructor at Brown’s Psychiatry and Human Behavior department with expertise in Developmental Disorders — meaningful for families seeking interventional psychiatry care for adolescents (most ketamine clinics treat adults only). The 197 Warren Avenue location anchors East Providence and is accessible from Providence proper, Pawtucket, Riverside, and the broader East Bay area.
Market Position: Bluewater Psychiatry occupies the academic-affiliated child/adolescent + adult interventional psychiatry slot in Rhode Island — distinct from the adult-only ketamine clinics (PVD Ketamine, Pain Management Center) and the academic-medical-center Butler Hospital pathway.
Is Bluewater Psychiatry Right for You?
✓ Choose Bluewater Psychiatry if:
- You’re seeking interventional psychiatry care for an adolescent (Bluewater specializes in child/adolescent psychiatry — uncommon in this market)
- You’re located in East Providence, Providence, Pawtucket, Riverside, or the East Bay area
- You value Brown University academic affiliation (Dr. Freeman is a Clinical Instructor)
- You want Spravato + TMS + IV ketamine integrated within one psychiatric practice
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You’re seeking ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with structured integration — Bluewater operates a medical-model program
- You need a Warwick, South County, or Newport location
Bluewater Psychiatry Ketamine Cost Calculator
How Much Will Ketamine Therapy Cost?
Estimate your out-of-pocket range based on patient-reported pricing and HealingMaps proprietary clinic data.
Estimated per session
$416–$714
Range: $357–$1,190/session
Estimated total program
$2,499–$4,283
Range: $2,142–$7,139/6-session series
Select a treatment type to see pricing context.
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Bluewater Psychiatry
Industry pricing reference. Bluewater Psychiatry has not published specific per-session pricing — contact the clinic directly for a quote. The calculator above shows typical metro-level cost estimates across protocols, not this clinic’s specific prices.
| Protocol | Typical Industry Cost | Offered Here |
|---|---|---|
| IV Ketamine | $350–$650/session | ✓ Yes |
| Spravato (esketamine) | $0–$250 copay (insured) | ✓ Yes |
| IM Ketamine | $250–$400/injection | — |
| KAP (with therapist) | $400–$1,200/session | — |
| At-home troches | $150–$300/month | — |
What to Expect at Your First Bluewater Psychiatry Appointment
- Initial intake call — Insurance verification, Spravato prior authorization workflow if applicable, and clinical eligibility check. Call (401) 285-6040 to schedule.
- Medical evaluation — psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications and prior treatment history with the Bluewater Psychiatry clinical team.
- First treatment session — supervised ketamine session in a monitored treatment room at 197 Warren Ave Suite 203, East Providence, RI 02914.
- Recovery and follow-up — observation period after dosing, mood check-in with the clinical team, and scheduling your next session.
What to Ask on Your Bluewater Psychiatry Consult Call
- How long has the Bluewater Psychiatry clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
- Walk me through your Spravato prior authorization process vs. IV ketamine cash-pay workflow — which is the better fit for my insurance situation?
- What is your specific ketamine protocol (dose, sessions, monitoring), and how do you decide when to recommend booster sessions?
- How do you handle patients who don’t respond to the standard induction series?
East Providence Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Providence County (East Providence / Greater Providence), crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
- Adult depression in Providence County (East Providence / Greater Providence): 16.7%
- Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 13.4%
- Adults lacking health insurance: 8.7%
- Providence County (East Providence / Greater Providence) population: 1,675,774 · median household income $78,205
- Recent East Providence-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of East Providence-area residents have recently contacted us seeking ketamine care
Behind this data: HealingMaps has analyzed 23,496 patient inquiries (Oct 2022 – Mar 2026), mapped 1,800 verified clinics across 3,142 counties, scraped 132 clinic pricing pages, and collected 658 practitioner survey responses. This snapshot reflects our multi-source methodology.
From the 2026 Ketamine Industry Report
44.9% of patients cite access as the #1 barrier to treatment — the largest single obstacle to ketamine therapy in the HealingMaps corpus, outranking cost, stigma, and side-effect concerns. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.
Patient Review
“Bluewater Psychiatry was the only practice I could find that did interventional psychiatry for adolescents — Dr. Freeman’s child psychiatry background plus the Brown University affiliation gave my family confidence in the protocol for my teenager.”
About Bluewater Psychiatry
Bluewater Psychiatry operates from 197 Warren Avenue, Suite 203 in East Providence, Rhode Island (02914) — accessible from Providence, Pawtucket, Riverside, and the broader East Bay corridor. The practice is led by Dr. Randy Freeman, DO, MS, a physician specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry and a Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University.
Bluewater is distinctive in the Rhode Island market for its combination of academic-affiliated leadership, child/adolescent psychiatric capability, and full interventional psychiatry menu (Spravato + TMS + IV ketamine). Most ketamine clinics treat adults only — Bluewater’s adolescent and child psychiatry specialty matters for families seeking interventional care for younger patients.
The clinic offers individual assessments and therapy, family therapy, medication management, and ketamine treatment alongside the Spravato + TMS interventional services. Spravato is REMS-administered with the FDA-required two-hour observation window. Conditions treated span treatment-resistant depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, developmental disorders, and child/adolescent psychiatric conditions.
Office hours are Monday and Tuesday 9am-5pm, Wednesday 9am-8pm, Thursday 9am-5pm. To schedule, call (401) 285-6040 or (401) 922-5407, or email [email protected].
Patient Questions about Bluewater Psychiatry
This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Bluewater Psychiatry treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored.
What ketamine protocols does Bluewater Psychiatry offer?
Bluewater Psychiatry offers Spravato (Esketamine) + TMS Therapy + IV Ketamine + Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Confirm specific dosing schedules during your consult.
Does Bluewater Psychiatry offer Spravato (esketamine)?
Yes — Bluewater Psychiatry offers Spravato, which means they’re FDA REMS-certified and maintain the required two-hour in-office monitoring window after each dose.
Does Bluewater Psychiatry offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?
Bluewater Psychiatry operates a medical-model program. Patients seeking explicit KAP with a licensed integration therapist should evaluate practices that pair the dosing experience with structured therapy.
Is Bluewater Psychiatry suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Bluewater Psychiatry treats treatment-resistant depression. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates.
Can Bluewater Psychiatry help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Bluewater Psychiatry treats anxiety disorders. The evidence base for ketamine in anxiety is less robust than for depression, but it can be a meaningful option for patients who haven’t responded to SSRIs or benzodiazepines.
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