Increasing access to therapy for individuals in need.

Because everyone deserves access to mental health care with qualified professional therapists, regardless of financial status.

OUR MISSION

One of the biggest barriers to mental healthcare is cost.

Our mission is to change that by providing funds to individuals experiencing financial hardship to help pay for outpatient therapy services with professionally trained therapists.

In an effort to make an impact in our local community, we are currently supporting individuals in RI & MA.

Meet Our Board

  • Kristen

    PRESIDENT

    She/Her

    Kristen Acciari, LICSW is the owner of The Holistic Heart, a group practice in Warwick, RI. The inspiration for Heart to Heart nonprofit was born out of her work managing a group practice for the last eight years, and witnessing how frequently financial barriers keep people from accessing the mental health services that they need. Too often, conscientious providers are going without compensation in an attempt to increase accessibility to care. It is her wish that the creation of this nonprofit helps twofold by making vital mental health services more accessible to clients, while still providing mental health professionals with a livable wage for the incredibly important work that they do.

  • Marisa

    SECRETARY

    She/Her

    Marisa Etting is the owner of ME Psychotherapy, a group private practice in Providence & Narragansett. As the owner of a large practice, Marisa is passionate about assisting clients who are un/underinsured with accessing therapy. Despite having insurance, the cost of regular sessions can become unaffordable for clients. Those who can contribute by raising funds for this important cause are giving a valuable gift to many - the clients who benefit from increased access to services and the providers who are giving quality and compassionate care to all of their clients, regardless of insurance status. Access to Heart to Heart funds can allow more members of our valued community to receive mental health treatment without the barriers that using insurance can sometimes bring.

  • Chalice

    TREASURER

    They/Them

    Chalice Mathioudakis, LMHC is a therapist in private practice serving the queer and trans+ community in RI and MA. As someone who values the sharing of resources and privileges, they’ve structured their fees to empower community members to financially support each other within the limited reach of their practice. Chalice extends this wish of sharing throughout our home state. They are humbled to support the development of Heart to Heart and its potential to increase therapy access to fellow Rhode Islanders who have financial barriers.