Psychiatric Care That Sees the Person, Not Just the Diagnosis
Whole Health Alternatives provides thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults in Rhode Island.
Because anxiety, ADHD, depression, mood changes, burnout, sleep problems, and emotional overwhelm rarely fit neatly into a checkbox.
You deserve more than a rushed appointment and another checkbox.
Maybe you've been struggling for a while.
Maybe medication helped—but not enough.
Maybe you've tried therapy, changed routines, researched everything you can think of, and you're still wondering what you're missing.
Or maybe you're looking for help for your child and want a provider who will take the time to understand the person behind the symptoms.
At Whole Health Alternatives, psychiatric care starts with listening.
We look at your symptoms, history, current treatment, medications, sleep, stressors, daily functioning, and the other pieces that may be relevant to your mental health—then work with you to determine appropriate next steps.
Does This Sound Familiar?
✓ Your child is anxious, overwhelmed, worrying constantly, or avoiding things they used to handle.
✓ School has become a struggle because of attention, focus, impulsivity, organization, or ADHD symptoms.
✓ Big emotions, irritability, meltdowns, or mood changes are affecting life at home or school.
✓ Your child is having trouble sleeping, and you’re seeing the effects on their mood, behavior, or ability to function during the day.
✓ You’ve tried therapy, school supports, medication, or other approaches, but you still have questions about what comes next.
✓ You have concerns about medication and want a psychiatric provider who will listen, explain the options, and include you in treatment decisions.
✓ You want your child to be seen as a whole person—not reduced to a diagnosis or a list of symptoms.
You don’t have to figure out the next step on your own.
Schedule a psychiatric evaluation for your child or teen.
Patient Reviews
“Patricia is respectful, understanding, and direct in striving to deliver the best care and support for her patients. “
-Dan Gould
“Patricia is a wonderful provider. She takes the time to listen and understand my son’s issues and has a good balance of utilizing holistic and pharmacological interventions. She is responsive and it has not been difficult to get in touch with her regarding concerns. Highly recommend.”
-Sara Gallo
“I was referred to Patricia back in 2022 and I truly couldn’t be more thankful for it. Mental health is such a sensitive topic, but her compassion and professionalism has guided me to where I am today. It’s hard to find a doctor that you can get along with, let alone trust with the most vulnerable parts of yourself. Also worth mentioning that she provides in person and telehealth appointments which is just another convenient benefit of being her patient. I promise if you take the jump to improve your mental health and choose Patricia, you’re in safe and caring hands.”
-Jenna Roncka
“By far the absolute best psychiatrist I've ever had and I've had a few since I was a little kid. HIGHLY recommend! Super professional, office is beautiful and there really nice and caring!”
-Nick Urso
“Dr. Schneider is fantastic. She listens to my concerns and boundaries in terms of medications and treatments I am comfortable with. She has made it extremely easy for me to reach out whenever i need anything, and she has been extremely supportive and intentional about my mental health.” :)
-Scarlin Pena Espina
“Over the past 8 months or so, my experience as a patient of Patricia Schneider, has been nothing short of transformative. From our very first session, Patricia demonstrated exceptional empathy, professionalism, and a deep understanding of my challenges. She created a safe, non-judgmental space where I felt heard and supported every step of the way. Her compassionate approach helped me gain valuable insights into my mental health, and I’ve seen remarkable progress in my well-being. I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking compassionate, effective care.”
-Sarah McCloud
“I adore my provider very efficient and listens to what I actually say a cares about how I feel.”
-Lina Valentina
I believe psychiatric care works best when you feel heard, understood, and included in your own treatment.
Hi, I'm Trish , a doctorally prepared, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
I've spent years caring for people whose mental health doesn't fit neatly into a single symptom, diagnosis, or prescription.
My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and direct. I want to understand what's happening, what you've already tried, what matters to you, and what you're comfortable with before we decide what comes next.
Whole Health Alternatives is where I provide psychiatric care.
