SEPTEMBER 2026 · 10 PROVIDENCE SLEEP CONSULTANTS · CHECKED ONE BY ONE
Baby Sleep Consultants in Providence
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Ashley Sousa, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Mothers Haven · East Greenwich, RI
“Ashley, a dedicated registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, brings over 15 years of nursing…Founder of the collective and the only RN-IBCLC in this metro who also holds a pediatric sleep consultant certification. “Committed to accessibility and…
Becca Clark
Becca's Perinatal Services · Pawtucket, RI
Verbatim from her Education and Credentials list: “Certified Birth Doula through Birth Arts International / Certified Perinatal…One of three CPSM-certified pediatric sleep consultants in this metro, and the one who publishes the widest catchment: 23 named Rhode Island towns and 23 more…
Jillian Vargas
Mothers Haven · East Greenwich, RI
“Jillian is our in-house pediatric sleep consultant and a mother of four.” The practice does not publish a certifying body for…The insurance route. Mothers Haven states in its site-wide header, in capitals, “WE ACCEPT MOST INSURANCES FOR FEEDING, SLEEP, & DOULA SUPPORT” , one of only…
Stacey Bodziony, PCD(DONA), NCS
Southern RI Doula · Wakefield, RI
Her own credentials list, verbatim: “Certified Postpartum Doula – DONA International / Certified Newborn Care Specialist / Rhode…The only consultant in this metro with academic infant-sleep training on the list , “Advanced Training in Normal Infant Sleep & SIDS/Sleep Safety – Durham…
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Mamma's Instincts · Providence, RI
Her own site signature reads “Jacquie Procopio, RI Certified Perinatal Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, Perinatal…The one to call if what is keeping the household awake is not only the baby. She is a Perinatal Behavioral Health Counselor as well as a doula and lactation…
Karina McCarthy
Blossoming Baby Care · Providence, RI
“With a BA in child development, and trainings as a Lactation Educator, Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, Respectful…The most experienced with non-standard family situations in this metro, and she says so specifically: “I have experience with multiples, LGBTQ families,…
Kathy Moren, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Healthy Babies, Happy Moms · East Greenwich, RI
“Kathleen Moren, RN, BSN, IBCLC, is the founder and president of Healthy Babies, Happy Moms Inc., which she established in 1999…The deepest clinical bench in this metro and the most generous follow-up term published anywhere in it: one flat $650 fee buys unlimited phone support for that…
Lauren Phillips
Gentle Beginnings · Portsmouth, RI
“I am a Certified Perinatal Doula through the State Of Rhode Island and DONA Certified Postpartum Doula. I am also a Certified…The strongest mental-health training in this metro's doula cohort , UCLA perinatal mental health, a URI degree in human development and counselling, and…
Marianna Locke
Gimme Sleep Newborn Care · Jamestown, RI
Her own certifications list: “DONA International Certified Postpartum Doula / Certified Perinatal Doula / Newborn Care…The only practice in this metro that publishes the insurers it works with by name: “Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, UnitedHealthcare, Carrot Fertility,…
Tyler Grimes
Baby Bloom Newborn Care · Providence, RI
“Tyler Grimes is a certified Perinatal Doula who supports families through pregnancy, birth, and the early stages of parenthood.…The cheapest sleep consultation in this metro by a wide margin , $100 a session , and the one most likely to cost a Rhode Island family nothing at all: “Our…
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East Greenwich and Kent County sleep consultants (3)
- Ashley Sousa, RN, BSN, IBCLC Mothers Haven · East Greenwich, RI
- Jillian Vargas Mothers Haven · East Greenwich, RI
- Kathy Moren, RN, BSN, IBCLC Healthy Babies, Happy Moms · East Greenwich, RI
Newport County sleep consultants (2)
- Lauren Phillips Gentle Beginnings · Portsmouth, RI
- Marianna Locke Gimme Sleep Newborn Care · Jamestown, RI
Providence and the East Bay sleep consultants (4)
- Becca Clark Becca's Perinatal Services · Pawtucket, RI
- Jacquie Procopio Mamma's Instincts · Providence, RI
- Karina McCarthy Blossoming Baby Care · Providence, RI
- Tyler Grimes Baby Bloom Newborn Care · Providence, RI
South County sleep consultants (1)
- Stacey Bodziony, PCD(DONA), NCS Southern RI Doula · Wakefield, RI
How Providence parents pick a consultant
- Where they trained matters. Sleep consulting is unlicensed, so the program is the closest thing to a credential. The well-known ones are Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, and Sleep Sense. RNs and IBCLCs who added sleep training also count.
- Format follows your situation. Most Providence consultants now offer virtual visits at lower price points. In-home and overnight packages cost considerably more. Choose in-home for complex situations like twins, reflux, or special needs, or simply if you learn better hands-on.
- Methodology fit. Some practitioners run a gentle and responsive style, others run more structured programs like Sleep Sense or Cradle Coach. Two paragraphs on a consultant’s site is usually enough to tell which camp they’re in.
- Insurance and cost. Sleep consulting is rarely covered by insurance. Plan for $300 to $1,500 for a structured virtual package, several thousand for full overnight in-home support.
- Read recent reviews. Five recent Yelp, Google, or Instagram reviews tells you a lot. Look for parents whose situation sounds like yours: same age, same sleep issue, same parenting style.
When you might not need a consultant yet
Babies under 4 months are still building their circadian rhythm, and most “sleep problems” before that point sort themselves out. If your baby is younger than 4 months and feeding is going well, a postpartum doula or lactation consultant may be the better starting point. The free Betteroo screen can help you decide whether your situation is age-appropriate before you book a paid call.
Common questions Providence parents ask
How much does a Providence sleep consultant cost?
Virtual packages from Providence sleep consultants usually land between $300 and $1,500. In-home day visits start around $500 to $800 per session. Overnight Newborn Care Specialists and full postpartum agencies run $4,000 to $12,000 depending on the length of the package. Premium and high-cost-of-living neighborhoods tend to sit at the top of the range.
Are Providence sleep consultants regulated or licensed?
No. “Sleep consultant” is not a licensed role, and the older term “sleep coach” isn’t either. The certifying program is the closest thing. Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, Sleep Sense, and the Gentle Sleep Coach program by Kim West are the most common. Several Providence consultants are also licensed clinicians (LCSW, MFT, RN, IBCLC) who added sleep training to their existing scope.
What’s the youngest age a Providence sleep consultant will work with?
Most structured sleep training starts at 4 to 6 months. For 0 to 4-month support, look for Newborn Care Specialists or Postpartum Doulas. That’s the Providence market for “newborn sleep shaping” rather than sleep training. Several consultants on this page (the newborn-specialist coaches in this directory) specialize in the newborn window.
Do most Providence sleep consultants offer virtual support?
Yes. Almost every Providence consultant now runs at least a virtual track over Zoom, with text or voice follow-up over one to two weeks. Several (the virtual-first practitioners in this directory) work primarily virtually and serve clients far beyond Providence. Filter the directory by “Virtual” if that’s the format you want.
How is a sleep consultant different from a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula supports the whole family in the first weeks: feeding, recovery, light housework, overnight care, sometimes sleep shaping. A sleep consultant is narrower. They build a sleep plan, walk you through it, and follow up. many practitioners in this directory wear both hats. If you also want broader postpartum help, hire someone with both credentials.
Can I trust the consultants in this directory?
Every entry here was independently checked against the consultant’s own website, Yelp profile, and where applicable the certifying body’s graduate registry (FSI, IPSP, Cradle Coach, Sleep Sense). Listings where we couldn’t confirm a key claim were removed before this page went live. We re-check monthly. If you spot something stale, email hello@betteroo.ai.
How we checked this directory
Every consultant was checked against their own website, Yelp profile, and where applicable the certifying body’s graduate directory (Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, Sleep Sense, Gentle Sleep Coach). We re-check monthly. A representative sample of our sources:
- Ashley Sousa, RN, BSN, IBCLC · https://www.mothers-haven.com/
- Becca Clark · https://www.beccasperinatalservices.com/
- Jacquie Procopio · https://mammasinstincts.com/
- Jillian Vargas · https://www.mothers-haven.com/
- Karina McCarthy · https://blossomingbabycare.com/
- Kathy Moren, RN, BSN, IBCLC · https://www.healthybabieshappymoms.com/sleep
- Lauren Phillips · https://www.gentlebeginningsri.com/
- Marianna Locke · https://www.gimmesleepnewborncare.com/
- Stacey Bodziony, PCD(DONA), NCS · https://southernridoula.com/gentle-sleep-coaching/
- Tyler Grimes · https://www.babybloomnewborncare.com/
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