I provide outpatient psychiatric care for children, teens and adults, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing follow-up visits.

While our visits are meant to be therapeutic and may sometimes feel like therapy, my practice primarily focuses on psychiatric evaluation and medication management. When appropriate, I may recommend working with a therapist as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

Yes. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am licensed to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medications when appropriate. Treatment decisions are always made collaboratively.

The initial psychiatric evaluation typically involves a detailed discussion of your symptoms, mental health history, medical history, and treatment goals. We will review potential treatment options and determine the next steps together.

We may or may not begin a medication or make a change to your current treatment plan. Often times, we will continue the evaluation into a second session before making any treatment decisions.

Yes. Telehealth appointments are available for patients located in Massachusetts, in accordance with state licensing requirements.

Yes. Regardless of current state mandates or insurance requirements, the initial two appointments must be held face to face. After that, we will decide together whether we continue to meet in person versus introducing the option of telehealth appointments.

The frequency of in-person visits will depend upon level of acuity and other factors including recurring IT issues making it difficult to connect virtually. However, even the most stable patient must be seen in person a minimum of every 6 months.

Initial psychiatric evaluations are typically longer to allow time for a comprehensive assessment. Follow-up visits are shorter and focus on symptom monitoring and treatment adjustments, but occasionally may be booked for longer sessions if clinically appropriate.

Yes. I very much enjoy working with children and their families.

Please note that these appointments may be scheduled during the school day and I will provide documentation for excused absences upon request.

My practice focuses on adults within a defined age range (<65). Mental health care for older adults can involve additional medical and cognitive considerations, and I believe patients are best served by clinicians who specialize in geriatric mental health when those needs arise.

No. My practice focuses on individual psychiatric care. In order to maintain clear boundaries and protect confidentiality, I generally do not provide treatment for couples or for multiple members of the same family. When family members are seeking care, I typically recommend that each person work with their own clinician.

While substance use can sometimes be part of a person’s mental health story, my practice is focused on treating mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stress. When substance use is the primary concern, the most effective care usually involves specialized addiction treatment programs and providers with additional training and resources in that area. I’m always happy to help point people toward appropriate resources.

Eating disorders are complex conditions that are usually best treated by clinicians and teams who specialize in this area, often including therapists, dietitians, and medical providers working together. My practice focuses on other mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stress. When eating disorders are the primary issue, I encourage working with a provider who specializes in eating disorder care so you can receive the most comprehensive support.