Meet our Providers

Anne Turley, RN, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Anne Turley is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in practice since 2014.  She completed her Masters of Nursing Practice at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston, Massachusetts and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.  Anne has worked in private practice, community mental health, therapy schools and residential treatment settings, and is well versed at treating a wide range of diagnoses in patients aged 6 - 65.  Anne is comfortable reaching outside traditional practice settings to care for patients and has embraced telemedicine as the key access to care advancement of the decade.  Anne’s specialty areas include teenagers, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.  

Anne integrates principles of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy into her psychopharmacological treatment sessions.  Anne seeks to embrace the full individuality of her patients; she applies medical knowledge in the context of each person’s unique personality, strengths and barriers, and stage of life.  She is a dedicated evidence-based practitioner, remaining up to date on psychopharmacology and therapy advances by attending conferences and trainings regularly and continually reading the evidence base.  Anne is also a dedicated teacher; she guest lectures at her alma mater and precepts nurse practitioner students on a regular basis.

Anne operates from a place of empathy and acceptance in her practice.  She addresses her patients with caring honesty and a persistent focus on progressing towards treatment goals.  She strives in sessions to help patients understand their mental health both medically and emotionally and to continually discuss the benefits and risks of psychopharmacology interventions.  Anne looks forward to meeting you and becoming a part of your journey.

Education

MGH Institute of Health Professions
Masters of Nursing

Specialties

• Ages 14+ medication management
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Mood disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Treatment resistant anxiety disorders
• Multi-diagnosis cases

Carolyne Mburu-Gerena, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

Carolyne Mburu-Gerena is a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner in the state of Massachusetts who has over 14 years’ experience working as a registered nurse with adolescents and adults in hospice, home health, emergency room, and psychiatric settings seeking help with medical comorbidities, end of life care, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, and other mood disorders. She completed her Associate’s Degree in Nursing at Becker College, her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at Framingham State University, and received her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University.  

Carolyne  utilizes compassionate, competent, empathetic, and optimal holistic care to the best of her ability when providing patient-centered care. These values and beliefs are accompanied by trustworthiness and respect as she continues to provide care to her patients, family, and the community for improved clinical outcomes and overall well-being.  

Carolyne strives to provide evidence-based treatment with a focus on understanding your concerns, tapping into your protective factors, educating you on a healthier lifestyle, and working collaboratively with you and other pertinent healthcare professionals to help you meet your goals and promote best practice

Education

Walden University
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar Disorder
• ADHD
• Stress management
• Self esteem
• Trauma
• Grief & Loss

Fortunate Munhutu, APRN, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care 

Fortunate provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management with special attention to individual needs, including attention to each patient's personal history, his or her specific context, stressful or traumatic life experiences or circumstances, each patient's particular concerns about, or fears of medications, all of which she approaches with patience, warmth, understanding, and helpful explanations that facilitate treatment and the patient's sense of comfort and trust. She is flexible and integrative in her approach in order to meet the needs and desired outcomes of each individual. Fortunate is enthusiastic to apply her experience and compassion with clients as they begin to address issues that will help them to improve their quality of life and attain a sense of fulfillment. Her primary focuses are providing honest communication with her patients and quality resources for all those involved.

Prior to becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Fortunate worked as a psychiatric nurse case manager both in home care and in long-term care facilities in the state of Massachusetts. Her practice philosophy emanates from her nursing background that emphasizes providing safe, compassionate, and empathetic patient-centered care. She strongly believes in a holistic approach to promote mental health and well-being, and she takes pride in delivering the best evidence based psychiatric care that is individualized to the needs of each patient.

Education

Walden University School of Nursing and Health Science
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties 

• Mood Disorders
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Eating Disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Personality disorder
• Addictions disorders

Jill Ginisi, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care 

Jill Ginisi is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in the state of Massachusetts. Jill has a diverse background  spending several years as a registered nurse floating to different specialties advancing her knowledge.  Jill spent her last 3 years as a psychiatric nurse where her passion resides prior to obtaining her Master  

of Science in Nursing with a specialty in psychiatry from Regis College. As a psychiatric nurse  practitioner, Jill will provide clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults who are seeking help with  their mental health.  

Jill can assess, diagnose, and treat mental health needs of patients. Jill believes developing a trusting,  therapeutic relationship with strong communication is the key to success. Jill likes to view the individual as a whole and understands each person is different and can have unique needs. Although, medication  management is Jill’s specialty, that is just “a piece to the puzzle” as she feels being self-aware of the  matter and incorporating different techniques can be beneficial. The overall well-being of someone’s  mental health should be treated no different than a medical diagnosis.  

Jill seeks to establish a professional yet caring relationship with you to help identity your needs, educate  and incorporate you into your goals with a treatment plan to help you achieve the desired outcome. Jill  believes living a good quality and meaningful life is a significant priority. 

Education

Regis College
Master's of Science in Nursing with a specialty in Psychiatry

Specialties

• 18+ Medication Management

Kimberly Wabik, MSW, LICSW

Philosophy of Care

Kimberly Wabik is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Certified Trauma Specialist who has 10 years of experience partnering with youth, young adults, retired persons, and all ages in between. Kimberly specializes in treating trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, bipolar disorder, and many other issues. She completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Serves at Lesley University and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons College.

Kimberly’s primary focus when providing therapy is meeting someone “where they are at” in life, and helping them become their best selves. She provides therapy from a strength-based approach, utilizing techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing. Kimberly believes that the most important first steps of therapy is building a trusting relationship, and discussing and creating collaborative goals.

Education

Simmons College
Master’s Degree in Social Work

Specialties

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Borderline Personal Disorder
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Life Transitions
• Veterans
• Bi-polar Disorder

Linda Guglielmo, LMHC

Philosophy of Care

Linda Guglielmo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York who has 8 years’ experience partnering with children, young adults and families to help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, behavioral issues and relationship issues. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mount St. Mary College and received her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY New Paltz.  

Linda utilizes relational, strength based focus when utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused approaches in therapy always maintaining creativity, flexibility and empathy necessary to foster the partnership between therapist and client to best meet their needs.

Linda seeks to establish a warm, caring, motivational partnership with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and assist you towards meeting your goals and living your most meaningful life.

Education

SUNY New Paltz
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Self esteem
• Life transitions
• Motivation
• Relationship issues

Margaret Oloyede, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with eight years of psychiatric experience. I have been working with patient with Mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder with psychosis; Stress-related disorders such as anxiety; Neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and eating disorders. I have provided care at inpatient setting for acute patients. I have also worked in outpatient setting, providing continuing services to patients who have complex or chronic illnesses. I assess, diagnose, prescribes medication, order and interprets labs, x-rays, and EKGs when necessary and coordinate care. Patient goals includes the reduction of overall level, frequency, and intensity of their symptoms so that daily functioning is not impaired; Stabilizing the symptoms level while increasing the ability to function on a daily basis; Increasing the coping behaviors of peer socialization, physical activity, and self-reassurance.

I begin by meeting with patients to assess patient psychological needs. I implement relationship-building skills to gain patient trust since the process of recovering from mental health issues can cause individuals to remember and talk about traumatizing events or experiences. After identifying patients’ mental health needs, as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners I create holistic treatment plans. I track patient progress and refer patients to specialists if necessary. I build relationships with, reassuring, and listening to and talking to patients. I assess and plan nursing care requirements. I care for and counsel clients with common identified chronic psychiatric condition. .I Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary services for clients with complex psychiatric problem. I monitor common health care problems and refer for specialized medical treatment as needed. I provide comprehensive family psychiatric-mental health education. I advocate for family psychiatric-mental health clients and their families.

As a mental health nurse practitioner, I am compassionate and understanding; I am a respectful and caring person. I can go above and beyond my listed responsibilities to ensure patients receive the best care possible while at my practice. I build relationships with, reassuring, and listening to and talking to patients. I believe every person has the right to freedom and to express his moral beliefs though words and actions that will help him grow. I use my talents to make others aware of their feelings and understand their needs.

Education

Regis college Massachusetts
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• Medication Management
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Eating Disorders
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Oppositional Defiance
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Trauma and PTSD
• Depression
• Bipolar

Mercy Mbuthia, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Mercy is a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts who  has over 5 years of experience providing clinical assessment, medication management and treatment to adults seeking help with anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. She is competent, empathetic and committed to providing care in a holistic manner. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Salem State University and received her Masters of Science in Nursing, with a Psychiatric and Mental health concentration from University of Massachusetts- Lowell.

Mercy blends current evidence and national standards of care with a holistic approach to manage patient care. This process includes: assessment, diagnosis, development of a comprehensive plan of care, implementation and follow-up. She maintains flexibility and awareness necessary to meet the needs of every unique individual.

Mercy seeks to establish a kind, compassionate and professional relationship with you in order to promote,maintain and restore health.

Education

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• 18+ Medication Management

Patricia Wheeler Shea, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

Patricia "Patty" Wheeler Shea holds dual board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP). Patty specializes in treating anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and mood disorders.

Patty completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at the University of Massachusetts/Lowell and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Simmons University. She has practiced as an ANP for 25 years, providing biopsychosocial care to young adult and adult clients in a variety of settings. Recognizing the prevalence of mental illness and the impact that mental illness can have on one’s life, Patty chose to pursue additional certification as a PMHNP. She completed her post-master’s certificate at the University of Massachusetts/Amherst.

Patty’s clinical practice includes psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment that is tailored to each unique individual. She believes in the importance of an integrative mind-body approach to provide clients with holistic, personalized care to address both their mental and physical health needs. Patty seeks to establish a collaborative, caring, nonjudgmental relationship to work with clients to achieve optimal mental and physical wellness, with the goal of improving the quality of their life.

Education

Simmons University
Master of Science in Nursing

 Specialties

• Medication Management
• Alternative and Complementary Medicine
• Depression
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Sleep Disorders
• Substance Use Disorders

Rachel Cavallaro, Licensed Psychologist

Philosophy of Care

Rachel Cavallaro is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in treating addiction, trauma/complicated grief, depression, anxiety, and military veterans. Dr. Cavallaro also provides psychological assessment for diagnostic clarification of mood or personality disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cognitive concerns, and fitness for duty evaluations for licensed professionals.

Dr. Cavallaro completed her Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at the University of Hartford. She completed her internship and post-doctoral fellowship in Addiction Medicine at CeDAR before accepting a full-time position as a psychologist there and receiving her Master’s Addiction Counselor (MAC) certification. Dr. Cavallaro also holds a Beck Institute CBT Certification.

Dr. Cavallaro aims to create a trusting and collaborative relationship to help you achieve your goals and create the life you desire. She will help you identify your various strengths and assist in the creation of new ones to enhance individual resilience. Although cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is her primary treatment of choice, Dr. Cavallaro regularly integrates techniques from various modalities to meet the needs of the individual and increase effectiveness including positive psychology, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to increase wellbeing and enhance resiliency in individual therapy.

Education

University of Hartford
Doctorate of Clinical Psychology

Specialties

• Psychological Assessment
  • Fitness for duty/Independent medical evaluation (IME)
  • Diagnostic clarification for mood or personality disorder
  • ADHD evaluation
  • Intelligence testing
  • Cognitive evaluation
• Addiction Treatment
• Trauma and PTSD
  • Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD
  • Concurrent treatment of PTSD and substance use disorders using prolonged exposure (COPE)
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Complicated Grief 
• Military personnel
• Licensed professionals (doctors, nurses, lawyers etc.)

Samantha Rynderman, LMHC

Philosophy of Care

Samantha Rynderman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts with experience providing therapeutic support and intervention for adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, and relationship issues.

Samantha received her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University. She utilizes a tailored approach to therapy that draws on the combined strengths of cognitive-behavioral, holistic, existential, person-centered, and mindfulness-based techniques to meet the ever-evolving needs of every unique individual.

Samantha seeks to establish a genuine and nurturing space for you to explore your personal journey and will be dedicated to working with you through life’s most challenging experiences.

Education

Northeastern University
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Mindfulness
• Addictions and Relapse Prevention
• Trauma
• Mood disorders
• Self esteem
• LGBTQIA
• Life transitions
• Anger management
• Women’s issues
• Relationship issues
• Parenting issues
• Millennial issues

Toshiba Fentress, LPC, LMHC

Philosophy of Care

Toshiba Fentress is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician in the state Massachusetts and a License Professional Counselor in Virginia. Toshiba has more than 20 years’ experience providing training, supervision, and therapeutic supports through programs that support adults with developmental disabilities, families, military personnel, youth, and individuals seeking help for depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, psychosis, and mood disorders. Toshiba obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Norfolk state University in 2009 (Magna Cum laude) and a Master of Arts Degree in Urban Education and Community Counseling in 2011 (Summa Cum Laude).

Toshiba has a passion for providing community-based support and services and she utilizes person/family centered, strength based, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution focused modalities. Toshiba is innovative, highly adaptable, and takes great care to tailor her services and supports to the family or individuals’ specific needs. 

Toshiba seeks to show you she is invested in you while on life’s journey building on your strengths and focusing on solutions unique to the presenting issue and individual abilities. Toshiba would love to partner with you and assist you in meeting your goals and living a meaningful life.  

Education

Norfolk State University
Master of Art in Urban Education and Counseling

Specialties

• Stress Management
• Depression
• Mood Disorders
• Self Esteem
• Anxiety
• Adjustment Disorders
• Psychosis

Vanessa Persaud, LMHC

Philosophy of Care 

Vanessa Persaud is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She also has her certification in alcohol and substance abuse counseling, trauma counseling, and in grief counseling. She is a multicultural counselor who seeks to enjoy creating positive relationships for individuals struggling with life stressors, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and trauma. Vanessa aids to individuals struggling with burnout, self-care, and wellness related issues. She also assists adults in dealing with addictive behaviors by teaching them how to avoid triggers and prevent relapse. 

As a clinician, Vanessa`s goal is to support her clients in reaching sobriety. She works primarily with adults (18 years and older) helping them cope with stressful events in their lives. In therapy, she will work with clients to explore their thought process and emotional patterns by using a series of techniques from various approaches. This can include cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, solution focused brief therapy, and/or motivational interviewing approaches. Vanessa will create a safe atmosphere where clients will feel cared for and will obtain the highest quality of care. This includes being respectful, sincere, and compassionate in each client`s struggles to achieve emotional independence. 

Education

St. Johns University
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Specialties 

• Self Esteem Issues 
• Depression 
• Anxiety 
• Adjustment Disorder 
• Career Counseling 
• Coping Skills 
• Self-care and Stress Management 
• Substance Abuse Related Issues 
• Grief 
• School Issues (college/university related issues)
• Multicultural Conflicts

Gina Gambardella, LICSW

Gina Gambardella is a Clinical Social Worker who is Licensed in the state of Massachusetts.

She brings almost 30 years experience working collaboratively with individuals seeking an improvement in life.   This includes  helping with troublesome worries, grief anxiety, depression, stress management and life transitions. Gina completed her MSW  at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work in 1992.

Gina utilizes many therapeutic, evidence based approaches in her practice.  This includes  self-compassion, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, psycho-dyanamic therapy.  She takes strength- based, trauma informed and culturally curious stance when working with clients.

She understands that an individual's environment, home, school, community, plays a huge role in their lives. She believes therapy at it’s best is working with clients collaboratively to meet their goals. She approaches her work in the  spirit of curiosity and flexibility. 

Gina is an experienced therapist who will help to  illuminate your strengths, and  listen to your story with compassion and warmth.

Gina’s specialties:

• Women’s issues
• Relationship issues
• Life Transitions
• Work/Career issues
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief and loss

Doug Crook, RN, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

Doug Crook is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts.  He has nearly 20 years of experience working in the mental health field in various roles including mental health counselor and registered nurse.  He has held clinical and management positions.  He has primarily worked on inpatient psychiatric units—with both adults and children.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salem State College and recently his Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Regis College.  His doctoral research was focused on providing behavioral health education to nurses caring for pediatric patients with behavioral health needs on non-psychiatric, inpatient units.

Doug understands the profound effects that challenges with mental health can have and the importance of addressing these challenges appropriately.  He values a collaborative relationship with his clients and working together on a plan of care that is reasonable and effective.

Doug aims to create a safe, non-judgmental space to develop this close working relationship with his clients, so that he can support their journey towards achieving personal goals and mental wellness.

Education

Regis College
Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice

Grace Ngumi, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

**Grace Ngumi offers psychiatric medication management

Grace Ngumi is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Licensed in Massachusetts. She has over 15 years experience working as Nurse in various nursing specialty and in particular mental health and dual diagnosis settings. As an NP she has worked with patients seeking help with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders and bipolar disorders.  She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Curry College in Milton, MA and received her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University.  

Grace, utilizes her past experience, education and clinical expertise to provide holistic care and ethical care that is compassionate to while maintaining a healing environment. 

Grace seeks to collaborate with her patient and other health care providers in order to ensure that the care she provides is holistic and is centered on the patient's wellbeing.

Education 

Walden University
Master's in Nursing

Specialities

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Self esteem
• Adjustment disorders
• ADHD
• Bipolar
• Grief & Loss

Wendy Barry, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Wendy Barry is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has over 14 years of nursing experience.  Wendy completed her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree at Fitchburg College, which is now Fitchburg University, in Fitchburg Massachusetts.  She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing at Regis College in Weston Massachusetts. Wendy bases her treatment on the biopsychosocial model and evidence-based practices.

Wendy understands that medication is only a part of the picture within the biopsychosocial model of mental health.  Her practice in medication is "start low and go slow", which is considered a standard of care in psychiatry.  She is a strong supporter of collaborative care and will work with other providers to maintain client's optimal health.  As a prescriber Wendy takes on the role of consult and encourages clients to feel confident in their psychiatric care.  She does this by asking questions, answering questions, and encouraging clients take the lead in their care.

Wendy treats clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and bipolar disorder.

Education

Regis College
Master's in Nursing

Specialties

• Anxiety
• PTSD
• Bipolar Disorder
• Medication Management