Anne Turley, RN, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Anne Turley is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in practice since 2014. She is well-versed in 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, autism spectrum disorder, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, treatment-resistant anxiety disorders, and multi-diagnosis cases.

Anne completed her Masters of Nursing Practice at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts. She has worked in private practice, community mental health, therapy schools, and residential treatment settings. Anne integrates principles of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) 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

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 (LMHC) who has 9 years of experience partnering with children, young adults, and families to help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, behavioral issues, and relationship issues.

Linda completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Mount St. Mary College and her Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling at SUNY New Paltz. She utilizes a relational, strength-based focus when utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution focused approaches in therapy, always maintaining the 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

Margaret Oloyede is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner with 8 years of experience treating adults who are struggling to cope with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Margaret received her Master’s of Science from Regis College—Massachusetts. Her past experience includes having provided inpatient care, as well as having worked in outpatient settings, offering psychiatric care to patients who have complex or chronic illnesses.

Work with Margaret to start prioritizing your mental health—she’ll offer expert guidance and support as you both address the difficult situations or mental health conditions that are causing your emotional pain. Margaret’s goal is to help stabilize your mental health while also increasing your physical activity, self-reassurance, and coping skills through quality psychiatric care.

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

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 grief counseling. She is a multicultural counselor who seeks to create positive relationships for individuals struggling with life stressors, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and trauma. Vanessa aids 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 and in meeting their full potential while under her care. 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 processes 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 obtain the highest quality of care. This includes being respectful, sincere, and compassionate in each client's struggles to achieve emotional independence.

Vanessa believes that everyone`s story and experience are unique. She wants to allow her clients to openly share their stressors, gain awareness, and assist them in building the confidence to find the solutions to their struggles. She will create a secure atmosphere where clients will feel appreciated and will obtain the highest quality of care while working towards achieving 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 of experience working as a nurse in various nursing specialties 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.

Grace 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 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