Grief Psychiatrists in Abington, MA
Christine Saftchick is a Southeast Miami, Florida native, is a highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professional with a diverse background in nursing and advanced practice. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University in 2012, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing in 2014. Graduating Cum Laude, she was honored with membership in the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, recognizing her academic excellence and commitment to the nursing profession.
Christine Saftchick is a Southeast Miami, Florida native, is a highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professional with a diverse background in nursing and advanced practice. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University in 2012, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing in 2014. Graduating Cum Laude, she was honored with membership in the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, recognizing her academic excellence and commitment to the nursing profession.
You or your child may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with mood, focus, or stress that is affecting daily life, school, work, or relationships. You may be seeking clarity, relief, and a plan that feels supportive rather than rushed. Many individuals and families I work with want to better understand what’s going on and feel confident in their next steps.
Whether you are a parent supporting your child or an adult seeking balance, the goal is often the same: to feel more stable, empowered, and hopeful about the future.
You or your child may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with mood, focus, or stress that is affecting daily life, school, work, or relationships. You may be seeking clarity, relief, and a plan that feels supportive rather than rushed. Many individuals and families I work with want to better understand what’s going on and feel confident in their next steps.
Whether you are a parent supporting your child or an adult seeking balance, the goal is often the same: to feel more stable, empowered, and hopeful about the future.
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Some are motivated by challenging or unexpected life events, such as a death or loss, a breakup or a divorce.
Therefore, it is important for us to create moments where we can examine and integrate our life experience. My psychotherapy practice creates an environment of trust and comfort, within which we can explore your life events, your feelings, and how you interact with the world.
Some are motivated by challenging or unexpected life events, such as a death or loss, a breakup or a divorce.
Therefore, it is important for us to create moments where we can examine and integrate our life experience. My psychotherapy practice creates an environment of trust and comfort, within which we can explore your life events, your feelings, and how you interact with the world.
Inspired by Belsa, Mental Health & Wellness, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNPBC, APRN
Randolph, MA 02368
Welcome to Inspired by Belsa! Meet Sandra Bellerice, a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in depression and anxiety. Sandra listens to your unique needs, manages medication, and offers tailored psychotherapy. Never feel alone with a healthcare provider like Sandra. Your treatment is personalized and follows evidence-based guidelines. Share your story, and let Sandra guide you to a brighter, healthier path. You deserve to live your life to the fullest.
Welcome to Inspired by Belsa! Meet Sandra Bellerice, a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in depression and anxiety. Sandra listens to your unique needs, manages medication, and offers tailored psychotherapy. Never feel alone with a healthcare provider like Sandra. Your treatment is personalized and follows evidence-based guidelines. Share your story, and let Sandra guide you to a brighter, healthier path. You deserve to live your life to the fullest.
Navigating life transitions, working through anxiety, depression, processing grief or trauma, deepening your sense of self and identity, and supporting one's desire to work to improve relationships, self esteem, and confidence are important aspects of therapy work.
I am a psychotherapist and psychiatric provider with a deep commitment to supporting resilience and helping people reconnect with their inherent strengths. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and I integrate both therapy and medication management to offer thoughtful, individualized care. I believe in meeting each person where they are and working together to understand emotional and experiential patterns that may be interfering with a sense of movement, purpose, or well-being. Curiosity and compassion are important aspects of building a foundation of trust in therapy.
Navigating life transitions, working through anxiety, depression, processing grief or trauma, deepening your sense of self and identity, and supporting one's desire to work to improve relationships, self esteem, and confidence are important aspects of therapy work.
I am a psychotherapist and psychiatric provider with a deep commitment to supporting resilience and helping people reconnect with their inherent strengths. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and I integrate both therapy and medication management to offer thoughtful, individualized care. I believe in meeting each person where they are and working together to understand emotional and experiential patterns that may be interfering with a sense of movement, purpose, or well-being. Curiosity and compassion are important aspects of building a foundation of trust in therapy.
Even in time of waves of uncertainty, grief & fear, all the more vital we continue to maintain perspective and persevere.
I have more than 30 year of service as senior faculty at Harvard Medical School. Distinctions include receipt of the highest HMS mentorship award. My private practice is at my home office, with privacy and discretion assured. Patients include healthcare professionals executives. My patients and I work together to foster personal and professional growth and development, Medications prescribed when needed. Age range from early adolescents to supe-elder. My practice is an evaluation, consultation, and treatment resource for patients, families and clinicians locally and nationally.
Even in time of waves of uncertainty, grief & fear, all the more vital we continue to maintain perspective and persevere.
I have more than 30 year of service as senior faculty at Harvard Medical School. Distinctions include receipt of the highest HMS mentorship award. My private practice is at my home office, with privacy and discretion assured. Patients include healthcare professionals executives. My patients and I work together to foster personal and professional growth and development, Medications prescribed when needed. Age range from early adolescents to supe-elder. My practice is an evaluation, consultation, and treatment resource for patients, families and clinicians locally and nationally.
Calling in those grieving and those moving through profound change, upheaval, and transition.
I integrate medication management with somatic based psychotherapy and lifestyle focused approaches such as sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress regulation to support greater stability, self understanding, and symptom relief. Care is collaborative, compassionate and rooted in the awareness of your innate ability to heal and grow.
Calling in those grieving and those moving through profound change, upheaval, and transition.
I integrate medication management with somatic based psychotherapy and lifestyle focused approaches such as sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress regulation to support greater stability, self understanding, and symptom relief. Care is collaborative, compassionate and rooted in the awareness of your innate ability to heal and grow.
I am a Harvard trained, Board Certified, Psychiatrist with a private practice in the Back Bay Area, Boston. My training includes my MD from Stanford with honors, Harvard residency training at MGH-McLean, and my certification in cognitive behavioral therapy (for anxiety, depression and PTSD) while I was faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Massachusetts. My outpatient clinic was previously at Cambridge Health Alliance and I now run a boutique private practice offering personalized, attentive care and support. Narrative therapy and mindfulness training are included along with meticulous psychopharmacology.
I am a Harvard trained, Board Certified, Psychiatrist with a private practice in the Back Bay Area, Boston. My training includes my MD from Stanford with honors, Harvard residency training at MGH-McLean, and my certification in cognitive behavioral therapy (for anxiety, depression and PTSD) while I was faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Massachusetts. My outpatient clinic was previously at Cambridge Health Alliance and I now run a boutique private practice offering personalized, attentive care and support. Narrative therapy and mindfulness training are included along with meticulous psychopharmacology.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience. I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents navigating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment challenges. My goal is to help clients find relief from persistent symptoms, improve daily functioning, and build emotional resilience through compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs and goals.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience. I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents navigating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment challenges. My goal is to help clients find relief from persistent symptoms, improve daily functioning, and build emotional resilience through compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs and goals.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan. I have a Master of Science in Nursing and Psychiatry. I also hold a Masters of Education and Counseling. I have worked in the mental health field for over 10 years. I speak both Brazilian-Portuguese and Spanish.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan. I have a Master of Science in Nursing and Psychiatry. I also hold a Masters of Education and Counseling. I have worked in the mental health field for over 10 years. I speak both Brazilian-Portuguese and Spanish.
As a general adult outpatient psychiatrist, I enjoy working with patients who bring a variety of concerns. I am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Transparency, safety and the quality of therapeutic relationship with a patient are top priorities. My practice specialize in helping folks struggling with anxiety disorders, including OCD, among others.
As a general adult outpatient psychiatrist, I enjoy working with patients who bring a variety of concerns. I am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Transparency, safety and the quality of therapeutic relationship with a patient are top priorities. My practice specialize in helping folks struggling with anxiety disorders, including OCD, among others.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental and emotional well-being. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental and emotional well-being. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of experience and over a decade as a registered nurse across diverse healthcare settings. I support clients managing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. My approach is empathetic and person-centered, focusing on helping clients achieve their goals through medication management, therapeutic support, and lifestyle interventions that promote long-term emotional well-being.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of experience and over a decade as a registered nurse across diverse healthcare settings. I support clients managing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. My approach is empathetic and person-centered, focusing on helping clients achieve their goals through medication management, therapeutic support, and lifestyle interventions that promote long-term emotional well-being.
I have additional expertise in grief/ bereavement, supporting patients through complex medical decisions, advanced care planning, and anxiety disorders.
Treatment begins with a thorough evaluation of current challenges, past treatments, and future goals. We then work together to create a care plan that best suits your needs. Plans can include therapy and/or medications.
I have additional expertise in grief/ bereavement, supporting patients through complex medical decisions, advanced care planning, and anxiety disorders.
Treatment begins with a thorough evaluation of current challenges, past treatments, and future goals. We then work together to create a care plan that best suits your needs. Plans can include therapy and/or medications.
A seasoned nurse with over 17 years of experience in both the home care and Inpatient settings with a focus on psychiatric care. He graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with his Masters in Nursing in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Tract. Understanding a holistic approach to care focuses on cultural, spiritual and physical elements to care, he strives to provide the best care for his patients based on these principles
A seasoned nurse with over 17 years of experience in both the home care and Inpatient settings with a focus on psychiatric care. He graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with his Masters in Nursing in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Tract. Understanding a holistic approach to care focuses on cultural, spiritual and physical elements to care, he strives to provide the best care for his patients based on these principles
I work with children (8+) adolescents, adults, and veterans navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood challenges. I know how overwhelming it can feel when your focus, emotions, or thoughts get in the way of living fully. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence based. Together, we create a plan, combining thorough evaluation and strategic medication management to help you regain clarity, balance, and confidence, moving from surviving to thriving
I work with children (8+) adolescents, adults, and veterans navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood challenges. I know how overwhelming it can feel when your focus, emotions, or thoughts get in the way of living fully. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence based. Together, we create a plan, combining thorough evaluation and strategic medication management to help you regain clarity, balance, and confidence, moving from surviving to thriving
I also work with people who are suffering in life from issues such as relationship or career concerns, grief and loss, life transitions, or identity issues.
I graduated from Stanford University and received my medical degree from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. I completed a residency in psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where I trained with leaders in advanced psychopharmacology and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at SUNY Upstate.
I also work with people who are suffering in life from issues such as relationship or career concerns, grief and loss, life transitions, or identity issues.
I graduated from Stanford University and received my medical degree from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. I completed a residency in psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where I trained with leaders in advanced psychopharmacology and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at SUNY Upstate.
We all face challenges and difficulties in our lives. While we generally cope, there are times when emotional distress needs professional guidance. Depression, anxiety, and other behavioral issues can upend your life. That's where a professional such as myself can step in to guide you through recovery to better health. I graduated from Harvard Medical School and trained at the University of Pennsylvania. I work as your partner to explore your needs, wishes, fears, and distress, We will develop a plan of treatment and recovery. Together we will help you move to a better place.
We all face challenges and difficulties in our lives. While we generally cope, there are times when emotional distress needs professional guidance. Depression, anxiety, and other behavioral issues can upend your life. That's where a professional such as myself can step in to guide you through recovery to better health. I graduated from Harvard Medical School and trained at the University of Pennsylvania. I work as your partner to explore your needs, wishes, fears, and distress, We will develop a plan of treatment and recovery. Together we will help you move to a better place.
Frontline Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN-BC
1 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, anxious, or stuck? Depressed or irritable? I’m here to help. I provide non-judgmental, compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults and Adolescents across Massachusetts. My goal is simple: to help you feel better, function better, and live with more clarity and peace. Whether you’re dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, or mood challenges, we’ll build a plan that’s tailored to you—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
I work with patients experiencing:
ADHD (inattention, focus issues, overwhelm)
Anxiety & Panic
Depression & Mood disorder
PTSD, Sleep
Work and Life stressors
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, anxious, or stuck? Depressed or irritable? I’m here to help. I provide non-judgmental, compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults and Adolescents across Massachusetts. My goal is simple: to help you feel better, function better, and live with more clarity and peace. Whether you’re dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, or mood challenges, we’ll build a plan that’s tailored to you—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
I work with patients experiencing:
ADHD (inattention, focus issues, overwhelm)
Anxiety & Panic
Depression & Mood disorder
PTSD, Sleep
Work and Life stressors
Do you feel on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted, and dissociated. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe, but you are feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and grounded. You are ready to feel at ease and reconnect in your relationships, without emotional dysregulation. You can be free from anxiety- I can help you get there. Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management. Services are provided through Raelin Nursing Mental Wellness.
Do you feel on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted, and dissociated. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe, but you are feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and grounded. You are ready to feel at ease and reconnect in your relationships, without emotional dysregulation. You can be free from anxiety- I can help you get there. Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management. Services are provided through Raelin Nursing Mental Wellness.
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FAQ - Grief Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with grief?
Grief is a strong emotional response to loss, often triggered by the death of a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, or a major life transition. While grief itself is not a mental health disorder, it can cause a range of physical and emotional symptoms, such as disrupted sleep, changes in appetite, irritability, and nausea. Grief can also intensify symptoms of existing mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety. Although many people experience a gradual easing of grief over time, others may find that their symptoms persist or interfere with daily life. In these cases, working with a psychiatrist who has experience supporting individuals through grief can be beneficial.
How do psychiatrists approach treatment for grief?
Because there are no specific medications or therapy type designed solely for grief, treatment typically begins with a thorough assessment of an individual's current symptoms and circumstances. Based on this evaluation, a psychiatrist may recommend a personalized treatment plan. This could include the prescription of medication, such as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), a type of antidepressant that may help regulate mood during the grieving process. Psychiatrists may also incorporate evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients examine how their thoughts about loss contribute to emotional distress, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on accepting painful emotions and identifying coping strategies that align with one's personal values and long-term goals.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in grief support?
To find a psychiatrist who specializes in grief, individuals can use the Psychology Today provider directory, which allows users to filter by therapeutic approach, insurance accepted, or shared identity characteristics, such as gender. When reaching out to a potential provider, it can be useful to ask about their experience working with grief, how they approach treatment planning, and whether they offer both medication management and therapy. Practical considerations such as office location, telehealth availability, and insurance coverage should also be considered to ensure a good fit.