Psychiatrists for Children in Chelmsford, MA
Adalia Wellness and Behavioral Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Adalia Wellness and Behavioral Services is now accepting new clients of all ages. We offer compassionate support through psychiatric assessments, medication management, psychotherapy, and coping skills development, with both in-person and telehealth visits available to help you achieve stability, well-being, and a meaningful life.
Adalia Wellness and Behavioral Services is now accepting new clients of all ages. We offer compassionate support through psychiatric assessments, medication management, psychotherapy, and coping skills development, with both in-person and telehealth visits available to help you achieve stability, well-being, and a meaningful life.
Please note: At this time, I am primarily virtual but offer intermittent in-person appointments. I am based in Greater Boston, Chelmsford MA. I received my Nurse Practitioner education at Walden University and completed clinical training at Department of Mental Health Freedom Clinic, in Boston, MA. I believe in a collaborative approach where we work together to understand your unique story, challenges, and goals. My focus is on providing compassionate, evidence-based care that integrates thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy to help you regain balance and build a life of meaning and resilience
Please note: At this time, I am primarily virtual but offer intermittent in-person appointments. I am based in Greater Boston, Chelmsford MA. I received my Nurse Practitioner education at Walden University and completed clinical training at Department of Mental Health Freedom Clinic, in Boston, MA. I believe in a collaborative approach where we work together to understand your unique story, challenges, and goals. My focus is on providing compassionate, evidence-based care that integrates thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy to help you regain balance and build a life of meaning and resilience
Dedicated Support for Children, Adolescents, and Families -
With over 14 years of experience in primary and secondary school settings, I have seen firsthand how mental health challenges can impact a child's development and quality of life.
My Approach to Care -
I believe that the foundation of successful treatment is a strong, trusting partnership between the practitioner, the patient, and their family. My practice focuses on:
Comprehensive Care: Developing individualized plans that integrate medication management with supportive psychotherapy.
Dedicated Support for Children, Adolescents, and Families -
With over 14 years of experience in primary and secondary school settings, I have seen firsthand how mental health challenges can impact a child's development and quality of life.
My Approach to Care -
I believe that the foundation of successful treatment is a strong, trusting partnership between the practitioner, the patient, and their family. My practice focuses on:
Comprehensive Care: Developing individualized plans that integrate medication management with supportive psychotherapy.
I see both children and adults for psychiatric medication.
I am a psychologist who has been in practice for over 25 years in Nashua. My private practice is limited to counseling and psychological testing for surgery patients; my knowledge base in prescribing means that I have knowledge regarding the physiological factors underlying mood, anxiety and other symptoms.
I see both children and adults for psychiatric medication.
I am a psychologist who has been in practice for over 25 years in Nashua. My private practice is limited to counseling and psychological testing for surgery patients; my knowledge base in prescribing means that I have knowledge regarding the physiological factors underlying mood, anxiety and other symptoms.
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Dr. Chen is a Harvard trained, double Board Certified psychiatrist who provides evidence-based and collaborative mental health care to her pediatric and college age patients. She offers in-person appointments on Tuesdays and virtual appointments M/T/Th/F. Dr. Chen strives to understand each patient's individual goals of treatment and helps them develop the skills to achieve those goals. She works with patients to manage their symptoms with the lowest dose and the fewest medications possible. She also hopes to help her patients graduate from psychiatric treatment whenever possible.
She completed a four year General Psychiatry Residency at University Hospitals/Cleveland Medical Center and a two year Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School.
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Derek Terrell, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than twenty years of combined experience in mental health care, behavioral health leadership, and evidence-based treatment of complex psychiatric conditions. Derek specializes in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar spectrum disorders, substance-use–related concerns, and the unique challenges faced by individuals with dual diagnoses. Derek’s clinical approach is grounded in the belief that effective psychiatric care must be both deeply personal and highly practical.
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I am part of the team at Perseverance Behavioral Health LLC. We feel effective psychiatry not only requires personalized care but also developing a long-lasting, trusting, and respectful
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Bright Act Behavioral Center LLC is an outpatient Mental Health Center in Worcester, Massachusetts which provides diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to mental and behavioral disorders. At Bright Act Behavioral Center We've been proudly attending to our patients’ mental health needs and have been working tirelessly to brighten peoples lives coupled with offering proactive quality Mental healthcare in a safe and comfortable environment. We offer services including Medication Management, Counselling, Substance abuse counselling and other related mental health needs. We guarantee to provide quality mental health.
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I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist.
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I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist.
Leading a fulfilling and happy life can be challenging and may even seem impossible at times. I believe that communicating and connecting via talk therapy is one path towards a happier and more meaningful life. My view is that therapy provides an opportunity to gain insight into one's relationships with one's self, others and society. I use a variety of approaches in my therapeutic work according to what works for each individual person. Together we'll focus on trying to understand the root causes of various problems and repetitive patterns of behavior that are difficult to change.
We are well-experienced in treatments for Bipolar, ADHD, Autism, child/adult anger and behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, PMDD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and alcohol abuse, sleep issues, etc.
For some people, each and every day feels impossible. Every task feels insurmountable. Modern culture and demands are incompatible with our humanness. Access to true peace and relaxation is limited. We are living amongst billions of people, but still, we feel alone. Please, let us help you navigate through and ease your pain and stress.
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As a Yale trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with a Master's Degree in Psychology, and extensive training in both psychiatry and psychology, I will provide holistic, comprehensive, person-centered care. My commitment to you, is to not only treat the most overt symptoms currently showing up, but explore all contributing factors, and root causes, to develop a deeper understanding of how to best meet your goals. From this full-scope of awareness, and global insight, we will collaboratively work to create an integrative care plan that brings meaningful, sustainable, changes that improve your quality of life, and overall wellbeing.
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I provide evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and consultations for children (age 5 and up), adolescents, and adults.
Appointments between 7am - 3pm, weekdays, are available. Times after 3pm are rare, so the ability to leave or go in late to school or work for an appointment is essential. My office is located just off of Route 9, two miles from I-495 and four miles from the Pike.
I provide evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and consultations for children (age 5 and up), adolescents, and adults.
Appointments between 7am - 3pm, weekdays, are available. Times after 3pm are rare, so the ability to leave or go in late to school or work for an appointment is essential. My office is located just off of Route 9, two miles from I-495 and four miles from the Pike.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma related concerns, and substance use.
I take a collaborative, patient centered approach and tailor care to your unique needs and goals. My work is grounded in evidence based practice and a holistic perspective, and may include medication management, psychotherapy, and coordination with other providers. I also use harm reduction and strengths based approaches to support meaningful progress.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma related concerns, and substance use.
I take a collaborative, patient centered approach and tailor care to your unique needs and goals. My work is grounded in evidence based practice and a holistic perspective, and may include medication management, psychotherapy, and coordination with other providers. I also use harm reduction and strengths based approaches to support meaningful progress.
Maurasse, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in both general and child & adolescent psychiatry.
We provide care for adolescents and adults experiencing common mental health concerns, including:
Anxiety disorders – persistent worry, panic, or social anxiety
Depression – low mood, loss of interest, or motivation challenges
Trauma-related disorders – PTSD or past trauma
Stress impacting daily life – difficulties at school, work, or in relationships
Maurasse, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in both general and child & adolescent psychiatry.
We provide care for adolescents and adults experiencing common mental health concerns, including:
Anxiety disorders – persistent worry, panic, or social anxiety
Depression – low mood, loss of interest, or motivation challenges
Trauma-related disorders – PTSD or past trauma
Stress impacting daily life – difficulties at school, work, or in relationships
As a parent and a provider, I bring real life experience in developmental challenges, crisis management of children, adolescence and adults.
I am fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole, and a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner committed to providing holistic, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive mental health care. My goal is to partner with you and integrate the most current evidence-based practices to support you on your mental health journey.
As a parent and a provider, I bring real life experience in developmental challenges, crisis management of children, adolescence and adults.
I am fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole, and a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner committed to providing holistic, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive mental health care. My goal is to partner with you and integrate the most current evidence-based practices to support you on your mental health journey.
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Throughout childhood and adulthood, we sometimes encounter challenges that are not easy to overcome.
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In envisioning my ideal client, I see someone who is courageous and committed to their journey of self-discovery and healing. They may be grappling with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, but they are determined to confront these challenges head-on. Their needs encompass both emotional support and practical guidance as they navigate their path towards mental wellness. My ideal client seeks a compassionate and understanding ally who can offer them a safe space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. They crave validation, empathy, and validation.
In envisioning my ideal client, I see someone who is courageous and committed to their journey of self-discovery and healing. They may be grappling with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, but they are determined to confront these challenges head-on. Their needs encompass both emotional support and practical guidance as they navigate their path towards mental wellness. My ideal client seeks a compassionate and understanding ally who can offer them a safe space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. They crave validation, empathy, and validation.
Our main specialty is medication management, but we also specialize in comprehensive treatment plans, incorporated supportive therapy, educational counseling for children and adolescent and more.
Living is leaning to face life challenges with a sense of acceptance and control. However, it's not always easy to do on our own. Without a doubt, many of us on earth have a negative answer when dealing with our mental health. Here, at Mental Health Plus LLC, we are interested in seeing you take control of yourself. We strive to encourage our clients to live life to the fullest by being assisted with a unique bundle care approach.
Our main specialty is medication management, but we also specialize in comprehensive treatment plans, incorporated supportive therapy, educational counseling for children and adolescent and more.
Living is leaning to face life challenges with a sense of acceptance and control. However, it's not always easy to do on our own. Without a doubt, many of us on earth have a negative answer when dealing with our mental health. Here, at Mental Health Plus LLC, we are interested in seeing you take control of yourself. We strive to encourage our clients to live life to the fullest by being assisted with a unique bundle care approach.
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What does a child psychiatrist do?
Child psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents. They support children and their families in navigating a wide range of challenges related to growing up, including academic difficulties, peer-related stress or bullying, family transitions such as divorce, and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. Treatment often includes age-appropriate therapy and, when appropriate, medication. Child psychiatrists also frequently collaborate with other professionals involved in a child’s care—such as therapists, pediatricians, teachers, or occupational therapists—to ensure a coordinated approach. They may also conduct developmental or psychological assessments to clarify diagnoses or determine the most effective treatment plan for a child. While child psychiatrists may see patients of any age under 18, many focus on specific developmental stages, such as the toddler years or adolescence.
How to find a child psychiatrist
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in working with children. The platform also offers additional filters to help you find a provider with relevant specialty areas who sees patients in your child’s age group. Each provider profile includes detailed information such as therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a provider is a good match for your child’s needs and developmental stage.


