Behavioral Issues Psychiatrists in Dorchester, MA
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater eas
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater eas
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
If you or someone you love is struggling with anxiety, depression, or ADHD and looking for care that is thoughtful, personalized, and genuinely attentive, I'd welcome the opportunity to help.
I'm Dr. Fey Ramey, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Duke University and more than 18 years of clinical experience. I provide medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic care for children, teens, and adults, taking the time to truly listen and build a plan that fits your life rather than a template.
If you or someone you love is struggling with anxiety, depression, or ADHD and looking for care that is thoughtful, personalized, and genuinely attentive, I'd welcome the opportunity to help.
I'm Dr. Fey Ramey, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Duke University and more than 18 years of clinical experience. I provide medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic care for children, teens, and adults, taking the time to truly listen and build a plan that fits your life rather than a template.
We are excited to announce that we are offering SAME day appointments!
We are fully aware that without mental health, every day is a struggle. Let's change that!
At Ascend Psychiatry, we have a group practice of Psychiatric Mental Health NP's. We treat the following conditions:
Mood Disorder: Depression, Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Autism Spectrum (ASD), Developmental Disorders,
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and most general psychiatry concerns.
We are excited to announce that we are offering SAME day appointments!
We are fully aware that without mental health, every day is a struggle. Let's change that!
At Ascend Psychiatry, we have a group practice of Psychiatric Mental Health NP's. We treat the following conditions:
Mood Disorder: Depression, Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Autism Spectrum (ASD), Developmental Disorders,
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and most general psychiatry concerns.
I work with adults experiencing bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood instability. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, struggling with focus, low mood, or emotional ups and downs that affect daily functioning. I help clients better understand their symptoms, stabilize mood, and build practical strategies for long-term improvement through medication management and supportive, goal-oriented care.
I work with adults experiencing bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood instability. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, struggling with focus, low mood, or emotional ups and downs that affect daily functioning. I help clients better understand their symptoms, stabilize mood, and build practical strategies for long-term improvement through medication management and supportive, goal-oriented care.
I provide comprehensive outpatient and Telemedicine behavioral health psychiatric care for adults that includes medication management.
Gérald is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) driven by his fervidness for patient-centered, evidence-based practice, and concerted approaches to nursing care. With the experience accumulated over 30 years in health care, he aims at helping close the gap in the delivery of services to the mentally ill. Gérald’s primacy is to support the patients and their families in overcoming the stigmas associated with mental health, help patients improve their quality of life and reach their full potential.
I provide comprehensive outpatient and Telemedicine behavioral health psychiatric care for adults that includes medication management.
Gérald is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) driven by his fervidness for patient-centered, evidence-based practice, and concerted approaches to nursing care. With the experience accumulated over 30 years in health care, he aims at helping close the gap in the delivery of services to the mentally ill. Gérald’s primacy is to support the patients and their families in overcoming the stigmas associated with mental health, help patients improve their quality of life and reach their full potential.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
My name is Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP-BC, MSQSM. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life's demands and struggles with anxiety or low self-esteem. They seek to understand themselves better, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Their goal is to develop coping strategies and build confidence to navigate their world with greater ease. They want guidance to unlock their potential and desire a therapist who listens deeply and offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help them thrive.
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I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a humanistic approach.
Accepting New Clients. Appointments are typically available within 7 days. I offer Medication Management & Counseling/Supportive Psychotherapy online via Telepsychiatry Services throughout Florida, Massachusetts & Arizona. I am an experienced Independently licensed Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Military Service Member. I provide care for adults, adolescents, and children, ages 7 and above. I accept most insurance plans including United, Oscar, Oxford, Aetna, Cigna and Florida Blue. I also accept cash pay clients without insurance.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a humanistic approach.
Accepting New Clients. Appointments are typically available within 7 days. I offer Medication Management & Counseling/Supportive Psychotherapy online via Telepsychiatry Services throughout Florida, Massachusetts & Arizona. I am an experienced Independently licensed Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Military Service Member. I provide care for adults, adolescents, and children, ages 7 and above. I accept most insurance plans including United, Oscar, Oxford, Aetna, Cigna and Florida Blue. I also accept cash pay clients without insurance.
Meet a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) with over 11 years of valuable experience in the healthcare field. Graduating in 2012 from CUNY College, this PA brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to patient care. A committed and dedicated team member, this PA is known for their ability to work effectively within a healthcare team, contributing to positive clinical outcomes. Their excellence in communication and listening skills allows them to provide compassionate care and establish strong connections with patients.
Meet a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) with over 11 years of valuable experience in the healthcare field. Graduating in 2012 from CUNY College, this PA brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to patient care. A committed and dedicated team member, this PA is known for their ability to work effectively within a healthcare team, contributing to positive clinical outcomes. Their excellence in communication and listening skills allows them to provide compassionate care and establish strong connections with patients.
I am currently accepting new patients for medication management (children/adolescents only), please go to www.safeharborwellness.org/new-patients to request an appointment. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and their families to identify challenging areas of their life and provide assistance in improving the quality of their day to day life and relationships. This process will look different for each child, and we will work together to achieve mutual goals. I look forward to meeting and working with your family!
I am currently accepting new patients for medication management (children/adolescents only), please go to www.safeharborwellness.org/new-patients to request an appointment. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and their families to identify challenging areas of their life and provide assistance in improving the quality of their day to day life and relationships. This process will look different for each child, and we will work together to achieve mutual goals. I look forward to meeting and working with your family!
I utilize evidence-based, patient-centered approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused interventions, along with medication management when appropriate.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 29 years of experience in the mental health field. My background as a registered nurse has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of complex psychiatric conditions. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, trauma-related concerns, substance use, and autism spectrum disorders across the lifespan. I am committed to creating a compassionate, collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.
I utilize evidence-based, patient-centered approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused interventions, along with medication management when appropriate.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 29 years of experience in the mental health field. My background as a registered nurse has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of complex psychiatric conditions. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, trauma-related concerns, substance use, and autism spectrum disorders across the lifespan. I am committed to creating a compassionate, collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.
Dustin graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Minor in Chemistry. After discovering his passion for medicine, Dustin pursued his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at MCPHS University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and ranking in the top 10% of his class.
Dustin graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Minor in Chemistry. After discovering his passion for medicine, Dustin pursued his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at MCPHS University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and ranking in the top 10% of his class.
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FAQ - Behavioral Issues Psychiatrists
How can a behavioral psychiatrists help?
Behavioral issues is a general term used to encompass conditions like Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD), which significantly impact the behavior and emotional functioning of children and adolescents. These disorders are characterized by disruptive behaviors that create substantial challenges for children and their family across emotional, academic, and social domains. Psychiatrists specializing in behavioral issues have expertise in diagnosing these conditions and crafting treatment plans. Their approach typically integrates therapy and medication while helping families navigate supportive services. Psychiatrists may also address underlying factors—such as trauma—that may fuel behavioral disturbances.
What treatment approaches are used for behavioral issues?
Because behavioral issues can present in a variety of ways, treatment is usually very individualized. Psychotherapeutic approaches—such as age-appropriate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), or play therapy—are commonly used to help children improve emotional regulation and communication skills. For parents and caregivers, psychiatrists can also offer support—such as by helping them manage challenging behaviors and strengthen parent-child trust. Medications can also be effective in some cases to help manage symptoms and help regulate mood. When medication is recommended, it is typically paired with behavioral strategies and ongoing monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in behavioral issues?
Psychology Today's online directory serves as a valuable resource for families seeking qualified psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in behavioral issues. The platform's search filters enable users to identify providers with specific expertise in areas such as oppositional behavior, medication management, and psychological evaluation. Families can refine their search based on multiple criteria including age group specialization (e.g. children or adolescents), accepted insurance plans, geographic location, and session fees. When evaluating potential psychiatrists, families should inquire about their specific treatment philosophy, as well as their commitment to collaborating with school professionals and other members of the child's care team.