Testing and Evaluation Psychiatrists in Natick, MA
SNBCare is a multidisciplinary group of dedicated clinicians, providing the best quality care for a wide range of outpatient mental health services. We have been serving adults, families, and couples for over a decade in a caring, patient-friendly environment. We offer medication management, teletherapy, TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), and Esketamine treatment. We accept almost all insurances. We are currently accepting new patients all services and would be honored to support you on your journey to mental wellness.
SNBCare is a multidisciplinary group of dedicated clinicians, providing the best quality care for a wide range of outpatient mental health services. We have been serving adults, families, and couples for over a decade in a caring, patient-friendly environment. We offer medication management, teletherapy, TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), and Esketamine treatment. We accept almost all insurances. We are currently accepting new patients all services and would be honored to support you on your journey to mental wellness.
With experience as a crisis line volunteer, EMT, and bilingual PA-C, I’ve spent years supporting individuals through mental health challenges. Growing up in minority communities, I saw how stigma and lack of cultural understanding kept people from getting help. That inspired me to create a space where clients feel safe, heard, and respected. I offer culturally sensitive care focused on emotional healing, medication management, and treatments like TMS. My goal is to help you feel less alone and more empowered on your path to wellness.
With experience as a crisis line volunteer, EMT, and bilingual PA-C, I’ve spent years supporting individuals through mental health challenges. Growing up in minority communities, I saw how stigma and lack of cultural understanding kept people from getting help. That inspired me to create a space where clients feel safe, heard, and respected. I offer culturally sensitive care focused on emotional healing, medication management, and treatments like TMS. My goal is to help you feel less alone and more empowered on your path to wellness.
Hello, I’m Christopher, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I earned both my BSN and MSN from Northeastern University. I have over three years of experience as a psychiatric nurse in an inpatient crisis stabilization setting, where I developed strong skills in assessment and medication management. My approach is rooted in compassion and empathy. I work collaboratively with you to align treatment with your goals and support your journey toward improved mental health.
Hello, I’m Christopher, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I earned both my BSN and MSN from Northeastern University. I have over three years of experience as a psychiatric nurse in an inpatient crisis stabilization setting, where I developed strong skills in assessment and medication management. My approach is rooted in compassion and empathy. I work collaboratively with you to align treatment with your goals and support your journey toward improved mental health.
Dr. Munir graduated with academic distinction, receiving his medical degree from Baqai Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan in 2013. He completed his psychiatry residency training at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, MA in 2022 at which point he joined BNBA. Dr. Munir's goal as an early career psychiatrist is to accommodate the wide spectrum of needs of his patients. He is a staunch proponent of patient advocacy, and emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic alliance. He is attuned to the vast array of different cultural, religious and political backgrounds of our diverse communities.
Dr. Munir graduated with academic distinction, receiving his medical degree from Baqai Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan in 2013. He completed his psychiatry residency training at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, MA in 2022 at which point he joined BNBA. Dr. Munir's goal as an early career psychiatrist is to accommodate the wide spectrum of needs of his patients. He is a staunch proponent of patient advocacy, and emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic alliance. He is attuned to the vast array of different cultural, religious and political backgrounds of our diverse communities.
I'm Franklina Apeagyei, PMHNP-BC, a psychiatry specialist who graduated from Walden University. As a mother of three and a wife, I am aware of the difficulties that life brings at every stage. I specialize in addressing a variety of mental health issues for clients across the lifespan facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, and substance use.
I'm Franklina Apeagyei, PMHNP-BC, a psychiatry specialist who graduated from Walden University. As a mother of three and a wife, I am aware of the difficulties that life brings at every stage. I specialize in addressing a variety of mental health issues for clients across the lifespan facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, and substance use.
I’m Aimara Guzman, PA-C, a bilingual psychiatric provider with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from South University in Florida. I’m committed to creating a supportive, collaborative space where clients of all ages feel safe to explore their concerns. I work with people seeking stability, clarity, and meaningful change. My goal is to offer compassionate care that helps you feel understood, respected, and empowered on your mental health journey.
I’m Aimara Guzman, PA-C, a bilingual psychiatric provider with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from South University in Florida. I’m committed to creating a supportive, collaborative space where clients of all ages feel safe to explore their concerns. I work with people seeking stability, clarity, and meaningful change. My goal is to offer compassionate care that helps you feel understood, respected, and empowered on your mental health journey.
Dr. Ron Israel is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. He earned his medical degree from Kansas City University, completed his adult psychiatry residency at Aventura Hospital, and his Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at the University of Miami. Dr. Israel has published in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, and presented at national conferences such as the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry on topics including AI in child psychiatry.
Dr. Ron Israel is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. He earned his medical degree from Kansas City University, completed his adult psychiatry residency at Aventura Hospital, and his Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at the University of Miami. Dr. Israel has published in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, and presented at national conferences such as the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry on topics including AI in child psychiatry.
When you're struggling, you need support right away, not in a month. If you're dealing with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, or insomnia that are impacting your life, visit my website and click on the "Request Consultation" button to get started today.
When you're struggling, you need support right away, not in a month. If you're dealing with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, or insomnia that are impacting your life, visit my website and click on the "Request Consultation" button to get started today.
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Schedule a comprehensive ADHD diagnostic evaluation to get started.
ADHD is my passion. I help adults struggling with ADHD symptoms such as inattention, distractibility, disorganization, impulsivity, restlessness, hyperactivity, emotional dysregulation, mood swings, procrastination, task initiation, motivation, perfectionism, time management issues, forgetfulness, executive dysfunction, academic and work stress, and relationship difficulties. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner and provider of color, I offer culturally sensitive ADHD assessments, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, personalized medication management, coaching, education, and evidence-based ADHD treatment plans.
Schedule a comprehensive ADHD diagnostic evaluation to get started.
ADHD is my passion. I help adults struggling with ADHD symptoms such as inattention, distractibility, disorganization, impulsivity, restlessness, hyperactivity, emotional dysregulation, mood swings, procrastination, task initiation, motivation, perfectionism, time management issues, forgetfulness, executive dysfunction, academic and work stress, and relationship difficulties. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner and provider of color, I offer culturally sensitive ADHD assessments, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, personalized medication management, coaching, education, and evidence-based ADHD treatment plans.
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, or not like yourself lately?
Whether you’re struggling with ADHD, anxiety, mood changes, or burnout, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m Dr. Dilys Poku-Mensah, a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in helping adolescents and adults regain clarity, stability, and confidence. I provide thorough, thoughtful evaluations and personalized treatment plans—including medication management when appropriate.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and judgment-free. I take the time to truly listen so we can understand what’s going on beneath the surface, not just treat symptoms.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, or not like yourself lately?
Whether you’re struggling with ADHD, anxiety, mood changes, or burnout, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m Dr. Dilys Poku-Mensah, a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in helping adolescents and adults regain clarity, stability, and confidence. I provide thorough, thoughtful evaluations and personalized treatment plans—including medication management when appropriate.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and judgment-free. I take the time to truly listen so we can understand what’s going on beneath the surface, not just treat symptoms.
Life’s challenges can affect every aspect of well-being, and seeking support is a meaningful step. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism. So many clients come to care feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood. Through evidence-based psychiatric care, thoughtful medication management, and holistic recommendations, I partner with you to better understand your needs, build on your strengths, and create a path toward balance, healing, and lasting well-being.
Life’s challenges can affect every aspect of well-being, and seeking support is a meaningful step. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism. So many clients come to care feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood. Through evidence-based psychiatric care, thoughtful medication management, and holistic recommendations, I partner with you to better understand your needs, build on your strengths, and create a path toward balance, healing, and lasting well-being.
Misty Hinkle, PMHNP, is a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, OCD, sleep issues, and psychotic disorders. Her ideal client is someone ready to engage in meaningful, collaborative care. Appointments focus on identifying symptoms, tailoring treatment plans, and supporting lasting emotional wellness, daily functioning, and personal growth.
Misty Hinkle, PMHNP, is a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, OCD, sleep issues, and psychotic disorders. Her ideal client is someone ready to engage in meaningful, collaborative care. Appointments focus on identifying symptoms, tailoring treatment plans, and supporting lasting emotional wellness, daily functioning, and personal growth.
Are you seeking evaluation or testing for ADHD?
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing care for children (8+), adolescents, and adults. I have a particular passion for working with individuals impacted by trauma, mood disorders, and women facing life transitions or emotional burnout.
Are you seeking evaluation or testing for ADHD?
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing care for children (8+), adolescents, and adults. I have a particular passion for working with individuals impacted by trauma, mood disorders, and women facing life transitions or emotional burnout.
Tsavoussis offers psychopharmacologic treatment for adult clients with a focus on resistant depression, anxiety and panic disorders, ADHD testing and management, DNA testing for genetically-customized therapies, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, bipolar and other mood disorders as well as treatments for a wide range of substance use disorders.
Eleftheria Tsavoussis is a seasoned Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience across multiple healthcare settings. She is the founder and CEO of Waltham Behavioral Health, LLC, a thriving private practice employing experienced, compassionate mental-health providers with diverse areas of expertise. Ms. Tsavoussis is a member of the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and serves on the Massachusetts Action Coalition working to remove restrictions that limit patients' access to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare across a variety of specialties.
Tsavoussis offers psychopharmacologic treatment for adult clients with a focus on resistant depression, anxiety and panic disorders, ADHD testing and management, DNA testing for genetically-customized therapies, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, bipolar and other mood disorders as well as treatments for a wide range of substance use disorders.
Eleftheria Tsavoussis is a seasoned Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience across multiple healthcare settings. She is the founder and CEO of Waltham Behavioral Health, LLC, a thriving private practice employing experienced, compassionate mental-health providers with diverse areas of expertise. Ms. Tsavoussis is a member of the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and serves on the Massachusetts Action Coalition working to remove restrictions that limit patients' access to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare across a variety of specialties.
Our clients are people who are smart, self-aware, and trying but something keeps getting in the way. Maybe it's the anxiety that never fully quiets, the focus that slips right when you need it most, or the moods that feel impossible to predict. Maybe it's a child whose school days are harder than they should be, or a family that loves each other but can't seem to find the rhythm. You might have tried to manage on your own, or felt dismissed by systems that didn't understand your full picture. We do because we do more than a quick appointment and a prescription; people who need a provider who actually knows them.
Our clients are people who are smart, self-aware, and trying but something keeps getting in the way. Maybe it's the anxiety that never fully quiets, the focus that slips right when you need it most, or the moods that feel impossible to predict. Maybe it's a child whose school days are harder than they should be, or a family that loves each other but can't seem to find the rhythm. You might have tried to manage on your own, or felt dismissed by systems that didn't understand your full picture. We do because we do more than a quick appointment and a prescription; people who need a provider who actually knows them.
It is so true that without mental health, life is much harder. My approach is holistic, evidence-based, and tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
I provide care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, sleep, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and other mood and psychotic disorders.
Through medication management, therapy, and patient education, I strive to empower individuals on their journey to mental wellness and stability. I welcome to hear all of your concerns openly and look forward to seeing you thrive.
It is so true that without mental health, life is much harder. My approach is holistic, evidence-based, and tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
I provide care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, sleep, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and other mood and psychotic disorders.
Through medication management, therapy, and patient education, I strive to empower individuals on their journey to mental wellness and stability. I welcome to hear all of your concerns openly and look forward to seeing you thrive.
Offering virtual diagnostic evaluation for autistic adults in NH, MA, CT, NY, DE, ND, SD, & UT!
UPDATE: Accepting diagnostic evaluations for autism and consultation clients! Medication Management currently on wait list status.
At Neurospace: Affirming Psychiatry & Counseling, I provide medication management, formal evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, and counseling to Neurodivergent individuals & those wondering if they are Autistic. Virtual appointments available to clients in NH, MA, CT & NY.
As a Neurodivergent & LGTBQIA+ professional, I try to validate/normalize our shared human experiences while using evidence-based measures and psychoeducation to support my patient in their individual self-actualization journey.
Offering virtual diagnostic evaluation for autistic adults in NH, MA, CT, NY, DE, ND, SD, & UT!
UPDATE: Accepting diagnostic evaluations for autism and consultation clients! Medication Management currently on wait list status.
At Neurospace: Affirming Psychiatry & Counseling, I provide medication management, formal evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, and counseling to Neurodivergent individuals & those wondering if they are Autistic. Virtual appointments available to clients in NH, MA, CT & NY.
As a Neurodivergent & LGTBQIA+ professional, I try to validate/normalize our shared human experiences while using evidence-based measures and psychoeducation to support my patient in their individual self-actualization journey.
As a board‑certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and integrating evidence‑based psychotherapy when appropriate.
I work best with adults seeking thoughtful, collaborative mental health care. Many come in feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, mood changes, ADHD, substance use concerns, or life stressors that impact daily functioning. I help by listening closely, clarifying goals, and developing individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, sustainable progress.
As a board‑certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and integrating evidence‑based psychotherapy when appropriate.
I work best with adults seeking thoughtful, collaborative mental health care. Many come in feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, mood changes, ADHD, substance use concerns, or life stressors that impact daily functioning. I help by listening closely, clarifying goals, and developing individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, sustainable progress.
Paradise Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, AGNP, APRN
12 Endorsed
Marblehead, MA 01945
Additional services include computerized ADHD testing and GeneSight pharmacogenomic testing for targeted, effective treatment.
Paradise Health Services LLC is currently accepting new patients. Our ideal clients are adults 18 and older ready to take an honest look at their mental health — many have been managing symptoms alone for years, exhausted on the inside.
Most come in struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, or PTSD — overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from the life they want.
Through evaluations and personalized medication management, we help our clients gain clarity, stability, and reclaim a life that feels whole.
Additional services include computerized ADHD testing and GeneSight pharmacogenomic testing for targeted, effective treatment.
Paradise Health Services LLC is currently accepting new patients. Our ideal clients are adults 18 and older ready to take an honest look at their mental health — many have been managing symptoms alone for years, exhausted on the inside.
Most come in struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, or PTSD — overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from the life they want.
Through evaluations and personalized medication management, we help our clients gain clarity, stability, and reclaim a life that feels whole.
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FAQ - Testing and Evaluation Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with diagnostic testing and evaluation?
What distinguishes psychiatrists from many other mental health professionals is their training and expertise in conducting comprehensive psychiatric testing and evaluations. These evaluations are essential for accurately diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. A psychiatric evaluation typically includes an assessment of a client's current symptoms, mental health history, medical background, family history, and psychosocial factors. Psychiatric testing and evaluation can help clarify diagnoses (e.g., by helping distinguish symptoms of conditions that may appear similarly, such as ADHD and anxiety), guide decisions about appropriate levels of care, and inform medication or therapy interventions. As part of the evaluation process, psychiatrists will often also explore how lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, relationships, and daily routines affect a client's emotional well-being.
How do psychiatrists use evaluation results to guide treatment planning?
Based on the results of their evaluation, psychiatrists work with clients to develop a treatment plan, which may include therapy, lifestyle changes, and psychiatric medication. For younger clients, such as children undergoing testing for learning disabilities, the results may help inform school-based interventions. In other cases, evaluations can help ensure that the psychiatrist prescribes a correct medication based on a clients's symptoms. Testing and evaluation may also help inform what psychotherapy treatment interventions may be most useful, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) if a patient is evaluated and diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a client is diagnosed with depression.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in diagnostic testing and evaluation?
The Psychology Today directory is a helpful resource for finding psychiatrists who specialize in diagnostic testing and evaluations. Using the platform's filters, clients can search for professionals with experience in specific conditions such as mood disorders, trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, cognitive decline, and other conditions. Clients may also filter by factors such as provider identity, insurance accepted, or availability for telehealth. When reaching out to a psychiatrist, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with evaluation and diagnosis for your concerns, the types of assessments they offer, and how they typically structure treatment planning based on their findings.