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Roger J Martinkus
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, MHSA, RN
Verified Verified
Concord, MA 01742
UPDATE - I am open to collaborate with therapists and PCPs to provide medication management and collaboration. My name is Roger Martinkus I'm originally am from and currently live in Massachusetts . After 24 year of service I retired from the US Army as a MSG / E8 in 2013. I completed both by BSN and MSN from Regis College in Weston, MA and am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My hobbies outside of work are watching the Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots and supporting veterans and veterans causes. I look forward to working with you while walking with you in your journey to wellness.
UPDATE - I am open to collaborate with therapists and PCPs to provide medication management and collaboration. My name is Roger Martinkus I'm originally am from and currently live in Massachusetts . After 24 year of service I retired from the US Army as a MSG / E8 in 2013. I completed both by BSN and MSN from Regis College in Weston, MA and am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My hobbies outside of work are watching the Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots and supporting veterans and veterans causes. I look forward to working with you while walking with you in your journey to wellness.
(857) 425-3488 View (857) 425-3488
Photo of Wendi Diamond, Psychiatrist in Concord, MA
Wendi Diamond
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Concord, MA 01742
I am also comfortable collaborating with psychotherapists to provide medication management.
I’m a psychiatrist double boarded in Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from ages 5 through 65. My undergraduate training was at Harvard University, my medical school training was at Boston University, my 4 year Adult Psychiatry Residency was at Walter Reed, and my 2 year Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship was at Duke University, where I was Chief Fellow. I worked at Duke University and Womack Army Medical Center as an Adult Psychiatrist, then as a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist for the past 20 years.
I am also comfortable collaborating with psychotherapists to provide medication management.
I’m a psychiatrist double boarded in Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from ages 5 through 65. My undergraduate training was at Harvard University, my medical school training was at Boston University, my 4 year Adult Psychiatry Residency was at Walter Reed, and my 2 year Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship was at Duke University, where I was Chief Fellow. I worked at Duke University and Womack Army Medical Center as an Adult Psychiatrist, then as a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist for the past 20 years.
(857) 524-9223 View (857) 524-9223
Photo of Mark Strecker, Psychiatrist in Concord, MA
Mark Strecker
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Concord, MA 01742
I occasionally see patients for the combination of psychotherapy and medication management myself, but I have limited availability to offer this outside of mid-day appointment times.
How do we learn to understand and trust what our feelings are saying to us? What makes it possible to change entrenched ways of coping that are not working? My focus in therapy is to help patients deepen their personal relationships and find their work more rewarding; medication can sometimes help alleviate symptoms that interfere with achieving these goals. By providing a safe and supportive environment for the patient's search for self-understanding, and listening closely to what is being said and not said, I collaborate with the patient in finding creative and pragmatic ways to overcome obstacles to change.
I occasionally see patients for the combination of psychotherapy and medication management myself, but I have limited availability to offer this outside of mid-day appointment times.
How do we learn to understand and trust what our feelings are saying to us? What makes it possible to change entrenched ways of coping that are not working? My focus in therapy is to help patients deepen their personal relationships and find their work more rewarding; medication can sometimes help alleviate symptoms that interfere with achieving these goals. By providing a safe and supportive environment for the patient's search for self-understanding, and listening closely to what is being said and not said, I collaborate with the patient in finding creative and pragmatic ways to overcome obstacles to change.
(781) 996-3478 View (781) 996-3478
Photo of Stephanie Ann Randazzo, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Concord, MA
Stephanie Ann Randazzo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, MA 01742
I provide psychopharmacology consults and ongoing medication management.
I am Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified by the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) since 2017. I received my Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health in 2016 from Northeastern University in Boston. As a Registered Nurse, the majority of my past nursing experience is with women and children. In the realm of school nursing I have served children with special needs, first at the Cotting School in Lexington, then shared between Arlington School and Pathways Academy, both of McLean Hospital, becoming full time at Arlington School of McLean.
I provide psychopharmacology consults and ongoing medication management.
I am Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified by the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) since 2017. I received my Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health in 2016 from Northeastern University in Boston. As a Registered Nurse, the majority of my past nursing experience is with women and children. In the realm of school nursing I have served children with special needs, first at the Cotting School in Lexington, then shared between Arlington School and Pathways Academy, both of McLean Hospital, becoming full time at Arlington School of McLean.
(978) 451-6238 View (978) 451-6238
Photo of Courtney Joachim, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Concord, MA
Courtney Joachim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, MA 01742
After several years working as a nurse in the medical field and understanding the mind-body connection, I discovered that I wanted to work in a way that I could create long term relationships with my patients. I believe that mental health is just as important as our physical health. Although I am a strong advocate for holistic modalities such as therapy, movement, nutrition, and sleep, psychopharmacology can be a critical part of your treatment journey. Medications work best when used in conjunction with therapy and overall well-being practices.
After several years working as a nurse in the medical field and understanding the mind-body connection, I discovered that I wanted to work in a way that I could create long term relationships with my patients. I believe that mental health is just as important as our physical health. Although I am a strong advocate for holistic modalities such as therapy, movement, nutrition, and sleep, psychopharmacology can be a critical part of your treatment journey. Medications work best when used in conjunction with therapy and overall well-being practices.
(978) 647-3856 View (978) 647-3856

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Photo of Gloria Fallon APRN-BC, Psychiatric Nurse in Concord, MA
Gloria Fallon APRN-BC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Her clinical expertise and interests include- anxiety and depression, postpartum depression, and safe medication management.
Gloria Fallon, PMHCNS-BC is a board certified psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in the field of Child and Adolescent psychiatry and therapy. Gloria is compassionate, seasoned and knowledgeable about the safe use of psychiatric medications children and adults. She received her Masters in Nursing from the Yale University School of Nursing with an emphasis on women, families, and children in 2001. Her extensive work experience includes a Harvard Fellowship at HVMA (now Atrius), McLean Psychiatric Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance. She currently works in private practice via telehealth as well as the company Lifestance Inc.
Her clinical expertise and interests include- anxiety and depression, postpartum depression, and safe medication management.
Gloria Fallon, PMHCNS-BC is a board certified psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in the field of Child and Adolescent psychiatry and therapy. Gloria is compassionate, seasoned and knowledgeable about the safe use of psychiatric medications children and adults. She received her Masters in Nursing from the Yale University School of Nursing with an emphasis on women, families, and children in 2001. Her extensive work experience includes a Harvard Fellowship at HVMA (now Atrius), McLean Psychiatric Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance. She currently works in private practice via telehealth as well as the company Lifestance Inc.
(781) 561-1595 View (781) 561-1595
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Resolve Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-C, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778  (Online Only)
We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ADHD evaluation and treatment for you and your family.
We specialize in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, DMDD for children, adolescents/teens, and adults. We treat a small group of clients and focus on personalization of services. Allow us to provide quality care to you or your child.
We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ADHD evaluation and treatment for you and your family.
We specialize in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, DMDD for children, adolescents/teens, and adults. We treat a small group of clients and focus on personalization of services. Allow us to provide quality care to you or your child.
(857) 855-6971 View (857) 855-6971
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Americare Behavioral Health LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, AGPCNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Burlington, MA 01803
We are an outpatient mental health clinic made up of highly skilled medical professionals that provide psychotherapy, medication management for adults, adolescents and pediatrics across the lifespan.
Welcome to Americare behavioral health. Your Health is in Good Hands. Americare behavioral health is devoted to improving mental health and comprehensive mental wellness of adults, adolescents and the pediatric population throughout Massachusetts.
We are an outpatient mental health clinic made up of highly skilled medical professionals that provide psychotherapy, medication management for adults, adolescents and pediatrics across the lifespan.
Welcome to Americare behavioral health. Your Health is in Good Hands. Americare behavioral health is devoted to improving mental health and comprehensive mental wellness of adults, adolescents and the pediatric population throughout Massachusetts.
(978) 310-0674 View (978) 310-0674
Photo of Balance Psychiatric Services, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Concord, MA
Balance Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Burlington, MA 01805  (Online Only)
We provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management to ages 5 & up via telehealth.
We understand that you are coming to us at one of the most vulnerable and difficult times in your life. We will listen to your concerns without judgement and offer a safe space to overcome your unique challenges. We are here to help if you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness, irritability, anxious thoughts, or chaotic shifts in your mood. We can assess for ADHD if you feel unable to focus or struggle with completing tasks without distraction. We are experienced in providing trauma informed care.
We provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management to ages 5 & up via telehealth.
We understand that you are coming to us at one of the most vulnerable and difficult times in your life. We will listen to your concerns without judgement and offer a safe space to overcome your unique challenges. We are here to help if you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness, irritability, anxious thoughts, or chaotic shifts in your mood. We can assess for ADHD if you feel unable to focus or struggle with completing tasks without distraction. We are experienced in providing trauma informed care.
(857) 340-4446 View (857) 340-4446
Photo of Balance Psychiatric Services, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Concord, MA
Balance Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PHMNP
Verified Verified
Burlington, MA 01803  (Online Only)
We provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management to ages 5 & up via telehealth.
We understand that you are coming to us at one of the most vulnerable and difficult times in your life. We will listen to your concerns without judgement and offer a safe space to overcome your unique challenges. We are here to help if you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness, irritability, anxious thoughts, or chaotic shifts in your mood. We can assess for ADHD if you feel unable to focus or struggle with completing tasks without distraction. We are experienced in providing trauma informed care.
We provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management to ages 5 & up via telehealth.
We understand that you are coming to us at one of the most vulnerable and difficult times in your life. We will listen to your concerns without judgement and offer a safe space to overcome your unique challenges. We are here to help if you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness, irritability, anxious thoughts, or chaotic shifts in your mood. We can assess for ADHD if you feel unable to focus or struggle with completing tasks without distraction. We are experienced in providing trauma informed care.
(651) 314-1599 View (651) 314-1599
Photo of Sandra S Marien, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Concord, MA
Sandra S Marien
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, BSN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Acton, MA 01720
I focus on medication management along with providing brief supportive therapy to help you explore your goals and lifestyle.
My name is Sandra Marien and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and adults, such as psychopharmacology evaluation, medication management, diagnosis, treatment, and psychotherapy. I work with clients who have various psychiatric disorders, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and mood and psychotic disorders. My approach is to collaborate with you to create a personalized and realistic treatment plan that suits your needs and goals.
I focus on medication management along with providing brief supportive therapy to help you explore your goals and lifestyle.
My name is Sandra Marien and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and adults, such as psychopharmacology evaluation, medication management, diagnosis, treatment, and psychotherapy. I work with clients who have various psychiatric disorders, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and mood and psychotic disorders. My approach is to collaborate with you to create a personalized and realistic treatment plan that suits your needs and goals.
(978) 254-2200 View (978) 254-2200
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Juliana Pires
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886
My approach involves a combination of medication management and skills training to help finding ways to move forward with your goals to get your life back on track by developing support systems and ways to cope in periods of crisis.
I have helped people who reported anxiety that "comes unannounced from nowhere", or had been feeling low and having difficulty finding motivation, or who were just not feeling like themselves for different reasons including poor sleep, low energy, inability to stop worrying, and inability to concentrate to complete tasks.
My approach involves a combination of medication management and skills training to help finding ways to move forward with your goals to get your life back on track by developing support systems and ways to cope in periods of crisis.
I have helped people who reported anxiety that "comes unannounced from nowhere", or had been feeling low and having difficulty finding motivation, or who were just not feeling like themselves for different reasons including poor sleep, low energy, inability to stop worrying, and inability to concentrate to complete tasks.
(603) 782-9572 View (603) 782-9572
Photo of Joe Gallego, Psychiatrist in Concord, MA
Joe Gallego
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Weston, MA 02493
Making the decision to pursue psychiatric treatment requires courage and motivation. As your psychiatrist, I honor your willingness to be vulnerable with me by being transparent with you throughout our work together. My clinical approach balances directness with empathy, shared expectation with flexibility, and professionalism with humor and warmth. I provide psychiatric evaluations, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and medication management to adolescents and adults. I am passionate about caring for LGBTQIA+ people, and I have been researching and teaching about queer issues in health care for the past ten years.
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Kind Mind Behavioral Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weston, MA 02493
We provide individual therapy, parent consultation, medication management and diagnostic assessments.
Currently accepting new patients! Seeking mental health treatment can be a daunting task. Congrats on taking this first step! At Kind Mind, we strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where patients can feel comfortable, heard and that they are in partnership with their doctor to meet their goals. Therapy can be a wonderful way for patients to understand themselves, relationships, and patterns of interacting in a deeper way to effect positive change in their lives. At times, medication is needed in conjunction with therapy to address acuity of symptoms and augment progress. We also provide medication evaluation and treatment.
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Joshua Ritz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, trauma, and mood disorders. I have had a long career working in mental healthcare at McLean Hospital, treating patients ranging in age from late adolescence through the elderly, and completed my clinical training there while earning my graduate degree from Regis College. I believe treatment to be multifaceted, with medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes as factors that work best in concert with each other.
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(508) 290-6732 View (508) 290-6732
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Nicole Duane
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, CPNP
Verified Verified
Maynard, MA 01754
Psychiatric Solutions for Young Adults & Children is more than medication management.
I have 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families as a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. My practice uses a whole person approach connecting mental health and medicine, mind and body. I collaborate with other professionals such as therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, guidance counselors, teachers, and family members (with your consent). Clients are encouraged to engage with a therapist, recognizing that this is a personal choice.
Psychiatric Solutions for Young Adults & Children is more than medication management.
I have 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families as a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. My practice uses a whole person approach connecting mental health and medicine, mind and body. I collaborate with other professionals such as therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, guidance counselors, teachers, and family members (with your consent). Clients are encouraged to engage with a therapist, recognizing that this is a personal choice.
(978) 222-7989 View (978) 222-7989
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Stacie Rose
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421  (Online Only)
Stacie is a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, providing diagnostic mental health evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of psychosocial and behavioral health concerns. Utilizing an integrative approach, treatment is a collaborative process that may include a combination of psychotherapy, medication management, lifestyle/nutritional modifications, and complementary practices.
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Simon M. Selwyn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waltham, MA 02452
I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and medication management of a wide range of mental health issues. Your unique goals and needs are at the forefront of my practice. Kindness, compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude are the cornerstones of who I am, both professionally and personally. I offer a safe space to work collaboratively and guide you to a more balanced place, towards your particular goals. I look forward to supporting you through difficult periods of your life and empowering you to take back your mental health. My web site: www.belmontpsychiatricservices.com.
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(617) 356-0837 View (617) 356-0837
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Darya Pokoevaya
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, RN, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02420
Currently, I am accepting clients primarily for medication management and able to provide genomic testing.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Thoughtful Psychiatry, P.C. I provide psychotherapy and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of stress related conditions. As therapist and prescriber, I try to pave the way for my clients to tell their stories and feel truly understood. I strive to provide a safe environment that allows for self-expression. While diagnosis can be helpful, I believe that each individual enters treatment with a unique set of circumstances, and that it is important to focus on the needs of each individual rather than focus only on his or her symptoms.
Currently, I am accepting clients primarily for medication management and able to provide genomic testing.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Thoughtful Psychiatry, P.C. I provide psychotherapy and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of stress related conditions. As therapist and prescriber, I try to pave the way for my clients to tell their stories and feel truly understood. I strive to provide a safe environment that allows for self-expression. While diagnosis can be helpful, I believe that each individual enters treatment with a unique set of circumstances, and that it is important to focus on the needs of each individual rather than focus only on his or her symptoms.
(339) 293-0703 View (339) 293-0703
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Margaret Hughes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CPNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lincoln, MA 01773  (Online Only)
Margaret provides medication management and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
Margaret Hughes, CPNP, PMHNP is a dual-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and pediatric nurse practitioner. After completing a Master's in Nursing (pediatrics) from Yale University, she provided medical care to children and adolescents at Mattapan Community Health Center and subsequently to college students at Northeastern University Health Center. Her passion for mental health has led her to obtain an additional degree as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Margaret provides medication management and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
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(617) 712-2391 View (617) 712-2391

Medication Management Psychiatrists

What are the most effective ways to manage medications?

One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.

What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?

A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.

Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?

While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.