Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
“Diana, Looked at me while exchanging conversations. She made me feel listened to. All my med concerns were addressed. I truly enjoyed her attention. ”
Amjad Bahnassi quite literally could not have gotten out of Syria any sooner. Born and raised in the capital of Damascus, Bahnassi graduated high school at 16 and finished medical school at 22. The day after graduation, he left.
"I was ready," he said.
Bahnassi came to Worcester in the early 1980s for a residency program at UMass Medical Center as a psychiatrist and never left. After completing his residency, he started Behavioral Healthcare Services, a practice he still leads after more than 25 years.
“Dr Amjad Bahnassi is very professional, knowledgeable regarding psychic issues. Dr. Bahnassi is a good listener and very patient with ongoing psychiatric issues to date.”
Rebecca Blackmore is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has 5+ years of nursing experience in behavioral health and dual diagnosis and 2 years of nursing and care coordination experience working with social determinants of health. She has experience with patients across the lifespan and is particularly interested in ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders. She has mentored nursing students at various colleges in Central Massachusetts.
Rebecca understands how social factors can affect physical and mental health outcomes. She is passionate about utilizing a holistic approach individualized to each patient, encompassing their culture and preferences to the greatest extent. Rebecca believes that medication is only one part of treatment and aims to explore, teach, and guide the implementation nonpharmacological treatments such as psychotherapy, lifestyle habits, sleep &nutrition
“Overall the provider was very helpful and so professional! She Demonstrated empathy and really cares about serving her patients with dignity and compassion! We certainly need more outstanding professionals in this field! ”
I look forward to meeting you and developing a plan to assist you in moving forward in your journey toward hope and healing. I believe that developing a therapeutic alliance with my client is the most important part of my treatment.
I have been working in the field of mental health for over two decades as a social worker, nurse, therapist and nurse practitioner. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings, including inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics and in emergency services.
My goal is to combine therapeutic strategies, along with medication management in helping you achieve your treatment goals.
“Shirley Labrecque allowed me to feel heard and understood. She offers thoughtful insights that fit my personalities and goals. I would highly recommend her.”
Naika is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with ten years of experience providing therapy, treatment, and services to children, youth, and families. Using a trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive lens, she has worked with individuals presenting with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ADHD, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, and personality disorders. As a social worker, Naika has provided treatment in community-based organizations, residential treatment programs, and in the home setting, often working with the underrepresented and underserved. She believes that everyone has a right to emotional wellbeing, and strives to empower others to develop and maintain a sense of self. Naika approaches therapy with attunement, empathy, validation, and active listening to build a rapport and create an environment that is inviting, safe, and supportive.
“Dr.Bergard is fabulous! He is a true professional! Smart, kind, thorough and really cares about his patients. He is the best psychiatrist; I hope he'll be around for a long time. I would refer any person to him. Thank you Dr.Bergard for your help and dedication to helping people!!”
