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.
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.
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
“She is super nice and cool, a lot better than my last one. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a psychiatrist who is on time, consistent and willing to listen and work together.”
Rebecca Blackmore, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
435 Shrewsbury Street
Worcester, MA 01604
5.0(8)
Damian Amanfo
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 17.3 mi
Dr. Jones-Bourne completed adult psychiatry training at Columbia University and a Public Psychiatry fellowship at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, affiliated with Columbia University. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). With a commitment to holistic care, Dr. Jones-Bourne has helped numerous individuals manage and overcome a wide range of mental health concerns.
Outside of his professional life, Gérald enjoys gardening and cherishes the lighter side of life with a love for laughter. He is inspired by the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Earth laughs in flowers."
With experience working across inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings, Dr. Bracy-Lewis brings a depth of knowledge and compassion to every patient interaction. Her mission is simple yet powerful: Let’s improve your wellness together.
Pamela believes that receiving appropriate mental health care is a fundamental right and encourages individuals to begin their journey toward emotional and behavioral health.
Dr. Qays Munir graduated with academic distinction 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, and subsequently joined Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (BNBA). As an early career psychiatrist, Dr. Munir strives to accommodate the wide spectrum of his patients' needs. He is a staunch proponent of patient advocacy and emphasizes the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance.
Specialties: Anxiety • Trauma • Emotional Regulation • Family & School Challenges • Culturally Responsive Counseling
Karleen Fernandes is a mental health counselor (MHC) with over 12 years of experience supporting students and families. With a strong background in educational and clinical settings, she helps individuals navigate emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges with warmth and compassion.
Karleen specializes in working with clients facing anxiety, trauma, and family conflict, offering a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach to therapy. She provides a supportive and safe space where clients can build self-awareness, resilience, and connection—empowering them to create meaningful, lasting change.
Her goal is to guide individuals through life transitions, relationship difficulties, and personal growth by developing coping strategies that align with their values and strengths. Whether it's managing school stress, family dynamics, or emotional overwhelm, Karleen is dedicated to helping clients find clarity and healing.
A fun fact about Karleen: her work is rooted in the belief that healing doesn’t just benefit the individual—it creates a ripple effect of growth and connection that touches families and communities as well.
As a therapist, Michael’s priority is to ensure that each client feels heard and understood. He strives to meet every person where they are in life and to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where feelings and emotions no matter how difficult can be freely expressed
