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.
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.
Through biopsychosocial model of care, I am able to make clearer deductions regarding mental , physical and emotional pain everyone is going through. As humans we all lie on a mental health spectrum that ranges from no treatment to intense treatment. A diagnostic lens is the key
Mercy Asare is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to supporting adults and older adults through life transitions. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric conditions. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, Mercy helps clients find relief from emotional struggles, develop coping skills, and build the confidence to live more balanced and fulfilling lives.
She provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs. Her care blends evidence-based treatment with a holistic perspective, fostering stability, healing, and long-term wellness.
Mercy understands that seeking help takes courage. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered as they work toward clarity, healing, and renewed hope. She walks alongside each individual on their journey, offering guidance and encouragement every step of the way.
Comfort helps individuals manage depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and other psychiatric conditions. Her goal is to alleviate symptoms that hinder daily functioning, promoting healing and recovery through evidence-based treatments in a supportive environment.
If you are seeking compassionate care on your path to wholeness, Comfort is here to help.
What sets Sana apart is a holistic, client-centered approach that looks beyond symptoms to understand the whole person mind and body. Clients can expect sessions where they feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to take control of their mental health. Treatment is tailored to each individual and may include medication management, coping skills development, and supportive counseling, all designed to foster symptom relief, improved resilience, and long-term stability.
Sana understands how overwhelming it can feel to reach out for support, especially after trying different routes without finding lasting relief. By creating a safe, non-judgmental space, Sana helps clients explore challenges openly, set realistic goals, and build the tools needed for greater self-awareness, balance, and overall well-being.
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Sleep Difficulties, Substance-Related Concerns, Military & Veteran Mental Health
Derick Ngoran is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with nearly 10 years of experience providing mental health care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Derick brings a strong background in counseling and advanced practice nursing, allowing him to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Derick proudly serves in the U.S. Army with over 11 years of military experience, shaping his discipline, resilience, and commitment to serving others. His holistic, patient-centered approach emphasizes building trusting relationships and empowering patients through evidence-based treatments and supportive counseling.
Derick works with individuals experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, sleep difficulties, or substance-related concerns. He provides empathetic, collaborative care that addresses both immediate needs and long-term goals, supporting clients as they build stability, strengthen relationships, and move toward meaningful recovery.
Through thorough psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy-informed medication management, crisis stabilization, and collaborative treatment planning, Derick combines research-driven practice with counseling skills to reduce symptoms, enhance coping strategies, and promote lasting recovery.
Derick understands how overwhelming it can feel to face mental health challenges. He is committed to providing compassionate, skilled support that honors each client’s story and builds on their strengths. His goal is to help clients find practical solutions, create stability, and renew hope on the path toward greater well-being and quality of life.
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."
Fun Fact: Rushba is passionate about photography and traveling, which enhances her ability to appreciate the distinct beauty in every person’s journey, enriching her role as an insightful, culturally attuned clinician.
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.
Doreen Gendreau is a doctoral-prepared, board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 27 years of extensive nursing experience across diverse roles in healthcare, all focused on improving patient care. Known for her compassionate and welcoming approach, she draws on her deep understanding of the human body, mind, and spirit to provide comprehensive mental health treatment.
She specializes in treating mental health disorders through both holistic and medical interventions, including care for individuals managing bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, and other conditions. Her mission is to help identify and heal the root causes of suffering while managing symptoms effectively. Through a collaborative partnership, she works with clients to develop individualized healing plans that blend multiple modalities to enhance overall quality of life.
As a PMHNP provider, Doreen believes in treating patients holistically—body, mind, and spirit. She incorporates psychotropic medications, herbal and nutrient supplements, breathing techniques, and other holistic practices into her care. Her approach is respectful, open-hearted, and nurturing, creating an environment where patients feel safe, supported, and heard.
Doreen also integrates therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Somatic Therapies. By combining these approaches with mindfulness, prayer, and other supportive practices, she equips patients with tools that empower them to take control of their mental health and define their own path toward healing and improved quality of life.
Vivian Emuobe is a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with extensive experience across hospital and community mental health settings, including leadership in culturally responsive care programs. She earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from UMass Boston and her master’s in nursing from Walden University.
Vivian is passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and person-centered care to individuals navigating mental health conditions, crisis intervention, and life transitions. She strives to create a safe, collaborative partnership environment where clients are treated with dignity, clarity, and respect. Her vision is to help each individual achieve their personal and emotional goals through practical strategies, tailored treatment, and cultural humility.
She provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for mood disorders, depression, sleep disorders, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorders, PTSD, substance use, psychotherapy, and personality disorders. She specializes in culturally responsive mental health care, creating a safe and collaborative space where challenges can be addressed and personalized treatment plans foster both healing and resilience. Her mission is rooted in the belief that mental health care should be as compassionate as it is competent.
Vivian has learned that patients need more than treatment—they need connection, understanding, and dignity. Her approach is collaborative, comprehensive, and grounded in cultural humility. Whether adjusting a treatment plan, facilitating therapy, or offering support during a difficult moment, she believes healing begins with presence and trust. Above all, she wants every patient to know: you are becoming. It is her privilege to walk alongside clients on that journey.
Vivian recognizes that seeking support takes courage, and she emphasizes that no one has to face their struggles alone. She provides care with warmth, respect, and cultural sensitivity, ensuring clients feel heard and supported. Together, she helps individuals create a path toward stability, growth, health, and hope.
He has served on faculty positions in the Addiction Fellowship Program at Boston University School of Medicine, the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Angelini earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Boston University and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at MCPHS University.
Board-certified in Psychiatric Pharmacy, Dr. Angelini has published chapters in therapeutics textbooks, study guides and articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Angelini is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the Massachusetts Pharmacists Association.
David began his career as a Registered Nurse, where he developed strong rapport-building skills and a deep understanding of the challenges patients and families face. These experiences have shaped his approach to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes overall mental health and well-being.
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.
Established in 1998, Boston Neurobehavioral Associates has been a trusted provider of comprehensive outpatient behavioral healthcare for adults. With a commitment to accessible and compassionate care, we are now accepting appointments from all over Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, New Jersey, Illinois, New York, and Florida.
Our services include medication management, counseling, neuropsychological testing, and ADHD. We offer a holistic, personalized approach to care that begins with an accurate diagnosis and is followed by an integrative treatment plan tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs.
At Boston Neurobehavioral Associates, we specialize in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD and OCD. Our expert team conducts thorough ADHD testing for adults to help identify cognitive changes and provide appropriate support.
Whether you are managing a mental health condition or seeking clarity through specialized testing, our goal is to empower you to achieve improved mental and emotional well-being. We take pride in delivering the highest standard of care, and we are dedicated to ensuring that quality mental health services are accessible to individuals.
