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.
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 really listens to your concerns. She is friendly, knowledgeable, puts me at ease and a delight to talk with.
I’m so glad I was referred to her. Her staff are on the ball — yes!!”
Shirley Labrecque, PMHNP
Psychiatrist
5 Market Square
Suite 203
Amesbury, MA 01913
4.92(28)
Susan Mahoney, APRN, BC
Psychiatrist 29.6 mi
The Healing Center
259 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02474
Rosevelt Nwokeji PMHNP is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner clinically educated in treating patients with mental health diagnoses across the lifespan. Rosevelt earned his Bachelor of science and Master of science degrees in nursing from the MGH Institute of Health Professions, the only degree granting affiliate in the Mass General Brigham system, founded by Massachusetts General Hospital. While completing his program, he was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and worked as a teaching assistant at the MGH IHP where he assisted his fellow nursing students in coursework related to pathophysiology.
Prior to the completion of his master’s degree, Rosevelt worked as psychiatric registered nurse in a variety of settings which included working in an adult day program providing healthcare services to adults with developmental disabilities and autism. Rosevelt also spent one year working at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA; in the hospital’s drug, and alcohol abuse detox unit (Proctor 1) providing care to patients with various substance use disorders and assisting them on their path to recovery.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Rosevelt has been working for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health in an inpatient psychiatric forensic hospital. In this setting he provides a variety of psychiatric services such as the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the hospital’s patients. He also provides expert testimony for court-authorized guardianship and treatment plans as well as commitment hearings.
Rosevelt’s interest in mental health and healthcare has been shaped by a multitude of experiences and learning opportunities that have taught him the value of compassion, empathy, intellectual curiosity, and fairness. An avid world traveler and reader, Rosevelt grew up on three continents and is multilingual; this multicultural background has helped foster Rosevelt’s dedication to providing culturally competent, holistic, and non-judgmental care to a diverse client population. In his free time Rosevelt enjoys reading, writing, martial arts and spending time with his family and friends.
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."
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.
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.
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.
