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.
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 Fernandez 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.
Dana enjoys working with people from all walks of life. He hopes to work with those who are willing to be kind to themselves, to invest in themselves and those who are open to practicing some regular self-care.
Dana specializes in motivation and treating depression and anxiety and low self-esteem.. He uses various modalities with the client's needs, wishes and goals as guidance.
Life can get pretty tough. Loneliness, stress, substance issues, trauma/abuse, heartbreak, complex relationships, low motivation, self-esteem difficulties, excessive fear, worry, etc. Dana is very open-minded and is not here to pass judgement. He wants to help people heal, grow and develop a sense of control in their lives.
I am co-founder/owner of Essentia Health and Wellness Center. I am a dual-board certified nurse practitioner (NP) in Psychiatry/Mental Health and Adult Health. I have practiced since 2013, obtained my doctorate degree in 2017, and received my psychiatric/mental health post-graduate certification in 2020. My NP background thus far has been in the fields of neurology, mental health, chronic pain and hospital medicine.
I have an added qualification in headache management and have published research in the areas of chronic pain and mental health in the "International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing" and the "Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services". I am also a certified reiki provider and am currently conducting my own independent research on essential oil therapy for use in various medical and psychiatric conditions.
I believe in treating the 'entire' person...feeling mentally well can make a significant difference in your physical well-being.
“Gabrielle Pessturo is an excellent and thoughtful medical professional. She is thorough and a very good listener; offers helpful advice and feedback relating to medication management and works hard to find the best fit solutions for each patient. highly recommended.”
Gabrielle Pesaturo, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
420 Scrabbletown Road, Suite A
North Kingstown, RI 02852
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Christina Scully, MD
Psychiatrist 17.1 mi
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420 Scrabbletown Road
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North Kingstown, RI 02852
“No-one calls it as he sees it more than Dr. Zimmerman. if you don't trust your logical thinking he's got you covered more than enough. Tell him the truth and share what you really want out of life/therapy and Zimmerman can help you help yourself get it.”
Mark Zimmerman, MD
Psychiatrist
420 Scrabbletown Road
Suite A
North Kingstown, RI 02852
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Dr. Michael Burgard, MD
Psychiatrist 17.1 mi
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420 Scrabbletown Road
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North Kingstown, RI 02852
Ken Baris is a board certified Physician Assistant and lifelong Rhode Island resident. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Rhode Island where he obtained a Bachelors of Science in Biological Studies as well as an English minor. After spending several years working as an EMT and medical scribe, he was accepted into the Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies at Bryant University. He graduated from the program with honors while also being inducted into the Pi Alpha honor society.
Prior to joining the team at South County Psychiatry, he spent time working at Landmark Medical Center, The Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. He remains involved with the Bryant University PA Program as an adjunct faculty member, instructing didactic and clinical year PA students.
Ken has joined South County Psychiatry to provide exceptional mental health care in Rhode Island. In his free time, he can be found hiking, camping, and going to the beach with his family.
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“I was coming from a very messy and unorganized practice and I can confidently say that this is the complete opposite experience! I really appreciate Kenneth's attention to detail and constant communication. He's always on top of responding to my portal messages. Thank you!”
Mr. Kenneth Baris, PA-C
Psychiatrist
420 Scrabbletown Road, Suite A
North Kingstown, RI 02852
