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.
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. Costa is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner who is qualified to practice in both primary care and psychiatry; diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for children, adolescents, and adults. Some of her practice specialties include (but not limited to) ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Grief, Compulsive Disorders, Dementia/Cognitive Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
Dr. Costa’s style of practice is a combination of holistic and evidence-based health care. Holistic health emphasizes the study of complex systems providing the support that looks at the whole person physically, spiritually, and emotionally focusing on wellness and not just their illness or condition.
She utilizes evidenced-based healthcare utilizing treatments that have been researched academically or scientifically, been proven effective.
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.
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.
Her professional accomplishments include advocating for increased mental health awareness and access to care. As a lifelong learner, she continuously seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge and skills to better serve her patients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Olukayode’s mission is to ensure that every client feels heard, supported, and equipped with the tools they need to create meaningful change in their lives.
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.
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."
