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, 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.
Scarlett strives to create a collaborative space where people feel heard and supported. Scarlett is currently accepting new patients. Scarlett offers services in both English and Spanish.
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.
“You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone, even when they feel overwhelming. I strive to create a safe, accepting space where healing can begin and where your voice is valued. Together, we can restore hope and move toward the happier, healthier life you deserve.”
Her therapeutic approach focuses on developing effective coping skills to navigate life’s challenges while fostering self-awareness and empowerment. She places strong emphasis on building a therapeutic alliance rooted in trust, empathy, and shared goals, creating a safe space for healing and transformation. Kemisha works with clients facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress management concerns, tailoring her methods to each individual’s needs.
Beyond her professional work, Kemisha draws inspiration from travel and immersion in diverse cultures, deepening her understanding of the human experience and enriching her ability to connect with clients from all walks of life. She enjoys coffee, 90s R&B, and the joy of humor—believing that laughter can be a powerful therapeutic tool. Her easygoing nature and warm presence allow clients to feel seen, heard, and supported on their journey toward emotional well-being.
SeFelisha deeply understands that seeking help can feel overwhelming. She offers a safe, supportive space where individuals can find healing and support. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, SeFelisha is here to walk alongside you, taking the next step in your journey together.
“You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face this by yourself. I’m here to listen without judgment and help you find clarity, balance, and hope. When you’re ready to take the next step toward healing, I’d be honored to walk that path with you.”
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
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.
