Joanna Dixon, PMHNP-BC

Joanna is a Board Certified nurse practitioner with dual certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and as an Adult Nurse Practitioner providing psychopharmacology treatment for adults. She has years of experience in providing psychiatric care and psychiatric medication management and regularly treat clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.

Joanna's philosophy of assessment and treatment emphasizes maximizing clients overall health and well-being. She regularly collaborates with other clinicians to provide optimal care and take a multi-faceted approach to client care, including education, collaboration, and a focus on the "whole person" in order to help them improve their lives and sustain their progress.

Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC,) Joanna received a Master's in Nursing from the MGH Institute of Health Professions, and her PMHNP Post Master's Certificate from Vanderbilt University.

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Kate Fogarty is a Board Certified nurse practitioner with dual certifications through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as an Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist. She provides diagnostic assessment and psychiatric medication consultation to adults as well as children and adolescents with a wide variety of behavioral health conditions. Kate has over 15 years of experience, largely in an outpatient setting but also in residential and inpatient treatment and clinical research.

Kate believes in a multidimensional approach to psychiatric care that incorporates psychopharmacology with psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and a focus on overall health and wellness. She uses an evidence-based, holistic, and collaborative approach to help clients achieve their goals.

Kate earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Wheaton College and her Master of Science degree in Nursing from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions.

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Dr. Tecce is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual

psychotherapy to adults throughout the life span. She believes in the

importance of the therapeutic relationship, and that a good fit between

client and therapist is an essential component of treatment. Dr. Tecce

utilizes an integrative approach to therapy that incorporates relational,

psychodynamic, insight-oriented, family systems, and cognitive-

behavioral interventions. Dr. Tecce tailors her approach to meet the

individual needs of her clients to create a safe environment for them to

explore and share. She is emotionally present and flexible while

incorporating humor. She works collaboratively with her clients to

understand their individual needs and challenges them to observe their

blind spots and obstacles toward change.

Dr. Tecce’s clinical interests include first time therapy clients, emerging

adults, anxiety/social anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustments to major

life transitions, perinatal mental health, infertility and those struggling to

conceive, navigating infertility treatments (i.e. IUI, IVF, donor options),

and parenting challenges.

Dr. Tecce has over 16 years of clinical experience. She started her

career in the world of forensic psychology and earned a masters degree

in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She

also completed a Certificate in Child and Family Forensics at William

James College. She earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology

from Antioch University New England. Her training and professional

experience includes the treatment, diagnostic evaluations and

psychological/forensic assessment of adolescents, adults, and families

with severe psychopathology and complex trauma, and legal

involvement. She also completed fellowship in forensic psychology as a

guardian ad litem (GAL) and conducted court-ordered psychological and

custody evaluations for families in high conflict divorce. In 2016, she

transitioned to working in a large group practice in Boston to provide

assessment and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. In 2021, she

transitioned to a small group practice and provides Telehealth to

individuals in Massachusetts. Currently, Dr. Tecce is working toward her

Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). 

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*Please note, Marielena is not accepting new clients at this time.

Colleen is an independently licensed clinical social worker who has been working for over twenty years with adults, adolescents, and children to support their therapeutic goals. At different times in life, there can be internal and/or external factors that can cause stress and imbalance. Having an empathic, safe, and non-judgmental space to go to can be invaluable. Colleen works in collaboration with clients to identify goals and a therapeutic approach that will best support them in managing event(s) that lead them to seek therapy. Colleen believes in the inherent strength of her clients and utilizes that to help them gain, or increase, their ability to experience a full range of emotions in a healthy way. Colleen’s therapeutic approach is evidenced-based and draws from psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral principles in addition to ACT, mindfulness and strength-based therapy to best align with the goals of the individual. Colleen has supported individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, traumatic stress, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, school challenges and adjustments to life stressors and interpersonal stress.

Colleen received her Master of Science in Dance/Movement Therapy from Pratt Institute in New York and her Masters of Social Work from Simmons College in Boston. She began her clinical career at Bronx Lebanon Hospital and has worked in hospital and outpatient settings in New York and Boston. Her experience ranges from inpatient, emergency services, therapeutic clinics and Boston public schools before working in private practice.

Allison is a certified Nurse Practitioner with a passion for serving youth, and over two decades of specialization in adolescent health, school-based health, and primary care. Allison’s commitment to comprehensive healthcare led her to seek additional training in 2022 as a PMHNP.  She provides psychiatric assessment, medication management, health education, and short-term solution-based therapy to those across the lifespan. 

Allison integrates medical knowledge acquired during her 25 years career as a family nurse practitioner into her approach to psychiatric care. She values trust and collaboration which is seen in her client-centered approach to providing care.  She partners with individuals and families to create opportunities for them to thrive.

Over the course of her career, Allison has consistently demonstrated clinical distinction, having been awarded the American Association of Nurse Practitioners State Award for Excellence (2019) representing Massachusetts. Most recently she served as Chief Clinical Officer for North Shore Community Health Center (NSCHC), where she co-created a team-based model of care to deliver a more complete, personalized approach to patient wellness. A sought-after thought leader and educator, Allison is widely published. She regularly teaches and shares insights from her clinical and operational accomplishments at universities, healthcare centers, and industry organizations.  Allison is also available to new nurse practitioners for mentoring and building needed leadership skills.

Allison received her M.S. in Nursing Primary Care from Northeastern University College of Nursing, and a B.S.N. in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Psychiatric Mental Health at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. 

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Connie is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) through American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC).  She has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field including community health, crisis stabilization units, and outpatient psychiatry. She has been practicing as a nurse practitioner since 2019. 

She primarily provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and medication management for young adults and adults. She values a holistic approach to treatment incorporating health and wellness, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, collaboration, and individual support.

Connie is able to provide a unique perspective due to her experience being a second generation Asian American born from refugee parents. She is a lifelong learner from and advocate for LGBTQ communities and ethnic minorities. Her areas of interest are adjustment disorders, attachment disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and ADHD.

She earned her Masters of Nursing degree from MGH Institute of Health Professions and her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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“Leap and the net will appear” is a quote from John Burroughs that carried me through my doctoral project and captures how I conceptualize therapy. Life presents us with challenges, and therapy offers a way to navigate them—but it requires a leap. As a clinical psychologist, I honor your decision to take that leap towards growth and healing, and I tailor my approach to help you reach your goals.

My fascination with the mind and human behavior began in high school and has only deepened over time. During my undergraduate years, I built a strong foundation in neuroscience, working in a research lab and co-authoring a published paper on the brain's role in food reward efficacy. Five years later, I embarked on the journey to earn my doctoral degree in clinical psychology.  Initially, focusing on children and adolescents, my work naturally expanded to include adults, couples, and families. A significant portion of my practice involved trauma work, which led to a specialization in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). While I draw from an eclectic and integrative approach, my foundation rests on evidence-based practices and a realistic, relational connection with the individuals, couples, and families I work with. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and grief/loss are among my specialty areas, however, if you’re facing an existential crisis, a family dilemma, or a sense of being stuck or isolated, I am here to provide that care to you too.

My personal experiences and perspectives inform my practice—I am not a blank slate. Compassion, mindfulness, and the belief that we can always strive to do better guide both my life and my work. I make attempts to practice and not to preach.  I respect that you are the expert on yourself or your child and join alongside to serve as an expert in emotional and mental health. During our time together I may also join you in  a conversation about food, travel, or pets—I currently foster kittens but have had pets ranging from rabbits to rats.

My roles through the decades have varied from individual & group therapist, inpatient and day treatment clinician,  director of behavioral health departments, provider of clinical supervision to other therapists, adjunct professor and consultant to organizations.  I understand the desire to do more and the struggle to balance career, life and family.  

With more than ten years in community health care and 15 years in public education, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from elementary-aged children to seniors. Each person I’ve worked with has taught me something valuable, and I carry that experience forward in my practice. I am well-versed in medical and physical conditions, as well as special education and learning issues, enabling me to support your healthcare or educational journey with a wealth of knowledge. 

Dr. Parente is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Massachusetts.  She earned her doctoral degree with a specialization in children and adolescents from William James College.  After decades of working in the field, Dr. Parente returned to William James and earned a master degree in organizational psychology  to expand her clinical knowledge and skills to agencies, organizations and individuals.   

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Languages: English and Italian