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Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Therapy is often one part of a broader support system. The clinicians, wellness professionals, practical services, and educational resources below may complement individualized care and help you explore additional forms of support.

I know many of the professionals listed here through collaboration, professional relationships, or referral experience. I do not supervise their services or receive compensation for referrals. Because every person’s needs are different, I encourage you to contact each provider directly to learn more about their services and determine whether they may be a good fit for you.

This page is provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not guarantee availability, fit, services, or outcomes. Coaching, complementary wellness practices, books, videos, and consumer products are not substitutes for individualized medical or mental health care.

Clinical and Medical Care

The providers in this section offer psychiatric care, medication management, women’s health services, and other specialized clinical support. Because each person’s needs are different, I encourage you to contact providers directly to learn more about their services, availability, and whether they may be a good fit.

  • Jodi Eipper-Mains, MD

    Lexington, MA | In-Person and Telehealth
    Focus: Anxiety, depression and mood disorders, OCD, adult ADHD, PTSD, reproductive mental health, pregnancy and postpartum support, and the perimenopause and menopause transition

    Regina Perry Siu, PMHNP-BC | Sudbury River Therapy

    Wayland, MA | Primarily In-Person, with Some Telehealth After Care Is Established
    Focus: Anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, autism spectrum concerns, sleep disorders, perimenopause and menopause, cancer-related emotional support, and substance dependence

    Danielle Cogliano, PMHNP-BC | Northeast Women’s Psychiatry

    Chelmsford, MA | In-Person and Telehealth
    Focus: : Women’s mental health, anxiety, depression, adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, PMDD, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and perimenopause and menopause

  • Laura Brown, MS, WHNP-BC, MSCP | Sapphire Women’s Healthcare

    Chelmsford, MA | Virtual & In-Person
    Specialties: Perimenopause and menopause care, sexual health, hormone care, and medically supervised weight management

Health and Lifestyle Support

The professionals in this section provide nutrition education, health coaching, fitness programming, sleep support, and other lifestyle-focused services. These services may complement medical and mental health care but are not substitutes for individualized evaluation or treatment from a licensed healthcare provider.

Support for Life and Family Transitions

Major life transitions often involve practical, financial, legal, and caregiving decisions in addition to their emotional impact. The professionals below offer support in areas related to aging, family care, divorce, and family law.

  • Laura Lynn Morrissey | SilverSavvy

    Virtual and In-Person
    Focus: Life care planning, aging in place, home care and long-term care navigation, caregiver support, and insurance claim guidance

  • Yuliya Fisher-Nayyer, Esq. | Fisher-Nayyer Law

    Greater Boston, Central Massachusetts, and Eastern Massachusetts | Virtual and In-Person
    Focus: : Divorce, family law, child welfare, mental health-related legal matters, litigation, mediation, and consultation

    Jolee Vacchi, Esq. | Foundations Family Law & Mediation

    Worcester, MA and throughout Massachusetts | Virtual and In-Person
    Focus: Divorce, mediation, custody, relocation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, guardianship, coercive control, and domestic abuse matters

Practical Wellness Resources

The products listed here are optional consumer resources that I have personally tried. They are not medical or mental health treatments, and their inclusion does not mean they will be appropriate for everyone.

  • A DOMANI Cooling Sleepwear

    Cooling sleepwear designed for women navigating night sweats and temperature changes during perimenopause and menopause. The company provided me with a 20% discount code to use and share. I purchased and personally tried the pajamas before including them here, and I do not receive a commission or other compensation from purchases.

    Use code VESI20 for 20% off.

    This is a consumer product and is not a treatment recommendation or substitute for individualized medical care.

Recommended Books

  • Book cover of 'Self-Compassion' by Kristin Neff with a beige and purple design, and a sunflower image at the bottom.

    Self-Compassion

    “Self-Compassion” by Kristin Neff focuses on the research regarding the benefits of self-compassion as well as reviews in depth the three components of self-compassion - mindfulness, common humanity and being kind to yourself.

  • Cover of 'The Happiness Trap' by Russ Harris, featuring a yellow smiley face design and text promoting the second edition with over 50% new material.

    The Happiness Trap

    “The Happiness Trap” by Russ Harris focuses on how by clarifying your values and utilizing mindfulness strategies, which are the two main components of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), you can increase your satisfaction in life by decreasing anxiety and depression.

  • Image of the book cover for 'Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle' by Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA. The cover features repetitive large pink text on a black background.

    Burnout

    “Burnout” by sisters Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA focuses on ways to complete the stress response, how to manage stressors, make meaning in your life, and how to cope with compassion fatigue. While the target audience for the book is women, the strategies discussed can be helpful to anyone.

 

Recommended Videos

I have found over the years that I tend to refer my clients to both of these videos at some point during therapy, so I wanted to share a link to each below.

The concept of self-compassion has been a powerful tool for many of my clients to manage negative self-talk and for many, to show kindness to themselves for the first time in their lives.

The power of vulnerability and labeling emotions has been another powerful tool for my clients to begin to understand their experiences and reconnect with themselves and those around them.

 

Crisis and Mental Health Resources

Immediate and Crisis Support

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 or use the online chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor. The service is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day throughout the United States. A person does not need to be actively suicidal to contact 988.

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line

Call or text 833-773-2445 for help finding mental health, substance use, urgent, or crisis services in Massachusetts. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to Massachusetts residents.

Mental Health and Recovery Organizations

National Alliance on Mental Illness
Education, advocacy, support groups, and resources for people living with mental health conditions and their families.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Peer-led education and support for people living with depression or bipolar disorder.

International OCD Foundation
Education, treatment resources, and provider directories related to OCD and related conditions.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
National information, helplines, and treatment-location resources for mental health and substance use concerns.

SMART Recovery
Mutual-support meetings and practical tools for people seeking help with addictive or problematic behaviors.