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Amanda Riley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
- 978-606-0011
- [email protected]
- 175 Andover St. Suite 203, Danvers, MA 01923
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Carol Emerson is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has a BA in History from Boston College, a BS in Nursing from Russell Sage College and a Masters in Science from The Sage Graduate Schools in Troy, New York. Although born and raised in the Boston area, Carol spent the last 20 years living in western Massachusetts. During that time she gained experience treating mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, and ADHD. She believes the key to achieving better mental health is based in a plan that includes clean-living along with therapy and proper medication. She is also focused on keeping current with new research and trends in psychiatry and is currently offering patients DNA testing to better customize medications to the individual patient. Carol strives to know her clients well in an effort to provide individualized care and treatment.
Cindy is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in both psychiatry and family medicine. She received her Associates from North Shore Community College, both her Bachelors and Maters degrees from Endicott College and then Wilkes University. She has worked at various settings since starting in healthcare in 1989 including Hogan Regional Center, Kindred Healthcare, Beverly Hospital, Middleton Family Medicine, and Circle Health Urgent Care before joining Ferncroft Behavioral Health. She believes in treating people as individuals and encourages her patients to incorporate natural therapies alongside their medical and mental health management.
Cindy enjoys travel/camping, animals, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Kristen is an experienced Office Manager with over 10 years of expertise in managing office operations and ensuring smooth administrative functions. She excels in coordinating office activities, managing staff, and implementing efficient processes to enhance productivity. Kristen has worked for large companies as well as small businesses and is known for her exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. In her current role at Ferncroft Behavioral Health, she has been working on several initiatives to improve office efficiency as well as both patient and employee satisfaction. Outside of work, Kristen enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her cat, Diesel.
Melissa is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for promoting mental health and well-being through an integrative and holistic approach. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family Studies from the University of New Hampshire, a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing from Rivier University, and a Masters degree in Nursing from Regis College. Prior to joining Ferncroft Behavioral Health, she worked as a registered nurse on an inpatient cardiac unit. She believes in working collaboratively with clients to create personalized treatment plans that incorporate traditional psychiatric interventions, such as medication management, with complementary therapies, such as mindfulness, stress reduction techniques, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications. Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and baking.