Our Providers

Ashton is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who began her healthcare career in emergency medicine in 2007. After enjoying 10 years as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, Ashton identified the need for more compassionate psychiatric providers in our community. Ashton graduated with her BSN from UMASS Dartmouth in 2010 and her MSN with a specialization in psychiatry from Walden University in 2020. Ashton has begun Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) courses and plans to complete that degree in the coming years.  She has 2.5 years of experience working with the high acuity of inpatient populations, which afforded her the opportunity to gain experience in the field of managing psychiatric dysfunction through a myriad of diagnoses. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. 

Ashton places an emphasis on creating a safe space for patients to investigate the vulnerable parts of themselves and identify areas for growth and improvement. She specializes in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, thought disorders, trauma exposures, and personality disorders, among other diagnoses. She is an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and strives to advocate for equity amongst all marginalized populations seeking to receive mental health care.

Ashton is the proud parent to two fur babies that may make an appearance during telehealth visits. But not to worry, they are fully adherent to all HIPAA rules and regulations. 

Ashton's telehealth link

I am duly licensed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Psychotherapist (LMHC). I began my career in counseling psychology and, as such, have a strong foundation in a variety of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which I continue to employ in my current role as a Psychopharmacologist. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing medication management in combination with supportive therapy. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they are striving for. I help clients realize their potential and offer a place of safety free from judgement to complete their journey of healing.
I work with children, adolescents and adults ages 5+. Although I do treat individuals in the older adult population, I do not specialize in geriatric psychiatry and may refer to a specialist if indicated.
I have additional training and specialization in Trauma Recovery and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
I employ a humanistic approach incorporating traditional medicines and complementary supplements based on the holistic assessment and needs of each individual client. No two clients are exactly alike, therefore no two treatment plans are exactly alike, but all are developed with evidenced based practice.
I look forward to meeting you!

Doreen's telehealth link

Dr. Lebel is a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. She completed her medical training at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1997, and her Residency in General Psychiatry and Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Brown University in 2002, during which time she worked at Bradley Hospital and served as Chief Resident in the Child and Adolescent Training Program. Upon completion of her training, Dr. Lebel has been in practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, working both in private practice and in community mental health and residential treatment settings. She has expertise in the practice of Adult and Child Psychiatry, is board certified in both specialties, and has interests in the areas of mood and anxiety disorders, autism, developmental disabilities, psychotherapy and mindfulness. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Jacqueline's telehealth link

**About Ryan Perry, PMHNP-BC**

Ryan Perry is a compassionate and dedicated psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a rich background in emergency medicine. With over two decades of experience as an Emergency Department RN, Ryan has honed his skills in caring for diverse patient populations, particularly those facing health disparities.

Ryan's journey in healthcare began in 1999, serving at prestigious institutions such as Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and St. Luke's Hospital. Throughout his extensive career in emergency medicine, he has worked closely with vulnerable communities, fostering a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges.

In 2020, driven by his passion for mental health care, Ryan pursued advanced education and obtained his Master of Science in Nursing from Regis College. He is now certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, capable of providing comprehensive care across the lifespan.

As a PMHNP, Ryan specializes in managing a wide range of psychiatric illnesses, spanning from childhood to geriatric populations. His areas of expertise include but are not limited to ADHD, substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Ryan approaches mental health treatment with a functional and integrative mindset, placing emphasis on patient-centered care and humanistic medicine.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Ryan finds joy in spending quality time with his wife of over 26 years and their four children. Their household is further enriched by the presence of three beloved English-Cream Retrievers, who often provide emotional support during in-person visits. Ryan's commitment to holistic healing extends beyond the clinic, reflecting his unwavering dedication to improving the well-being of individuals and communities alike.

Ryan's telehealth link

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Lindsey Schoener, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Lindsey is dual Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Curry College, a Master of Science in Nursing and a Post-Master's from Regis College. She graduated her Master's with honors and joined Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing. Lindsey started her nursing career in 2004 as an LPN and quickly continued to further her nursing education and career in a variety of diverse clinical settings in both Massachusetts and Hawaii. For the past seven years, Lindsey has worked in the Emergency Department treating acute, chronic, and traumatic medical and mental health illnesses. It was during her time in the Emergency Department that prompted Lindsey to pursue her Nurse Practitioner as she felt the innate desire to provide a higher level of quality care for her clients. 
 
Lindsey strives to foster a collaborative and therapeutic relationship to help understand each client’s unique life experiences and help each individual establish and reach their own goals for mental wellbeing. She embraces working with clients of all ages with various psychiatric conditions and needs through education, therapy, and medication management. She also believes it is important to encompass a holistic approach of treating the mind, body, and spiritual dimensions to achieve the best possible level of wellness. 

In her free time, Lindsey enjoys traveling, reading, playing the ukulele, and spending time with her family, furbabies, and friends. 

Lindsey telehealth link

Kerry P. Taveira is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult Nurse Pracitioner (focusing on internal medicine). Kerry graduated from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA in 2004. Since then she has worked in several capacities, including: medical hospitalist in the behavioral units at Carney and Norwood Hospital, psychiatric consultant in skilled nursing facilities in the Boston area, and most recently working per-diem at South Coast Behavioral Health. Her interest in psychiatry was sparked when she started working in the research department at Corrigan Mental Health Center in Fall River in 1999. Kerry believes in the holistic approach to patient care using both conventional and complementary therapies in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Personalized treatments are developed to suit each person's lifestyle and strengthen self-awareness and resources for self-care.

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Jennifer Lafleur is a practicing FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) that is currently finishing her PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)