Behavioral Health
PHCA's commitment to providing your family with the best possible care continues with the addition of mental health services. Many of our patients find they need someone to talk to about life problems or mental health issues. Access to pediatric and family counseling is limited in many communities, and that's why we began offering these services at our Peabody location in 2010. As experts in providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families, our clinicians can work with you to navigate these complicated issues. A wide variety of concerns may be addressed, including but not limited to behavioral problems, ADHD, depression, anxiety, self-injury, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Pediatric Health Care Associates is proud to offer mental health services as part of our integrated care model. Our on-site therapists offer a variety of supports:
Clinical Assessments
Clinical assessments where you and your child will participate in a diagnostic interview about your child's development and level of functioning in all areas. The purpose of this assessment is to determine appropriate level of care and to provide referrals if necessary.
Individual Therapy & Family Support
Brief individual therapy/ family support is provided to children and families who would benefit from short term treatment for symptoms that can likely be managed in 8-12 sessions.
Referrals & Support
Referrals and support is available for families who need assistance with connecting to providers for long term care and/or access to resources and strategies to use at home.
To schedule an appointment with one of our mental health clinicians, please consult your PCP to obtain an internal referral or contact our office at 978-535-1110.
Mental Health Therapy Team
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Caitlin Beaudet, LICSW
Behavioral Health Clinician, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Peabody and Stoneham
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Lisa Fedoce, LMHC
Behavioral Health Clinician, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Peabody and Stoneham
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Gina Hartley, LMHC
Behavioral Health Clinician, Pediatric Health Care Associates
Behavioral Health Clinician, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Peabody
Behavioral Health Clinician, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Peabody
Psychiatry
Providing the best pediatric care possible includes the ability to serve a child’s mental health needs. PHCA is a pioneer in the development of providing specialized mental health care within the primary care practice. Our staff includes a child and adolescent psychiatrist, two psychiatric nurse practitioners, and seven child and adolescent behavioral health therapists.
With the exception of rare, complex mental health conditions, patients of PHCA can access mental health service in a practice that ensures collaboration between the specialist and the general medical treatment team.
Psychiatry appointments are held at our Peabody office location and are only available to patients whose PCP is a PHCA provider. If you would like to schedule a psychiatry consultation, discuss your concerns with your PCP at your next visit, who can place a referral for an initial evaluation.
Psychiatrist & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
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Michael Tsappis, MD
Attending Psychiatrist, Pediatric Health Care Associates
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Health Care Associates
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Margaret Crocker, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Health Care Associates
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Peabody
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Health Care Associates and Cape Cod Pediatrics
* Sees patients in Peabody and Stoneham