Business Details
Personalized Psychiatric Care & Medication Management for Adults
At Hopeful Mind Mental Health, we are dedicated to providing personalized psychiatric care that prioritizes your well-being and long-term mental health. With over a decade of experience as a licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have cultivated expertise across diverse settings, including community mental health, corrections, and private practice. Our practice emphasizes a collaborative approach to medication management, ensuring your preferences and goals guide every treatment decision. We specialize in addressing anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, panic disorder, depression, PTSD, and alcohol abuse through evidence-based solutions tailored to your unique needs. Our compassionate, nonjudgmental environment fosters trust and open communication, allowing us to develop treatment plans that align with your values.We offer both telehealth and in-person appointments across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine, ensuring accessibility and flexibility. While therapy services currently have a waitlist, our medication management services remain available to support your mental health journey. Our conservative prescribing philosophy balances effectiveness with minimal intervention, and our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform ensures privacy and convenience. With a proven track record of helping patients achieve meaningful results, we are committed to delivering care that respects your individual experiences and promotes lasting wellness.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
Medication Management
Telehealth Services
In-Person Visits
Lab Services
Anxiety Treatment
ADHD Management
Depression Care
PTSD Support
Substance Abuse Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of psychiatric nursing experience across diverse clinical settings.
- Our collaborative approach ensures treatment plans reflect your personal goals and preferences.
- We maintain a conservative prescribing philosophy prioritizing minimal intervention for optimal results.
- We provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth services for flexible, secure mental health care.
- Our practice has successfully helped patients achieve meaningful mental health improvements for eight years.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
Comprehensive 60-90 minute evaluations to understand your mental health history, symptoms, and treatment goals. Our detailed assessments form the foundation for personalized care plans tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.
Medication Management
Ongoing follow-up appointments to monitor medication effectiveness, adjust dosages as needed, and ensure safe treatment outcomes. We maintain conservative prescribing practices while prioritizing symptom relief and quality of life improvements.
Telehealth Services
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video consultations available across New England. Our telehealth platform eliminates travel requirements while maintaining privacy and providing flexible scheduling options for working professionals and remote patients.
In-Person Visits
Face-to-face consultations available at our Amherst, NH and Chelmsford, MA locations. These appointments provide direct clinical interaction for patients preferring traditional office-based care or requiring physical assessments.
Lab Services
Direct access to over 2,100 lab tests with online results delivery within 1-2 business days. While we don't interpret self-ordered tests, we can coordinate professional review through appropriate specialists when needed for comprehensive care.
People
Carissa Kajenski
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 10+ years of experience across community mental health, corrections, and private practice settings. Specializes in personalized medication management for complex mental health conditions.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy services for adults aged 18+. Specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and substance abuse treatment.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major commercial insurances including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Optum. Contact your provider with NPI 1700294139 to verify coverage.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth services through the Spruce Healthcare app for patients across New England.
What are your office hours?
Monday 8:00am-3:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday 7:30am-3:00pm, Friday 8:00am-11:30am. Appointments available during these times for both telehealth and in-person visits.
Do you treat minors?
Currently, we only provide services to adults aged 18 and older.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept MasterCard, Visa, HSA cards, and FSA cards for self-pay patients. Payment is due at the time of service.