Kate Fogarty, PMHNP-BC

Kate Fogarty is a Board Certified nurse practitioner with dual certifications through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as an Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist. She provides diagnostic assessment and psychiatric medication consultation to adults and adolescents with a wide variety of behavioral health conditions. Her clinical background includes outpatient, residential, and inpatient treatment, as well as clinical research.

Kate believes in a multidimensional approach to psychiatric care that integrates psychopharmacology with psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and a focus on overall health and wellness. She uses an evidence-based, holistic, and collaborative approach to help clients better understand the connections between mental health, physical health, sleep, nutrition, and overall well-being.

Kate has pursued additional training in nutritional psychiatry and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). She is interested in the role that nutrition, sleep, and other lifestyle factors can play in supporting mental health and cognitive well-being, and incorporates these perspectives into her broader approach to psychiatric care.

Kate earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Wheaton College and her Master of Science degree in Nursing from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions.

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Allison is a certified Nurse Practitioner with a passion for serving youth, and over two decades of specialization in adolescent health, school-based health, and primary care. Allison’s commitment to comprehensive healthcare led her to seek additional training in 2022 as a PMHNP.  She provides psychiatric assessment, medication management, health education, and short-term solution-based therapy to those across the lifespan. 

Allison integrates medical knowledge acquired during her 25 years career as a family nurse practitioner into her approach to psychiatric care. She values trust and collaboration which is seen in her client-centered approach to providing care.  She partners with individuals and families to create opportunities for them to thrive.

Over the course of her career, Allison has consistently demonstrated clinical distinction, having been awarded the American Association of Nurse Practitioners State Award for Excellence (2019) representing Massachusetts. Most recently she served as Chief Clinical Officer for North Shore Community Health Center (NSCHC), where she co-created a team-based model of care to deliver a more complete, personalized approach to patient wellness. A sought-after thought leader and educator, Allison is widely published. She regularly teaches and shares insights from her clinical and operational accomplishments at universities, healthcare centers, and industry organizations.  Allison is also available to new nurse practitioners for mentoring and building needed leadership skills.

Allison received her M.S. in Nursing Primary Care from Northeastern University College of Nursing, and a B.S.N. in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Psychiatric Mental Health at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. 

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Connie is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) through American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC).  She has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field including community health, crisis stabilization units, and outpatient psychiatry. She has been practicing as a nurse practitioner since 2019. 

She primarily provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and medication management for young adults and adults. She values a holistic approach to treatment incorporating health and wellness, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, collaboration, and individual support. 

Connie is able to provide a unique perspective due to her experience being a second generation Asian American born from refugee parents. She is a lifelong learner from and advocate for LGBTQ communities and ethnic minorities. Her areas of interest are adjustment disorders, attachment disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and ADHD. 

She earned her Masters of Nursing degree from MGH Institute of Health Professions and her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from University of Massachusetts Amherst. 

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“Leap and the net will appear” is a quote from John Burroughs that carried me through my doctoral project and captures how I conceptualize therapy. Life presents us with challenges, and therapy offers a way to navigate them—but it requires a leap. As a clinical psychologist, I honor your decision to take that leap towards growth and healing, and I tailor my approach to help you reach your goals.

My fascination with the mind and human behavior began in high school and has only deepened over time. During my undergraduate years, I built a strong foundation in neuroscience, working in a research lab and co-authoring a published paper on the brain's role in food reward efficacy. Five years later, I embarked on the journey to earn my doctoral degree in clinical psychology.  Initially, focusing on children and adolescents, my work naturally expanded to include adults, couples, and families. A significant portion of my practice involved trauma work, which led to a specialization in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). While I draw from an eclectic and integrative approach, my foundation rests on evidence-based practices and a realistic, relational connection with the individuals, couples, and families I work with. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and grief/loss are among my specialty areas, however, if you’re facing an existential crisis, a family dilemma, or a sense of being stuck or isolated, I am here to provide that care to you too.

My personal experiences and perspectives inform my practice—I am not a blank slate. Compassion, mindfulness, and the belief that we can always strive to do better guide both my life and my work. I make attempts to practice and not to preach.  I respect that you are the expert on yourself or your child and join alongside to serve as an expert in emotional and mental health. During our time together I may also join you in  a conversation about food, travel, or pets—I currently foster kittens but have had pets ranging from rabbits to rats.

My roles through the decades have varied from individual & group therapist, inpatient and day treatment clinician,  director of behavioral health departments, provider of clinical supervision to other therapists, adjunct professor and consultant to organizations.  I understand the desire to do more and the struggle to balance career, life and family.  

With more than ten years in community health care and 15 years in public education, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from elementary-aged children to seniors. Each person I’ve worked with has taught me something valuable, and I carry that experience forward in my practice. I am well-versed in medical and physical conditions, as well as special education and learning issues, enabling me to support your healthcare or educational journey with a wealth of knowledge. 

Dr. Parente is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Massachusetts.  She earned her doctoral degree with a specialization in children and adolescents from William James College.  After decades of working in the field, Dr. Parente returned to William James and earned a master degree in organizational psychology  to expand her clinical knowledge and skills to agencies, organizations and individuals.   

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Languages: English and Italian