Dedham Consultation Center

Mental Health Services for Teens and Adults

We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, Grief and loss and addictions. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of our client’s individual needs to help attain the personal growth and healing they’re striving for.

Psychopharmacology

Starting medications is an important decision. We will work with you closely to understand and find the right medications to help you. Each individual is unique and sometimes the first or choice of medications does not work optimally. When medications are not working we have access to pharmacogenetic testing that may help clarify your individual metabolic profile which may help explain why certain medications are not working and help guide the choice of further medication trials.

Psychotherapy

We offer Individual counseling for conditions including (but not limited to):
• Depression and Anxiety
• Behavioral Disorders
• PTSD
• Grief and Loss
• Stress Management
• Addiction & Recovery
• Mood Disorders

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback is treatment that helps the brain learn to be more efficient. Neurofeedback has been around for several decades and is used in a number of different applications. It has been helpful in treating anxiety disorder, PTSD, substance use disorders, and performance anxiety.

dTMS

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is an FDA approved treatment for Major Depressive Disorders. We offer treatment with the Brainsway dTMS device.

dTMS involves the application of rapid pulses of magnetic stimulation to the brain in a predefined area of the brain that has been demonstrated to treat depression. Treatment consists of 5 times weekly application of the dTMS for approxmately four to five weeks. The Brainsway device offers a deeper penetration of the magnetic pulse and as a result has been found to have a more rapid onset of response, usually in 20-25 treatments rather than 35 treatments as with other devices currently on the market. Most insurances now cover dTMS but in order to qualify for insurance coverage individuals will need to have attempted treatment with four antidepressants and several augmentation strategies or have been unable to tolerate treatment with antidepressants.

Gabriella Marciante

Gabriella Marciante is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She is a graduate of Boston University and received her Master of Science in Nursing from Boston College. Embracing a holistic approach with the belief that mental health is a multidimensional experience, Gabby strives to promote an active partnership with my clients to manage and decrease symptoms of mental illness.

Chris Hicks
Chris is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatric medication management and supportive individual psychotherapy for adults and teens. Whether you are looking to establish care for the first time or are seeking treatment for an ongoing condition, Chris will provide a comprehensive assessment and develop a treatment plan to fit your needs. His expertise includes the treatment of major depression, anxiety and panic disorders, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Chris utilizes a recovery-oriented approach requiring inventive thinking to provide the highest quality of care possible.
Bernardino Vaccaro

Bernie Vaccaro MD is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist with added Qualifications in Psychosomatic Medicine by the American Board of Medical Subspecialties and is Board Certified in Neuropsychiatry.

Psychopharmacology
Starting medications is an important decision. We will work with you closely to understand and find the right medications to help you. Each individual is unique and sometimes the first or choice of medications does not work optimally. When medications are not working we have access to pharmacogenetic testing that may help clarify your individual metabolic profile which may help explain why certain medications are not working and help guide the choice of further medication trials.
Psychotherapy
We offer Individual counseling for conditions including (but not limited to):
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback is treatment that helps the brain learn to be more efficient. Neurofeedback has been around for several decades and is used in a number of different applications. It has been helpful in treating anxiety disorder, PTSD, substance use disorders, and performance anxiety. Click here for more information about Neurofeedback at Dedham Consultation Center.
dTMS
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is an FDA approved treatment for Major Depressive Disorders and OCD. TMS has also shown positive results for PTSD and substance abuse. Click here for more information about TMS at Dedham Consultation Center.