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COMPASSIONATE PSYCHIATRIC CARE IN MASSACHUSETTS

Helping You Move Forward, With Care.

At Careforward Behavioral Health, we provide compassionate psychiatric care for adults 18+ and older — in a space where you're heard, respected, and never rushed.

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You Deserve Support

Living with depression, anxiety, mood changes, or other mental health concerns can feel overwhelming.

✓ You may be looking for answers.

✓ You may need help managing symptoms.

✓ You may want care that feels respectful and consistent.

You do not have to take the next step alone.

Careforward Behavioral Health is here to provide compassionate psychiatric care in a safe and supportive environment.

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HOW WE SUPPORT YOU

Psychiatric Evaluations

We take time to understand your symptoms, concerns, and goals.

Medication Management

We help you manage medications safely and thoughtfully.

Follow-Up Care

We provide ongoing support to help you feel more stable over time.

Treatment Planning

We work with you to create a care plan that supports your mental health needs.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Rooted in experience, driven by compassion

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Hi, I am Miriam Lopes Nakasi, a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and the heart behind Careforward Behavioral Health, with over a decade of frontline mental health experience. My journey began as a community case manager supporting individuals with serious mental illness — work that shaped my deep belief in recovery-oriented, person-centered care. I later served as a Registered Nurse at the VA, Mount Auburn Hospital, and McLean Hospital, caring for people across the full spectrum of psychiatric need, from acute crisis to long-term recovery.

Those years gave me an intimate understanding of how much compassionate, consistent care can change a person's life — and how devastating it is when that care is hard to access. Today, I bring that same commitment to every patient at Careforward. My approach is personal, evidence-based, and unhurried — centered on helping adults and older adults manage their symptoms, build resilience, and move forward with confidence towards lives that feel meaningful and full.

Credentials + Professional Experience

    • Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

    • Currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Rivier University

    • Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Rivier University

    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – University of Massachusetts Boston

    • More than 17 years of experience working with individuals living with mental health disorders

    • Over 10 years of experience as a community-based case manager in group home settings

    • Registered Nurse experience in acute psychiatric settings, including the VA, Mount Auburn Hospital, and McLean Hospital

    • Experience providing care across community, inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings

GETTING STARTED IS SIMPLE

1. Reach Out

Contact us to ask about services and availability.

2. Schedule an Evaluation

We meet with you to better understand your needs.

3. Move Forward With Support

Together, we create a plan to support your wellness and stability.

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Every individual deserves access to quality psychiatric services in a safe and supportive environment — and that belief shapes everything we do.

CAREFORWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. · MISSION STATEMENT

At Careforward Behavioral Health, we believe the best outcomes happen when psychiatric care and therapy work hand in hand. We collaborate closely with trusted, independent therapists to support your whole mental health journey.

Collaborative Care Partners

Carla Luna

Psychotherapist

WEBSITE:
chooseyoutherapy.com

Brian Murphy

Mental Health Counselor

WEBSITE:
https://www.virtualwellnesssolutionsma.com/

How collaboration works: Carla and Brian maintain fully independent practices. Careforward Behavioral Health may coordinate care with them when a combined approach — psychiatric medication management alongside therapy — best supports your treatment goals.

Book an Appointment

You deserve care that helps you feel supported, respected, and understood.

Careforward Behavioral Health is here to help you move forward with compassionate psychiatric care.

To request an appointment, please use our secure SimplePractice booking link. From there, you can view availability, share your information, and take the first step toward getting support.

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Contact Us

Reach out to learn more about our services —we’re here to answer your questions, hold space for your story, and support you in finding what you need.

☎: 781-799-2749

✉: Careforwardbehavioralhealth@gmail.com

✉: mnakasi@careforwardbehavioralhealth.com