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With over 15 years of nursing experience, my passion for psychiatry began early in my nursing career as I witnessed patients transform their lives through healing, self-discovery, and resilience. It is profoundly humbling meeting someone at their lowest point and having the privilege of walking alongside them as they do the work to become their best selves.

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I work with adults ages 18 to 60 from all walks of life, with a special focus on individuals who are often overlooked, misunderstood, or silently struggling. Many of the people I work with appear “put together” on the outside—successful, dependable, and strong—while internally feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or barely holding it together.

I was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, to immigrant parents from Haiti, and my cultural background plays an important role in who I am as a provider. Being deeply connected to both Haitian and American cultures has given me a broad perspective and a deep appreciation for cultural identity, family systems, and the shared human experience. At the core, struggle looks very similar across cultures—and everyone deserves care that is respectful, culturally responsive, and compassionate.

I’m a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who earned my doctorate from Elms College. I have over 10 years of experience in mental health care and nearly 19 years in the nursing field. Throughout my career, I have worked in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. I have experience supporting an treating a wide range of individuals, from young adults to older adults and geriatric patients.

I am a board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I treat a wide variety of mental illness, and I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism and those who are gender-diverse or other LGBTQ+ individuals.

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes that mental health care should be compassionate, individualized, and centered around the whole person. I work with individuals across the lifespan who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related concerns, and other mental health challenges.

I believe that seeking mental health care is a sign of strength, not weakness. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free environment where clients feel heard, respected, and comfortable being honest about what they are experiencing. I recognize that every person’s story is different, and I take the time to understand the individual behind the diagnosis.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not like yourself lately? You don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Ivy League trained with experience in outpatient, acute stabilization and consult-liaison psychiatry. I work with adults and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other mental health challenges that come with stress, illness, or life transitions.

I believe exceptional mental health care begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. I’m Dr. Sylvia May, a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.

I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, burnout, life transitions, and women’s mental health concerns. My approach is collaborative, warm, and individualized, recognizing that your experiences, challenges, and goals are uniquely your own.

With a background in both psychiatric and primary care, I take a whole-person approach to mental health. I consider how emotional well-being, physical health, lifestyle, relationships, medications, and life circumstances intersect, rather than focusing solely on symptoms or a diagnosis.

My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns and actively participating in your care. Together, we’ll develop a thoughtful, realistic treatment plan that reflects your needs, priorities, and goals while supporting meaningful, lasting improvements in your mental health and overall well-being.

I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 10+ years of experience in the healthcare field. I have a strong background in acute care that has taught me the importance of comprehensive assessments and helps me to understand the metabolic factors that impact psychiatric conditions.

Hi! I'm Bryanna, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner.

I help people who are good at holding it together and tired of doing it. I treat the worry that won't shut off, the flatness that makes everything feel like effort, the nights you can't sleep, and the chronic stress hiding underneath it all, in teens, young adults, and professionals. We talk about your sleep, your stress, and what's actually been going on, and build a plan together. Medication is one tool when it helps, not the whole plan. You don't need the right words to reach out. Just tell me what's been going on.

Outside of work, I'm a devoted dog mom and a professional starter of new hobbies. Currently, arts and crafts and chess.

Wellness isn't the absence of a diagnosis. You don't need the right words to reach out. Just tell me what's been going on.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism and OCD. Supporting young people and their families has always been at the heart of my work. I am committed to providing compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive mental health care. Having grown up and trained in Boston, I am proud to serve the community that is my home.