Wanda is a Certified Nurse Practitioner who found her way to Psychiatry after working with medically complex clients for most of her career and identifying the interconnectedness of our physical and emotional health. Through experience in nursing practice, she noticed that behavioral and emotional wellness had played a significant part in those dealing with physical health issues. Getting well physically without caring for yourself emotionally and spiritually is difficult. Our body, mind, and spirit are not mutually exclusive, and each impacts the other. It became evident that mental health services were needed in this ever-changing world, and she followed the desire to make a difference and returned to school accordingly.

After graduating from Rivier College in Nashua, NH, in 1998, she went on to diverse experiences working in various settings, including acute cardiac care, hospice, intensive care, and oncology. Wanda is certified in Case Management (CCM) and Care Coordination and Transitional Care (CCCTM). Her psychiatric experience includes both inpatient and outpatient settings.

I have worked as a CCM for most of my career to achieve holistic client well-being by advocating for their needs and coordinating benefits and care while ensuring cost-effective services. My career has been devoted to organizing, facilitating, and evaluating care options to best meet an individual’s medical, mental, physical, and emotional health for the most complex situations.