PROVIDENCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chris Anderson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He holds a Master of Science of Nursing from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in Nursing from The University of South Alabama where he is also pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health.
Chris completed his psychiatric clinical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He has over eight years of combined inpatient and outpatient psychiatric experience with patients across the lifespan. He believes in providing holistic, patient-centered, and evidence-based care to all individuals with transparent, joint decision-making between the provider and client serving as the key to treatment success. He enjoys working collaboratively and encourages the combination of medication management and psychotherapy to help each individual achieve their goals and improve their overall mental-health and well-being.
A Connecticut native, Chris looks forward to living in Rhode Island and being closer to family. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their three children, who are all currently in college, and two Berne doodles.
Christopher Anderson, PMHNP is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Diane L. Marolla has worked in healthcare in both administrative and clinical roles for over 30 years. She has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration from Bryant University, and a Masters of Social Work degree from Rhode Island College. Her employment record includes working for Brown University, Women & Infants Hospital, Butler Hospital, United Healthcare, Neighborhood Health of Rhode Island, and East Bay Community Action Program, Gershon Psychological Associates and Social Sparks. In 2005, Governor Donald Carcieri appointed her to the Board of Social Work where she served two terms. In addition to working as a therapist, Diane writes a monthly article for The Smithfield Times and teaches courses at the Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council (SUMHLC). Diane is also an independent consultant. Diane sees clients 18 years and older for depression, anxiety, couples counseling, family counseling, grief counseling, work stress and complications, women's issues, anger management issues, PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder. Diane also is a Certified First Responder Counselor and specializes in working with first responders. Diane is licensed in the states of RI, MA, and CT.
Diane L. Marolla, LICSW is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Certified Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Donna McDonald is a board-certified advanced practice psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in treating adults and children with mental health concerns. Donna has cared for patients with psychiatric illnesses for over 12 years and is passionate about providing quality care and treatment. She is known for her caring and empathetic demeanor. Donna specializes in treating adolescents and adults across the lifespan living with depression including due to acute or chronic medical illness, anxiety, bipolar disorder, spectrum disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and substance and alcohol abuse disorders.
Donna McDonald, APRN is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Dr. Donald Kieffer is a licensed psychologist who received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of South Dakota. He completed an APA-accredited internship at Harvard University Medical School - Massachusetts Mental Health Center in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to his 25 plus years of experience as a psychotherapist, Dr. Kieffer has worked as a mental health administrator, corporate psychologist, psychology professor and college administrator. Dr. Kieffer uses a therapy approach that emphasizes collaborating with the patient in working on goal-oriented problem solving. He specializes in treating anxiety and depression, and his specific areas of interest include managing workplace stress, parenting concerns, navigating life transitions, overcoming obstacles to academic success in college, compulsive overeating, dating challenges and improving relationships with significant others.
Donald Kieffer, Ph.D. is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Resident
- Co - Director, Clinical Child Psychologist
Dr. Jannette Rey, resident of RI since 2000 and Co-Founder of PBHA (2006) and the PBH Yoga & Wellness program (2019), is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Oklahoma State University, with specialty training in Child Clinical Psychology and serving as mentor in the region's diversity and inclusion program. She completed her internship at the University of Florida's Clinical and Health Psychology, with postdoctoral training leading to faculty position in the Department of Family, Youth, and Community Services. Dr. Rey's areas of expertise include psychotherapy (both In-Person and via telehealth) for mood & behavior/conduct disorders, integrated behavioral health, functional behavioral assessments and behavior support planning, neurobehavioral health and mindfulness, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and family system therapy.
Jannette Rey, Ph.D is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Fellow in the State of Rhode Island
- Post Doctoral Fellow
Dr. Tania Gonzalez is a multilingual postdoctoral fellow in the state of Rhode Island and a licensed clinical psychologist in the US territory of Puerto Rico. She completed her Masters and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Universidad Carlos Albizu in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dr. Gonzalez completed her San Juan Consortium Internship Program in Clinical Psychology at the Counseling and Psychological Services Department in the University of Puerto Rico, Carolina Campus and has worked in settings that include schools, college and private practice. She has experience working with children, adolescents and adults of all ages treating diverse behavior concerns like depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, ADHD, parenting skills, oppositional defiance and issues concerning gender and LGBTQ+ communities. Dr. Gonzalez also has expertise in working with communication skills development for parents who are in family court. Dr. Gonzalez has training in crisis de-escalation and multiple therapy modalities like play therapy, interpersonal, reality based and cognitive behavior therapy emphasizing the integration of client strengths and problem-solving skills with a humanistic, behavioral, and culturally sensitive approach. In addition, she incorporates the use of drawings, music and narrative into the therapy dynamics. Dr. Gonzalez welcomes clients from all identities and is available to provide services for the Spanish-speaking community in Rhode Island.
Tania Gonzalez, PhD is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Independent Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Joanna is a licensed independent clinical social worker and certified yoga instructor. Her experience comes from working in community mental health, integrated behavioral health, hospital ICUs, a local cancer center and the VA. Her areas of clinical interest are working with individuals dealing with trauma, medical conditions, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression and substance use. Joanna's practice is informed by approaches and methodologies including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, existential therapy and attachment-based therapy. She values the inclusion of holistic therapy approaches, including yoga and breathwork, as well as psychospiritual approaches. Working from a humanistic framework, she believes all clients have the capacity to reach their potential. Using an integrative approach, with interventions tailored to suit the needs and goals of the client, her ideal client is someone ready to work together to create change.
Joanna Winterbottom, LICSW is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Behavioral Staff Member
- Director, Clinical and Health Psychologist
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of PBHA
Dr. John Todaro is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of PBHA. Dr. Todaro received his doctoral degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of Florida and completed specialty training at the Brown University Clinical Psychology Training Program. His specialties include adult and geriatric behavioral and provides clinical services at both PBHA and as an integrated psychologist in primary care. In addition to private practice, Dr. Todaro is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Brown Medical School, providing training and supervision to psychology residents and fellows. He is the President of the Rhode Island Psychological Association and a Board Member of the Rhode Island Board of Psychology.
John F. Todaro, Ph.D is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
John Charette is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of clinical experience providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, families and groups. John's areas of expertise include the treatment of grief and bereavement, anxiety, and depression. He does couples counseling as well. John is comfortable working with clients of all ages and his particular specialty is grief work: assisting people who are coping with a major loss due to death. He is a native Rhode Islander who earned his Bachelor and Masters Degree from Rhode Island College.
John J. Charette, LICSW is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Julie Grand-Landau is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of counseling experience and is licensed in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She is originally from Montreal, Canada where she obtained her Master of Social Work at McGill University as well as a Post Masters Certificate in Marital and Family Therapy at the Argyle Institute. She has worked in a wide variety of settings which include private practice, mental health with veterans, industrial rehabilitation, substance use treatment, outpatient psychiatry and community mental health. Julie has experience treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, chronic pain and addictions, and has a special interest in helping people heal from trauma. She utilizes a variety of treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, solution focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. She strives to provide a supportive environment to help her clients accept and grieve their losses, develop self-compassion, learn new coping skills and find meaning and fulfillment in life.
Julie Grand-Landau, LICSW is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Office Coordinator
Karen is a lifelong Rhode Island resident. She has been working in the medical field for 30+ years. She started her career as a Registration/Billing Clerk at a Behavioral Health Center and changed careers to work as a Medical Assistant and then advanced to Office Manager/Supervisor working for multiple specialties which included Family Medicine, Rheumatology, Geriatrics, Vascular Surgery, and Internal Medicine. She worked in the same practice for 27 years. While not working, Karen enjoys spending time with her family and has a passion for hunting for great antiques.
Job Titles:
- Medical Secretary and Eligibility Specialist
Katie was born and raised in Rhode Island. She graduated from Woonsocket High School in 2000. She has been working in the medical field over 20 years with experience in many different specialties. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her 2 boys and family watching football and having family game nights.
Kelly was born and raised in Rhode Island and graduated from Pilgrim High School. She has 20 plus years as a customer service representative in the jewelry industry. She then moved on to the medical field as administrative medical receptionist. She is married and has 2 children with whom she loves to spend all of her free time with. She also enjoys camping, music and cooking.
Job Titles:
- Medical Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
Kim was born and raised in Rhode Island. She has over 40 years of customer service in the hospitality industry. In 1996 she attended the Sawyer School in the medical assistant / reception program and now has been in the medical field for almost 30 years. She was an executive assistant at a medical billing facility for almost 20 yrs where she was known as the Mom of the office because she helped everyone in any way she could. She has previous experience as the Community Information Specialist for the towns of Lincoln and Cumberland assisting the elderly and disabled with any benefits or programs they were eligible for. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids and most of all her several grandchildren.
Dr. Mike Brodeur, Psy.D. (He/Him) is a clinical psychologist with a variety of clinical skills from working in university college counseling centers, outpatient group practice, and integrated healthcare. Dr. Brodeur strives to create an inclusive and affirming space for BIPOC folx, LGBTQIA+ folx, and other historically underrepresented and marginalized communities to feel seen, heard, and respected. Dr. Brodeur is serving his second-term as a Board Director for the Rhode Island Psychological Association (RIPA). In this role, Dr. Brodeur advocates to remove barriers to accessing behavioral health services and greater representation of BIPOC folx in the field of psychology. You may have seen Dr. Brodeur during his interview on WPRI Channel 12 News for a "Community Focus" segment to talk about equity, diversity, and inclusion in the field of psychology in RI. Dr. Brodeur is also a member of the Social Justice & Public Policy Committee at RIPA, and he founded the Social Justice Committee at Providence Behavioral Health to help build antiracist and affirming care practices at PBHA. Dr. Brodeur's clinical specialties include working with clients with ADHD, anxiety disorders (OCD, Panic disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder), depression disorders, pre-surgical evaluations for bariatric surgery, and body and food-related issues with emotional overeating and binge eating disorders. Dr. Brodeur tries to steer clients away from a focus on weight, and instead to a focus on creating satisfying food experiences and body valuing practices. Clients that match well with Dr. Brodeur tend to value an action-oriented back-and-forth process fused with collaboration, goal-setting, problem-solving, laughter, and an appreciation for structured approaches to treatment (CBT, CPT). Whether you are on the fence about therapy or willing to dive-in wholeheartedly, Dr. Brodeur respects any client that is willing to take this brave step into self-discovery and optimal fulfillment.
Michael D. Brodeur, PsyD is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Olivia Footer is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Olivia received her Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University and her Master of Arts in Psychology from Boston University. She has training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. Olivia also has advanced practice nursing experience in oncology and palliative medicine and is passionate about helping individuals living with chronic illness and those struggling with grief and loss. Her approach incorporates psychodynamic, relational, and existential principles as well as Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy models. She has worked in both the inpatient and outpatient setting and specializes in mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and geriatric psychiatry. Olivia sees patients for medication management and psychotherapy in the Providence and East Greenwich locations.
Olivia Footer, PMHNP is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Pamela Messore, LICSW, LCDP is the 2010 RI-NASW Social Worker of the Year in Addictions for the year 2010. She has over 25 years experience in providing behavioral health services to adolescents, individuals and families, as well as teaching and training other behavioral health professionals. In addition to her work at Providence Behavioral Health, Pamela is currently part of the adjunct facility for Rhode Island College. Her areas of clinical interest are trauma, LGBTQ concerns, co-occurring disorders, and substance use.
Pamela Messore, LICSW is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Randi Braunstein is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has been working with children, adolescents, adults and families for over 25 years. She has held leadership positions in children's behavioral health as well as geriatrics, and has been the founder and executive director of two statewide organizations in Rhode Island. Ms. Braunstein has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, an acute residential treatment program for adolescents, an intensive outpatient program for adolescents, a child/adolescent psychiatric hospital and private practice. She specializes in trauma, mood management, marital and couples' therapy and adolescent/family issues. Ms. Braunstein is a co-author of a parent support curriculum used nationally through Prevent Child Abuse America.
Randi Braunstein, LICSW is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Terri Lupoli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in adult behavioral medicine. She earned her degree in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island and earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from Boston College. She is skilled at providing empirically supported practices to adults with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, adjustment to illness, chronic pain and stress management, and health behavior change (i.e., smoking cessation, weight management).
Terri Lupoli, LICSW is now seeing patients virtually! If you have a scheduled web appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room by clicking the button below.