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Compassionate Psychiatric Care - from the comfort of your home.
Telehealth psychiatric medication management for adults in Massachusetts,
providing thoughtful, collaborative care with experience in women’s mental health, perinatal care, adult ADHD, mood disorders, and complex conditions.
Weekend & evening appointments available — call or book online!
About Me
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to building strong, supportive relationships with clients and their families. My professional experience spans crisis stabilization, forensic psychiatry, outpatient mental health care, and consultation-liaison medicine. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I worked for several years as a registered nurse in mental health settings—experiences that profoundly shaped my compassion, clinical insight, and commitment to this work.
My mission is simple: to provide care that is accessible, affordable, holistic, and centered on you. I believe meaningful healing involves more than managing symptoms. It requires understanding the whole person and nurturing the connection between mind, body, spirit, and environment.
Together, we create a personalized care plan tailored to your unique needs and goals. This may include medication management, therapeutic support, optional spiritual care, nutritional guidance, and practical self-help tools. Above all, I am committed to listening with empathy, fostering trust, and walking alongside you at every step of your journey.
My hope is that through our work together, you will experience greater peace, improved well-being, and the ability to live a life that feels balanced, purposeful, and fulfilling.
Outside of my professional work, I enjoy reading, gardening, running, and spending quiet time in prayer. These practices bring me balance, peace, and renewal—values I strive to support and cultivate in the lives of those I serve.
My Approach
My approach to care is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I believe healing begins within a safe, supportive relationship where you feel heard, respected, and understood.
I practice from a holistic perspective, recognizing that mental health is shaped by biological, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental factors. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, I work to understand the whole person and the experiences influencing your well-being.
Care is thoughtfully tailored to your goals and may include medication management and therapeutic support. When desired, spiritual support can be incorporated in a respectful, client-centered way.
Our work together is a partnership. My goal is to empower you with insight, skills, and support so you can move toward greater balance, resilience, and lasting wellness.
Joy Anne Safo, PMHNP
Who I help
I work with adults and older adults seeking support for mental health. I specialize in managing the following conditions through medications:
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Mental health symptoms during perimenopause and menopause
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Mental health conditions during pregnancy and after childbirth
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Adult ADHD
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Behavioral symptoms related to Alzheimer’s disease
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Mood disorders, including bipolar disorder
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Schizophrenia and related conditions
I also treat other common mental health conditions such as:
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Stress and Anxiety
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Panic attacks
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
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Depression
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Adjustment disorder
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Sleep-related concerns
What Medication Management Means:
Medication management includes careful evaluation, thoughtful prescribing, and ongoing follow-up to ensure treatment is effective, tolerable, and align with your goals.
What to Expect:
Appointments are conducted via secure telehealth. We'll review your symptoms, history, and treatment options together, with time for questions and shared decision-making.
Scope:
I do not provide counseling/talk therapy, coaching, emergency care, inpatient services, animal support letters, or forensic evaluations. If you are in crisis, I can help guide you toward appropriate urgent support.
Medication Management FAQs
What services do you provide?
I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for mental health conditions.
Do you offer therapy or counseling?
No. I do not provide therapy, counseling, or coaching. Our services are limited to psychiatric medication management.
Do I need to be in therapy to receive medication management?
No. Therapy is not required, though I support collaborative care when appropriate.
What happens during an initial psychiatric evaluation?
The initial visit includes a detailed psychiatric assessment, review of medical and mental health history, and discussion of treatment options.
What are follow-up visits like?
Follow-up visits are shorter appointments focused on medication effectiveness, side effects, and dose adjustments.
Who do you work with?
I work with adults (18+) seeking psychiatric medication management.
Do you prescribe controlled medications?
Prescribing decisions are made on a case-by-case basis in accordance with medical guidelines and state regulations.
Comfortable telehealth scheduling that works for you.
Services and Fees
New Client Psychiatric Evaluations
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Fee: $425
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Duration: 60-90 minutes
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Sliding Scale: Available with proof of hardship
Follow-Up Appointments
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Fee: $200
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Extended Follow-Up: 275
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Duration: 40-60 minutes
Accepted Insurance Plans
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Aetna (Moda, WEBTPA, Luminare, Allied Benefits)
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All Savers
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AvMed
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Carelon Behavioral Health
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Cigna
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Evernoth
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Harvard Plgrim
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Humana Medicare & Medicaid
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Golden Rule
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Optum Complex Medical Conditions
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Optum/United Healthcare
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Oscar
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Oxford
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United Medical Resources
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United Healthcare Shared Services
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United Healthcare Student Resources
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Quest Behavioral Health
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Surest (Formerly Bind)
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Tufts Health
Pay By:
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Cash
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American Express
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Visa
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Discover
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Mastercard
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Payment is due at the time of service.
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A superbill can be provided for out
of network reimbursement.
Transparency is part of respectful care.
We personalize care to your goals
Contact Us
If you are experiencing an emergency of any kind, please call 911 or go to your closest emergency room.
For any questions you have, you can reach us here:
Joy Mental Wellness
Call, email, or schedule a session online.