Marielle Tavares

I’m a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of experience in healthcare. My background in both physical and mental health has shaped the way I practice: I believe in caring for the whole person, not just a diagnosis or a list of symptoms. I work with adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, mood changes, stress, mental health concerns related to perimenopause and menopause, and difficulty navigating life transitions. I take an open-minded, compassionate approach and want my clients to feel heard, understood, and comfortable being themselves. I am committed to providing thoughtful mental health care that recognizes the important connection between physical health, emotional well-being, lifestyle, and environment.

My approach is collaborative, integrative, and individualized. Rather than simply treating symptoms, I look at the bigger picture and consider factors such as sleep, nutrition, physical health, stress, lifestyle, relationships, and medications that may be contributing to how you feel. Medication can be an important and effective tool, but I don’t believe it should automatically be the only tool. When medication is appropriate, we’ll discuss your options and use it thoughtfully as part of a broader treatment plan. I want you to understand your treatment and feel comfortable asking questions, discussing concerns, and participating in decisions about your care. We'll work together to find an approach that fits your needs, preferences, and goals.

Our first session is an opportunity for me to get to know you beyond your symptoms. We’ll talk about what brought you in, your mental and physical health history, medications, lifestyle, sleep, current stressors, and what you would ultimately like to feel or function differently. You can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you have time to tell your story, ask questions, and feel heard. Together, we’ll begin developing an individualized treatment plan that may include medication, lifestyle recommendations, behavioral strategies, or a combination of approaches. My goal is for you to leave our first visit feeling understood and with a clear sense of our next steps.