About Center for Wellness & Wellbeing

Our Practice

Who We Are

Center for Wellness & Wellbeing is an independent practice providing telehealth and in-person services in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. We provide quality, compassionate, and collaborative psychiatric care specializing in areas of addiction, dual-diagnosis, and trauma across the lifespan.

We provide evidence-based treatment with a holistic approach within a confidential environment. Our mission is to decrease the stigma based around mental health through patient-centered, compassionate service, with the goal of giving each patient the time and attention deserved within a comfortable and welcoming environment.

The Center for Wellness & Wellbeing Team

More About Us

Our Story

Established in 2020, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Center for Wellness & Wellbeing was created with the intent of decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health while providing effective, patient-centered treatment. Ingrained in our history are thousands of hours of professional mental health care through years of volunteer and clinical work. Our culturally competent provider has been around the globe practicing medicine and giving life-saving treatment to those in need since 2014.

We pride ourselves in maintaining a degree of excellence in patient-centered care.

Mental health awareness, including addiction and trauma, is symbolized with various colors of blue and green nationwide. Our logo was developed with the intention to raise awareness on mental health disorders while incorporating the structural similarities between neuroplasticity and the tree of life. Developed with the knowledge of neuroplasticity and tree symbolism, branches break off and grow on a tree with proper nourishment and care; new neural connections can be made when psychiatric treatment is adequately established.

Testimonials

“Ana, DNP, PMHNP through her patience and work with me has drastically improved my quality of life. She has listened to my input and adjusted her plan of care accordingly and through referrals has assisted family and friends as well. Thank you Ana!”

~ M.M., (7/2020)

“Through her comprehensive assessment and patient advocation, Ana was able to get me out of my deep depression and feeling like my old self just before the holidays. I am grateful for Ana in being consistent and compassionate with getting me the right treatment, and working with my wife, daughter, therapist, and PCP to convince me to accept the recommendations. Ana truly cares about her patients and makes sure that you have the resources needed. She goes above and beyond for her patients, and it shows.”

~ K.S., (11/2019)

“Ana saved my life! I wouldn’t have been able to walk down the aisle on my wedding day without her. Through her expertise in psychiatric medicine and overall primary care experience, she was able to prescribe recommend effective treatment, including medication and therapy. She took the time to get to know me as a person and I didn’t feel like a number walking into her office. I am eternally grateful in having her as a provider.”

~ B.C., (7/2019)

"Ana is AMAZING. She is so thorough, patient and explains things so well. I feel so comfortable in my sessions with her and she is so easy to talk to and non-judgemental. I highly recommend Ana because her expertise is and readiness to help and like no other. 5 star :)"

~ Emily, (1/2021)

"I had a very pleasant experience speaking with Dr. Ana Gomes. She listened intently to the issues I've been having with anxiety. She explained what’s most likely causing it and gave me treatment plan. Far better than any help I’ve received from other doctors. Thank you!"

~ Dean, (1/2021)

"I always enjoy my time with this office as it is always informative. Ana is supportive of my needs and attentive to my symptoms and experiences. Makes telehealth so much less of pain!"

~ Ireon, (12/2020)

"Dr. Gomes really listened to me and you can tell she cares. She is determined to come up with the best treatment plan and she made finding a new med provider a very smooth transition."

~ Courtney-Ann, (11/2020)

"With the quarantine, visits are much harder to manage usually, but Dr. Gomes is always on top of everything, making sure that even if there are technical difficulties that our appointment happens."

~ Day, (1/2021)

"Dr. Gomes is very professional and passionate about about helping people. I had an incredible experience on my treatment. I recommend her."

~ Poliana, (2/2021)

Our Goal

Our goal is to incorporate a combination of psychopharmacology, psychotherapy and holistic treatments to assist in treating and managing mental health.

Meet the Team

Experience the Center for Wellness & Wellbeing Difference

Coles Voyard RN, MSN

Chief Executive Officer

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Coles Voyard has over 25 years of dedicated nursing experience spanning both psychiatric and medical disciplines. He has navigated a dynamic career trajectory, starting as a diligent staff nurse, to a charge nurse, and supervisor for state hospitals in Massachusetts. Voyard has overseen the nursing departments of seven hospitals in Massachusetts, served as a Joint Commission nurse surveyor for The Joint Commission, ran a 148-bed psychiatric hospital as a Chief Executive Officer, and spearheaded a start-up hospital in Worcester MA. Most recently Coles has assumed the pivotal roles of Nurse Program Director and Administrative Nursing Supervisor at McLean Hospital.

He founded Center for Wellness and Wellbeing with Dr. Ana Gomes as a way of putting their unyielding commitment to comprehensive care and their fervor for mental health advocacy into practice. Their mission, to improve the lives and stability of all people struggling with mental health issues, particularly underserved populations and those battling addiction.

Education

University of Massachusetts – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2000)
Regis College – Master of Science in Nursing (2015)

Ana Gomes, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

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Dr. Gomes is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and has worked in various settings consisting of residential, outpatient, and inpatient treatment centers, as well as government facilities, including the Department of Veteran Affairs. She treats psychiatric patients across the lifespan with substance use disorders, complex mood, and anxiety disorders, with a specialty in trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dr. Gomes shares a passion for global public health and disaster medicine, which assists her in treating a diverse clientele including first responders, military members/veterans, and healthcare professionals. She places emphasis on patient centered treatment by incorporating a holistic approach alongside psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. Dr. Gomes is fluent in English and Portuguese, and intermediate in Spanish.

Dr. Gomes attended Salem State University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in chemistry. While pursuing this degree, she began her medical career as an EMT completing her coursework in 2012. Dr. Gomes proceeded to attend Regis College after graduation to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2017, graduating with honors. She received a Master of Science in Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2018, graduating with honors. While practicing as a PMHNP in Greater Boston, she continued her education to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions with her capstone focused on developing a mobile health application emphasizing self-care to reduce burnout for transition to practice healthcare providers. Dr. Gomes graduated with honors in 2020.

Dr. Gomes has continued to volunteer with multiple NGO’s including the American Red Cross and Medical Reserve Corps to provide disaster medical care, including mental health, across the country since 2015. Dr. Gomes was part of the initial staff that cared for COVID patients in Boston’s field hospital at the Seaport during the pandemic. She takes pride in her second passion in life, global public health, and has volunteered in 5/7 continents since 2014, with annual mission trips to El Salvador and Kenya. Her mission is to provide preventative care and education on community/public health and decrease the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Dr. Gomes currently works at the prestigious McLean Hospital as a PMHNP providing inpatient evaluations in the Clinical Evaluation Center and participates in deployments on DMAT NH-1 with the Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Gomes is the founder, president, and CEO of Center for Wellness & Wellbeing PC ©.

Dr. Gomes is not a medical doctor/psychiatrist.

Affiliations

McLean Hospital
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Education

Salem State University – Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (2015)
Regis College – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2017), Master of Science in Nursing (2018)
Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions – Doctor in Nursing Practice (2020)

Theresa Bougouneau LMHC, LDAC

Chief Clinical Officer

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Theresa Bougouneau is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor with over 15 years of experiencing working in the psychology and human services fields. She began her diverse work in varying roles including SNAP/TAFDC social worker, helpline therapist, respite counselor, direct care counselor, substance abuse clinician, and in-home and outpatient therapy clinician.

More recently she served as the Clinical Director of Adult and Teen Challenge for Clinical Stabilization Services in Brockton Massachusetts. Her responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing youth and family-centered treatment plans, and providing weekly intensive in-home therapeutic sessions with youth and family.

Bougouneau has also served as President of Tree of Life Behavioral Health Services, LLC in Attleboro since 2022. In this role she provides weekly intensive in-home therapeutic sessions with youth and/or family, identifies community resources, develops natural supports, creates safety plan for youth and family, maintain documentation within 24 hours of service including face-to-face or telephone contact with youth/family and collateral communication, and communicates with collateral providers including state agencies, mobile crisis intervention, and medical care providers.

Education

Barry University – Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Psychology and Social Work (1999)
Cambridge College – ME in Mental Health Counseling: Addictions Counseling and Trauma Studies (2013)

Christopher Loycano MA, BA

Chief of Staff

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Chris Loycano has over 4 years of experience in the psychology field and 12 years of experience working with children and adolescents.

He began his professional career in 2012 as an instructor at the Michael Macaris Kung-Fu Academy. He has continued his work there, now as a Manager and Lead Instructor. In this role he mentored and provided social support for numerous students dealing with personal, family, and school issues. Loycano entered the field of psychology in 2021 as a Therapeutic Mentor working in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame and Indiana Department of Child Services. In this role he worked directly with children living in foster care with varying psychological and behavioral problems. His responsibilities included applying behavioral interventions to help children reach their treatment goals, develop healthy coping mechanisms, increase positive social skills, and decrease emotional dysregulation. Finally, working in McLean Hospital’s Clinical Evaluation Center, he has worked with over 1,000 adult patients presenting to the intake unit with a wide array of psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and SUD’s.

In his current role, Loycano serves as a key adviser to the CEO and COO, writes policy, and spearheads various departments including Administration, Human Resources, Communications, and Information Services.

Education

University of Notre Dame – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2022)
William James College – Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis (2024)
William James College – Currently pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Dr. Tola T’Sarumi, MD

Chief Medical Officer

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Dr. Tola T’sarumi is a Double Board Certified Psychiatrist and Addictions expert who helps patients overcome addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

She’s the Medical Director of Aesthetic + Mind MD, where she blends mental wellness and aesthetic treatments, offering a holistic approach to personal wellbeing. Her use of non-invasive non-surgical Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy has been welcomed by patients looking for a non-drug; non-shock alternative for the treatment of depression

Dr. Tola has been tapped as an expert professional for publications, podcasts, and film, where she speaks about mental health topics, such as addiction, suicide and depression on numerous stages. Dr. Tola received an award from the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and has also received an award from Columbia University/ NYC for her work on physician suicide. She has been featured in Medscape, Forbes, The Canadian Medical Journal, The American Association of Publishing Leadership, The American Journal on Addiction, Health eCareers, The Washington Post, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global and on podcast shows.

Education

University of Georgia – Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2002)
Xavier University School of Medicine – MD (2009)

Salma Trainor, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

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Salma Trainor is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a strong passion and desire to help patients feel better by improving sleep, decreasing anxiety and improving mood. She uses a combination of medication management and psychotherapy to achieve your goals as you target symptoms that may be disruptive to your life. She takes great care with every patient she treats to ensure they feel heard, respected and understood. She can work with you to get through a difficult time or to maintain a current regimen that perhaps is working well.

Salma has been a Registered Nurse for almost 15 years prior to becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She has also completed a Master’s Program in Nursing Education. These experiences have given her a significant edge in providing a supportive and comfortable space when engaging in treatment with individuals seeking care.

Education

University of Massachusetts – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2008)
Post University – Master of Science in Nursing Education (2021)
Mount Carmel College of Nursing – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Master of Science (2023)

Emily Fisher, MSN, APRN, PMHNP

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Emily Fisher, PMHNP, RN-BC, is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving the lives of patients across the lifespan.

Emily possesses a wide range of clinical experience. She worked as an inpatient pediatric Mental Health Specialist on the McLean-Franciscan Child and Adolescent Unit. As a Registered Nurse, Emily worked in a variety of acute care settings, including Medical-Surgical, Adult Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, and the Emergency Department. As a Nurse Practitioner, Emily’s primary role is within the community health setting, caring for high-need and low-resourced patients.

Emily’s practice blends evidence-based prescribing with authentic human connection. Emily strives to recognize and honor each patient’s unique experiences, strengths, and vulnerabilities. Her therapeutic approach draws from narrative, psychodynamic, and existential traditions. Treatment integrates the judicious use of psychopharmacology with a concomitant emphasis on cognitive restructuring and fostering self-compassion.

Clinical interests include obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, attachment, and adjustment disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. Emily particularly enjoys working with children and adolescents.

Education

MGH Institute of Health Professions – Master of Science in Nursing (2023)
Salem State University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2017) Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2015)

Accepting New Patients – Pediatrics

Carole Malloch, DNP, PMHNP-BC

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Dr. Carole Malloch is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who specializes in complex addictions. With a robust background in trauma-informed care and complex addictions, Dr. Malloch brings a comprehensive and informative approach and skillset to mental health treatment.

Dedicated to providing individualized and empathetic care, Dr. Malloch is committed to improving the well-being of patients’ lives through psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and non-pharmacological interventions.

Education

Boston College – Doctor of Nursing Practice (2023)
Salem State University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2018) Minor in Psychology (2018)

Accepting New Patients

Jessica Rivet, PHMNP-BC

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Bio Coming Soon!

Education

Rivier University – Master of Science in Nursing (2021)
New Hampshire Technical Institute – Associate’s Degree in Addiction Counseling (2009)

Accepting New Patients

Paula Tereza Gomes, MATH, MACO, JD, LMHC

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Ms. Gomes is a licensed LMHC therapist since August 2021 who has worked in community mental health and human services over 10 years in various settings consisting of residential, outpatient, inpatient, and government facilities. She works with clients across the lifespan struggling with complex mood and anxiety disorders, comorbid substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, complex trauma, and PTSD.

Ms. Gomes practices from a wholistic, integrated, collaborative, client-centered approach. She shares a passion for walking alongside individuals, families, couples, and children as they journey through life and progress towards a place of thriving. Ms. Gomes is fluent in English and Portuguese, and intermediate in Spanish.

Ms. Gomes attended Gordon College where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 2015. While pursuing this degree, she began her career working as a behavioral specialist with Bridgewell where she developed a passion for the helping professions. Ms. Gomes went on to attend Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary following graduation to receive a Dual Masters in Theology and Counseling with an emphasis on both licensure tracks [LMHC and LMFT] in 2019, graduating with highest honors.

Ms. Gomes recently completed her studies at Roger Williams University School of Law and received a Juris Doctor Degree. Ms. Gomes hopes to continue to bridge the gap between mental health and law in hopes of providing a more progressive and integrative approach to the practice of law as a whole.

Ms. Gomes currently works at Persevering Fiercely, LLC and is its founder, president, and CEO.

Affiliations

American Counseling Association
Psi Chi International Honors Society in Psychology

Education

Gordon College – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2015)
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary – Master of Arts in Theology; Master of Arts in Counseling [LMHC & LMFT Track] (2019)
Roger Williams University School of Law – Juris Doctor (2023)

Christine Bovill, MA

Office Manager

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Christine is our experienced office manager who assists our team in facilitating the exceptional care and service that our patients expect to receive.

With an extensive background in both clinical and administrative leadership, Christine oversees the daily operations of the office to ensure the effectiveness of the company’s processes.