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Lisa Ruggiero, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Lisa is dedicated to providing personalized psychiatric care that empowers individuals to achieve mental wellness. With a focus on comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment—including tailored medication management—Lisa ensures that each patient receives care designed to meet their unique needs.
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Lisa is dual board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, bringing a unique breadth of expertise to her practice. Holding a doctoral degree in nursing, Lisa stays at the forefront of evidence-based care, seamlessly integrating the latest research into treatment plans that prioritize each patient's journey to wellness.
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In addition to psychiatric services, Lisa provides perimenopause and menopause care, including evaluation and prescribing of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for eligible clients. She offers individualized risk-benefit discussions, symptom-focused treatment planning, and ongoing monitoring, with non-hormonal options available when appropriate. Lisa also provides counseling on nutrition, weight management, and exercise to support mood, sleep, and overall health.
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Believing in a holistic mind-body approach, Lisa addresses both physical and mental health to promote lasting well-being. Her prior experience as a nurse practitioner in primary care offers a deep understanding of the intricate connections between medical and psychiatric conditions, allowing for truly integrative care.
Education:
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Northeastern University
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post Master’s Certificate, Regis College
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Massachusetts Boston
​Evergreen Certified Provider (Ongoing training in evidence-based ADHD care)
Psychiatric Medication Management and
Hormone Replacement Therapy
We provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management while offering both in-person and virtual visits for added convenience. Areas of expertise include managing Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), as well as Perinatal and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety.
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We offer pharmacogenomic testing (GeneSight®) to help guide psychiatric medication selection when clinically appropriate.
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In addition, we provide perimenopause and menopause support for clients experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes/night sweats, sleep disruption, mood changes, brain fog, and vaginal dryness/discomfort. For eligible clients, treatment may include hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and/or evidence-based non-hormonal options. Care includes a comprehensive intake, individualized risk-benefit discussion, and follow-up monitoring.​
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Lifestyle counseling is also available, including nutrition guidance, weight management counseling, and individualized exercise planning to support energy, sleep, and mental health.
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We are currently not accepting new patients.
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If you would like to be added onto a waitlist for Spring 2026, please email
NewEnglandMindCare@gmail.com
Include your full name, contact information, and the reason you are seeking care.
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Insurance and Self-Pay Rates
We currently accept the following insurance carriers
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Aetna in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New Hampshire in New Hampshire
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts and New Hampshire
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Carelon Behavioral Health in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
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Cigna
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Point32Health (Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare and Tufts Health Plan)
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Quest Behavioral Health in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
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United HealthCare​
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If we are not in-network with your insurance plan, you are welcome to use self-pay for services. Payment is due at the time of your appointment, and we accept cash. We are happy to provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company to request reimbursement, depending on your benefits.
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Self-pay rates (private pay). Payment is due at the time of service.​
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Psychiatric Medication Management — New Patient Evaluation 60 min $250.00
Psychiatric Medication Management — Follow-Up Evaluation 15 min $75.00
Psychiatric Medication Management — Follow-Up Evaluation 30 min $150.00
Combined HRT + Psychiatric Medication Management
— New Patient Evaluation (HRT eval + psych med management eval) 90 min $350.00
— Follow-Up Evaluation (HRT follow-up + psych med management follow-up) 30 min $175.00
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