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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.
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.
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.
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.
We offer pharmacogenomic testing (GeneSight®) to help guide psychiatric medication selection when clinically appropriate.
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.
Lifestyle counseling is also available, including nutrition guidance, weight management counseling, and individualized exercise planning to support energy, sleep, and mental health.
We are currently not accepting new patients.
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.
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
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.
Self-pay rates (private pay). Payment is due at the time of service.
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