medication management services
Our psychiatric services are designed to empower clients as they build confidence, develop resilience, and navigate life’s challenges. At be Collaborative Care, our experienced psychiatric team works closely with each client—and their family when appropriate—to create a treatment approach that is thoughtful, collaborative, and responsive to evolving needs.
A Safe Space to Explore Options
We know that introducing or adjusting medication can bring up a lot of questions and emotions—especially in the context of an eating disorder. Our team creates a nonjudgmental, confidential environment where you can explore treatment options with trust and clarity.
Benefits of Medication Management May Include:
- Improved ability to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions
- Reduction in emotional pain and psychological distress
- Alleviation of symptoms associated with mental health conditions
- Enhanced focus and cognitive functioning
Whether you’re just beginning your recovery or continuing on your path, we’re here to provide compassionate support every step of the way.
At be Collaborative Care, medication management isn’t about symptom suppression—it’s about supporting your growth, restoring balance, and helping you move forward with strength and stability.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
We take the time to understand your full clinical picture, including co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, or OCD, which often accompany eating disorders.
Personalized Medication Plans
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. If medication is appropriate, we’ll develop a plan that is tailored to your symptoms, treatment history, and preferences.
Ongoing Monitoring & Support
Our providers offer regular check-ins to monitor effectiveness, adjust dosages as needed, and ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
Collaborative Care Model
True to our name, we collaborate with your care team—including therapists, dietitians, and primary care providers—to maintain a unified, supportive approach to your well-being.
Meet The Team
Jennifer J Nadeau, MD
Jennifer is a board-certified Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst with a strong commitment to knowing and treating the whole person. Over the past 15 years she has had extensive experience in eating disorder treatment and addiction medicine working in residential facilities, acute detox settings, partial hospital programs, as well as facilitating long-term medication management and therapy. For 12 years she has held the position of psychiatrist at the Providence College Counseling Center. Jennifer’s specialized training in both psychiatry and psychoanalysis equips her with the ability to understand and treat her patients on a deeper level, helping patients truly understand their personal struggles and themselves, leading to lasting change.
FAQs
How do I know if I need psychiatric services?
You may benefit from psychiatric services if you’re experiencing persistent mood changes, anxiety, difficulty coping, or symptoms that interfere with daily life. A psychiatric evaluation can help determine whether medication or other treatments may support your overall mental health and recovery. Our team is here to guide you through that process with care and clarity.
How do psychiatric services work with other therapy services?
Our psychiatric team’s primary expertise is in medication management. Medication will most likely be considered in treatment. With that said, we consider all modes of treatment that may best suit the needs of the individual. Exploration, discussion, and consideration of alternative or adjunctive non-medication treatments are welcomed.
A combination of talk therapy and medication is effective for many individuals. These forms of treatment work in congruence to help individuals achieve both short and long term healing and growth. Whether they have their own outpatient therapist or see one of our be Collaborative outpatient therapists, all members of the care team will work together to create a comprehensive treatment plan that best fits your needs.
How frequently will I need appointments?
The frequency of appointments depends on medical necessity. It can range from every 4 weeks to every 6 months. Appointments are usually more frequent when there is an adjustment in medication(s) and/or when it is a newly established client.
How long will I need to be on medication?
The length of medication treatment varies between individuals based on medical necessity. Some factors that play a role in length of treatment are history of recurring symptoms, persisting symptoms, and ongoing external stressors that maintain symptoms
Do I need to also be seeing an outpatient therapist at be Collaborative Care to receive psychiatric services?
No, you do not need to be a pre-existing client at be Collaborative Care to receive medication management services from us. We work collaboratively with outside therapists and other professional providers to best serve the client.
If you do not see an outpatient therapist, and would like to, our intake team will be happy to provide referrals to support you through that process.
Dietitian Services
At be Collaborative Care, our nutrition therapy for adults goes beyond focusing solely on food. We know that eating disorders involve complex struggles related to self-worth, control, and coping mechanisms that often go much deeper. We focus on addressing these underlying challenges, helping you rebuild a healthier relationship with food and your body.
Individual Therapy
At be Collaborative Care, we support you in moving beyond constant food obsession and body-shaming tendencies. We understand that eating disorders are about more than just food. By addressing unrealistic goals and establishing meaningful, achievable recovery steps, we aim to help you break free from the pain of living with an eating disorder.