Awards & Achievements
Since 1991, our practice has been devoted to serving the population for mental health needs. We offer services including medication management, counseling, TMS treatment, and other outpatient behavioral health needs. We strive to enhance the lives of our patients by providing high quality care using evidence-based practices.
Our health professionals here at BHS come from an impressive range of backgrounds and education. Our staff’s diversity allows us to offer a wide variety of treatments. Our focus is on your mental health and wellness.
Amjad Bahnassi, MD Karin Raabert, NP
Syeda Nuzhat, MD Orobosa Osawonuyi, NP
Kimberly Abdow, MS, NP-C
Kevin Nardone, PMHNP
Stella Adu-Gyamfi, PMHNP-BC
Yonide Lareche, NP
Yveda Brutus, NP
Grace Ngumi, NP
Carolyn Mburu-Gerena, NP
Therapy & Counseling
Medication Management
Small Business Leader of the Year 2018: Amjad Bahnassi
Business Leaders: Despite company's growth, Bahnassi remains patient-focused
By Grant Welker
Amjad Bahnassi quite literally could not have gotten out of Syria any sooner.
Born and raised in the capital of Damascus, Bahnassi graduated high school at 16
and finished medical school at 22. The day after graduation, he left.
"I was ready," he said.
Bahnassi came to Worcester in the early 1980s for a residency program at
UMass Medical Center as a psychiatrist and never left. After completing his
residency, he started Behavioral Healthcare Services, a practice he still leads
after more than 25 years.
Top Psychiatrist in Worcester
Dr. Bahnassi is ranked as one the top three psychiatrists in Worcester, MA by ThreeBestRated.com, evaluated by experts in the field using a rigorous 50-point inspection.
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club Award 2018
The Breakfast Club is a quarterly event held by the Chamber to honor individuals, civic entities,
businesses, and other organizations for major contributions to economic growth, improving the
quality of life in the region, major milestones, and other activities which enhance the Worcester
region. In addition, a keynote speaker delivers an address of interest to the business audience.
Behavioral Healthcare Services received this award on December 13th, 2018.
Our Background
Erik Nelson, PsyD
Gwen Carelli, LICSW
Brenda McCarthy-Trayah, LMHC
Beth Irving, LICSW
Fritz Samson, LMHC
Sherrie Urena, LMHC
Mark Paharik, LMHC
Diane Fougere, LICSW
Barbara Bready, LICSW
Karen Clark-Hoey, LMHC
Our Team
Dr. Amjad Bahnassi, Founder & Owner