Psychiatry in Framingham, Massachusetts Rafaela Dos Santos, Nurse Practitioner

Rafaela Dos Santos is a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner at LifeStance Health, offering medication management and supportive care to adolescents and adults across Massachusetts. She partners with individuals ages 11 to 40 to address a wide range of mental health concerns, helping clients gain clarity, regulate emotions, and find relief from symptoms that may be interfering with daily life. Her warm, individualized approach emphasizes trust and collaboration as she works to meet each person where they are on their journey. Rafaela is especially passionate about helping clients manage mood disorders and complex emotional experiences. She provides compassionate and clinically grounded treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD, among other challenges. With specialized experience supporting individuals through postpartum depression and anxiety, she is attuned to the intersection of mental health and hormonal transitions. Rafaela also supports those navigating bipolar disorder or psychotic symptoms with evidence-based care that blends medication oversight and therapeutic techniques to promote stability and empowerment. Her treatment approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, mindfulness strategies, and psychopharmacology to support lasting change. In addition to working with women and men, she is honored to serve military personnel and veterans, recognizing the unique challenges and strengths they bring to the therapeutic space. Additional conditions and populations are supported as part of her comprehensive care. Rafaela speaks Portuguese and Spanish, which enhances her ability to serve culturally diverse communities. She is proud to serve individuals and families across Massachusetts, promoting mental health wellness through culturally responsive, evidence-informed care.