Clarity in Diagnosis.
Precision in Care.
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adults in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Practice launch currently in progress.
Psychiatric Services
for Adults
Designed for adults seeking clear diagnosis and structured medication management — not therapy alone. Care is grounded in accurate diagnosis, evidence-based prescribing, and long-term stability.
- Comprehensive, diagnosis-driven assessment
- Structured development of a clear treatment plan
- Emphasis on precision, safety, and long-term stability
- Review of prior treatment history and medications
- Evidence-based, diagnosis-guided prescribing
- Careful monitoring of effectiveness and tolerability
- Deliberate, measured adjustments over time
- Focus on safety and minimizing unnecessary medications
- Ongoing evaluation of clinical progress
- Focus on functional improvement and stability
- Structured care designed for long-term outcomes
- Consistent follow-up with accountability
A Diagnosis-First
Approach to Care
Effective psychiatric care begins with a clear diagnosis. At Fall River Psychiatry, every treatment decision is grounded in a thorough clinical evaluation — not assumptions, not shortcuts.
Our model is methodical and continuous, designed for patients seeking clarity, precision, and measurable progress over time. The goal is not only symptom relief, but long-term stability in functioning and quality of life.
Care is deliberate, consistent, and grounded in clinical integrity.
Kelly Santos,
MSN, APRN, PMHNP-C, FNP-C
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in adult outpatient psychiatry.
Kelly Santos is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in diagnosis-driven psychiatric care for adults. Her approach emphasizes clarity, precision, and long-term stability through thoughtful evaluation and carefully managed treatment.
Her clinical approach is structured and methodical, focused on developing a clear understanding of each patient's diagnosis before initiating or adjusting treatment. Care is designed to be deliberate and consistent, with an emphasis on safety, effectiveness, and measurable progress over time.
She is committed to providing care that is respectful, consistent, and grounded in clinical integrity — for patients seeking lasting stability rather than temporary symptom relief.
"My goal for every patient is to feel genuinely heard, to understand their diagnosis, and to be an active partner in their own care. I became a psychiatric nurse practitioner because I believe people deserve more than managed symptoms — they deserve to get well. Complete remission is always the goal. Not maintenance. Not coping. Recovery."
Who This Practice
Is Designed For
This practice is intentionally structured. Understanding who we serve — and who we don't — helps ensure the best outcomes for everyone.
- Adults seeking comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Individuals who value a clear, diagnosis-driven treatment plan
- Patients committed to consistent, ongoing follow-up care
- Individuals comfortable with telehealth-based visits
- Those seeking long-term stability rather than short-term symptom relief
- Individuals seeking therapy or counseling services only
- Patients requiring urgent, same-day, or crisis-level care
- Those needing intensive or multidisciplinary treatment programs
- Individuals looking for one-time evaluations without follow-up
- Patients expecting rapid or frequent medication changes without a structured plan
A Reliable Psychiatric
Partner for Your Patients
Fall River Psychiatry offers fast access, clear communication, and a diagnosis-first approach. Your patients receive a structured evaluation, a clear treatment plan, and consistent follow-up — not a high-volume, revolving-door experience.
We respond to referrals within 1–2 business days and appointments are typically available within 4–7 business days.
Ready to refer a patient?
Submit a referral using our contact form or reach out directly. We respond within 1–2 business days.
Refer a Patient →Practice Launch Currently
in Progress
Prospective patients and referral partners may submit appointment inquiries in advance of launch. Serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island.