About
We built the practice we wish existed.
A small, intentional team. Medication management for ages 13+. Talk therapy for adults. Quality psychiatric care should be personal, accessible, and free of judgment. Bedre (BED-ruh) is Norwegian for better — and better care is the standard we hold.
Our story
A different kind of practice.
We’ve seen what happens when people wait too long to get help — or give up because the system made it too hard. We’re here to change that, one patient at a time.
You’ll always see a provider who knows your name, your history, and your goals. No revolving doors. No one-size-fits-all plans. Our team brings backgrounds in both psychiatry and family medicine, so we treat you as a whole person and coordinate with your other providers.
- Zero judgment — you’ll never feel rushed, dismissed, or labeled here.
- Whole-person care — the full picture, not just the presenting symptom.
- Radical transparency — your treatment, your plan, and your bill.
- Fast access — waiting when you’re struggling isn’t acceptable.
- Evidence-based practice — proven methods, delivered with empathy.
The people in your corner
Meet the team.
John Donovan
FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC · Founder
Dual-certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than 30 years of clinical experience.
Angela Zammuto
PMHNP-BC · Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience at Boston Children’s Hospital and Mass General Brigham.
Erin LaFlamme
LICSW · Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Therapist for adults trained at Boston University and Boston College, with experience at McLean Hospital.
Deanna Fiore
CNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC · Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric nurse practitioner for teens 13+ and adults, with pediatric and adolescent training; adjunct faculty at MCPHS University.
Leslie Balogna
LICSW · Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Therapist for adults specializing in depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Fluent in French.
Clinicians and practice colleagues: if you’re interested in joining our mission, write to us.
Same-week appointments
Find your match.
We’ll match you with the right provider and verify insurance before you commit. No referral needed.