Online Psychiatry in Worcester, MA
Psychiatric care by secure video for Worcester and Central Massachusetts, with Joseph Lavoie, PMHNP-BC at every visit.
Questions first? Call 617-858-8276. Booking and intake run through our secure, HIPAA-compliant patient portal.
The short answer
Online psychiatry in Worcester, MA means seeing a psychiatric clinician by video from the city or anywhere in Central Massachusetts. Journey Psychiatric Care provides evaluations, therapy and medication management by secure video, with the same clinician each time. Learn how telehealth psychiatry works in Massachusetts.
Worcester and Central Mass
Patients connect from Worcester, Shrewsbury, Auburn, Millbury, Grafton, Holden, Leicester, Spencer, Westborough, Webster, Southbridge, Sturbridge, Fitchburg and Leominster. Outside the city, towns are farther apart and a round trip to an appointment can eat half a day. Video cuts that to the length of the visit.
Your visits are with Joseph Lavoie, PMHNP-BC. He is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, not a psychiatrist or physician, and he can evaluate, diagnose and prescribe. Mood conditions like depression and bipolar disorder need steady follow-up, and seeing the same person each time helps Joseph notice small changes early.
Worcester has many college students, and plenty of families have lived in the area for generations. Both are welcome. If you are a student here from another state, you need to be in Massachusetts during each visit.
If your prescriber retired or left a local practice, you can start with a new-patient evaluation here. Bring your medication list and your pharmacy, and Joseph will review what you take before continuing or changing anything. Read how to switch psychiatric providers.
What video care changes in Central Mass
Less driving in winter
Snow on 290 or Route 9 does not cancel a video visit. You stay home and keep your appointment.
Close follow-up for mood
If a medication is new or being adjusted, regular check-ins are easier to keep when there is no drive.
Sleep matters too
Trouble sleeping often comes with depression or anxiety. Joseph asks about it at each visit.
If you need help sooner
Telehealth is not emergency care. If you or someone you love is in danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can call or text 988 any time. The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line is 833-773-2445, also any time.
Emergency departments in Worcester include UMass Memorial Medical Center and Saint Vincent Hospital. The state also runs Community Behavioral Health Centers with walk-in and 24/7 crisis care; use the state finder to see the one that serves your town. Our crisis resources page lists more options.
Common reasons people in Worcester reach out
Nearby areas
Video visits work the same way in MetroWest and Springfield. Joseph sees patients anywhere in Massachusetts.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Worcester?
No. Journey Psychiatric Care is a telehealth practice. Every visit is by secure video from wherever you are in Massachusetts.
Is Joseph a psychiatrist?
No. Joseph Lavoie is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). He can evaluate, diagnose and prescribe for mental health conditions in Massachusetts.
Do you treat bipolar disorder by telehealth?
Yes, for many patients. Bipolar disorder care involves a careful evaluation and regular follow-up, which works well by video. If you need lab work for a medication, Joseph will help you arrange it locally. See bipolar disorder.
I am a student at a Worcester college. Can I be seen?
Yes, if you are in Massachusetts for each visit. Check whether your school plan or a parent’s plan is one we take, or ask about out-of-network invoices.
What if my internet is slow?
Try a spot closer to your router, or use your phone on a cellular connection. A private room matters more than a perfect picture.
How do I book?
Book online or call 617-858-8276. Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation. See new patients.
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