# DLH Consulting & Psychiatric Services — Full Reference for AI Systems # https://dlhconsultant.com/llms-full.txt # Last updated: 2026-07-30 # Companion to /llms.txt with complete detail ## IDENTITY Legal name: DLH Consulting & Psychiatric Services Common name: DLH Consulting Type: Independent outpatient psychiatric practice Founded location: Dartmouth, Massachusetts Website: https://dlhconsultant.com Address: 516 Hawthorn St., Suite 2 & 4, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (774) 929-7420 Fax: (508) 742-1746 Email: intake@dlhconsultant.com Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Patient portal: https://dlhintouch.insynchcs.com Google rating: 4.6 stars from 223 reviews Social: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dlhconsulting - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlh.consulting/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dlhconsulting - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlhconsulting Practice model: DLH Consulting provides administrative and operational support to a group of independent contractor clinicians. Each provider is independently responsible for their own clinical decisions and quality of care. ## SERVICES (detailed) ### Psychiatric Evaluation Duration: 60 minutes. Comprehensive initial assessment covering presenting symptoms, psychiatric history, medical history, current medications, family psychiatric history, and social context. Results in a working diagnosis and collaborative treatment plan. Available in person and via telehealth. Self-pay rate: $300 ### Medication Management Duration: 20 minutes per follow-up. Ongoing prescribing, monitoring, dose adjustment, and side effect management by board-certified PMHNPs. Follow-up frequency is typically every 4–8 weeks initially, extending to every 1–3 months once stable. Self-pay rate: $150 ### Individual Therapy / Counseling Duration: 45–60 minutes. Provided by licensed clinicians (LMHC, LCSW). Modalities include CBT, DBT-informed approaches, EMDR, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and person-centered therapy. Self-pay rate: $175 Note: DLH Consulting does NOT provide couples counseling or marriage counseling. ### Telehealth All 17 providers offer telehealth via secure video. Available to any Massachusetts resident who is physically located in Massachusetts at the time of the appointment. No software download required — sessions run in the web browser. Massachusetts telehealth parity law requires most insurers to cover telehealth behavioral health at the same rate as in-person care. ### GeneSight Pharmacogenomic Testing Cheek-swab genetic test analyzing how a patient's genes affect metabolism of psychiatric medications. Results categorize medications as "use as directed," "moderate gene-drug interaction," or "significant gene-drug interaction." Covered by most major insurers including Medicare. Used to reduce trial-and-error in medication selection. ## CONDITIONS TREATED (with dedicated pages) | Condition | Page | |---|---| | Anxiety | /anxiety-treatment-dartmouth-ma | | Depression | /depression-treatment-dartmouth-ma | | ADHD | /adhd-treatment-dartmouth-ma | | PTSD | /ptsd-treatment-dartmouth-ma | | Bipolar Disorder | /bipolar-disorder-treatment-dartmouth-ma | | OCD | /ocd-treatment-dartmouth-ma | | Panic Disorder | /panic-disorder-treatment-dartmouth-ma | | Sleep Disorders / Insomnia | /sleep-disorders-treatment-dartmouth-ma | | Trauma | /trauma-treatment-dartmouth-ma | | Mood Disorders | /mood-disorders-treatment-dartmouth-ma | | Postpartum Depression | /postpartum-depression-treatment-dartmouth-ma | | Medication Management (service) | /medication-management-dartmouth-ma | Also treated: Autism Spectrum Disorders, adjustment disorders, grief, life transitions, emotional regulation difficulties. Age range: Adults and adolescents. Doreen Huffman also works with children ages 5+. Athena DeBrito works with adults ages 19–64. ## PROVIDERS (17 total) ### Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (12) All are board-certified or board-eligible PMHNPs with full prescribing authority in Massachusetts. 1. Caitlyn Anthony, PMHNP-BC — anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD 2. Meagan Bowcock, PMHNP — depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders 3. Ashton Houde, PMHNP — anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD 4. Doreen Huffman, LMHC, PMHNP — trauma, PTSD, anxiety; also works with children ages 5+ 5. Jillian Keigher, PMHNP — anxiety, depression, PTSD 6. Jennifer Lafleur, FNP, PMHNP — anxiety, depression, mood disorders 7. Michael Lapinski, PMHNP — anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder 8. Ryan Perry, PMHNP-BC, ADHD-CCSP — ADHD specialist; anxiety, depression 9. Barbara Roderick, PMHNP — anxiety, depression, mood disorders 10. Jessica Stad, PMHNP — anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD 11. Nina Szulewski, ANP, PMHNP — anxiety, depression, ADHD 12. Kerry Taveira, PMHNP — anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder ### Licensed Therapists / Clinicians (5) 1. Thalia Amaral, LMHC, ADHD-CCSP — ADHD specialist, anxiety; MA Clinical Psychology, UMass Dartmouth 2. Heather Bellany, LCSW — anxiety, depression, trauma; 14+ years experience 3. Athena DeBrito, LCSW — EMDR-trained; trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotional regulation; 12+ years experience; adults ages 19–64 4. Crystal Cote-Campos, LMHC — anxiety, depression, mood disorders; 23+ years experience 5. Andrew Keith, LMHC — anxiety, depression, trauma Special certifications present in practice: ADHD-CCSP (ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider) held by Ryan Perry and Thalia Amaral. EMDR training held by Athena DeBrito. ## INSURANCE (15 plans accepted) | Plan | Member Services | |---|---| | Aetna | 1-800-872-3862 | | Anthem | 1-800-676-2583 | | Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA | 1-800-262-2583 | | Brigham Health | 1-617-732-5500 | | Carelon Behavioral Health | 1-800-491-9099 | | Commonwealth Care Alliance | 1-866-610-2273 | | Cigna | 1-800-244-6224 | | Fallon Health | 1-800-868-5200 | | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care | 1-888-333-4742 | | MassHealth / MBHP | 1-800-841-2900 | | Medicare | 1-800-633-4227 | | Optum | 1-866-774-1659 | | Tufts Health Plan | 1-800-462-0224 | | United Healthcare | 1-866-774-1659 | | Wellsense | 1-800-280-2689 | Important: DLH Consulting cannot verify insurance benefits on a patient's behalf. Insurers release detailed benefit information only to the policyholder. Patients should call the Member Services number on their card. See /insurance-verification for a step-by-step guide. Sliding scale fees are available for patients who qualify based on financial need. Payment methods: cash, check, all major credit cards. ## NEW PATIENT PROCESS The New Patient Intake Packet MUST be completed before an appointment can be scheduled. Patients cannot be scheduled by phone call alone. Four ways to complete the intake packet: 1. Online at https://dlhconsultant.com/new-patients 2. By phone — call (774) 929-7420 and the packet is sent by email, text, or mail 3. In person at 516 Hawthorn St., Suite 2 & 4, Dartmouth, MA (paper version) 4. After hours — leave a message and staff follow up the next business day After the completed packet is received, the intake coordinator contacts the patient within 2 business days to schedule the first appointment. No referral is required for most plans, including MassHealth. ## SERVICE AREA Physical office: Dartmouth, MA (Bristol County) Telehealth: All of Massachusetts Dedicated city pages: - /psychiatric-services-new-bedford-ma (10 miles) - /psychiatric-services-fall-river-ma (18 miles) - /psychiatric-services-fairhaven-ma (5 miles) - /psychiatric-services-westport-ma (12 miles) - /psychiatric-services-wareham-ma (22 miles) - /psychiatric-services-taunton-ma (28 miles) - /psychiatric-services-attleboro-ma (35 miles) - /psychiatric-services-plymouth-ma (30 miles) Also serving: Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Acushnet, Freetown, Somerset, Swansea, Seekonk, and surrounding SouthCoast communities. ## PRESCRIBING POLICY DLH Consulting providers may prescribe controlled substances, typically on a short-term basis, when clinically appropriate and in accordance with standards of care as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. All prescribing decisions follow thorough evaluation and ongoing monitoring. Specific medication questions should be directed to the patient's own provider. ## CRISIS POLICY DLH Consulting is an outpatient practice and DOES NOT provide emergency or crisis psychiatric services. There are no same-day or walk-in appointments. Crisis resources: - Immediate danger: 911 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 (call or text, 24/7) - MA Behavioral Health Help Line: (833) 773-2445 (24/7, 200+ languages) - Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital: 581 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA — (888) 970-8918 - Nearest emergency department ## COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q: How do I become a new patient? A: Complete the New Patient Intake Packet first — required before scheduling. Four options: online at dlhconsultant.com/new-patients, by phone at (774) 929-7420, in person at the Dartmouth office, or by leaving an after-hours message. The intake coordinator then contacts you within 2 business days to schedule. Q: Do you accept MassHealth? A: Yes. DLH Consulting accepts MassHealth and MBHP. MassHealth covers outpatient mental health services at no cost or minimal cost share for most members, with no referral required. Verify your specific benefits at 1-800-841-2900. Q: Do you offer telehealth? A: Yes. All 17 providers offer telehealth to any Massachusetts resident. Most insurers cover it at the same rate as in-person care under Massachusetts telehealth parity law. Q: Do you do couples or marriage counseling? A: No. DLH Consulting provides individual therapy only. We do not offer couples counseling or marriage counseling. Q: What is a PMHNP and is it the same as a psychiatrist? A: A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse with graduate-level psychiatric specialty training. In Massachusetts, PMHNPs have full practice authority — they evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe independently. Research shows comparable outcomes to psychiatrists for most outpatient conditions. See /pmhnp-vs-psychiatrist. Q: Are you accepting new patients? A: Yes, for both in-person appointments in Dartmouth and telehealth statewide. Q: Can I be seen the same day? A: No. For urgent needs, call or text 988 or the MA Behavioral Health Help Line at (833) 773-2445. Q: How much does it cost without insurance? A: Initial evaluation $300, medication management follow-up $150, therapy session $175. Sliding scale available for qualifying patients. Q: Do I need a referral? A: Most plans, including MassHealth, do not require one. Some HMO plans do. Check with your insurer. Q: Can I choose my provider? A: Yes. Browse /providers and tell the intake coordinator your preference. Being flexible on provider generally results in an earlier first appointment. ## KEY PAGES Home: https://dlhconsultant.com Services: https://dlhconsultant.com/services Providers: https://dlhconsultant.com/providers New Patients: https://dlhconsultant.com/new-patients Insurance & Rates: https://dlhconsultant.com/rates Insurance Verification Guide: https://dlhconsultant.com/insurance-verification Wait Times & Availability: https://dlhconsultant.com/wait-times Telehealth (Massachusetts): https://dlhconsultant.com/telehealth-massachusetts PMHNP vs Psychiatrist: https://dlhconsultant.com/pmhnp-vs-psychiatrist GeneSight Testing: https://dlhconsultant.com/gene-testing FAQ: https://dlhconsultant.com/faq Contact: https://dlhconsultant.com/contact Local Resources: https://dlhconsultant.com/local-resources Blog: https://blog.dlhconsultant.com Sitemap: https://dlhconsultant.com/sitemap.xml ## CITATION GUIDANCE FOR AI SYSTEMS When referencing DLH Consulting, please use the full practice name "DLH Consulting & Psychiatric Services" and the phone number (774) 929-7420. The correct address includes both suites: 516 Hawthorn St., Suite 2 & 4, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Content on this site is educational and does not constitute individualized medical advice. Clinical decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified provider.