Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses in Fitchburg, MA
Psychiatry • Fitchburg, MA
Clinic Type
Psychiatry
Address
MA 01420
Phone
+17812367306
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Karen Leblanc): 5.0/5 stars (6 reviews)
- US News (Dr. Rebecca Knapp): 4/5 stars (18 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Wendy Barry): 5.0/5 stars (1 review)
- Rehab.com (VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System): 3.13/5 stars (8 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some providers described as compassionate, understanding, and attentive
- Good experiences with personalized care and effective communication from specific clinicians
- Access to specialized mental health treatment options
Common complaints
- Poor administrative staff communication and professionalism
- Long wait times for appointments and rescheduling difficulties
- Perceived lack of care or dismissive attitudes from some providers
- Frustration with billing and insurance-related issues
"She is so understanding. She really gets to know you on a personal level... You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Karen Leblanc)"Would never recommend this place. Very unintelligent people working there... It's all a money grab."
— US Companies (New Dawn Integrative Behavioral Health)"The staff at the front desk glare at you and pretend to serve you with kindness and care but belittle you... I'm going to look for a new provider."
— Rehab.com (Community Healthlink)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Margaret Trussler, Nurse Practitioner | Worcester, MA | WebMD — Oct 17, 2025
- Kathleen A. Haughton, NP - Nurse Practitioner in West Springfield, MA — May 14, 2026
- Elizabeth E. Pelis - Daily Hampshire Gazette — Nov 26, 2025
- Tracy J. Wilbraham - Nurse Practitioner in Newburyport, MA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Judith A. Restrepo, MD - Psychiatrist in East Boston, MA — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More psychiatry clinics in Fitchburg
Northeast Health Services (NHS) is a Massachusetts-based mental health care provider that offers accessible, individualized care across communities. They are expanding with a new Fitchburg, MA clinic and are now scheduling appointments. NHS hires for therapists, psychiatrists, APPs, and administrative roles, and is headquartered in Taunton, MA. They employ about 304 people (up 59.7% YoY).
Summary: Community Health Connections (CHC) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving 36 communities in North Central Massachusetts with five sites in Fitchburg, Gardner, and Leominster. CHC offers comprehensive Behavioral Health services for children and adults, including outpatient mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and a new Behavioral Health Day Treatment program (Full/Half Day) at its Leominster location. The organization emphasizes mission-driven care regardless of income or insurance status and operates alongside primary medical, pediatric, dental (preventive/restorative/oral surgery), optometry, nutrition, podiatry, and related services. Main Fitchburg headquarters: 326 Nichols Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420. CHC is active, nonprofit, with multiple sites and recent ongoing expansion in behavioral health services. Contact: 978-878-8100.
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