Integrative Behavioral Health

Integrative Behavioral Health in Massachusetts

A Whole-Person Approach to Mental Health Care

Going beyond symptoms to address how the brain, nervous system, and underlying physiology influence emotional and cognitive well-being.

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When Therapy or Medication Isn’t Fully Enough

Many individuals and families follow through with therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes — yet still feel stuck with inconsistent, limited, or hard-to-sustain progress.

This often occurs when the brain, nervous system regulation, and biological factors are not fully supported.

What Is Integrative Behavioral Health?

• Brain function
• Nervous system regulation
• Biological and physiological health (including gut-brain communication)

By improving regulation at the physiological level, this approach supports more meaningful and lasting progress alongside traditional therapy and psychiatry.

Designed to Work Alongside Therapy and Psychiatry

Our integrative services complement — not replace — your existing care. By supporting physiological regulation, therapy becomes more effective, emotional resilience improves, and progress becomes sustainable.

Our Whole-System Approach

Brain

Regulates attention, emotional processing, and cognitive performance → Assessed with brain mapping and supported with neurofeedback.

Nervous System

Controls stress response, recovery, and emotional regulation → Supported through HRV biofeedback and nervous system regulation training.

Biology

Includes gut health, inflammation, metabolism, and nutrient status → Evaluated through comprehensive integrative assessment.

When these systems work together in balance, regulation, resilience, and daily performance improve significantly.

• Neurofeedback — EEG-based training that helps develop healthier brainwave patterns for better attention, emotional regulation, and cognitive performance.
• Biofeedback & HRV Training — Real-time feedback to improve heart rate variability, autonomic balance, and stress resilience.
• Functional and Biological Assessment — In-depth testing of nutritional status, inflammation, gut health, metabolism, and genetic factors.
• Nutrition and Lifestyle Support — Personalized guidance on diet, supplementation, sleep, and daily habits that support mental health.
• Nervous System Regulation Training — Practical techniques to reduce chronic stress activation and enhance emotional resilience.
• Medication Optimization — Thoughtful review and pharmacogenomic insights to improve effectiveness while collaborating with your prescribing clinician.

Children, adolescents, and adults across Massachusetts who want a deeper, systems-based approach to mental and cognitive health.

• ADHD and attention challenges
• Autism spectrum presentations
• Anxiety and emotional dysregulation
• Burnout, chronic stress, and brain fog
• Sensory overwhelm and behavioral concerns
• Adults seeking better cognitive performance and emotional stability

Looking for Answers Beyond What You’ve Tried?

You may be here because medication isn’t working as expected, side effects are concerning, therapy progress feels limited, or you simply want a more root-cause, whole-person approach.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many of our patients begin their journey exactly here.

Dr. Roula Barada, PharmD, BCHC leads our integrative behavioral health services. She brings together expertise in pharmacy, neuroscience, neurofeedback, HRV biofeedback, and integrative medicine.

Clinical Background & Training

Her physiology-first approach helps improve emotional regulation, cognitive function, and long-term resilience for children, adolescents, and adults.

For those seeking a comprehensive, guided experience, we offer the NeuroCoherence™ Program — combining advanced assessment, brain & nervous system regulation, and personalized interventions in one structured framework.

Who Refers Patients to Integrative Behavioral Health

Many individuals come through referrals from healthcare and educational professionals who see the value of addressing brain function, nervous system regulation, and biological contributors.

Common referral partners include:

• Therapists and behavioral health clinicians
• Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners
• Pediatricians and primary care physicians
• Neuropsychologists
• School counselors and educational specialists

Our services are designed to work collaboratively alongside existing treatment.

In-person in Beverly, MA
Telehealth available across Massachusetts

Call (978) 993-1988