Rafaela Dos Santos

Rafaela Dos Santos

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
125 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Rafaela Dos Santos is a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner at LifeStance Health, offering medication management and supportive care to adolescents and adults across Massachusetts. She partners with individuals ages 11 to 40 to address a wide range of mental health concerns, helping clients gain clarity, regulate emotions, and find relief from symptoms that may be interfering with daily life. Her warm, individualized approach emphasizes trust and collaboration as she works to meet each person where they are on their journey. Rafaela is especially passionate about helping clients manage mood disorders and complex emotional experiences. She provides compassionate and clinically grounded treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD, among other challenges. With specialized experience supporting individuals through postpartum depression and anxiety, she is attuned to the intersection of mental health and hormonal transitions. Rafaela also supports those navigating bipolar disorder or psychotic symptoms with evidencebased care that blends medication oversight and therapeutic techniques to promote stability and empowerment. Her treatment approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT principles, mindfulness strategies, and psychopharmacology to support lasting change. In addition to working with women and men, she is honored to serve military personnel and veterans, recognizing the unique challenges and strengths they bring to the therapeutic space. Additional conditions and populations are supported as part of her comprehensive care. Rafaela speaks Portuguese and Spanish, which enhances her ability to serve culturally diverse communities. She is proud to serve individuals and families across Massachusetts, promoting mental health wellness through culturally responsive, evidenceinformed care.

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About Rafaela Dos Santos

Focus areas

Anxiety
Childhood Trauma
Postpartum Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Portuguese

Getting to know Rafaela Dos Santos

Rafaela Dos Santos is a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner at LifeStance Health, offering medication management and supportive care to adolescents and adults across Massachusetts. She partners with individuals ages 11 to 40 to address a wide range of mental health concerns, helping clients gain clarity, regulate emotions, and find relief from symptoms that may be interfering with daily life. Her warm, individualized approach emphasizes trust and collaboration as she works to meet each person where they are on their journey. Rafaela is especially passionate about helping clients manage mood disorders and complex emotional experiences. She provides compassionate and clinically grounded treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD, among other challenges. With specialized experience supporting individuals through postpartum depression and anxiety, she is attuned to the intersection of mental health and hormonal transitions. Rafaela also supports those navigating bipolar disorder or psychotic symptoms with evidencebased care that blends medication oversight and therapeutic techniques to promote stability and empowerment. Her treatment approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT principles, mindfulness strategies, and psychopharmacology to support lasting change. In addition to working with women and men, she is honored to serve military personnel and veterans, recognizing the unique challenges and strengths they bring to the therapeutic space. Additional conditions and populations are supported as part of her comprehensive care. Rafaela speaks Portuguese and Spanish, which enhances her ability to serve culturally diverse communities. She is proud to serve individuals and families across Massachusetts, promoting mental health wellness through culturally responsive, evidenceinformed care.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

Office location

Rafaela Dos Santos also offers online video visits for patients
125 Newbury St
125 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • MGH Institute of Health Professions, Master's in Nursing

NPI number

1205282548

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Rafaela Dos Santos frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Rafaela Dos Santos on their profile.

What languages does Rafaela Dos Santos speak?

Rafaela Dos Santos speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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