Search this site

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIANS Kara Barnes LICSW Clinical Coordinator Read More Imani Gaetjens-Oleson MSN, APRN, PMHNP-B Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Read More Lauren Lisembee MA School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician Read More Kayla Pinard MSW Behavioral Health Clinician Read More Simone Bazile PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Read More Amy Gagliardi MS School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician Read More Geysel Lopez MSW School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician Read More Gina Simone LCMHC, MLADC MAT Behavioral Health Clinician Read More Emily Carrara MA-CMHC, CRSW Behavioral Health Clinician Read More Emily Guthrie School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician Read More Zachary Marx MLADC, LICSW Behavioral Health Clinician Read More Madeline Simpson LHMHC School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician Read More Adam Chelmo MS, LCMHC Behavioral Health Clinician Read More Rebecca Kisakye MSW School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician Read More Jim Olsen MS School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician Read More Caitlin Stapleton MSW Behavioral Health Clinician Read More

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN BIOGRAPHY Emily Carrara MA-CMHC, CRSW Behavioral Health Clinician Primary Office Location 145 Hollis Street Year Joined Amoskeag Health 2022 Treatments & Services Provides general behavioral health counseling, perinatal and post-partum counseling, mental health assessments, and substance use and motivation for change counseling; primarily utilizing a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) lens while helping individuals build insight, strengthen resilience, and become the healthiest, most authentic versions of themselves Education Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Pre-Licensed) Board Certifications CRSW Clinical Interests Substance use counseling, strength based and solution focused therapy, significant and persistent mental illness, older adult populations, emotional regulation, self-esteem and managing anxiety and depression Languages Spoken English Back to Behavioral Health Clinicians

Learn about Amoskeag Health's School-Based Health Centers, offering primary care and mental health services directly in Manchester schools. Our program includes nurse practitioners for on-site medical care and weekly mental health counseling, ensuring students' well-being and academic success. HEALTHCARE IN SCHOOLS Our goal is to meet children where they are for their health and wellness needs—that’s why we work with Manchester School District to deliver health care directly in the schools. ABOUT THE PROGRAM We provide weekly mental health counseling and mentorship to K-12 students in Manchester School District’s participating elementary, middle, and high schools. Each partnering school has a dedicated Community Health Worker (CHW) who can work with your family to assess your needs and help you connect with these services and any necessary supports outside of the school district. The School-based Counseling Program provides full mental health assessments and treatment planning with a goal to enhance the overall physical, emotional, and educational well-being of children. We continually foster opportunities to build strong and meaningful connections with their families, schools, and communities. We're fully integrated into the Manchester School District and its "Multi-Tiered System of Support for Behavioral Health and Wellness" (MTSS-B), which provides a comprehensive system of social, emotional, and behavioral supports to promote student wellness and improve engagement in learning . Through this integration and collaboration, the School-Based Counseling Program develops individualized treatment plans and provides interventions to support success. By working with the school district and incorporating elements of MTSS-B, school-based BHCs work within the school to promote improved behaviors and functioning for students in need of additional school support. School-Based Counseling Program HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK? Our Amoskeag Health school-based clinicians meet one-on-one with students weekly (for about 20-50 minutes, depending on the level of services required) to provide brief counseling, individualized support, and/or mentoring. They also help coordinate community resources to help students reach their goals, improve their mental health, and their overall health and well-being. Our clinicians stay in touch with Manchester School District! They work directly with the students’ teachers to schedule sessions around their classes. If it’s more convenient, our school-based clinicians can also meet with your child, at Amoskeag Health, summer programs, or via telehealth. The goal of this program is to follow your child through graduation, as research tells us that long-term, supportive relationships increase a child’s chance for success; however, the length of counseling treatment is ultimately based on the individual needs of each participant. THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD FIT – NOW WHAT? Great! Students who want to be a part of the program do not need to be patients at Amoskeag Health, but they must obtain parental/guardian consent. If you would like your child to participate, please call 603-626-9500 and mention that you're interested in school-based counseling at your child's school. The representative will coordinate next steps with you. School-Based Vision Program Amoskeag Health’s Family Eye Care Center partners with Beech Street and Gossler Street Elementary Schools in the Manchester School District to provide eye care for students. Nurses complete a vision screening and refer students to our Eye Care Center for further care. We can offer services to students even if they don’t have a primary care provider at Amoskeag Health. A sliding fee scale is available to make our services affordable, transportation can be arranged if needed, and some students may qualify for free glasses. Our goal is to help every student see clearly, so they can do their best in school. Important Note About Insurance: If your child is currently enrolled in an insurance plan, the health plan will be billed for these services, and you might owe a co-pay or deductible depending on the plan’s benefits. If your child is not insured, Amoskeag Health can help you identify insurance options or determine a discounted fee using our income-based sliding fee scale.

Dr. Mary Cullen has achieved board certification in the subspecialty of addiction medicine through the American Osteopathic Association, a milestone she says reflects a personal commitment that began more than a decade ago. By 2013, Dr. Cullen had already spent three years providing primary care to Amoskeag Health patients and had grown deeply familiar with their needs and concerns. Recognizing how limited resources were for pregnant women with substance use disorders, she began offering medication treatment for this underserved population. What started as an effort to fill a gap in care soon grew into a major component of the community health center's services, as word spread and more patients sought help. After more than ten years of gaining knowledge about and treating substance use disorder, Dr. Cullen began pursuing her board certification. Among other program requirements, candidates must practice a minimum of 1,000 hours of addiction medicine in a two-year period and complete ongoing medical education. While the extensive certification exam required many hours of studying, Dr. Cullen says it was a welcome challenge because this preparation strengthened the care she provides her patients. "For me, this certification is not simply a professional accomplishment,” says Dr. Cullen. “It reflects my commitment to treating substance use disorders with the same compassion, evidence-based care, and medical expertise that I bring to every other aspect of my practice. I am proud to have pursued this path and grateful for the opportunity to continue helping patients and families affected by addiction." Today, about a third of Dr. Cullen’s practice at Amoskeag Health is devoted to addiction medicine and supporting patients on their recovery journey. In addition to this new certification, Dr. Cullen is board certified in Family Medicine. To learn more about Dr. Cullen, click here. To learn more about Amoskeag Health's Substance Use Treatment Program and Medication Assisted Treatment, click here.

The New Hampshire Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network has honored Jessica Montemayor, PA-C, and Darlene Estevez of Amoskeag Health with 2026 Preceptor Recognition Awards. The awards celebrate New Hampshire healthcare workers who provide exceptional teaching and mentorship to students in the health professions. A Physician Assistant practicing family medicine at Amoskeag Health, Montemayor precepts PA and medical students from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Franklin Pierce University, and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. After a decade of mentoring, she remains struck by how eager her students are to learn. "My patients absolutely love the care they receive from my students," says Montemayor. "Being a mentor and having the privilege to guide students in their journey to become well rounded practitioners is so rewarding. Seeing them move on to their next rotations with more confidence and conviction makes me feel like I did my job." Estevez, Amoskeag Health's Community Outreach and Engagement Manager, has mentored students since November 2025. Stephanie Savard, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Amoskeag Health, praises Darlene's gift for putting people at ease as they learn. "I really appreciate how patient and approachable Darlene is, especially when the material gets challenging. Any time someone needs help, she is there to guide them and offer support without making them feel uncomfortable." The NH AHEC Network is a statewide organization dedicated to improving access to healthcare by strengthening New Hampshire's health a nd public health workforce. Its Preceptor Recognition Awards launched in 2021 to honor healthcare workers who show dedication to investing in the healthcare workforce pipeline. To learn more about all of the 2026 Preceptor Recognition Award recipients, click here.

New location expands healthcare access on Manchester’s West Side Following Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting celebration for the Mark Stebbins Community Center, Amoskeag Health has officially opened its newest Manchester location, bringing expanded access to comprehensive healthcare services to residents on the city’s West Side. The new location is Amoskeag Health’s fifth office in Manchester and expands the organization’s capacity to serve up to 2,500 additional patients. “We are excited to open our doors on Manchester’s West Side and bring more of our services directly into the community,” said Kris McCracken, CEO and President of Amoskeag Health. “This new location gives us the opportunity to reach more patients and provide the comprehensive, affordable care that has been at the heart of our work in Manchester for more than 30 years.” Amoskeag Health has served the Manchester community since 1993 and provides integrated physical and behavioral healthcare for patients of all ages, regardless of insurance status. Services at the new location include primary and acute/sick care, behavioral health counseling, nurse visits, vaccinations, and case management. Patients may also access additional support services, including transportation assistance, medical interpreters, a sliding fee scale and prescription assistance for uninsured patients. The location is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The opening of Amoskeag Health’s new location coincides with the official opening of the Mark Stebbins Community Center on September 9. The center represents the realization of a long-standing vision to bring nonprofit organizations together in one accessible location and expand resources available to West Side families. The Mark Stebbins Community Center honors the late Mark Stebbins and his vision for accessible, affordable opportunities for children and families. Amoskeag Health is proud to be an anchor tenant and to partner with the Stebbins family, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester, community organizations, donors and other supporters who helped make the center possible. For more information on the new community center, visit https://markstebbinscommunitycenter.org/.