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Phenix Psychiatric has been established to provide compassionate, consistent, and progressive mental health treatment.

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Phenix Psychiatric

Compassionate, Personalized Psychiatric Care

Located in Bedford, New Hampshire, Phenix Psychiatric was founded with a simple purpose: to provide thoughtful, compassionate, and individualized mental health care. We understand that reaching out for help can take courage, and we are honored to walk alongside our patients as they work toward greater health, resilience, and well-being.

Every person’s experience is unique. Our approach begins with listening, understanding your individual needs, and working together to develop a treatment plan that feels both thoughtful and appropriate for you. We believe that meaningful progress comes from a strong therapeutic partnership built on trust, respect, and open communication.

Inspired by the Phoenix—a symbol of renewal, strength, and transformation—we believe that periods of struggle can also become opportunities for growth and change. Through evidence-based psychiatric care, medication management when appropriate, education, and ongoing support, we help our patients develop the understanding and tools they need to feel better and move forward with confidence.

At Phenix Psychiatric, we also believe that excellent care requires time and attention. We intentionally maintain a practice structure that allows our providers to focus on their patients rather than unnecessary administrative complexity. By thoughtfully using technology and modernizing the way care is delivered, we are able to create a more personal experience with unmatched access to providers for our patients.

Our mission is simple: to provide exceptional psychiatric care in an environment where patients feel heard, respected, and supported. That's where lasting and meaningful progress can begin.

A little About our providers

Jennifer Tawa - APRN, PMHNP-BC

Jennifer is a board certified, psychiatric nurse practitioner who has been practicing in the field of nursing and mental health for over 15 years. She is an alumna of Messiah College and Rivier University. She holds medical backgrounds in solid organ transplant and medical surgical care.

Mental health is an integral part of well-being and Jennifer is dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimum mental health using medication management as one of many treatment tools. Her subspecialties in psychiatry are reactive anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder in addition to pre and post partum mental health care. Jennifer has worked in several areas in psychiatry including the VA, community mental health centers, women's care, and integrative care.

NH License number 056707-23

Emma Brady - APRN, PMHNP-BC

NP Brady is a board-certified adult and child psychiatric nurse practitioner who brings a dynamic blend of skills and knowledge to provide compassionate and effective care to children and adults of all ages. She is an alumna of Salem State University and Rivier University. With a strong foundation in emergency psychiatric medicine and dual diagnosis, she is well-prepared to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with a multitude of acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Her specialties include neurodivergent individuals, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, prolonged grief disorder, and agoraphobia. Emma is strongly committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in psychiatric care to provide the best possible patient outcomes. Her mission is to create a safe, supportive, and educational environment for all patients and their families, fostering trust, open communication, and healing.

NH License Number 079954-23

Jennifer MacDonald- APRN, PMHNP-BC

NP MacDonald is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing comprehensive psychiatric care in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings. She works with with children, adolescents, and adults, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual’s unique clinical and psychosocial needs. Her professional experience includes positions at Boston Children’s Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, Emerson Hospital, and other reputable healthcare institutions, where she has cared for patients across a broad spectrum of acuity and diagnostic complexity.

Jennifer specializes in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessment, and medication management for a wide range of mental health conditions. In outpatient settings, she prioritizes continuity of care, fosters strong therapeutic relationships, and develops individualized treatment plans that support long-term stability and recovery.

She practices from a holistic, trauma-informed framework and values collaborative partnerships with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomes. Dedicated, detail-oriented, and committed to clinical excellence. Jennifer is currently accepting new clients.

NH License Number 088823-23

Now hiring for 2027. Phenix in Bedford NH is in search of additional mental health professionals to join our team. We offer flexible part or full time hours with hybrid options for in person appointments and telehealth from anywhere.

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