Peaceful Mind Behavioral Health & Wellness

Peaceful Mind Behavioral Health & Wellness Changing lives and strengthening our community by providing quality mental health care.

🎉 Congratulations, NicCole Lambert-Talhaoui, APRN, PMHNP-BC! We are beyond proud to celebrate NicCole’s incredible achie...
12/20/2025

🎉 Congratulations, NicCole Lambert-Talhaoui, APRN, PMHNP-BC!

We are beyond proud to celebrate NicCole’s incredible achievement! She has officially passed her boards and earned her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) certification! This is a significant milestone and valuable license in the behavioral health field, reflecting advanced expertise, dedication, and a deep commitment to compassionate mental health care.

NicCole’s continued growth and dedication strengthen our ability to guide individuals and families toward clarity, healing, and wellness. We are so grateful to have her as part of the Peaceful Mind team and excited for the impact she will continue to make in our community.

Please join us in congratulating NicCole on this well-deserved accomplishment!

🌟 Meet Melissa Masse, APRN 🌟We’re excited to highlight Melissa Masse, an experienced and deeply compassionate medication...
12/19/2025

🌟 Meet Melissa Masse, APRN 🌟

We’re excited to highlight Melissa Masse, an experienced and deeply compassionate medication provider on our team. With over 12 years of nursing experience across the lifespan, Melissa brings a thoughtful, client-centered approach to every session.

Melissa earned her BSN from Central Connecticut State University and her MSN from Sacred Heart University, and she is proudly ANCC board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Her recent experience in long-term care—providing psychiatric medication management for adults of all ages—has strengthened her ability to meet clients with understanding, patience, and clinical expertise.

Melissa values a team-based approach, working collaboratively with clients to make informed, best-practice decisions about their care. With warmth and genuine compassion, she aims to support each client through their mental health journey from a medication standpoint.

We’re grateful to have Melissa as part of our clinical team. 💙

Guiding you toward clarity, healing, and wellness. 🌿At Peaceful Mind Behavioral Health & Wellness, our mission has alway...
12/18/2025

Guiding you toward clarity, healing, and wellness. 🌿

At Peaceful Mind Behavioral Health & Wellness, our mission has always been to meet you where you are and support you with compassionate, thoughtful mental health care. Whether you’re seeking guidance, balance, or a path forward, we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Serving individuals and families across Connecticut through both in-person and telehealth appointments, our focus remains the same, providing care that is grounded in understanding, trust, and whole-person wellness.

đź’™ Learn more and explore our services at: https://www.peacefulmindbhw.com/ and enjoy our website's refreshed look!

🌟 Meet Delilah Shea — Client Onboarding & Intake Specialist 🌟Delilah is truly the heart of our intake team and the very ...
12/17/2025

🌟 Meet Delilah Shea — Client Onboarding & Intake Specialist 🌟

Delilah is truly the heart of our intake team and the very first warm smile you’ll see when you walk into our Plantsville office. With a strong background in healthcare and years spent supporting patients through one of Connecticut’s largest health agencies, Delilah brings empathy, knowledge, and genuine care to every interaction.

Her experience in call centers and patient liaison roles gives her a deep understanding of the intake process—allowing her to confidently guide you toward the therapist or medication provider who fits your needs best. Delilah has always had a passion for mental health, and stepping into this field is a dream she’s long wanted to pursue. We’re so grateful to have her be the one welcoming each new client into our practice. 💙

When she’s not supporting our clients, Delilah enjoys traveling, trying new foods, reading, and spending time with the people she loves. Her kindness, curiosity, and drive to help others shine through in everything she does.

We’re lucky to have Delilah leading the way for our intake process!

Our new website is officially live! ✨Peaceful Mind Behavioral Health & Wellness is excited to share our refreshed online...
12/16/2025

Our new website is officially live! ✨

Peaceful Mind Behavioral Health & Wellness is excited to share our refreshed online space. While the look may be new, our mission remains the same: providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care for individuals and families across Connecticut.

Our updated website was thoughtfully designed to be more user-friendly, informative, and accessible,making it easier to explore our services, learn about our approach, and take the next step toward care with confidence and clarity.

Same trusted experience. Fresh new look. đź’™

🌿 Visit us here: https://www.peacefulmindbhw.com/

Insights from Katie Pescatello, RN, FNP-C 🤍Dealing With Seasonal Loneliness & Feeling Left Out During the HolidaysThe ho...
12/15/2025

Insights from Katie Pescatello, RN, FNP-C 🤍
Dealing With Seasonal Loneliness & Feeling Left Out During the Holidays

The holiday season can amplify feelings of loneliness, especially when it seems like everyone else is celebrating, gathering, and staying busy. If you’re feeling left out or disconnected, know this: you’re not alone, and your feelings are valid.

Here are a few gentle reminders and strategies to help navigate this time:

✨ Social media isn’t the full story.
What we see online is a highlight reel, not the quiet moments, struggles, or loneliness others may also be feeling.

🤍 Loneliness does not mean you’re unlovable or forgotten.
It often reflects unmet connection needs—not personal failure.

🎄 Create your own meaningful moments.
Small rituals matter. A walk with music, a favorite movie, cooking something comforting, or lighting a candle can bring grounding and calm.

📱 Reach out, even if it feels hard.
Sending one text or making one call can open the door to connection more than you might expect.

🌱 Consider giving or volunteering.
Helping others can foster connection and purpose when you’re feeling isolated.

đź’¬ Talk about it.
Sharing these feelings with a trusted person or mental health professional can ease the weight and remind you that support is available.

If the holidays are feeling heavy this year, you don’t have to carry it alone. Support, connection, and understanding are always within reach. Read More Here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8jivmwnuh6kle75mnwbp8/Managing-Seasonal-Loneliness-Article.pdf?rlkey=b9qk5ryplq1f3fjthlxftxber&st=5a0bfju6&dl=0

Insights from Katie Pescatello, RN, FNP-C ✨Setting Healthy Boundaries During the Holiday SeasonThe holidays can be full ...
12/15/2025

Insights from Katie Pescatello, RN, FNP-C ✨
Setting Healthy Boundaries During the Holiday Season

The holidays can be full of joy, and also full of pressure. Between gatherings, expectations, family dynamics, and packed schedules, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. One of the kindest things you can do for your mental health this season is to set clear, healthy boundaries.

Here are a few simple (and realistic) ways to start:

🎄 Decide what you can actually commit to.
You don’t have to attend everything. Choose what aligns with your energy, time, and values.

đź•’ Protect your time.
It’s okay to leave early, arrive late, or schedule quiet breaks between events.

💬 Practice a respectful “no.”
You don’t owe long explanations. Try: “I can’t make it this time, but I’m thinking of you.”

🤍 Make space for your needs, too.
Rest, nutrition, movement, and downtime aren’t “extras”, they’re essentials.

🌟 Remember: boundaries don’t ruin relationships, resentment does.
Setting limits helps you show up more present, calm, and connected.

If the holidays feel overwhelming, you’re not alone. Support is available, and you deserve to feel steady and cared for this season. Read More Here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lkh3h6snap0vm2zscihud/Setting-Healthy-Boundaries.pdf?rlkey=nd8mp89s27e7k8228f3obnl1r&st=oychsit0&dl=0

🌟  Meet Raven Cody, LMSW 🌟“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward…” 🏹✨Raven embodies this message in her work—...
12/15/2025

🌟 Meet Raven Cody, LMSW 🌟

“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward…” 🏹✨

Raven embodies this message in her work—helping clients recognize their strength, their progress, and their ability to launch forward even when life feels heavy.

As a Licensed Master Social Worker, Raven has supported youth, adolescents, and young adults across a wide range of settings. She has experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, self-image struggles, emotion regulation, impulse control, conflict resolution, and major life transitions.

Raven’s approach is client-centered, strengths-based, and grounded in evidence-based practices. She creates a welcoming, safe, and encouraging environment where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. Her goal is to help each person build confidence, resilience, and trust in their ability to become the best version of themselves.

We are grateful to have Raven on our team and honored to be part of the journeys she supports. đź’™

We’re kicking off a 7-Day Self-Care Journey, and we’d love for you to join   Every day comes with a simple activity to h...
12/14/2025

We’re kicking off a 7-Day Self-Care Journey, and we’d love for you to join

Every day comes with a simple activity to help you recharge and reconnect.
Let’s support each other in choosing peace, rest, and joy.

Comment below what day you are looking forward to the most! 🌿

Join us and share your daily moments! 📸💬

🌟 Meet Morgan Poeta, LPC, LADC 🌟Morgan is a dedicated and compassionate therapist who brings both expertise and heart to...
12/13/2025

🌟 Meet Morgan Poeta, LPC, LADC 🌟

Morgan is a dedicated and compassionate therapist who brings both expertise and heart to her work. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, she has extensive experience supporting individuals through mental health challenges, substance use issues, co-occurring disorders, and major life transitions.

Morgan began her career in residential treatment, where she discovered her passion for helping people strengthen their mental health and reclaim hope. With a master’s degree in Counseling from CCSU and years of hands-on experience at the Root Center for Advanced Recovery, Morgan shines in her ability to meet clients exactly where they are.

Using Motivational Enhancement Therapy and a strengths-based approach, Morgan focuses on empowerment, connection, and building the courage needed to create meaningful change. She fosters a laid-back, calm, and genuinely supportive environment—one where clients feel safe, respected, and understood.

We’re so grateful to have Morgan as part of our clinical team. 💙

In the middle of the rush, remember to pause. 🌿Take a deep breath, soften your shoulders, and really see what’s around y...
12/12/2025

In the middle of the rush, remember to pause. 🌿

Take a deep breath, soften your shoulders, and really see what’s around you.
Peace often lives in the smallest moments. ✨

🌟Meet Juanita Dee, APRN, FNP, PMHNP-BC 🌟We are proud to introduce Juanita Dee, one of our compassionate and highly exper...
12/11/2025

🌟Meet Juanita Dee, APRN, FNP, PMHNP-BC 🌟

We are proud to introduce Juanita Dee, one of our compassionate and highly experienced medication providers. With over 26 years of nursing experience, Juanita brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, calm presence, and genuine empathy to every session.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Juanita offers a holistic, mind–body perspective to care. Her extensive background—spanning outpatient settings, extended care, and preventive health—allows her to support clients with a wide range of needs through thoughtful, client-centered medication management.

Juanita’s approach is grounded in listening first. Her goal is to understand each person’s story, meet them where they are, and walk alongside them throughout treatment with compassion and clarity.

We’re honored to have Juanita as part of our clinical team. 💙

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123 Middle Street
Bristol, CT
06010

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18602812280

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