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Thoughtful Therapies

Name: Thoughtful Therapies LLC
Address: 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA, 02466, US
Telephone: 508-905-5608

Integrative mental health care.

At Thoughtful Therapies, I understand how stress, anxiety, and burnout can drain your energy, cloud your thinking, and make it hard to feel like yourself. My mission is to help you restore clarity, balance, and resilience—so you can thrive in both your personal and professional life.

Why Choose Private Pay Care?

Private pay allows for greater flexibility, personalization, and privacy. Without the limitations of insurance, our sessions can be truly tailored to your needs—whether that means longer appointments, integrative treatment strategies, or specialized testing.

What I Offer

I provide comprehensive, integrative psychiatric care that goes beyond surface-level symptom management. My approach blends:

Psychotherapy to process and reframe challenges
Thoughtful medication management when appropriate
Nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support mental wellness
Evidence-based natural supports and plant-based medicine
Advanced lab testing (including genetic and functional assessments) to uncover root causes

The Benefits of Private Pay at Thoughtful Therapies

✔ More time for you – Extended, unhurried sessions that allow for meaningful connection and progress
✔ Truly personalized care – A whole-body approach that integrates mind, body, and lifestyle factors
✔ Confidential and flexible – Your care remains private, with the freedom to shape sessions around your goals
✔ Sustainable results – Tools and strategies designed for lasting change—not just short-term relief

Who Thrives in This Care?

✔ Adults navigating anxiety, stress, or burnout who are ready to feel like themselves again
✔ High-performing professionals seeking clarity, focus, and calm
✔ Those drawn to a holistic, integrative approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model
✔ Anyone who values a collaborative, private, and flexible approach to mental wellness

At Thoughtful Therapies, I provide a supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we’ll create a plan that works for your unique life—and helps you move forward with confidence.

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About Me

Sabrina Ritchie, PMHNP, AGNP

I’m a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner with nearly 20 years in healthcare—and I know firsthand how stress, anxiety, and burnout can take over your life. I also know how frustrating it feels to be treated like just another name on a provider’s schedule.

That’s why I created Thoughtful Therapies: a space for personalized, integrative mental health care that treats the whole person—not just the symptoms.

My Approach

I blend psychotherapy, thoughtful medication management, nutritional and lifestyle strategies, and plant-based medicine. My care is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and deeply personalized—helping you move from survival mode to balance and resilience.

My Story

During the pandemic, I was working long, exhausting 12-hour shifts as a Nurse Practitioner—while pregnant with my first child. I pushed through the overwhelm, the fatigue, and the pressure, until burnout finally caught up with me.

That experience was a turning point. I realized the traditional healthcare model I had devoted my career to wasn’t built to truly support patients—or providers—through the realities of stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. I felt dismissed, unheard, and treated like I should just “get through it.”

It woke me up.

I knew there had to be a better way to care for people—one that honored the whole person and created real space for healing. That’s why I built Thoughtful Therapies. Today, I bring the empathy of someone who’s lived it, the clinical expertise of two decades in healthcare, and the conviction that your well-being deserves more than a quick fix.

Here, you’ll never be rushed. You’ll be listened to. And together, we’ll create a path forward that helps you feel grounded, clear, and resilient again.

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"Very impressed with Sabrina’s knowledge and appreciate her compassionate empathetic approach to providing care!"

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"It’s been wonderful! Sabrina is kind, understanding, and incredibly helpful. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking professional help!"

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“Sabrina has been incredibly helpful to me since I have been a patient. She really listens and demonstrates that she cares. I am very grateful to have found her!”

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Services Offered

Medication Management

While I recognize that medication can be a valuable tool in mental health care, but it’s not the only path to healing. Together, we’ll explore all options and develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals, values, and overall wellness. My approach ensures you feel supported, informed, and empowered every step of the way.

Therapy

Through personalized therapy, I integrate mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based approaches to support your mental health journey. I'll tailor each session to fit your unique needs and goals. If a specialized technique outside my offerings could benefit you, I'll connect you with trusted resources from my extensive referral network, ensuring you receive the best possible care.

Lab Testing

Lab testing offered through Quest Diagnostics provides valuable insights into the physical factors that may influence your mental health. By assessing things like nutritional imbalances, hormone levels, and genetic markers, while also monitoring kidney and liver function, as well as metabolic status—areas that can be affected by psychopharmacologic medications. We can uncover underlying contributors to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and fatigue. These results allow us to tailor treatment plans that support your whole-body health, ensuring safe, effective, and optimized care.

Genetic Testing

IDgenetix genetic testing offers a personalized approach to mental health care by analyzing how your unique genetic makeup may affect your response to medications. This testing helps identify the most effective psychopharmacologic options while minimizing the risk of side effects. It also provides insights into how your body metabolizes medications, supporting safer dosing and reducing trial-and-error prescribing. By incorporating IDgenetix® results into your treatment plan, we can create a more precise, effective, and individualized path to mental wellness.

Lifestyle Coaching

Lifestyle coaching at Thoughtful Therapies focuses on empowering you to make sustainable changes that enhance your mental and physical well-being. By addressing areas like nutrition, sleep, stress management, and movement, I will create personalized strategies to support your overall health. This holistic approach complements other treatments, helping to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and burnout while promoting long-term resilience and balance. Together, we’ll develop realistic, achievable goals that align with your lifestyle and values for lasting positive change.

Areas of Focus

While I work with a variety of concerns, I specialize in helping high-performing individuals navigate:

Anxiety

I can help you worry less, reduce panic attacks and obsessive behaviors, and function better at your job and in your relationships.

Sleep Disturbance

I help you identify and address the root causes of your sleep disturbances, so you can fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling truly rested.

Fatigue

I can help you uncover the root cause of your fatigue so you can power through your day with lasting energy—no more 2 PM crashes.

General Mental Health

I provide personalized support to help you navigate anxiety, depression, and other challenges, empowering you to feel balanced and resilient.

Burnout

I can help you regain energy, restore balance, and feel more motivated and fulfilled in both work and life.

Life Transitions

I guide individuals through major life changes, offering tools to adapt, find clarity, and thrive in new chapters of their journey.

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