{"id":7449,"date":"2020-12-22T13:14:53","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T18:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/psychiatry\/?page_id=7449"},"modified":"2025-10-30T15:23:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T19:23:52","slug":"the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/psychiatry\/clinical-services\/wrap\/the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"WRAP Clinical Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

WRAP consists of a multidisciplinary team of experts providing medication management, individual therapy, family therapy & education, peer support, and support education and employment services.<\/p>\n

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Hannah Brown, MD<\/b> is the Director of the WRAP clinical and research programs, Vice Chair of Research of the Division of Psychiatry at BMC, and Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. She earned her MD from Harvard Medical School, completed residency training in adult psychiatry, and completed a Fellowship in Schizophrenia at Massachusetts\u00a0General Hospital. She has served as principal investigator for multiple clinical and translational research studies across MGH and BMC. She has published over 30 peer reviewed articles, book chapters, and invited commentaries on schizophrenia. She has mentored multiple medical students, residents, fellows, and early faculty members, including K award and other grant recipients. She is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Mentorship Award from the Department of Psychiatry at BMC and is a 2023 Boston University Medical Group Clinical Excellence Society inductee. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and running; she hopes to eventually train for a marathon again.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/b>Ellie Reagan, BS<\/b> is WRAP’s Program Manager. In her role she manages incoming referrals and the day to day flow of WRAP Clinic. Part time, Ellie attends Boston University School of Social Work and is pursuing a cl<\/span>inical masters degree. Ellie i<\/span>s especially motivated to pursue quality improvement work to help fill gaps in our broken mental health system, reducing barriers to care and ensuring timely, comprehensive interventions for individuals with serious mental illness. In her free time you can find her cooking, crafting, or spending time with her pet rabbit Jeff.<\/p>\n

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Samantha <\/span>LaMartine<\/span>, <\/span>PhD, <\/span>PsyD <\/span><\/span><\/strong>is the Director of Psychological Services for WRAP. She obtained her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of La Verne. She completed her American Psychological Association accredited pre-doctoral internship at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology and her postdoctoral training at Boston University-Boston Medical Center. With a specialization in treating individuals living with schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses, as well as mood and trauma disorders, Dr. <\/span>LaMartine<\/span> currently practices in the WRAP program and Integrative Behavioral Healthcare at BMC. Dr. <\/span>LaMartine\u2019s<\/span> research primarily focuses on schizophrenia spectrum disorders, with an emphasis on addressing mental health disparities and enhancing access to care for Black people and communities of color. Dr. <\/span>LaMartine<\/span> is also dedicated to exploring the experiences of violence among minoritized and<\/span> <\/span>marginalized groups, aiming to foster more <\/span>equitable<\/span> mental health care and support.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Brittany Gouse, MD, MPH <\/b>is the Assistant Director of the WRAP program and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. She earned MD-MPH through the State University of New York Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University dual degree program. She completed both her Residency in Adult Psychiatry and Fellowship in Public Psychiatry at BU-BMC. Through her Fellowship in Public Psychiatry, Dr. Gouse specialized in the care of individuals living with schizophrenia and other forms of serious mental illness. <\/span>Dr. Gouse is a psychiatric epidemiologist and co-directs WRAP\u2019s Advancing Coordinated Care through Epidemiologic Studies in Schizophrenia (ACCESS) initiative.\u00a0 She is the recipient of the 2023-2025 BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute KL2 Award and the 2023-2025 American Psychiatric Association Research Fellowship. In her free time she enjoys running, spending time with family, going to the beach, and trying to train her dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jessica Lewczyk, NP <\/b>is the Director of Clozapine and Injection Clinics through WRAP. She is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with years of diverse experience. She currently provides medication management for individuals of all ages who experience psychosis, with particular interest in first-episode care. She also directs the Clozapine and Injection Clinic services. Her research interests include disparities in FEP care and outcomes, psychosis and gender diverse individuals, impacts and experiences of racism in psychosis. In her free time, Jessica enjoys running, biking, traveling, and generally exploring the great outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Peer Support:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"\"Jenny Lancet, MS, MBA<\/b> is a Peer Support Specialist with the WRAP Program at Boston Medical Center. She provides one-on-one support by assisting others in their own journeys of recovery through sharing her own experiences and promoting hope that recovery is possible. In her spare time she enjoys photographing the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supported Education and Employment:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Peggy Williams, SWA <\/b>[bio and headshot coming soon]<\/p>\n

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Psychopharmacology:<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"\"David C. Henderson, MD<\/b> currently serves as Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Division of Psychiatry at BMC and is an internationally recognized expert in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. He has worked internationally for the past 21 years in resource-limited settings, and areas impacted by mass violence, disasters and complex emergencies. Within the U.S., has also conducted more than 30 randomized clinical trials in severely mentally ill populations. Dr. Henderson has also directed a schizophrenia research training fellowship, and mentored trainees and junior faculty.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Danielle Walker, PhD<\/span>, <\/span>NP,<\/span><\/span><\/b> is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with years of experience working with diverse populations in various settings. She currently provides medication management for individuals who experience psychosis in the Clozapine and Injection Clinic within WRAP. In addition to the services in WRAP, Danielle also provides medication management within the general outpatient psychiatry department. Her research interests include examining the impact of violence exposure in young adults, especially in those who experience psychosis. In her free time, Danielle enjoys spending time with family and frequenting local restaurants.<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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\"\"Danny Chen, MSN, <\/span><\/strong>PMHNP<\/strong> is<\/span><\/span> a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for the WRAP program. He provides medication management for <\/span>different parts<\/span> of WRAP including <\/span>office-based<\/span> care, Clozapine and Injection Clinic, and WRAP Without Walls. <\/span>Prior to joining <\/span>WRAP,<\/span> he worked in an inpatient setting that primarily treated people with psychosis and mood disorders.<\/span> He has experience working with symptoms across the lifespan from first episode psychosis to chronic mental illness.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Megan Hudson, <\/span><\/span>PMHNP<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with Boston Medical Center\u2019s WRAP and WRAP Without Walls (<\/span><\/span>WWW) team. Her current clinical area of practice involves management of both primary and substance-induced psychotic disorders. Prior to obtaining her MSN through Regis College, she worked as a nurse care manager in the Stimulant Treatment and Recovery Clinic (START) clinic, where her work integrated harm reduction, infectious disease treatment, medical addiction groups, and co-management of stimulant use disorders and mental health conditions. Her clinical interests and <\/span>expertise<\/span> include harm reduction, low barrier treatment, complex care management, early identification and management of substance-induced psychosis, and the dissemination of information <\/span>regarding<\/span> the intersection of mental health and substance use disorders. In her spare time, Meg enjoys going for walks and mini adventures with her daughter and dog.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Individual and Group Therapy:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"\"Anne Berrigan LICSW <\/b>is the Program Manager for the WRAP Without Walls (WWW) program. She has experience working as an in-home family therapist and as a clinician in a residential treatment setting for individuals living with psychosis spectrum symptoms. A firm believer in the power of person-centered growth and change, Anne is interested in cognitive behavioral therapies that incorporate acceptance and mindfulness into behavioral health practice. In her free time, she enjoys painting, cooking, yoga, and tango.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bediha Ipekci, PhD<\/b> is a licensed psychologist and Assistant professor of psychiatry at BU School of Medicine & BMC. She is also a MILO trainer. She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Massachusetts Boston, her doctoral internship at BMC\u2019s Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology, and a post-doctoral fellowship on complex PTSD and psychosis at BMC. Dr. Ipekci\u2019s research and clinical expertise are in early intervention in psychosis, trauma, and refugee mental health.<\/span>
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\"\"<\/span>Christian Wulff, MSW <\/b>is a therapist on the WRAP Without Walls (<\/span><\/span>WWW) team. He received his MSW from the Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts. Previous to BMC, he worked in community mental health & substance-use in Seattle, Washington, and inpatient care in Brattleboro, Vermont. He practices from a foundation of psychodynamic psychotherapy and liberation health, strengthened by CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing techniques. He is proud to support BMC\u2019s housing-first policy and all policies that will move beyond the realm of need.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Additional WRAP Staff:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"\"Amy Yule, MD<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is the Director of Adolescent Addiction Psychiatry, and the Co-Director of the WRAP Without Walls (WWW) program at Boston Medical Center. Her clinical work is focused on treating youth with co-occurring substance use disorders and psychiatric disorders. Dr. Yule’s research focuses on examining interventions to prevent substance use disorders in youth with psychiatric disorders and treatment for co-occurring disorders.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Amelia Blanton, BS <\/strong>is WRAP\u2019s Clinical Research Coordinator. She grew up in Florida and received her BS in Psychology and English Literature from Florida State University. Before joining WRAP, she worked as the research coordinator for Dr. Alex Meyer\u2019s Kids, Anxiety, and Treatment Lab at FSU. In WRAP,\u00a0<\/span>Amelia<\/span>\u00a0coordinates clinical and epidemiological research and helps connect interested patients with research opportunities. She is passionate about making mental healthcare and other vital resources accessible and effective, particularly for those from underserved communities.\u00a0<\/span>Amelia<\/span>\u00a0plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology, focusing on emotion regulation processes among individuals experiencing schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses. Outside of work, she enjoys reading fiction, listening to music, and finding new ways to stay active in the great outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Aga <\/span>Bereznicka<\/span>, <\/span>MPH<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/span>is the Addiction Psychiatry Project Manager supporting the WRAP Without Walls (WWW) Program. <\/span>She is involved with evaluation of the program, as well as the contingency management\/rewards program.<\/span> Aga is passionate about improving access to low-barrier mental health and substance use care, especially among populations that have historically been underserved and excluded from high quality and evidence-based practices. She also provides programmatic support to several other programs within the Boston Medical Center\u2019s Department of Psychiatry and Grayken Center for Addiction, including the Addiction Psychiatry Treatment Program, Project ASSERT, and the Grayken Women\u2019s Health Initiative. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with her cats.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Morgan Ellis, <\/span>MHS<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is a Research Assistant II supporting the WRAP Without Walls (WWW) program at Boston Medical Center. In her role, she coordinates weekly team meetings, tracks participant engagement, and ensures that baseline data is complete and up to date. Morgan also analyzes and synthesizes participant data to support research publications and presentations. In addition to her work with Wrap Without Walls she is actively involved in a project evaluating the effectiveness of the Complex Care Management Program for patients with substance use disorders, with a focus on understanding both patient and provider perspectives. Morgan is passionate about advancing healthcare accessibility, particularly for underserved populations. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, and exploring local caf\u00e9s in search of the best coffee.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WRAP consists of a multidisciplinary team of experts providing medication management, individual therapy, family therapy & education, peer support, and support education and employment services. Program Leadership: Hannah Brown, MD is the Director of the WRAP clinical and research programs, Vice Chair of Research of the Division of Psychiatry at BMC, and Associate Clinical Professor […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18723,"featured_media":0,"parent":3752,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/psychiatry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7449"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/psychiatry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/psychiatry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/psychiatry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18723"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/psychiatry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7449"}],"version-history":[{"count":52,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/psychiatry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7449\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12512,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/psychiatry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7449\/revisions\/12512"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/psychiatry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/psychiatry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}