
Doing well doesn’t always mean feeling well.
Most of the women we see are doing well by every outside measure. Inside is a different story.
You might be feeling:
- Anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly on edge
- Struggling to focus or follow through
- Emotionally flat or disconnected
- Exhausted no matter how much you rest
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
Brain Health is Women’s Health
Psychiatric care works directly on the brain — stabilizing mood, sharpening clarity, and restoring the emotional steadiness that lets you actually show up for your life. This isn’t rushed, check-the-box care. It’s thoughtful, relational, and built around the complexity of women’s real lives.
What Brings Women to Us
Depression
Persistent sadness, emotional flatness, or loss of motivation that gets in the way of your everyday life.
ADHD in Adult Women
Often missed, frequently misunderstood, and very treatable.
Hormone-Related Mood and Anxiety
Mood and anxiety shifts tied to your cycle, perimenopause, or hormonal changes.
High-Functioning Anxiety and Burnout
Anxiety that doesn’t slow you down but quietly wears you out.
Postpartum Mental Health
Anxiety and mood support for the full postpartum experience, not just most severe cases.

MEET THE FOUNDER
Shantelle Brokaw, PMHNP-BC
I built this practice because I kept meeting the same woman — accomplished, capable, holding everything together who couldn’t find psychiatric care that understood the full complexity of her life.
I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with nearly a decade of experience. My focus is helping women feel steadier, clearer, and more like themselves, not just managing symptoms, but genuinely better.
How Care Works
1
A Real Conversation, Not a Checklist
Your first visit is 60 minutes. We take time to understand your history, your life, and what’s actually going on — not just your symptoms.
2
A Plan to Get Started
You’ll leave with a clear starting point — medication if appropriate, always explained and decided together. Your plan evolves as we learn what works best for you.
3
Steady, Ongoing Support
Regular follow-ups to track what’s working, adjust when needed, and make sure progress holds.

Your Benefits, Put to Work.
Iris Brokaw Psychiatry is in-network with most major Massachusetts insurance plans. Thoughtful, personalized psychiatric care covered.
It Starts With a Conversation
You’ve already done the hard part. You recognized something needed to change. Now let’s do something about it.





