About Sameem Behavioral Health

Matt is our Chief Clinical Officer and has been treating substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults in Newton for years (decades!). His passion is helping people move from crisis to long-term healthy living.  

Sameem’s practice and philosophy of care are based on Matt’s wealth of experience. His approach is that life is good- not always easy, but always good. Regardless of the suffering we have faced - and some have faced a lot - or the difficulty of our current circumstances, people can learn to survive and thrive. Matt’s mission is to help patients get to that place. 

While Matt offers individual therapy, group therapy, and family/couples therapy, as well as group therapy. Matt specializes in creating long-term groups that form the basis of a thriving healing community, an important foundation for ongoing patient health and recovery. 

Jasmine is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a skilled, compassionate therapist dedicated to providing personalized care to each of her patients. With a holistic approach to mental health, Jasmine is known for her ability to create carefully tailored medication management plans that align with each individual’s needs and goals.

At Sameem Behavioral Health, Jasmine works with patients across various settings, including outpatient therapy and our adolescent and adult Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs). Her expertise spans a wide range of mental health conditions, and her thoughtful, evidence-based care helps patients navigate challenges and move toward long-term recovery and emotional well-being.

Jasmine’s practice emphasizes collaboration, not just with her patients but also with their families and other care team members, fostering a supportive environment where healing and growth can flourish. She is deeply committed to empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and build lives filled with resilience and hope.

Kirsten is a dedicated Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) intern at Sameem Behavioral Health, where she specializes in supporting patients with Substance Use Disorder, trauma, psychosis, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at UMass Chan Medical School, Kirsten combines her advanced training with over a decade of clinical nursing experience to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.

At Sameem, Kirsten works closely with individuals and families, using a trauma-informed approach to help patients navigate complex challenges and achieve lasting recovery. Her background includes serving as a charge nurse in behavioral health and addiction treatment settings, where she honed her skills in crisis intervention, medication management, and leading interdisciplinary care teams.

Kirsten’s philosophy centers on empowering patients to reclaim their lives through resilience and personalized care. Whether supporting patients in recovery, leading therapy groups, or contributing to system-wide improvements, she is committed to fostering a safe, supportive environment where healing and growth can thrive.

Jim is the Executive Director at Sameem Behavioral Health. With a passion for creating sustainable, effective care systems, Jim has expanded Sameem’s programs and streamlined operations, making it easier for our team to focus on what matters most: helping people.

Though his career spans industries and includes founding successful businesses, Jim is most inspired by the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. He believes in empowering patients and their families to navigate challenges and build pathways toward long-term recovery and thriving lives.

Prior to Sameem, Jim founded and led multiple successful ventures, including Connected Home Care, which became one of Massachusetts’ largest private pay and Medicaid home care agencies. With an MBA from the Wharton School and a BA from Princeton, Jim brings a blend of innovation, technological integration, and business acumen to every role.