Meet the Team
Led by Jonathan H. Schwartz, MD our team provides comprehensive behavioral health care in New Bedford, Plymouth, Mashpee and Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts
With psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and social workers, we offer psychotherapy, medication management, coping skills education, and psychological testing for all ages.
Our personalized approach addresses the connection between physical, mental, and emotional health to help patients improve their quality of life. Our skilled clinicians accept most insurances, give our office a call, and our team will gladly check your coverage and answer any questions you may have.
We’re here to make the process simple and stress-free.
Jonathan Schwartz, MD
Medical Director
Jonathan Schwartz, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist specializing in both adult and child psychiatry. A native of New Bedford, he completed his medical degree at McGill University in Montreal, followed by advanced training at Massachusetts General Hospital (Adult Psychiatry) and Boston Children’s Hospital (Child Psychiatry). With more than 40 years of experience, Dr. Schwartz has extensive expertise in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addictions, and ADHD. From 1985 to 2016, he served as the psychiatrist at UMass Dartmouth and now leads the team at Springtime Psychiatry Group and its companion practice, Concierge TMS.
Jonathan Schwartz, MD
serves as a recurring monthly expert panelist on The Point, on WCAI (90.1 FM) to cover mental wellness topics.
Listen to his most recently podcast on developed treatments to improve mental health
Simon Desjardins, MD
Simon Desjardins, MD earned a medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, completed psychiatric residency training at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, and earned an MBA in hospital administration from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College. Dr. Desjardins has a wide breadth of experience in the fields of psychiatry and psychology.
Dr. Desjardins specializes in complex psychiatric cases involving multiple co-occurring disorders, drawing on his broad expertise in psychotic, mood, anxiety, and personality disorders to help patients navigate challenging mental health needs in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Education & Training
Board Certifications
Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Medical Education
Residency: Mt.Sinai Medical Center, Psychiatry, 2015
Internship: Mt.Sinai Medical Center, Psychiatry, 2012
Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2011
Justin Laprise
DSW, LICSW
Justin specializes in psychotherapy for adolescents and young adults, supporting them through life transitions and challenges. He uses a strength-based approach alongside cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and training in dialectical behavior therapy and exposure and response prevention. With over 12 years of experience, Justin is dedicated to helping individuals build resilience, reach their goals, and navigate life’s changes with support and guidance.
Allison Cunningham
PMHNP
Allison is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with nearly a decade of emergency medicine experience and two years in inpatient psychiatry at McLean Hospital. Allison's background includes 8 years in the Marine Corp Reserves with a deployment to Iraq as a combat engineer. She provides comprehensive evaluations and medication management for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and complex psychiatric conditions. Known for her calm, evidence-based approach, Allison partners with patients to create personalized treatment plans that support long-term mental wellness.
