James M. Kennedy, APRN, PMHNP-BC, ADHD-CCSP
CEO & Founder of Modern Mentality
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Excellence, Personalized
James Kennedy is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Modern Mentality. A graduate of Boston College and recipient of the Clinical Excellence in Psychiatric Nursing award, he brings over 15 years of experience diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of psychiatric illness, with ADHD as his primary area of expertise and depression and anxiety as his strongest areas of focus behind that.
His clinical training spans some of the most respected institutions in the country, including McLean Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he developed deep expertise in complex psychiatric presentations and evidence-based treatment.
Recognizing a growing demand for specialized ADHD care, James pursued advanced certification as an ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), enabling him to offer gold-standard assessment and management of ADHD across the lifespan. His strong diagnostic background and extensive experience in ADHD evaluation set his practice apart - combining TOVA computerized attention testing, Creyos neurocognitive assessment, structured clinical interviews, and collateral history review to build a complete diagnostic picture before treatment begins.
What James Treats
ADHD
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation including TOVA computerized attention testing, Creyos neurocognitive assessment, clinical interview, and collateral history. Gold-standard, measurement-based treatment.
Depression
Evidence-based medication management for major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and seasonal affective patterns. TMS therapy available for medication non-responders.
Anxiety
Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and phobias treated with precision pharmacology and integrated therapy approaches.
PTSD
Trauma-informed medication management for post-traumatic stress, including complex PTSD in first responders and veterans.
Genetic-Informed Care
GeneSight pharmacogenomic testing to identify optimal medications based on your individual genetic profile. Precision over guesswork.
Neurocognitive Testing
Creyos cognitive assessments to objectively measure attention, memory, and executive function across 12 validated domains.
TMS Therapy
NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for treatment-resistant depression, anxious depression, and OCD. FDA-cleared, non-invasive.
Real-World Results
Modern Mentality tracks clinical outcomes across every patient, every visit. These numbers reflect the practice James built and the standards he holds his entire team to.
Every clinician at Modern Mentality uses measurement-based care. Outcomes are tracked with validated instruments including the PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS, C-SSRS, and dozens more.
Why Modern Mentality
James founded Modern Mentality after recognizing a critical gap in outpatient psychiatric care. Drawing from years as an Inpatient Attending Nurse Practitioner at Bournewood Hospital, a teaching hospital associated with Boston University, he saw firsthand that patients deserved faster access, better follow-up, and clinicians who measure what matters.
Measurement-Based Care
Every visit includes validated outcome measures. No guesswork - treatment decisions are driven by data, tracked over time, and adjusted until the plan works.
Precision Diagnostics
TOVA computerized attention testing, Creyos neurocognitive assessments, and GeneSight pharmacogenomic panels. The right diagnosis and the right medication, faster.
Technology-Forward Practice
Responsive telehealth, secure patient portal, streamlined intake, and NeuroStar TMS therapy. Modern tools in service of better outcomes.
Integrated Care Team
Psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed therapists, and licensed mental health counselors working together under one roof. Medication management and psychotherapy coordinated seamlessly.
Accessible, Responsive Care
Consistent follow-up, timely medication adjustments, and a care team that communicates. When your needs change, your treatment plan adapts.
Clinical Background
🎓 Boston College
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Excellence in Psychiatric Nursing Award🏥 McLean Hospital
Clinical training at Harvard Medical School's largest psychiatric affiliate
Complex psychiatric presentations🏥 Massachusetts General Hospital
Clinical experience at the top-ranked hospital in the United States
Academic medical center🏥 Beth Israel Deaconess
Advanced clinical training in psychiatric diagnostics and treatment
Harvard Medical School teaching hospital🏥 Bournewood Hospital
Inpatient Attending Nurse Practitioner at this Boston University-affiliated teaching hospital
Inpatient psychiatric care📋 ADHD-CCSP Certification
Advanced certification in ADHD Clinical Services providing gold-standard diagnosis and management
Specialist certificationInsurance & Coverage
James is in-network with most major insurance plans across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Ready to Get Started?
James is currently accepting patients onto his waitlist. Submit an intake request or contact our office to learn more.