Emotional Step Up
We are dedicated to providing compassionate and holistic mental health care to individuals of all ages. Our patient-centered approach integrates advanced therapeutic techniques, ensuring personalized care that addresses the unique needs of each individual.
We are committed to delivering comprehensive mental health services that foster healing and resilience. Through a collaborative and respectful approach, we tailor each treatment plan to support the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of every person we serve.
At Emotional Step Up, we believe that mental health is the foundation of a fulfilling life. Our team of experienced professionals is passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, we walk with you every step of the way—helping you build strength, rediscover hope, and take meaningful steps toward emotional wellness.
Featured services
Medication Management
Physical Wellness
Psychotherapy
Tele Psychiatry
Empower and Rise You
At Emotional Step Up, our mission is to empower and uplift you throughout your journey. We recognize that mental health struggles can touch individuals of all ages, and we are here to offer an empathetic, judgment-free space filled with unwavering support and understanding. Together, we can cultivate hope and explore the possibilities for recovery.
We are here to remind you that healing is not only possible—it’s within reach. At Emotional Step Up, we stand beside you with compassion and guidance as you reclaim your inner strength and rebuild your sense of self. Every step you take, no matter how small, is a powerful move toward growth, resilience, and emotional freedom. You don’t have to walk this path alone—we’re with you, every step of the way.
Your journey is unique, and so is the strength within you. At Emotional Step Up, we honor your story and work with you to uncover the tools and insights that lead to lasting change. Through encouragement, evidence-based care, and a deep belief in your potential, we help you rise above life’s challenges and embrace a future filled with purpose, balance, and emotional well-being.
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Healthcare Provider
Ann Wanderi
Professional statement
Ann Wanderi is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner in Chelmsford Massachusetts. Ms Wanderi works with clients 18 years and older.
Many of her clients come when life’s unexpected challenges, stressors, uncertainties, and transitions offset their equilibrium causing anxiety, distraught, stress/depression, imbalance in life and emotional instability.
Ann Wanderi’s concentration and focus is to help individuals step up their emotional well being through caring, patience, listening and being non judgemental.
Ms Wanderi is dedicated to helping individuals acquire optimal level of functioning to promote optimal health.
She believes every individual is unique with potential and capability to resilient in their journey to emotional, psychological, spiritual and physiological wellness. She offers opportunity to adjust, learn, adapt and acquire coping skills in order to grow and self actualize.
Ann Wanderi specializes in medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders and psychosis among other various emotional and psychological challenges along and does therapy using mindfulness, solution based therapy and CBT among other forms of therapy.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 17 years
Licensure
Massachusetts: RN278447
Languages
English, Kikuyu & Gikuyu, Swahili
Specialties
Anxiety – Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Bipolar disorder – Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine
Depression – Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Stress management – Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Mood disorders – Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client’s mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood
Panic attacks / panic disorder – Brief, intense periods of overwhelming fear or anxiety
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Online sessions
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am – 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm – 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon: 10 AM -5 PM
- Tue: 10 AM -5 PM
- Wed:10 AM -5 PM
- Thu: 10 AM-5 PM
- Fri: 10 AM-5 PM
- Sat: See patients 2nd and last Saturday of the month with appointment
- Sun: Closed on Sundays
In-person sessions
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am – 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm – 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon: 10 AM -5 PM
- Tue: 10 AM-5 PM
- Wed: 10 AM-5 PM
- Thu: 10 AM-5 PM
- Fri: 10 AM-5 PM
- Sat: Open 2nd and last Saturday of the month ( appointments only)
- Sun: Closed
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