Nelly Burdette BA, PsyD

Dr. Nelly Burdette received her Doctorate degree in health psychology from Spalding University and completed her internship at Cherokee Health Systems, focusing on behavioral health services within a primary care safety net population. Her post-doctorate was completed at University of Massachusetts Medical School in Primary Care Psychology. She has created integrated care programs at federally-qualified health centers, community mental health centers, and the Veteran’s Administration.
From positions in senior leadership to providing clinical services embedded within medical practices, she has provided integrated behavioral health training and supervision to medical teams. In her current roles, Dr. Burdette is the Director of Integrated Behavioral Health at Providence Community Health Centers and serves in both a leadership and clinical role. She is also an integrated behavioral health practice facilitator for Care Transformation Collaborative Rhode Island, a non-profit collaborative aimed at improving the way in which primary care is delivered in the State.