Our Team | Central Coast Behavioral Health

He has a M.D. degree and Ph.D. (Neurophysiology)
Has dedicated over 40 years of study in Neuro Science
Is Board Certified by the American Academy of Neurology and Psychiatry
In Recognition of Significant Contributions to Psychiatry Dr. Guimaraes was in 2012 elected to be a Fellow by The American Psychiatric Association
Was born in Brazil and before he came to US he was Associate Professor in Rio de Janeiro; He has been living in US for over 32 years and is a citizen
Was Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University
Has done his Residency in Psychiatry at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and Yale University Medical School
Was Instructor at the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University
Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Psychiatry, University of Vermont and
Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts
He was Medical Director at the Department of Psychiatry, Penobscot Bay Medical Center, Rockport, Maine,
Medical Director for the Inpatient Services at the Department of Psychiatry, Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, and
Attending Psychiatrist, UMass Memorial Medical Group, MA,
Has worked as a Psychiatrist in New Zealand, Australia and Germany.

Pedro

She was born in Lima, Peru and immigrated with her family to the United States when she was about 4 years old.
She has over 14 years working as a Nurse Practitioner. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, she worked in the emergency department, including the Psychiatric Emergency Department, serving the underserved population.
She has been fortunate to also manage patients in a variety of settings, including primary care, correctional, and in long-term care facilities.
Since 2017, as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, she has primarily worked in the outpatient practice setting, managing clients of all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds who dealt with a variety of mental health issues.
She truly enjoys helping others learn to see the best in themselves so that they may lead productive lives to the best of their ability.
She’d like her patients to know that the possibility for improving our mental health is always available. It takes patience, time and effective clinical management tailored to their specific needs.
She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, doing a variety of indoor or outdoor activities.
She has a great appreciation of nature, literature and music.
She looks forward to going on hikes, reading, and attending concerts.
Her favorite types of exercise include walking, strength training and doing Pilates.

Rose