Female Psychiatrists in Boston, MA

Meet Julie, a highly accomplished and multi-talented Physician Assistant (PA) with a unique educational background. Julie's academic journey reflects her diverse interests, as she obtained two Bachelor degrees in Molecular Biology and Fine Arts. Her commitment to excellence was evident throughout her education, earning her multiple scholarships for her outstanding academic achievements. Julie's pursuit of healthcare excellence continued at MCPHS Boston, where she earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. This advanced degree equipped her with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in her career as a PA.

I am dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care to support the mental well-being of my patients. I believe in working with my clients through active listening to foster a trusting therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences to determine goals and medication management. My goal is to collaborate with each patient to personalize treatment plans that empower them to navigate life's challenges, cultivate resilience, and achieve their fullest potential. I've worked with a wide variety of clientele but specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma.

I am accepting new patients! Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, health and work? Are you unable to belong at all? Feeling overwhelmed with life and its stressors? I help high performers manage anxiety and other mental health challenges. I have held various positions in psychiatric/behavioral health space 15 years. I adopt a holistic, patient-centered approach to providing mental health treatment that is based on evidence-based recommendations. Together, we can identify what is not working and get you back to balance. We will use a completely self-approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit.

My expertise includes couples therapy, sex therapy, women’s mental health, and trauma. I see patients for sex and couples therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychiatric medication management. I am a Women's Mental Health Fellow at McLean and enrolled in South Shore Sexual Health Center's AASECT certification program to become a certified sex-therapist. I obtained my medical degree from Brown University and completed my psychiatric residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital, where I served as Chief Resident.

My patients often share with me that they look forward to their appointments with me as an opportunity to heal, to learn, and to grow in ways that were surprising to them. That is one of the most gratifying parts of my work. I am passionate about offering a holistic and inviting approach to emotional health treatment. I have significant training and experience to provide the most comprehensive care possible and deeply connect with patients. I attended medical school at Tufts University, and completed my adult residency program at Harvard Medical School (MGH/McLean). I am also certified through Postpartum Support International.

I am here to listen with compassion and without judgment. Life brings challenges to each of us. Our life circumstances and how we each experience them are part of what makes each of us unique. Initial visit and ongoing individual mental health and health assessments provides key information essential to establishing treatment goals. We will work together toward understanding, creating and achieving your treatment goals These steps are important and essential to provide the support and care for you to improve your health. I look forward to meeting you.

My ideal client wants help, puts in the effort to improve their health and wellness, and believes there is hope and recovery. "If we want to transform reality, we begin with ourselves. We do not ask the world to change." - Alejandro Jodorowsky.

Meet Lauren, a nationally certified Physician Associate with a specialization in psychiatry, highlighting her commitment to mental health care. Her educational journey, marked by academic excellence, includes both a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from MCPHS University, where she graduated magna cum laude. Lauren's primary goal as a psychiatric PA is to empower her patients to achieve their mental health goals through honest and open communication.

Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Charissa and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of Massachusetts. I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, College & Graduate Student Health, Depression, Insomnia & Sleep Issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Life Transitions and Bipolar Disorder. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.

I am a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and received my Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from Northeastern University.

Ideally my patient is as invested in their care as I am. They could have a variety of diagnoses but the thing they have in common is they are willing to give the process time, are open to new ideas, and know there is no magic pill to fix all their problems. My patients want to get to the best version of themselves and are willing to try therapy as well as medications to help them reach that goal. My patient wants an empathetic, listening provider who can guide their care based on the evidence, but tailored to their individual needs.

Anastasia Burns is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dedicated to helping individuals cultivate joy and harmony amidst life's challenges. Her clients grapple with persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of motivation that can render even simple tasks overwhelming. She also specializes in supporting those who experience frequent anxiety, fear, physical symptoms like racing heart or trembling, as well as intense irritability or short-temperedness – conditions that can significantly impair daily functioning and engagement.

Sarah Carvalho, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), brings a compassionate and comprehensive approach to her practice, enriching the field of mental health care. With a focus on serving patients across the lifespan, Sarah is dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can embark on their mental health journey with comfort and confidence. At the heart of Sarah's professional philosophy is her commitment to a holistic perspective on mental health. She recognizes that true well-being involves addressing the interconnected facets of an individual's life.

Mental health is a priority to you and us at the Heritage Health System. We care for your mental health needs. We're aimed at supporting you to achieve your goal of a good level of functioning. We also prioritize your needs by ensuring an adequate evaluation of your presenting concerns/symptoms and come up with the appropriate diagnosis and treatment as required. I consult with your therapist and other treaters to provide expert medication management across the diagnostic spectrum. We address and manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, schizophrenia and dual diagnosis.

Meet Lynn, an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) with a robust background in both hospital and outpatient healthcare settings. Lynn's career is marked by her expertise in psychopharmacology, addiction medicine, and exceptional customer service. She holds a master's degree in physician assistant studies from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, graduating in 2015.

Michelle is passionate about delivering care to individuals suffering from anxiety, substance use, and depression. Client motivation and dedication are key to utilizing the tools provided during our sessions including medication management, implementing lifestyle interventions, and therapy to help develop and implement a successful treatment plan. Relief of the client's suffering in dealing with their mental health issues and striving for an improvement in their quality of life is key to treatment.

I am a double board-certified psychiatrist in adult psychiatry and addiction psychiatry in Boston, Massachusetts. I provide psychiatric evaluation, consultation, individual psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology for adults age 18-65. My focus is on helping individuals to develop a greater understanding of themselves and their patterns of relating to others as they navigate life transitions, relationships, losses, and life’s many complexities.

I work best with adults who are motivated to understand themselves better through depth psychotherapy. While this motivation often stems from life transition, illness, relationship difficulties, or loss, there are times when we simply feel the urge to go deeper and explore our own minds.

My name is Melanie Kelley, and I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about delivering innovative mental health care, including psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. I combine both medication management and psychotherapy modalities to treat children, adolescents, and adults to achieve sustainable and safe outcomes. As many of us know, treatment takes a collaborative and multimodal approach that is unique and individualized based on the patient's desired goals and outcomes.