Find a psychiatrist in Amherst, MA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Amherst, MA accepting new patients
Amherst, Massachusetts residents can access therapy and medication management through Headway's network of 436 providers. Whether you're in Downtown, North Amherst, or South Amherst, find the right fit for your needs with free consultations available and appointments as soon as tomorrow.
Hi, I’m Tina Chen, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping clients feel their best. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and ADHD, and I combine medication management with practical tools from CBT and positive psychology. With advanced training from California Baptist University and National University, I focus on creating a supportive, collaborative space where you can build confidence, resilience, and balance in your everyday life.
**Currently accepting new clients in MA (virtual) and NH (virtual and in person at our Londonderry office)**
Hello and welcome!
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in outpatient psychiatry and community mental health. I enjoy working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. I have a special interest in women's mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a welcoming and supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in your mental health journey.
Dr. Annet Kabuusu Mukasa is committed to empowering individuals on their journey to mental wellness by providing compassionate, judgment-free care. Clients need a provider who truly listens, understands, and integrates both evidence-based practices and holistic wellness into their care plan & desire a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to heal and grow & don’t want to feel alone in their struggles; they need a provider who will walk alongside them with empathy and expertise.
I'm a nurse practitioner with six years of experience across inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient psychiatric settings. I specialize in addiction and substance use, depression, and general psychiatry — working exclusively with adults. After years of high-paced clinical work, I built a telehealth practice designed around real life: I see patients evenings and Saturday mornings, so quality psychiatric care doesn't have to compete with your workday. I take a practical, no-nonsense approach — focused on what actually helps you move forward.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for integrative, whole-person care. By blending the principles of integrative psychiatry with a deep understanding of adult medicine, I am committed to treating the mind and body as a unified system. I believe that true wellness requires dedicated attention to both.
About our psychiatrists serving Amherst, MA
- 99%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 87%ADD/ADHD
- 85%PTSD
- 82%Bipolar disorder
- 99%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 87%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 52%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- 98%English
- 6%Spanish
- 5%Haitian Creole
- 5%French
- 3%Swahili
- 89%Online only
- 11%In-person or online
- 78%Woman
- 21%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 93%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Medical Doctor
- 1%Clinical Nurse Specialist
- 97%Individual therapy
- 15%Family therapy
- 6%Couples therapy
- 4%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Amherst
Finding psychiatrists in Amherst starts with knowing whether you need medication support, therapy, or both. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication; therapists provide talk therapy and support. If you are looking for care related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, clinical background, and approach to see whether their experience matches what you want help with.
In a smaller city like Amherst, local psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger Massachusetts markets, so virtual appointments can help expand your choices. Psychiatric care often follows a different schedule than therapy, with medication management visits that are usually shorter and less frequent. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare options, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and what their bio says about communication style and session structure.
Psychiatric care in Amherst can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you book. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who match your needs, accepts a wide range of insurance plans nationally, and shows estimated costs after you enter your insurance details, so you can review bios and book directly when you are ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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