Find a psychiatrist in Boston, MA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Boston, MA accepting new patients
Boston residents can connect with 395 empowering providers through Headway across neighborhoods like Cambridge, Dorchester, and Roxbury. Many providers offer free intake calls and work with insurance to help you focus on your care without worrying about costs.
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Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. Whether addressing addiction, mood disorders, or other mental health challenges, I strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my clients by offering comprehensive, integrative care. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d love to support you!
I am a board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I treat a wide variety of mental illness, and I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism and those who are gender-diverse or other LGBTQ+ individuals.
I am a Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who offers compassionate, trauma-informed medication management within a warm, collaborative space. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma-related symptoms, and periods of transition, and I deeply value creating a sense of safety and understanding in the therapeutic relationship.
I approach mental health with curiosity and care, believing that symptoms often carry important information about what the nervous system has been holding or managing for a long time. Clients often share that they feel heard, respected, and less alone in our work together. My intention is to support people in reconnecting with themselves and moving through life with greater steadiness and self-trust.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for adults navigating mental health needs. My approach combines medication management with supportive therapy. I believe mental health care should be collaborative, respectful, and tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals.
Dr Harris provides psychiatric diagnostic assessments, medication consultation, psychopharmacology and psychotherapy services. She specializes in comprehensive assessments and evidence-based medication management for a broad range of psychiatric and psychological disorders. She understands the complexities of mental health and is committed to delivering personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
Dr Harris completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California at Berkeley and her medical studies at University California at San Francisco. She then completed her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Boston, MA
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 97%ADD/ADHD
- 90%PTSD
- 86%Stress management
- 93%Aetna
- 86%Cigna
- 86%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 48%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- 93%English
- 10%Igbo
- 7%Twi
- 3%French
- 3%Haitian Creole
- 100%In-person or online
- 76%Woman
- 21%Man
- 3%Non-binary
- 93%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Clinical Nurse Specialist
- 3%Medical Doctor
- 97%Individual therapy
- 14%Family therapy
- 7%Child or adolescent therapy
- 3%Couples 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 Psychiatrist in Boston
Finding psychiatrists in Boston starts with knowing what kind of care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication as part of your care. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with you on concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, or life changes. Some people start with a therapist, some start with a prescriber, and some work with both. As you compare options, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want support with.
Boston has many psychiatry options across neighborhoods like Back Bay, Dorchester, Roxbury, and Cambridge, which can make the search more detailed. Location may matter if you prefer in-person appointments near work, school, transit, or home. Virtual appointments can make scheduling easier if commute time or office hours are important factors. Psychiatry visits, especially medication management appointments, are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Before booking, review each bio for appointment availability, whether a free phone consultation is offered, and how the psychiatrist describes their communication style.
Psychiatric care in Boston 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 care begins. Headway helps you find psychiatrists in the Boston area who are accepting new patients, match your preferences, and take your plan. You can enter your insurance details to see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book, then compare bios, choose virtual or in-person care, and book directly when you’re 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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