Find a psychiatrist in Braintree, MA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Braintree, MA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Braintree across neighborhoods like West Braintree, East Braintree, and South Braintree. Headway connects you with 375 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Most clients save 75% on care through insurance coverage, with some paying as little as $0 per session.
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.
Joshua Hatcher is a board certified Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). He is also dual certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. He provides psychiatric assessment and evaluation along with medication management and optimization.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Braintree, MA
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 95%ADD/ADHD
- 85%Stress management
- 85%PTSD
- 90%Aetna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 80%Cigna
- 75%Point32 Healthcare
- 45%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- 100%English
- 10%Igbo
- 5%Twi
- 5%Yoruba
- 100%In-person or online
- 80%Woman
- 20%Man
- 90%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 10%Medical Doctor
- 100%Individual therapy
- 15%Family therapy
- 5%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
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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 an Addiction Psychiatrist in Braintree, MA
Finding psychiatrists in Braintree starts with knowing which type of care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists focus on talk therapy and behavioral support. Both can be useful entry points, depending on what you’re looking for. If you want support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties and bio match your specific concerns.
Braintree has local options for psychiatric care, but supply can be more limited than in larger cities. Expanding your search to virtual appointments can give you more choices while keeping care accessible from home. Psychiatric medication management visits are usually shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare options, review appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and what their profile says about communication style, visit structure, and areas of focus.
Psychiatric care in Braintree 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 who match your needs, accept your plan, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details, see estimated costs before booking, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
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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