Find a psychiatrist in Chelmsford, MA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Chelmsford, MA accepting new patients
Chelmsford residents can access compassionate mental health care through Headway's network of 371 providers. Whether you're in North Chelmsford, Center Chelmsford, or surrounding areas, virtual and in-person sessions are available with providers specializing in various approaches and treatment areas.
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 serving Chelmsford, MA
- 99%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 87%PTSD
- 86%ADD/ADHD
- 80%Bipolar disorder
- 98%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 82%Point32 Healthcare
- 53%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- 98%English
- 6%Spanish
- 5%Haitian Creole
- 5%French
- 3%Swahili
- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online
- 79%Woman
- 20%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 94%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Medical Doctor
- 2%Clinical Nurse Specialist
- 97%Individual therapy
- 16%Family therapy
- 8%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 Psychiatrist in Chelmsford
Finding psychiatrists in Chelmsford starts with knowing what type 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 care. Therapists focus on talk therapy and behavioral support. If you’re looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and approach to see whether their experience matches what you want support with.
In a smaller city like Chelmsford, the number of local psychiatry options may be more limited than in nearby larger areas. Virtual appointments can expand your choices while still letting you search for psychiatrists licensed in Massachusetts. Psychiatric medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. 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 care structure.
Psychiatric care in Chelmsford 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 lets you enter your insurance details, see estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront, and find psychiatrists who match your preferences and are accepting new patients with your plan, so you can review bios 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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