Find a psychiatrist in Duxbury, MA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Duxbury, MA accepting new patients
Duxbury residents can access compassionate mental health care through Headway, featuring providers across popular neighborhoods including Duxbury Center, Marshfield, and nearby communities. With 437 licensed providers available, you'll find flexible scheduling, virtual or in-person options, and support for talk therapy and medication management covered by most insurance plans.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who understands the importance of providing healthcare from a holistic perspective, centered on healing the whole person (mind, body, and spirit). I am certified in working with all ages, from children to the elderly. I can help with anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, ASD, and Schizo-affective disorders. My psychiatric experience includes working in acute care psychiatric hospitals as well as private practice outpatient mental health care.
I have over 35 years of healthcare experience in a variety of fields.
I am dual certified in both family and psychiatric medicine.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism and OCD. Supporting young people and their families has always been at the heart of my work. I am committed to providing compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive mental health care. Having grown up and trained in Boston, I am proud to serve the community that is my home.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 40 years of experience in nursing , in almost all areas of mental health. I have been a prescribing clinician for 25 years . I treat a wide variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar illness. I have worked as a nurse clinician for 19 years at a major teaching hospital in Boston. I have extensive experience in both medical and psychiatric nursing, working in hospitals,, outpatient clinics, and in the community .I have also worked for 20 years as a psychotherapist. I have operated a sole proprietorship counseling practice providing holistic mind/ body therapies, nutritional and psychopharmacological treatments, as well as trauma informed psychotherapy. Offer Prescribing medications only at this time
About our psychiatrists serving Duxbury, 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 Duxbury
Finding psychiatrists in Duxbury starts with understanding whether you need prescribing support, talk therapy, or both. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists focus on talk therapy. Medication management may be part of care for concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD. As you compare options, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, experience, and approach match what you want support with.
In a smaller community like Duxbury, local psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger nearby areas. Virtual appointments can expand your search while still giving you access to licensed psychiatrists in Massachusetts. Psychiatric care also tends to follow a different rhythm than therapy: medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people choose to work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Review bios before booking to understand appointment style, areas of focus, availability, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Duxbury 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 search for psychiatrists who match your preferences, accept your plan, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated costs upfront, compare profiles, 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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