Find a psychiatrist in Lexington, MA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Lexington, MA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Lexington, Massachusetts across neighborhoods like East Lexington, West Lexington, and the town center. Headway connects you with 437 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions covered by insurance, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session.
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in Massachusetts. I specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD, depression, OCD, PTSD, postpartum mental health, and more. I also have a special interest and experience in working with pediatric and maternal populations. My goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized care that meets you where you are and supports your unique mental health goals.
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 located within 20 miles of Lexington, MA
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 96%ADD/ADHD
- 93%PTSD
- 86%Sleep disorder
- 96%Aetna
- 89%Cigna
- 89%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 68%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- 93%English
- 14%Igbo
- 7%Spanish
- 7%Twi
- 4%French
- 100%In-person or online
- 68%Woman
- 29%Man
- 4%Non-binary
- 93%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Clinical Nurse Specialist
- 4%Medical Doctor
- 100%Individual therapy
- 11%Child or adolescent therapy
- 11%Family therapy
- 4%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 Therapist in Lexington
Finding the right psychiatrist in Lexington starts with understanding the kind of care you want to book. Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, medical doctors, and doctors of osteopathic medicine can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work alongside a prescriber. If you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or medication management, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties match your needs and whose bio explains how they structure care.
Lexington is a smaller market, so local psychiatrist offices may have fewer appointment times than larger nearby areas. Virtual psychiatry appointments can expand your options while still letting you search for a psychiatrist who fits your schedule, preferences, and insurance plan. 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 profiles, check whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that work for you, and provides a free phone consultation before you book.
Psychiatric care in Lexington can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your expected payment before your first appointment. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists in Lexington who are accepting new patients, verify your insurance, and see estimated costs upfront. You can browse profiles, review specialties and availability, 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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