Find a psychiatrist in Northampton, MA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Northampton, MA accepting new patients
Northampton residents can access compassionate mental health care through Headway's network of 375 providers experienced in treating anxiety, depression, and more. Sessions are available as soon as next day, with most appointments within two weeks. Work with your insurance to maximize affordability and focus on your wellbeing.
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 serving Northampton, MA
- 99%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 87%PTSD
- 84%ADD/ADHD
- 81%Bipolar disorder
- 98%Aetna
- 94%Cigna
- 87%Point32 Healthcare
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 57%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- 98%English
- 6%Spanish
- 5%Haitian Creole
- 5%French
- 3%Igbo
- 86%Online only
- 14%In-person or online
- 77%Woman
- 22%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 91%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Medical Doctor
- 2%Clinical Nurse Specialist
- 96%Individual therapy
- 15%Family therapy
- 6%Couples therapy
- 5%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 Northampton, MA
Searching for psychiatrists in Northampton starts with understanding the type of care you want. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication as part of ongoing care. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with you on concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, and life transitions. Both can be valid starting points depending on your needs, and the right fit often comes down to the clinician’s training, listed specialties, and approach to care.
In a smaller city like Northampton, local psychiatry appointments may be more limited than in larger Massachusetts markets. Virtual appointments can expand your options across the state while still giving you access to care from home. Psychiatry visits for medication management are often 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 Northampton MA psychiatrists, review bios for availability, accepted appointment formats, areas of focus, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Northampton 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 and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients with your plan, with insurance verification and estimated out-of-pocket costs shown before you book. You can browse profiles, compare fit, 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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