Find a psychiatrist in Salem, MA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Salem, MA accepting new patients
Find mental healthcare support in Salem across neighborhoods like North River, Pickering Wharf, and Charter Street. Headway connects you with 437 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Many patients save up to 75% on therapy through insurance coverage, with some 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 serving Salem, 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 Salem
Finding the right psychiatrist in Salem starts with understanding the type of care you need. Psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication as part of ongoing care. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners may also diagnose and prescribe. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with you on concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Some people start with a therapist, some start with a prescriber, and some work with both. As you compare Salem psychiatrists, look for training, listed specialties, and experience that match what you want support with.
Salem is a smaller city, so local psychiatry appointments may be more limited than in larger areas near Boston. Virtual appointments can expand your options while still helping you find care that fits your schedule. Medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Before booking, review each psychiatrist’s bio for appointment format, availability, areas of focus, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. These details can help you choose someone whose approach and schedule fit your needs.
Psychiatric care in Salem 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 are accepting new patients, match your preferences, and work with your plan. Enter your insurance details to see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book, then 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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