Female Psychiatrists in Abington, MA
Vandy Bontemps is a board certified physician assistant (PA-C) from Randolph, MA who graduated with her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Northeastern University, Boston MA in August 2024.
Vandy Bontemps is a board certified physician assistant (PA-C) from Randolph, MA who graduated with her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Northeastern University, Boston MA in August 2024.
Michela Cerasani is an empathetic and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who stands firm in the belief that mental health is just as critical as physical health. She recognizes the profound connection between mind and body, offering a truly holistic perspective to care.
Michela is committed to providing culturally competent, patient-centered care by integrating each individual’s unique background, values, and experiences into the treatment process. Her approach is rooted in compassion and collaboration, empowering patients throughout their journey toward optimal well-being.
Michela Cerasani is an empathetic and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who stands firm in the belief that mental health is just as critical as physical health. She recognizes the profound connection between mind and body, offering a truly holistic perspective to care.
Michela is committed to providing culturally competent, patient-centered care by integrating each individual’s unique background, values, and experiences into the treatment process. Her approach is rooted in compassion and collaboration, empowering patients throughout their journey toward optimal well-being.
My philosophy is simple: listen first, treat second. I believe mental health care works best when you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take part in your own treatment decisions. I take the time to explain diagnoses, explore how medications work, and ensure you leave sessions feeling informed, not rushed.
My philosophy is simple: listen first, treat second. I believe mental health care works best when you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take part in your own treatment decisions. I take the time to explain diagnoses, explore how medications work, and ensure you leave sessions feeling informed, not rushed.
Christine Saftchick is a Southeast Miami, Florida native, is a highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professional with a diverse background in nursing and advanced practice. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University in 2012, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing in 2014. Graduating Cum Laude, she was honored with membership in the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, recognizing her academic excellence and commitment to the nursing profession.
Christine Saftchick is a Southeast Miami, Florida native, is a highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professional with a diverse background in nursing and advanced practice. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University in 2012, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing in 2014. Graduating Cum Laude, she was honored with membership in the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, recognizing her academic excellence and commitment to the nursing profession.
Judith Austin, PMHNP, Align Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CARN-AP
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As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I provide medication management only; I do NOT provide counseling/therapy services. I am passionate about the work I do and I am committed to assisting you in improving your mental health. I am also a provider that will be direct with my patients, ensuring that plain-speaking, honest conversation leads to open lines of communication. As a prescriber of psychiatric medications, and before discussing a potential medication regimen that you may benefit from, we will engage in a thorough discussion about your life, your past history, your current situation, and your treatment goals.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I provide medication management only; I do NOT provide counseling/therapy services. I am passionate about the work I do and I am committed to assisting you in improving your mental health. I am also a provider that will be direct with my patients, ensuring that plain-speaking, honest conversation leads to open lines of communication. As a prescriber of psychiatric medications, and before discussing a potential medication regimen that you may benefit from, we will engage in a thorough discussion about your life, your past history, your current situation, and your treatment goals.
You or your child may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with mood, focus, or stress that is affecting daily life, school, work, or relationships. You may be seeking clarity, relief, and a plan that feels supportive rather than rushed. Many individuals and families I work with want to better understand what’s going on and feel confident in their next steps.
Whether you are a parent supporting your child or an adult seeking balance, the goal is often the same: to feel more stable, empowered, and hopeful about the future.
You or your child may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with mood, focus, or stress that is affecting daily life, school, work, or relationships. You may be seeking clarity, relief, and a plan that feels supportive rather than rushed. Many individuals and families I work with want to better understand what’s going on and feel confident in their next steps.
Whether you are a parent supporting your child or an adult seeking balance, the goal is often the same: to feel more stable, empowered, and hopeful about the future.
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Graduated from the Gandhi Medical College located at Musheerabad, Secunderabad, India in 1980, specialized in Psychiatry with 40 years of practice. Residency at West Ros Park Mental Health Center. Was a participant in the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System, Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program,Medicare Electronic Health Record,Medicare Electronic Prescribing.
Graduated from the Gandhi Medical College located at Musheerabad, Secunderabad, India in 1980, specialized in Psychiatry with 40 years of practice. Residency at West Ros Park Mental Health Center. Was a participant in the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System, Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program,Medicare Electronic Health Record,Medicare Electronic Prescribing.
Accepting new patients as of 4/11/26.
Ready to embrace change and transform your mental health journey? Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Is anxiety or depression overshadowing your daily life? If you're considering a holistic approach to mental health or questioning the effectiveness of your current medications, you're in the right place.
Accepting new patients as of 4/11/26.
Ready to embrace change and transform your mental health journey? Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Is anxiety or depression overshadowing your daily life? If you're considering a holistic approach to mental health or questioning the effectiveness of your current medications, you're in the right place.
At Healthy Minds Psychiatry, we are committed to providing high quality, personalized mental health care to those seeking treatment through medication management. Our approach is rooted in the belief that each individual is unique, and their mental health journey deserves a person-centered and comprehensive approach. Here, we deeply value each relationship with our clients, after all, you are trusting us with your mental health care and we know how lucky we are for the opportunity.
We understand that mental health treatment is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor but a deeply personal journey.
At Healthy Minds Psychiatry, we are committed to providing high quality, personalized mental health care to those seeking treatment through medication management. Our approach is rooted in the belief that each individual is unique, and their mental health journey deserves a person-centered and comprehensive approach. Here, we deeply value each relationship with our clients, after all, you are trusting us with your mental health care and we know how lucky we are for the opportunity.
We understand that mental health treatment is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor but a deeply personal journey.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Claire and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts, I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia & sleep issues, Bipolar, Life transitions, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) / Trauma. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Claire and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts, I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia & sleep issues, Bipolar, Life transitions, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) / Trauma. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
I am a psychotherapist and psychiatric provider with a deep commitment to supporting resilience and helping people reconnect with their inherent strengths. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and I integrate both therapy and medication management to offer thoughtful, individualized care. I believe in meeting each person where they are and working together to understand emotional and experiential patterns that may be interfering with a sense of movement, purpose, or well-being. Curiosity and compassion are important aspects of building a foundation of trust in therapy.
I am a psychotherapist and psychiatric provider with a deep commitment to supporting resilience and helping people reconnect with their inherent strengths. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and I integrate both therapy and medication management to offer thoughtful, individualized care. I believe in meeting each person where they are and working together to understand emotional and experiential patterns that may be interfering with a sense of movement, purpose, or well-being. Curiosity and compassion are important aspects of building a foundation of trust in therapy.
Are you finding yourself facing the challenges of anxiety and depression, grappling with addiction, or experiencing difficulties with attention and focus? Do you find it challenging to regulate your mood and emotions? If so, know that you're not alone, and seeking support is a courageous and vital step. At the core of my practice is a belief in the power of genuine connections. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients, creating a safe and supportive space for them to express themselves openly. This connection is the foundation which we collaboratively develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
Are you finding yourself facing the challenges of anxiety and depression, grappling with addiction, or experiencing difficulties with attention and focus? Do you find it challenging to regulate your mood and emotions? If so, know that you're not alone, and seeking support is a courageous and vital step. At the core of my practice is a belief in the power of genuine connections. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients, creating a safe and supportive space for them to express themselves openly. This connection is the foundation which we collaboratively develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn for mental health support, you’re not alone and I am here for you. I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner offering compassionate, collaborative medication management with supportive therapy for adults 18+ across Massachusetts. I specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and women’s mental health, including perinatal care. My style blends a holistic, person-centered perspective with research-supported guidelines. I believe mental health care works best when we look at the whole person—mind, body, lifestyle, and environment.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn for mental health support, you’re not alone and I am here for you. I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner offering compassionate, collaborative medication management with supportive therapy for adults 18+ across Massachusetts. I specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and women’s mental health, including perinatal care. My style blends a holistic, person-centered perspective with research-supported guidelines. I believe mental health care works best when we look at the whole person—mind, body, lifestyle, and environment.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults ages 18 and older. I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, follow-up assessments, medication management, laboratory monitoring, ADHD testing, GeneSight testing, and referrals for specialized care when appropriate. With a thoughtful, holistic, and patient-centered approach, I tailor treatment plans to each individual’s unique needs. My goal is to deliver high-quality, collaborative care that supports clarity, balance, and lasting well-being.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults ages 18 and older. I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, follow-up assessments, medication management, laboratory monitoring, ADHD testing, GeneSight testing, and referrals for specialized care when appropriate. With a thoughtful, holistic, and patient-centered approach, I tailor treatment plans to each individual’s unique needs. My goal is to deliver high-quality, collaborative care that supports clarity, balance, and lasting well-being.
I am passionate about helping people of all ages improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. Some diagnoses that I commonly treat include: ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders. I also specialize in peri/menopausal mood changes, PMS and PCOS.
I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2016 with my Doctorate of Nursing Practice and achieved my Post Graduate Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice in 2023. I am board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, dual certified in adult geriatric primary care as well as Psychiatric Mental Health.
I am passionate about helping people of all ages improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. Some diagnoses that I commonly treat include: ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders. I also specialize in peri/menopausal mood changes, PMS and PCOS.
I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2016 with my Doctorate of Nursing Practice and achieved my Post Graduate Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice in 2023. I am board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, dual certified in adult geriatric primary care as well as Psychiatric Mental Health.
Trisha is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing and over twenty-five years of clinical experience working in mental health. She is an independent practitioner in the states of CT, NY, and MA. She is board certified with prescriptive authority and specializes in psychiatric medication management. At TLC Psychiatry, her approach to care involves getting to know each client individually, partnering closely with them to construct a plan of care specific to their needs, and supporting them to achieve their goals with medication management and talk therapy.
Trisha is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing and over twenty-five years of clinical experience working in mental health. She is an independent practitioner in the states of CT, NY, and MA. She is board certified with prescriptive authority and specializes in psychiatric medication management. At TLC Psychiatry, her approach to care involves getting to know each client individually, partnering closely with them to construct a plan of care specific to their needs, and supporting them to achieve their goals with medication management and talk therapy.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist whose work is centered on psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I help patients better understand themselves, their relationships, and longstanding emotional patterns.
I have served on the faculty at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School as a clinician, educator, and administrator. My training includes psychopharmacology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist whose work is centered on psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I help patients better understand themselves, their relationships, and longstanding emotional patterns.
I have served on the faculty at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School as a clinician, educator, and administrator. My training includes psychopharmacology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Stella Mental Health Boston, I'm experienced in working with individuals of all ages, in both psychiatric and dual-diagnosis settings. I completed my Master's in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, as well as my Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. I previously worked as a psychiatric registered nurse at McLean Hospital within the psychotic disorder division and crisis stabilization team.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Stella Mental Health Boston, I'm experienced in working with individuals of all ages, in both psychiatric and dual-diagnosis settings. I completed my Master's in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, as well as my Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. I previously worked as a psychiatric registered nurse at McLean Hospital within the psychotic disorder division and crisis stabilization team.
I am a psychiatrist in private practice for over 20 years, treating patients by integrating psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and, when indicated psychopharmacology. As a physician, I am able to evaluate patients with symptoms which may be medical or psychiatric in origin, understanding the mind-body connection. I see a broad range of patients, some suffering from major mental illness to those healthy individuals seeking to learn more about themselves. A major focus of my private practice is working with college and graduate students. I see students as young as seniors in high school and consult to parents of college age students around the country.
I am a psychiatrist in private practice for over 20 years, treating patients by integrating psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and, when indicated psychopharmacology. As a physician, I am able to evaluate patients with symptoms which may be medical or psychiatric in origin, understanding the mind-body connection. I see a broad range of patients, some suffering from major mental illness to those healthy individuals seeking to learn more about themselves. A major focus of my private practice is working with college and graduate students. I see students as young as seniors in high school and consult to parents of college age students around the country.
Life can feel like a never-ending list of responsibilities, deadlines, and expectations. Whether you're juggling the pressures of school, navigating a demanding career, balancing family life, or trying to keep up with social obligations, it’s easy to feel like you're stretched too thin. Anxiety, depression, and burnout can set in, leaving you exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure of how to manage it all. If you're feeling like you're constantly giving, but not getting enough back, you're not alone. I work with individuals like you, who are navigating major life transitions and looking for a way to feel more balanced and in control.
Life can feel like a never-ending list of responsibilities, deadlines, and expectations. Whether you're juggling the pressures of school, navigating a demanding career, balancing family life, or trying to keep up with social obligations, it’s easy to feel like you're stretched too thin. Anxiety, depression, and burnout can set in, leaving you exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure of how to manage it all. If you're feeling like you're constantly giving, but not getting enough back, you're not alone. I work with individuals like you, who are navigating major life transitions and looking for a way to feel more balanced and in control.
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FAQ - Psychiatrist Gender
Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, typically using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While clinical expertise is essential, feeling comfortable with your psychiatrist is equally important to the success of treatment. For some individuals, this means working with a provider who shares aspects of their identity—such as gender. A preference for a female psychiatrist often stems from a desire for greater relatability and the comfort of being supported by someone who may share similar lived experiences or perspectives.
What are the advantages of seeing a female psychiatrist?
Female psychiatrists may also possess particular expertise in specialty areas that can be especially relevant to certain patients. Although psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, some female practitioners have developed additional expertise in areas such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause-related mood changes, premenstrual mood disorders, and the psychological effects of gender-based trauma or discrimination. For patients navigating these concerns, working with a female psychiatrist may provide an added sense of validation, empathy, and trust—factors that can be especially meaningful in building a strong therapeutic relationship.
How to find a female psychiatrist
The Psychology Today online directory allows users to search specifically for female psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), with additional filters for clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, insurance acceptance, session costs, and languages spoken. Reviewing provider profiles helps you assess whether a psychiatrist's background, identity, and treatment philosophy align with your mental health needs and personal values. Considering identity factors in your provider search, such as gender, is a practical approach to finding a psychiatrist with whom you can communicate openly and build an effective therapeutic relationship.