Addiction Psychiatrists in Belmont, MA
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Tola T'sarumi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide outpatient psychiatric services for adult population age 18 and above with an expertise in
Addiction
. My patients benefit most from the opportunity to express themselves freely to me in a strictly confidential setting where we build a strong and trusting relationship.
Waitlist for new clients

Adam Henderson
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm an expert in using motivation enhancement to treat addictions and
substance
abuse.
I am a Harvard-trained board certified psychiatrist. I specialize in providing psychotherapy and medication management. I'm on faculty at Harvard Medical School and a staff psychiatrist at McLean Hospital. My area of expertise is in working with clients with
substance
abuse, borderline personality, trauma/PTSD, and those with struggles regulating emotions. I also am broadly trained to work with a full range of conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD and more. I work with clients new to therapy and those who have tried numerous therapies and/or medications and haven't gotten the results they wanted.

Jaclyn DeLauretis
Physician Assistant, MHP, PA-C
Verified
Verified
My ideal client would have a
substance
use disorder and/or a mood disorder, such as depression or anxiety. These clients would need medication management and therapy to alleviate their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Their goal would be to recover and live a life free from the grasp of substances and mental health issues. They would want to better their lives by furthering their education, getting a job, taking care of legal matters, and being there for their families and friends. Ultimately, these clients would want to be happier and healthier.

Dr. Andrea Papa-Molter
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and
Addiction
Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.

Dr. Allen Masry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnosis and
substance
use disorders and have extensive experience working in both out-patient and in-patient settings.

Hanan Khorchid
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Seeing patients in a long term psychiatric facility and inmates in correctional institutions have only made me realize that help is crucial when first meeting individuals in outpatient care to avoid potential long term hospitalization or incarceration due to their mental health issues and
addiction
.
I am a dual board-certified nurse practitioner in Adult-Gerontology and Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner. I graduated from La Salle University in 2016 with a Master degree of Adult- Gerontology. I worked in corrections as a primary care nurse practitioner/detox. I also worked as an APN in a psych unit at a local hospital. Prior to that I worked for seven years as a registered nurse (RN) at a psychiatric hospital. I also worked in various places as an RN.

Nicholas R Barnes
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Nicholas Barnes is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist in the Boston area (Belmont, MA). He provides treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD,
addiction
, and chronic pain. As a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and additionally a board certified pain medicine physician, he is uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between medical and psychological treatments. Dr. Barnes draws on traditional talk therapy, mindfulness and philosophical perspectives, and modern neuroscience to help people develop insight, emotional freedom, self-acceptance, and behavioral change.

Michelle McCarthy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Michelle is passionate about delivering care to individuals suffering from anxiety,
substance
use, and depression. Client motivation and dedication are key to utilizing the tools provided during our sessions including medication management, implementing lifestyle interventions, and therapy to help develop and implement a successful treatment plan. Relief of the client's suffering in dealing with their mental health issues and striving for an improvement in their quality of life is key to treatment.

Shannon Bucciarelli
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified
Verified
My ideal client would understand that the journey to wellness and recovery requires time, effort, and patience. They would be receptive to treatment suggestions which may include psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and medication options. My patients would take an active role in their care, and engage in open and honest communication with their provider.

Mark Green
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a specialist in dual disorders, and treat people with addictions as well as the full range of psychiatric disorders, like schizophrenia, bipolar illnesses, depression, OCD and panic. I often work with people other docs have not connected with, or considered too tough, because I listen, and am flexible and straightforward, yet at the same time thorough and safe. This includes those not ready to make a behavior change, younger people, those with unstable or complex conditions, pain, sleep disorders and those who don't want to take medicines.

Uros Koprivica
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP, B-C
Verified
Verified
An ideal client would be someone who is open, honest, and willing to ask for help. This person wants to get better and is open to suggestions and treatment options. They are willing to put in the effort to help themselves and work as a team with their provider in order to move toward mental wellness.

Carol Smith
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified
Verified
Self-discovery and implementation of new habits and skills can be uncomfortable. My ideal client is someone who is ready to be uncomfortable and one who is dedicated to making an investment in their mental health. Having someone who is consistent with their care and transparent about their feelings and symptoms will lead to an efficient resolution of concerns and achieving goals.

David H. Brendel
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a psychiatrist, executive coach, and philosophical counselor, I help clients confronting the stress that accompanies life transitions. As a psychiatrist, I diagnose and treat people with anxiety, mood instability, insomnia, and attention deficits. As an executive coach, I help clients manage work stress, overcome burnout, make career transitions, develop leaderships skills, and improve their overall functioning. As a philosophical counselor, I help clients attain deeper insight and fulfillment by engaging in self-reflection. In each role, I help clients handle stress, develop their core strengths, gain self-awareness, and achieve peak performance. This empowers clients to lead more fulfilled, joyful, compassionate, and productive lives.

Elena Mascarenhas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Elena Mascarenhas has been a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) since 2014. She graduated from Boston College with a Masters in Nursing and from Northeastern University with a Bachelors in Psychology. She has over 13 years of experience working in mental healthcare, including experience in community mental health, residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs and addictions treatment.

Connor Stimpson
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified
Verified
My clients are often people who want to get better and are open to treatment recommendations. If you are seeking treatment you should be provided with empathy, compassion, and evidence-based practice.

Integrative Psychiatry & TMS Dr. Ying A. Cao
Psychiatrist, MD, MEng
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Thriving in an evermore complex world can be overwhelming; mental health is key and self-actualization is a journey best undertaken with good support. Hello! I am a Harvard-affiliated psychiatrist and MIT-trained engineer with additional background in Traditional Chinese Medicine and genetics. I believe in the motto "Mind & Hand" and the transformative power of integrative care that aims to incorporate the full biopsychosocial experience of each patient and actualize lasting growth through facilitating insight, addressing root-causes, shifting paradigms, upgrading coping skills, and implementing measurable improvements.

Joshua Haugh
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Now accepting new patients. Evening and weekend appointments are available. I treat patients as complex and dynamic individuals. As a fully licensed double-board-certified physician, my practice combines several approaches to create tailored support. At Synchrony Integrative Psychiatry, I offer support for adults struggling with psychiatric conditions and distress related to medical illnesses, emphasizing the interconnection between the mind, the body, and the social world. “Invisible illnesses” including chronic pain conditions, migraine, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and IBS are areas of distinct interest for me.
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Northeast Wellness, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, CARN-AP
Verified
Verified
Vanessa Loukas, MSN, FNP-C, CARN-AP is the Vice President of
Addiction
Services at Northeast Wellness. Vanessa is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner receiving her Masters of Science in Nursing at Simmons College and board certified in Advance Practice Addictions nursing through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (CARN-AP). Her clinical expertise is in treating patients with
substance
use disorder and mental health issues. She started her career in
addiction
working as a registered nurse in acute treatment and medication stabilization services.

Jaclyn DeLauretis
Physician Assistant, MHP, PA-C
Verified
Verified
My ideal client would have a
substance
use disorder and/or a mood disorder, such as depression or anxiety. These clients would need medication management and therapy to alleviate their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Their goal would be to recover and live a life free from the grasp of substances and mental health issues. They would want to better their lives by furthering their education, getting a job, taking care of legal matters, and being there for their families and friends. Ultimately, these clients would want to be happier and healthier.

Jaclyn DeLauretis
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified
Verified
My ideal client would have a
substance
use disorder and/or a mood disorder, such as depression or anxiety. These clients would need medication management and therapy to alleviate their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Their goal would be to recover and live a life free from the grasp of substances and mental health issues. They would want to better their lives by furthering their education, getting a job, taking care of legal matters, and being there for their families and friends. Ultimately, these clients would want to be happier and healthier.
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Addiction Psychiatrists
A person with an addiction uses a substance, or engages in a behavior, for which the rewarding effects provide a compelling incentive to repeat the activity, despite detrimental consequences. Addiction may involve the use of substances such as alcohol, inhalants, opioids, cocaine, and nicotine, or behaviors such as gambling.
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Belmont is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Belmont Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Belmont has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Belmont, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Belmont Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Belmont is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Belmont Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Belmont has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Belmont, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Belmont Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.