Psychiatrists in Brookline, MA

Joy Dana Riskin
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
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.

Michael Dana Schreiber
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, RN, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446
How may I help you? I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, board-certified, working in Coolidge Corner, Brookline providing psychiatric diagnostic assessment, medication management, and psychotherapy. I offer Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday appointments. I started my career as a school-based support team social worker in the South Bronx. I became increasingly interested in a Mind-Body practice and began teaching Yoga, fitness, and Pilates. This journey led me back to school where I earned an MSN and was certified as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. My goal is to help you to increase joy and diminish suffering.
How may I help you? I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, board-certified, working in Coolidge Corner, Brookline providing psychiatric diagnostic assessment, medication management, and psychotherapy. I offer Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday appointments. I started my career as a school-based support team social worker in the South Bronx. I became increasingly interested in a Mind-Body practice and began teaching Yoga, fitness, and Pilates. This journey led me back to school where I earned an MSN and was certified as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. My goal is to help you to increase joy and diminish suffering.

Chike Nwankwo
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Brookline, MA 02445
Chiké Nwankwo, "Doctor Chiké," is a Harvard trained adult and child psychiatrist. He has worked on Beacon Street in private practice in Brookline since 2006. Dr. Chiké specializes in psychotherapy for both adults and children, but is also comfortable prescribing medications when it is necessary.
Chiké Nwankwo, "Doctor Chiké," is a Harvard trained adult and child psychiatrist. He has worked on Beacon Street in private practice in Brookline since 2006. Dr. Chiké specializes in psychotherapy for both adults and children, but is also comfortable prescribing medications when it is necessary.

Grace Mbawuike
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
Grace is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) whose focus is to assess and treat patients' health concerns, including anxiety and depression. She is passionate about working with patients and creating appropriate multi-modal treatment plans to address various mental health concerns. The goal is to work with her patients to help them achieve their ultimate level of functioning. Medication management is a vital part of a multi-modal treatment plan. In addition to medication management, she follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition.
Grace is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) whose focus is to assess and treat patients' health concerns, including anxiety and depression. She is passionate about working with patients and creating appropriate multi-modal treatment plans to address various mental health concerns. The goal is to work with her patients to help them achieve their ultimate level of functioning. Medication management is a vital part of a multi-modal treatment plan. In addition to medication management, she follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition.

Diana Deister
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
My practice, Bountiful Mental Health, provides a boutique psychiatric experience for families, children, adolescents, and adults, with timely appointment availability and individualized care. Our two-hour evaluation session allows time to establish the initial correct diagnosis. Through our work together, I get a full picture of your life and how best to help you and your family achieve your goals. Non-medication approaches are emphasized as the most sustainable path to life-long health, though medications may be prescribed with careful attention to preventing or eliminating side effects while obtaining full benefits.
My practice, Bountiful Mental Health, provides a boutique psychiatric experience for families, children, adolescents, and adults, with timely appointment availability and individualized care. Our two-hour evaluation session allows time to establish the initial correct diagnosis. Through our work together, I get a full picture of your life and how best to help you and your family achieve your goals. Non-medication approaches are emphasized as the most sustainable path to life-long health, though medications may be prescribed with careful attention to preventing or eliminating side effects while obtaining full benefits.

Omar Sultan Haque M D Ph D
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD, MTS
Verified
5 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
Accepting New Patients for Medication Management… Greetings! I specialize in individualized and compassionate psychiatric treatment with evidence-based medical interventions. With expert medication management, I aspire to help our patients recover and return to their lives and relationships feeling whole again.
Accepting New Patients for Medication Management… Greetings! I specialize in individualized and compassionate psychiatric treatment with evidence-based medical interventions. With expert medication management, I aspire to help our patients recover and return to their lives and relationships feeling whole again.

Dignity Brain Health
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
TELE-HEALTH or In-Person: Insurance-Covered, Harvard-trained, Medication Management that is personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based at Dignity Brain Health. Our dedicated team of expert clinicians is committed to providing top-notch care for individuals struggling with mental health conditions. We prioritize finding the right medication and dosage to enhance your overall well-being and quality of life. With our comprehensive, patient-centered approach, we optimize your treatment plan for optimal results.
TELE-HEALTH or In-Person: Insurance-Covered, Harvard-trained, Medication Management that is personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based at Dignity Brain Health. Our dedicated team of expert clinicians is committed to providing top-notch care for individuals struggling with mental health conditions. We prioritize finding the right medication and dosage to enhance your overall well-being and quality of life. With our comprehensive, patient-centered approach, we optimize your treatment plan for optimal results.

Danielle Walker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN
Verified
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide psychiatric evaluations, recommendations about psychopharmacological treatment and medication management. My approach to care acknowledges pharmacology as just one element of improving a patient’s mental health, while also emphasizing therapy and other avenues of wellness (diet, fitness, social connection).
I provide psychiatric evaluations, recommendations about psychopharmacological treatment and medication management. My approach to care acknowledges pharmacology as just one element of improving a patient’s mental health, while also emphasizing therapy and other avenues of wellness (diet, fitness, social connection).

Sydney Stathes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN
Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
I provide psychiatric medication management and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and stress related disorders.
I provide psychiatric medication management and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and stress related disorders.

Byron Smith
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
Sentio Ergo Sum. I Feel, Therefor I Am - I provide individualized psychiatric treatment with a logical, scientific, common sense approach.
Sentio Ergo Sum. I Feel, Therefor I Am - I provide individualized psychiatric treatment with a logical, scientific, common sense approach.

Nina Isakovich
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Brookline, MA 02445
I am a compassionate and knowledgeable psychiatrist highly experienced in treating adults with severe psychiatric disorders and milder emotional disturbances. In addition to my general psychiatry training, I also completed the Harvard Fellowship in Women's Mental Health at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and have unique skills and experience in treating psychiatric symptoms and emotional distress during pregnancy and postpartum as well as psychological symptoms associated with other hormonal changes.
I am a compassionate and knowledgeable psychiatrist highly experienced in treating adults with severe psychiatric disorders and milder emotional disturbances. In addition to my general psychiatry training, I also completed the Harvard Fellowship in Women's Mental Health at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and have unique skills and experience in treating psychiatric symptoms and emotional distress during pregnancy and postpartum as well as psychological symptoms associated with other hormonal changes.
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Leah Miller
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
I provide psychiatric care to individuals ages 9+ struggling with their mental health, including changes in mood, increased anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, stress, and loss. I offer an empathetic, collaborative approach with the intention of helping my clients feel heard and supported. I value my clients' preferences and take a holistic view of their lives when considering the best treatment for them. My clinical interests include working with tweens, teens, and young adults, as well as women of child-bearing age.
I provide psychiatric care to individuals ages 9+ struggling with their mental health, including changes in mood, increased anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, stress, and loss. I offer an empathetic, collaborative approach with the intention of helping my clients feel heard and supported. I value my clients' preferences and take a holistic view of their lives when considering the best treatment for them. My clinical interests include working with tweens, teens, and young adults, as well as women of child-bearing age.

Nneka Godwin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
Nneka O Godwin is a board-certified psychiatric and Family nurse practitioner with experiences in family practice, post-acute care medicine, telepsychiatry, and addiction medicine. She is flexible and uses an integrative approach in managing a wide range of mental health concerns such as ADHD, PTSD, OCD, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, depression, substance use disorder, eating disorder, and mood disorder.
Nneka O Godwin is a board-certified psychiatric and Family nurse practitioner with experiences in family practice, post-acute care medicine, telepsychiatry, and addiction medicine. She is flexible and uses an integrative approach in managing a wide range of mental health concerns such as ADHD, PTSD, OCD, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, depression, substance use disorder, eating disorder, and mood disorder.

David Geltman
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
When you feel stuck in an emotional or behavioral rut and find your usual coping skills are no longer enough, this is a good time to seek help. I enjoy helping individuals and couples who want to get unstuck to discover new paths toward growth and fulfillment. I am a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years experience specializing in psychotherapy. In my view, the therapeutic relationship is the main vehicle for psychological healing and change. I pay close attention to creating a safe and effective collaboration with you. I try to tailor an approach that suits you.
When you feel stuck in an emotional or behavioral rut and find your usual coping skills are no longer enough, this is a good time to seek help. I enjoy helping individuals and couples who want to get unstuck to discover new paths toward growth and fulfillment. I am a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years experience specializing in psychotherapy. In my view, the therapeutic relationship is the main vehicle for psychological healing and change. I pay close attention to creating a safe and effective collaboration with you. I try to tailor an approach that suits you.

Ian Matthews
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
Ian Matthews created Up Psychiatry with the mission of providing the highest quality psychiatric care that is personalized to each individual. An important foundation of successful psychiatric treatment lies in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship between the patient and healthcare provider. With this, Ian provides special attention to detail throughout the entire treatment journey. He aims to understand each patient's unique story which allows for the application of an individualized treatment approach through evidenced-based medication management and psychotherapy.
Ian Matthews created Up Psychiatry with the mission of providing the highest quality psychiatric care that is personalized to each individual. An important foundation of successful psychiatric treatment lies in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship between the patient and healthcare provider. With this, Ian provides special attention to detail throughout the entire treatment journey. He aims to understand each patient's unique story which allows for the application of an individualized treatment approach through evidenced-based medication management and psychotherapy.

Christine Boie
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CNS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446
I am a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the field of Mental Health. I currently work with adults providing individual, couple and group psychotherapy. I can prescribe medication, if necessary, as an adjunct to psychotherapy. I believe that psychotherapy can be healing and transformative. My theoretical grounding is psychodynamic and interpersonal. Keeping silent and shut down over the years can lead to a variety of painful issues - depression, anxiety, obsessions, physical ailments - which can often lead to difficulty functioning and conflicted relationships.
I am a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the field of Mental Health. I currently work with adults providing individual, couple and group psychotherapy. I can prescribe medication, if necessary, as an adjunct to psychotherapy. I believe that psychotherapy can be healing and transformative. My theoretical grounding is psychodynamic and interpersonal. Keeping silent and shut down over the years can lead to a variety of painful issues - depression, anxiety, obsessions, physical ailments - which can often lead to difficulty functioning and conflicted relationships.

Ashley Keane-Ames
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CNP
Verified
Brookline, MA 02445
Ashley Keane-Ames is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2016. Ashley focuses on building lasting relationships with clients and creating an environment where clients feel comfortable asking questions about their treatment plans and medications. She encourages all clients to be active participants in their mental health treatment and care as a way to build independence, confidence, and trust with their entire clinical team. Through rapport building, consistency, and knowledgeable insights, Ashley uplifts clients to be active participants in their mental wellness.
Ashley Keane-Ames is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2016. Ashley focuses on building lasting relationships with clients and creating an environment where clients feel comfortable asking questions about their treatment plans and medications. She encourages all clients to be active participants in their mental health treatment and care as a way to build independence, confidence, and trust with their entire clinical team. Through rapport building, consistency, and knowledgeable insights, Ashley uplifts clients to be active participants in their mental wellness.

Steven Carroll
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN
Verified
2 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
***ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE TO BECOME A NEW PATIENT*** I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, licensed to treat patients of all ages. I provide diagnostic and medication management services for children, adolescents, and adults suffering from a wide variety of mental health issues and disorders.
***ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE TO BECOME A NEW PATIENT*** I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, licensed to treat patients of all ages. I provide diagnostic and medication management services for children, adolescents, and adults suffering from a wide variety of mental health issues and disorders.

Samuel Sheffield
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446
Your mental health challenges are hindering your personal, academic, or professional life. You are ready to ask for help and have taken a significant step by starting your search. I would like to help you find a path to greater wellbeing. My approach begins with a consultation to discuss your concerns and treatment options.
Your mental health challenges are hindering your personal, academic, or professional life. You are ready to ask for help and have taken a significant step by starting your search. I would like to help you find a path to greater wellbeing. My approach begins with a consultation to discuss your concerns and treatment options.

Janet M Witte
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
People often come to treatment seeking relief and support. Many are curious about patterns in their lives, and want to develop a deeper, more useful understanding of how and why things are unfolding as they are. Some have ideas about changes they want to make; others feel stymied in their pursuit of a vibrant, creative life. Good therapy provides the opportunity to engage with these and other deeply personal concerns in an environment of warmth and trust.
People often come to treatment seeking relief and support. Many are curious about patterns in their lives, and want to develop a deeper, more useful understanding of how and why things are unfolding as they are. Some have ideas about changes they want to make; others feel stymied in their pursuit of a vibrant, creative life. Good therapy provides the opportunity to engage with these and other deeply personal concerns in an environment of warmth and trust.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Brookline is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Brookline 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 Brookline 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 Brookline, 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. Brookline Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Brookline is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Brookline 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 Brookline 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 Brookline, 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. Brookline Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Brookline, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Brookline, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Brookline as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Brookline). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Brookline, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Brookline, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Brookline as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Brookline). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.