Autism Psychiatrists in Brookline, MA
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.
I enjoy working with clients diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum, and ADHD, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.
I have additional certifications in ADOS testing and MIGDAS evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorders assessment and diagnosis. I have extenstive training in working with neurodiverse populations. I am also LGBTQ friendly!
I enjoy working with clients diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum, and ADHD, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.
I have additional certifications in ADOS testing and MIGDAS evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorders assessment and diagnosis. I have extenstive training in working with neurodiverse populations. I am also LGBTQ friendly!
Dustin graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Minor in Chemistry. After discovering his passion for medicine, Dustin pursued his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at MCPHS University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and ranking in the top 10% of his class.
Dustin graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Minor in Chemistry. After discovering his passion for medicine, Dustin pursued his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at MCPHS University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and ranking in the top 10% of his class.
ADHD, C-PTSD, autism spectrum differences, executive dysfunction, toxic family trauma.
My ideal client knows something deeper is going on than just needing a prescription refill. They're dealing with ADHD, executive function struggles, or patterns rooted in trauma, but they're tired of surface-level approaches. They value honesty and are ready for real partnership in their healing - no games, no shortcuts. They understand that meaningful change requires investment and appreciate clear boundaries. They want to understand how their brain actually works, not just manage symptoms. They're done with impersonal 15-minute med checks and ready to do the work with someone who will meet them where they are.
ADHD, C-PTSD, autism spectrum differences, executive dysfunction, toxic family trauma.
My ideal client knows something deeper is going on than just needing a prescription refill. They're dealing with ADHD, executive function struggles, or patterns rooted in trauma, but they're tired of surface-level approaches. They value honesty and are ready for real partnership in their healing - no games, no shortcuts. They understand that meaningful change requires investment and appreciate clear boundaries. They want to understand how their brain actually works, not just manage symptoms. They're done with impersonal 15-minute med checks and ready to do the work with someone who will meet them where they are.
Hi! I am a multi-state licensed, Master's degree prepared, and experienced Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) across the lifespan. I have been an advanced practice nurse (APRN) in the Psychiatry field for 5 years. Prior to that, I was a nurse for 9 years. I help children, adolescents, young and old adult clients become the best versions of themselves.
Hi! I am a multi-state licensed, Master's degree prepared, and experienced Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) across the lifespan. I have been an advanced practice nurse (APRN) in the Psychiatry field for 5 years. Prior to that, I was a nurse for 9 years. I help children, adolescents, young and old adult clients become the best versions of themselves.
He runs psychiatric services at an excellent school for children/adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, the prestigious New England Center for Children.
Dr. Toppelberg teaches and conducts research at the renowned Judge Baker Children's Center and Harvard Medical School (see photo gallery and website). He formerly directed psychiatric services at Judge Baker's Manville School. His broad experience as a physician and psychopharmacologist has taught him a cautious science-based approach to medications, minimizing adverse effects.
He runs psychiatric services at an excellent school for children/adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, the prestigious New England Center for Children.
Dr. Toppelberg teaches and conducts research at the renowned Judge Baker Children's Center and Harvard Medical School (see photo gallery and website). He formerly directed psychiatric services at Judge Baker's Manville School. His broad experience as a physician and psychopharmacologist has taught him a cautious science-based approach to medications, minimizing adverse effects.
I’m Aimara Guzman, PA-C, a bilingual psychiatric provider with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from South University in Florida. I’m committed to creating a supportive, collaborative space where clients of all ages feel safe to explore their concerns. I work with people seeking stability, clarity, and meaningful change. My goal is to offer compassionate care that helps you feel understood, respected, and empowered on your mental health journey.
I’m Aimara Guzman, PA-C, a bilingual psychiatric provider with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from South University in Florida. I’m committed to creating a supportive, collaborative space where clients of all ages feel safe to explore their concerns. I work with people seeking stability, clarity, and meaningful change. My goal is to offer compassionate care that helps you feel understood, respected, and empowered on your mental health journey.
Dr. Cattell practices patient and family centered psychiatry for individuals and families with a goal of helping people create a life that has dignity, meaning and joy. She specializes in trauma, complex behavioral issues, mood disorders, anxiety, and major mental illness throughout the life span.
Dr. Cattell practices patient and family centered psychiatry for individuals and families with a goal of helping people create a life that has dignity, meaning and joy. She specializes in trauma, complex behavioral issues, mood disorders, anxiety, and major mental illness throughout the life span.
I'm here to help with medication, psychotherapy or both! You’re smart, capable, and usually the one others count on—but lately, stress, anxiety, or focus issues are getting in your way. You’ve tried pushing through, but it’s not working anymore. What you really want is to feel calm, clear, and confident again—to show up fully at work, in class, and at home. Together, we’ll create a plan that helps you feel grounded, focused, and like yourself again. You don’t have to keep doing this alone—support can make all the difference.
I'm here to help with medication, psychotherapy or both! You’re smart, capable, and usually the one others count on—but lately, stress, anxiety, or focus issues are getting in your way. You’ve tried pushing through, but it’s not working anymore. What you really want is to feel calm, clear, and confident again—to show up fully at work, in class, and at home. Together, we’ll create a plan that helps you feel grounded, focused, and like yourself again. You don’t have to keep doing this alone—support can make all the difference.
I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, mood concerns, OCD, or neurodivergence, including ASD.
I offer psychiatric medication management and counseling that is supportive, structured, and goal‑focused. I work closely with neurodivergent clients and draw from supportive, cognitive, behavioral, and motivational counseling approaches to help people feel more balanced, confident, and in control.
I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, mood concerns, OCD, or neurodivergence, including ASD.
I offer psychiatric medication management and counseling that is supportive, structured, and goal‑focused. I work closely with neurodivergent clients and draw from supportive, cognitive, behavioral, and motivational counseling approaches to help people feel more balanced, confident, and in control.
With a strong commitment to mental health, I have acquired extensive experience as a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional. I played a vital role in educating patients on essential aspects of mental health, and I've also done a lot of work in helping individuals dealing with diabetic and weight management issues deal and work through these concerns.
With a strong commitment to mental health, I have acquired extensive experience as a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional. I played a vital role in educating patients on essential aspects of mental health, and I've also done a lot of work in helping individuals dealing with diabetic and weight management issues deal and work through these concerns.
I work best with adults seeking thoughtful, collaborative mental health care. Many come in feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, mood changes, ADHD, substance use concerns, or life stressors that impact daily functioning. I help by listening closely, clarifying goals, and developing individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, sustainable progress.
I work best with adults seeking thoughtful, collaborative mental health care. Many come in feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, mood changes, ADHD, substance use concerns, or life stressors that impact daily functioning. I help by listening closely, clarifying goals, and developing individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, sustainable progress.
Kathleen is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her nursing education at Simmons University and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, ADHD, personality disorders, and women’s mental health.
Kathleen is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her nursing education at Simmons University and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, ADHD, personality disorders, and women’s mental health.
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.
In the past 5 years, I have gained both clinical and research experience in treating patients with cognitive and developmental disorders, such as mild cognitive impairment, dementia, traumatic brain injury, deficits after neurosurgery, autism, and Down syndrome.
With nearly three decades of experience in psychiatry, focusing on neuropsychiatric conditions that affect mood and cognition, my goal is to deliver new, effective therapies to those struggling with depression, anxiety, post-COVID syndromes, cognitive impairments, and more. With my extensive background in neuropsychopharmacology (and affiliations with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School as Director of Photobiomodulation and Associate Professor respectively), I always start with the most scientifically proven treatments. I ensure that my approach aligns with the latest, evidence-based standards.
In the past 5 years, I have gained both clinical and research experience in treating patients with cognitive and developmental disorders, such as mild cognitive impairment, dementia, traumatic brain injury, deficits after neurosurgery, autism, and Down syndrome.
With nearly three decades of experience in psychiatry, focusing on neuropsychiatric conditions that affect mood and cognition, my goal is to deliver new, effective therapies to those struggling with depression, anxiety, post-COVID syndromes, cognitive impairments, and more. With my extensive background in neuropsychopharmacology (and affiliations with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School as Director of Photobiomodulation and Associate Professor respectively), I always start with the most scientifically proven treatments. I ensure that my approach aligns with the latest, evidence-based standards.
My specialty areas include ADHD, MDD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, GAD, Panic Disorder, ASD and Tourette's Disorder.
During our early sessions we will focus on diagnostics, then work on improving the symptoms that are bothering you most by using evidence-based treatments. We will focus on both functioning and wellbeing. Though our primary intervention will be psychopharmacology, I also use motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, education, and support.
My specialty areas include ADHD, MDD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, GAD, Panic Disorder, ASD and Tourette's Disorder.
During our early sessions we will focus on diagnostics, then work on improving the symptoms that are bothering you most by using evidence-based treatments. We will focus on both functioning and wellbeing. Though our primary intervention will be psychopharmacology, I also use motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, education, and support.
I'm Eva, and I'm passionate about providing my patients with quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services, including mood disorders, depression, anxiety, sleep, insomnia, PTSD, substance abuse, and more. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience and personal observation. I provide culturally sensitive, emotionally-focused, and person-centered care. I also prescribe and provides psychotherapy based on the Massachusetts Board of Nursing and ANCC guidelines.
I'm Eva, and I'm passionate about providing my patients with quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services, including mood disorders, depression, anxiety, sleep, insomnia, PTSD, substance abuse, and more. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience and personal observation. I provide culturally sensitive, emotionally-focused, and person-centered care. I also prescribe and provides psychotherapy based on the Massachusetts Board of Nursing and ANCC guidelines.
I am a multilingual psychiatrist (English, French, Hebrew) with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
I am a multilingual psychiatrist (English, French, Hebrew) with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
Accepting new patients for virtual appointments. - Your and your family’s mental health is a priority, but you haven’t found the help you need. You’re working so hard, but you feel like you're spinning your wheels and you’re exhausted. Or maybe it’s about your child and you can’t help but wonder if the worries, fears, and irritability are affecting their friendships, academics, and goals. You’re ready for a change. You want a doctor who is going to work with you on a personalized plan for your unique needs. You want a doctor who brings a flexible, attentive, and well-rounded approach to treatment. We can help.
Accepting new patients for virtual appointments. - Your and your family’s mental health is a priority, but you haven’t found the help you need. You’re working so hard, but you feel like you're spinning your wheels and you’re exhausted. Or maybe it’s about your child and you can’t help but wonder if the worries, fears, and irritability are affecting their friendships, academics, and goals. You’re ready for a change. You want a doctor who is going to work with you on a personalized plan for your unique needs. You want a doctor who brings a flexible, attentive, and well-rounded approach to treatment. We can help.
Immediate Openings, accepting new patients. I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed psychiatric care for adults facing Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and complex co-occurring medical and mental health challenges. My approach is integrative and collaborative, combining evidence-based medication management with a strong focus on each individual’s unique experiences, needs, and treatment goals.
Immediate Openings, accepting new patients. I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed psychiatric care for adults facing Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and complex co-occurring medical and mental health challenges. My approach is integrative and collaborative, combining evidence-based medication management with a strong focus on each individual’s unique experiences, needs, and treatment goals.
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How can psychiatrists help with autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder, often referred to simply as autism, is a developmental condition defined by social, communication, and behavioral differences. These challenges can make it difficult for individuals with autism to form and maintain relationships, adapt to changing environments, or thrive in traditional school settings. Symptoms of autism typically emerge in early childhood and are often first noticed by caregivers who observe difficulties in social interactions, the presence of repetitive behaviors, or unusually intense interests in specific topics. Children with autism may also show heightened sensitivity to certain sensory experiences, such as loud noises, bright lights, or specific textures in food or clothing.
How do psychiatrists diagnose and support children with autism?
Psychiatrists, often working in partnership with a pediatrician or developmental specialist, can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment planning for children with autism. Diagnosis usually begins with an evaluation to assess the child's development, behavior, and overall functioning. Psychiatrists with expertise in autism are skilled at distinguishing the condition from other developmental or behavioral conditions that may share overlapping features, such as learning disorders. After diagnosis, psychiatrists may recommend a variety of supports, including behavioral interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, and/or family counseling. While there is no medication specific to autism, psychiatrists may prescribe medication to help manage co-occurring conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in autism?
Because autism presents differently in each individual and is typically identified in childhood, it is especially important to find a psychiatrist with experience working with young children and families. The Psychology Today online directory can help identify providers who specialize in autism and allows for filters based on treatment approaches, age group, and other preferences. When selecting a provider, it is helpful to ask about their specific experience with autism, their philosophy on therapy and medication use, and how they coordinate care with therapists, educators, and other members of a child's care team. Practical factors—such as appointment availability, insurance acceptance, and whether the provider offers in-person or telehealth visits—should also be taken into account to ensure a good fit.