Behavioral Issues Psychiatrists in Cambridge, MA
I draw on training in neuropsychiatry, cognitive behavioral therapy, dynamic psychotherapy, nutraceutical research, and, (more importantly) lessons taught by working with a few thousand clients.
Many possible supports now exist to help people thrive rather than struggle - medications, therapies, coaching, accommodations, diet change, lifestyle change - In my private practice, I offer consultation on what individuals can change about how they function, while also capitalizing on strengths that minimize the need to alter their brain chemistry.
I draw on training in neuropsychiatry, cognitive behavioral therapy, dynamic psychotherapy, nutraceutical research, and, (more importantly) lessons taught by working with a few thousand clients.
Many possible supports now exist to help people thrive rather than struggle - medications, therapies, coaching, accommodations, diet change, lifestyle change - In my private practice, I offer consultation on what individuals can change about how they function, while also capitalizing on strengths that minimize the need to alter their brain chemistry.
I am an adult and child psychiatrist with over a decade's experience working with people who have overwhelming emotions and problems that block them from building the life they really want. Worry, shame, feeling down or empty may compound stress when someone already has difficulty from depression, anxiety, bipolar, or ADHD. I help kids, teens, and adult professionals who may function alright or even pretty well in some areas, but at the cost of feeling like you are connected to other people and to who you really are, with your own goals, strengths, and creativity to get what you want out of life.
I am an adult and child psychiatrist with over a decade's experience working with people who have overwhelming emotions and problems that block them from building the life they really want. Worry, shame, feeling down or empty may compound stress when someone already has difficulty from depression, anxiety, bipolar, or ADHD. I help kids, teens, and adult professionals who may function alright or even pretty well in some areas, but at the cost of feeling like you are connected to other people and to who you really are, with your own goals, strengths, and creativity to get what you want out of life.
I’m a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who works with children, adolescents, and adults—especially teens and young adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next step.
My approach blends insight-oriented and pragmatic psychotherapy with thoughtful, evidence-based medication management. Many of my patients are navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, or big life transitions. Whether you're just starting your mental health journey or continuing work with a trusted therapist, I’m here to support you with compassion and clarity.
I’m a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who works with children, adolescents, and adults—especially teens and young adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next step.
My approach blends insight-oriented and pragmatic psychotherapy with thoughtful, evidence-based medication management. Many of my patients are navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, or big life transitions. Whether you're just starting your mental health journey or continuing work with a trusted therapist, I’m here to support you with compassion and clarity.
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.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I work with individuals who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—often battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood instability. My ideal clients are those who have tried therapy, medication, or other routes but still feel like something's missing. They're searching for real, lasting relief and a provider who listens deeply, understands their unique story, and offers compassionate, evidence-based care that goes beyond a prescription pad. My approach is holistic and client-centered—I don't just treat symptoms, I look at the whole person: mind and body.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I work with individuals who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—often battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood instability. My ideal clients are those who have tried therapy, medication, or other routes but still feel like something's missing. They're searching for real, lasting relief and a provider who listens deeply, understands their unique story, and offers compassionate, evidence-based care that goes beyond a prescription pad. My approach is holistic and client-centered—I don't just treat symptoms, I look at the whole person: mind and body.
I am an adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine specialist. I am currently full-time faculty at Boston Children’s Hospital and clinical instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. I work in the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program in the Division of Addiction Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. I also serve on the Massachusetts Medical Society's Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use. In my private practice, I assess and treat patients of all ages. My office is located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. At this time, I am accepting a limited number of clients.
I am an adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine specialist. I am currently full-time faculty at Boston Children’s Hospital and clinical instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. I work in the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program in the Division of Addiction Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. I also serve on the Massachusetts Medical Society's Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use. In my private practice, I assess and treat patients of all ages. My office is located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. At this time, I am accepting a limited number of clients.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 17 years of clinical experience. My approach is collaborative, patient centered, and individualized. Many patients come feeling discouraged, unheard, or unsure about medications. I provide evidence-based psychiatric care and medication management while also offering integrative approaches for those who want to explore root causes or reduce reliance on medications. I have advanced training in Functional Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry and work closely with patients to create treatment plans that feel practical, effective, and aligned with their goals.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 17 years of clinical experience. My approach is collaborative, patient centered, and individualized. Many patients come feeling discouraged, unheard, or unsure about medications. I provide evidence-based psychiatric care and medication management while also offering integrative approaches for those who want to explore root causes or reduce reliance on medications. I have advanced training in Functional Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry and work closely with patients to create treatment plans that feel practical, effective, and aligned with their goals.
I am a psychiatrist in private practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts with board certification in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry. I have 20 years of experience in practice and most commonly treat ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. I specialize in individual therapy and provide guidance to parents and families. I normally emphasize diet, exercise, and sleeping habits as essential elements to therapy. If I think it makes sense, I will prescribe medications, collaborating with my patients and their healthcare providers to make safe and appropriate medication choices.
I am a psychiatrist in private practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts with board certification in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry. I have 20 years of experience in practice and most commonly treat ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. I specialize in individual therapy and provide guidance to parents and families. I normally emphasize diet, exercise, and sleeping habits as essential elements to therapy. If I think it makes sense, I will prescribe medications, collaborating with my patients and their healthcare providers to make safe and appropriate medication choices.
As a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult care, I offer my patients an exceptional level of expertise and knowledge. To further our commitment to providing comprehensive and specialized care, I have collaborated with two academic psychiatrists to establish a group private practice called ReThink Minds, LLC. We offer a broad range of services tailored to our patients' needs. I strongly believe in the importance of personalized care, as every patient has unique circumstances and experiences. My aim is to deliver personalized treatment that addresses not only symptoms, but also individual needs.
As a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult care, I offer my patients an exceptional level of expertise and knowledge. To further our commitment to providing comprehensive and specialized care, I have collaborated with two academic psychiatrists to establish a group private practice called ReThink Minds, LLC. We offer a broad range of services tailored to our patients' needs. I strongly believe in the importance of personalized care, as every patient has unique circumstances and experiences. My aim is to deliver personalized treatment that addresses not only symptoms, but also individual needs.
My approach draws on my training in a wide variety of treatment modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and family work.
As a psychiatrist, I believe that medication is just one of the tools we have to offer. I prescribe medication only in conjunction with psychotherapy and after careful consideration of an individual's situation. I am happy to collaborate with skilled therapists and other medical specialists. I also provide combined treatment, meaning medication plus psychotherapy.
My approach draws on my training in a wide variety of treatment modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and family work.
As a psychiatrist, I believe that medication is just one of the tools we have to offer. I prescribe medication only in conjunction with psychotherapy and after careful consideration of an individual's situation. I am happy to collaborate with skilled therapists and other medical specialists. I also provide combined treatment, meaning medication plus psychotherapy.
I am a Board-Certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist in private practice in Cambridge, MA. Most of my work is currently with undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals. I see most patients for psychotherapy (talk therapy), and some for a combination of psychotherapy and medication management.
I am a Board-Certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist in private practice in Cambridge, MA. Most of my work is currently with undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals. I see most patients for psychotherapy (talk therapy), and some for a combination of psychotherapy and medication management.
I provide individualized therapy and an integrated trauma-informed lens for a therapeutic approach which includes mindfulness, CBT, DBT, ACT, insight-building and behavioral therapy.
I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and I provide personalized, high-quality medication management and therapy to families and individuals who are struggling with mood-disorders, anxiety-related disorders (GAD, SAD, OCD), and ADHD.
I also have experience in Asian American Mental Health and have worked with first, second and third generation immigrants. For many Asian Americans, the pressure to meet family expectations, and reconcile cultural values can create unique psychological struggles. I am committed to providing culturally sensitive care to help families and individual navigate these complexities.
I provide individualized therapy and an integrated trauma-informed lens for a therapeutic approach which includes mindfulness, CBT, DBT, ACT, insight-building and behavioral therapy.
I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and I provide personalized, high-quality medication management and therapy to families and individuals who are struggling with mood-disorders, anxiety-related disorders (GAD, SAD, OCD), and ADHD.
I also have experience in Asian American Mental Health and have worked with first, second and third generation immigrants. For many Asian Americans, the pressure to meet family expectations, and reconcile cultural values can create unique psychological struggles. I am committed to providing culturally sensitive care to help families and individual navigate these complexities.
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.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience treating adults who are navigating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and eating disorders.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience treating adults who are navigating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and eating disorders.
Part of this process involves understanding repetitive patterns in thinking, feeling, behavior and ways of relating to others that impede your well-being, so you can forge newer, more adaptive ways of being.
I am trained as an Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and as an Adult Psychoanalyst. I specialize in combined psychotherapy and psychopharmacology treatment, psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I work with you within a collaborative model that recognizes and optimizes your strengths and focuses on your individual needs.
Part of this process involves understanding repetitive patterns in thinking, feeling, behavior and ways of relating to others that impede your well-being, so you can forge newer, more adaptive ways of being.
I am trained as an Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and as an Adult Psychoanalyst. I specialize in combined psychotherapy and psychopharmacology treatment, psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I work with you within a collaborative model that recognizes and optimizes your strengths and focuses on your individual needs.
Accepting new clients! Margaret Hughes, PMHNP, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with degrees from Yale and Northeastern University. With a blend of clinical expertise and compassion, she specializes in providing comprehensive medication management, supportive therapy and genetic testing to individuals across the lifespan. She has a particular interest in college students and young adults and understands the unique challenges faced by these individuals, including academic pressure, identity formation, and the transition to independence.
Accepting new clients! Margaret Hughes, PMHNP, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with degrees from Yale and Northeastern University. With a blend of clinical expertise and compassion, she specializes in providing comprehensive medication management, supportive therapy and genetic testing to individuals across the lifespan. She has a particular interest in college students and young adults and understands the unique challenges faced by these individuals, including academic pressure, identity formation, and the transition to independence.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in Massachusetts, working with teenagers and adults of all ages experiencing a range of mental health concerns. I completed a master's degree in adult gerontology, followed by a post-master's degree in mental health. Through my education and experience, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges that can affect mental well-being. My focus is on identifying these challenges and creating a customized plan to help improve mental health.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in Massachusetts, working with teenagers and adults of all ages experiencing a range of mental health concerns. I completed a master's degree in adult gerontology, followed by a post-master's degree in mental health. Through my education and experience, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges that can affect mental well-being. My focus is on identifying these challenges and creating a customized plan to help improve mental health.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): DBT combines cognitive- behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices, focusing on balancing acceptance and change.
As summer winds down and fall approaches, many people find themselves reflecting on how the season has really gone.
If you hoped to feel more rested, focused, or like yourself by now but still feel overwhelmed, distracted, anxious, unmotivated, or unlike yourself, there may be more going on than everyday stress. ADHD, anxiety, and depression don't follow the seasons.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to help uncover what's driving your symptoms and create a clear plan forward. No confusion. No rushed conclusions. Just thoughtful evaluation, honest answers, and care tailored to you.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): DBT combines cognitive- behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices, focusing on balancing acceptance and change.
As summer winds down and fall approaches, many people find themselves reflecting on how the season has really gone.
If you hoped to feel more rested, focused, or like yourself by now but still feel overwhelmed, distracted, anxious, unmotivated, or unlike yourself, there may be more going on than everyday stress. ADHD, anxiety, and depression don't follow the seasons.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to help uncover what's driving your symptoms and create a clear plan forward. No confusion. No rushed conclusions. Just thoughtful evaluation, honest answers, and care tailored to you.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life stressors that can feel overwhelming and difficult to manage alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, emotionally drained, or unsure of where to start. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we explore your concerns, identify goals, and create a personalized plan to help you regain balance, improve your mental well-being, and move forward with confidence.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life stressors that can feel overwhelming and difficult to manage alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, emotionally drained, or unsure of where to start. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we explore your concerns, identify goals, and create a personalized plan to help you regain balance, improve your mental well-being, and move forward with confidence.
Stephanie L. Weingard graduated from Florida International University, achieving a post-masters certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in inpatient, outpatient and intensive outpatient settings over the past 8 years. She is also a United States Air Force Reservist and works providing mental health care to both active duty and reserve members.
Stephanie L. Weingard graduated from Florida International University, achieving a post-masters certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in inpatient, outpatient and intensive outpatient settings over the past 8 years. She is also a United States Air Force Reservist and works providing mental health care to both active duty and reserve members.
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How can a behavioral psychiatrists help?
Behavioral issues is a general term used to encompass conditions like Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD), which significantly impact the behavior and emotional functioning of children and adolescents. These disorders are characterized by disruptive behaviors that create substantial challenges for children and their family across emotional, academic, and social domains. Psychiatrists specializing in behavioral issues have expertise in diagnosing these conditions and crafting treatment plans. Their approach typically integrates therapy and medication while helping families navigate supportive services. Psychiatrists may also address underlying factors—such as trauma—that may fuel behavioral disturbances.
What treatment approaches are used for behavioral issues?
Because behavioral issues can present in a variety of ways, treatment is usually very individualized. Psychotherapeutic approaches—such as age-appropriate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), or play therapy—are commonly used to help children improve emotional regulation and communication skills. For parents and caregivers, psychiatrists can also offer support—such as by helping them manage challenging behaviors and strengthen parent-child trust. Medications can also be effective in some cases to help manage symptoms and help regulate mood. When medication is recommended, it is typically paired with behavioral strategies and ongoing monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in behavioral issues?
Psychology Today's online directory serves as a valuable resource for families seeking qualified psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in behavioral issues. The platform's search filters enable users to identify providers with specific expertise in areas such as oppositional behavior, medication management, and psychological evaluation. Families can refine their search based on multiple criteria including age group specialization (e.g. children or adolescents), accepted insurance plans, geographic location, and session fees. When evaluating potential psychiatrists, families should inquire about their specific treatment philosophy, as well as their commitment to collaborating with school professionals and other members of the child's care team.