Transgender Psychiatrists in Cambridge, MA
Hello! I am Dr. Marija Kamceva, a Yale College and Stanford Medicine-trained psychiatrist and therapist who sees adults and couples in Cambridge, MA. In addition, I am a part-time lecturer at Harvard Medical School and a Staff Psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital. I completed my training at the Harvard-affiliated MGH and McLean Hospital Adult Psychiatry Residency Program, where I served as Outpatient Clinic Chief Resident and was awarded the Anne Alonso Award for Psychotherapy. I am pursuing additional training at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute (BPSI) as an analytic candidate.
Hello! I am Dr. Marija Kamceva, a Yale College and Stanford Medicine-trained psychiatrist and therapist who sees adults and couples in Cambridge, MA. In addition, I am a part-time lecturer at Harvard Medical School and a Staff Psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital. I completed my training at the Harvard-affiliated MGH and McLean Hospital Adult Psychiatry Residency Program, where I served as Outpatient Clinic Chief Resident and was awarded the Anne Alonso Award for Psychotherapy. I am pursuing additional training at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute (BPSI) as an analytic candidate.
You don’t have to figure everything out before reaching out. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or stressed, we can start exactly where you are.
I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering both medication management and therapeutic support for PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative—care should feel like something you’re an active part of.
If you’re considering medication, we’ll talk it through thoroughly so you can make informed decisions. If you’re hesitant, that’s okay—we can move at your pace. There’s no pressure, only collaboration.
You don’t have to figure everything out before reaching out. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or stressed, we can start exactly where you are.
I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering both medication management and therapeutic support for PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative—care should feel like something you’re an active part of.
If you’re considering medication, we’ll talk it through thoroughly so you can make informed decisions. If you’re hesitant, that’s okay—we can move at your pace. There’s no pressure, only collaboration.
As a Yale trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with a Master's Degree in Psychology, and extensive training in both psychiatry and psychology, I will provide holistic, comprehensive, person-centered care. My commitment to you, is to not only treat the most overt symptoms currently showing up, but explore all contributing factors, and root causes, to develop a deeper understanding of how to best meet your goals. From this full-scope of awareness, and global insight, we will collaboratively work to create an integrative care plan that brings meaningful, sustainable, changes that improve your quality of life, and overall wellbeing.
As a Yale trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with a Master's Degree in Psychology, and extensive training in both psychiatry and psychology, I will provide holistic, comprehensive, person-centered care. My commitment to you, is to not only treat the most overt symptoms currently showing up, but explore all contributing factors, and root causes, to develop a deeper understanding of how to best meet your goals. From this full-scope of awareness, and global insight, we will collaboratively work to create an integrative care plan that brings meaningful, sustainable, changes that improve your quality of life, and overall wellbeing.
When you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and out of rhythm, entering into treatment can help you heal. I am a Harvard-trained & board-certified psychiatrist and therapist. I specialize in the treatment of conditions related to stress, trauma, and mood. Acute and chronic stress in the mind & body often create challenging emotions and physical sensations: worry, tension, sadness, and grief. With a deep process of understanding & diagnosis as well as treatment with psychotherapy and medications, we will address deeper roots of symptoms affecting your mental health to help you become whole again and chart a new path forward.
When you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and out of rhythm, entering into treatment can help you heal. I am a Harvard-trained & board-certified psychiatrist and therapist. I specialize in the treatment of conditions related to stress, trauma, and mood. Acute and chronic stress in the mind & body often create challenging emotions and physical sensations: worry, tension, sadness, and grief. With a deep process of understanding & diagnosis as well as treatment with psychotherapy and medications, we will address deeper roots of symptoms affecting your mental health to help you become whole again and chart a new path forward.
Welcome. Thoughtful Psychiatry is a group of psychiatric providers devoted to providing a "thoughtful" approach to psychiatric care. The practice consists of multiple psychiatric prescribers that have extensive training in psychotherapy. While we believe that medications can be very helpful, we insist on providing more than medication for our patients.
Welcome. Thoughtful Psychiatry is a group of psychiatric providers devoted to providing a "thoughtful" approach to psychiatric care. The practice consists of multiple psychiatric prescribers that have extensive training in psychotherapy. While we believe that medications can be very helpful, we insist on providing more than medication for our patients.
You don't have to navigate anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or mood challenges alone. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, your teenager, or an aging loved one, Tracy Lynn Carraggi, PMHNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to each stage of life. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she creates a supportive, judgment-free environment where patients and families feel heard, understood, and respected.
You don't have to navigate anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or mood challenges alone. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, your teenager, or an aging loved one, Tracy Lynn Carraggi, PMHNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to each stage of life. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she creates a supportive, judgment-free environment where patients and families feel heard, understood, and respected.
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 Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist and therapist, I support adults from all life stages and backgrounds navigate challenging experiences; including anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Based on your preference, I offer visits in-person in Central Square or via tele-health. My approach is warm, empathetic, and respectful of your personal experience and autonomy. Depending on your unique situation, we have the option to explore various solutions including both medication and therapy, tailored to your needs and goals.
As a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist and therapist, I support adults from all life stages and backgrounds navigate challenging experiences; including anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Based on your preference, I offer visits in-person in Central Square or via tele-health. My approach is warm, empathetic, and respectful of your personal experience and autonomy. Depending on your unique situation, we have the option to explore various solutions including both medication and therapy, tailored to your needs and goals.
Leading a fulfilling and happy life can be challenging and may even seem impossible at times. I believe that communicating and connecting via talk therapy is one path towards a happier and more meaningful life. My view is that therapy provides an opportunity to gain insight into one's relationships with one's self, others and society. I use a variety of approaches in my therapeutic work according to what works for each individual person. Together we'll focus on trying to understand the root causes of various problems and repetitive patterns of behavior that are difficult to change.
Leading a fulfilling and happy life can be challenging and may even seem impossible at times. I believe that communicating and connecting via talk therapy is one path towards a happier and more meaningful life. My view is that therapy provides an opportunity to gain insight into one's relationships with one's self, others and society. I use a variety of approaches in my therapeutic work according to what works for each individual person. Together we'll focus on trying to understand the root causes of various problems and repetitive patterns of behavior that are difficult to change.
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.
Mind Garden Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FMACP
6 Endorsed
Online Only
You've tried therapy. You've taken the medication. You still don't feel like yourself - and you're tired of being told everything looks "normal."
I work with high-functioning adults who are running on empty - stuck despite doing all the right things. I specialize in complex cases where anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or depression overlap: people who've been dismissed, over-medicated, or rushed through 10-minute appointments.
If you're ready to finally understand why you're struggling - not just manage symptoms - you're in the right place. Available across AZ, CO, MA, NM, RI, VT, and WA.
You've tried therapy. You've taken the medication. You still don't feel like yourself - and you're tired of being told everything looks "normal."
I work with high-functioning adults who are running on empty - stuck despite doing all the right things. I specialize in complex cases where anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or depression overlap: people who've been dismissed, over-medicated, or rushed through 10-minute appointments.
If you're ready to finally understand why you're struggling - not just manage symptoms - you're in the right place. Available across AZ, CO, MA, NM, RI, VT, and WA.
Struggles with life transitions, identity, career, love, family, aging, and grief are part of our human experience. I am a humanistic and relationally-oriented psychiatrist and I work with adults who want to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, develop self-compassion, and work through the shame and stigma of painful experiences.
Struggles with life transitions, identity, career, love, family, aging, and grief are part of our human experience. I am a humanistic and relationally-oriented psychiatrist and I work with adults who want to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, develop self-compassion, and work through the shame and stigma of painful experiences.
I have more than 30 year of service as senior faculty at Harvard Medical School. Distinctions include receipt of the highest HMS mentorship award. My private practice is at my home office, with privacy and discretion assured. Patients include healthcare professionals executives. My patients and I work together to foster personal and professional growth and development, Medications prescribed when needed. Age range from early adolescents to supe-elder. My practice is an evaluation, consultation, and treatment resource for patients, families and clinicians locally and nationally.
I have more than 30 year of service as senior faculty at Harvard Medical School. Distinctions include receipt of the highest HMS mentorship award. My private practice is at my home office, with privacy and discretion assured. Patients include healthcare professionals executives. My patients and I work together to foster personal and professional growth and development, Medications prescribed when needed. Age range from early adolescents to supe-elder. My practice is an evaluation, consultation, and treatment resource for patients, families and clinicians locally and nationally.
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.
Hi, I'm Colleen Madden, a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with more than ten years of experience helping individuals find greater emotional balance and mental wellness.
My approach is holistic, evidence based, and deeply empathetic. I take time to understand you as a whole person, including your history, your goals, your patterns, and what you have already tried, so that our work together feels collaborative and thoughtfully tailored. Whether you are facing anxiety, ADHD, depression, or a major life transition, my goal is to help you feel calm, capable, and genuinely at peace in your daily life.
Hi, I'm Colleen Madden, a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with more than ten years of experience helping individuals find greater emotional balance and mental wellness.
My approach is holistic, evidence based, and deeply empathetic. I take time to understand you as a whole person, including your history, your goals, your patterns, and what you have already tried, so that our work together feels collaborative and thoughtfully tailored. Whether you are facing anxiety, ADHD, depression, or a major life transition, my goal is to help you feel calm, capable, and genuinely at peace in your daily life.
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 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 strive to help you understand yourself as a whole person and know yourself more deeply so that you may live a satisfying and fulfilling life. 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. My psychoanalytic training, an extensive, in-depth post-graduate program of learning about the mind, helps me listen carefully to you so you can understand and feel your experiences more deeply.
I strive to help you understand yourself as a whole person and know yourself more deeply so that you may live a satisfying and fulfilling life. 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. My psychoanalytic training, an extensive, in-depth post-graduate program of learning about the mind, helps me listen carefully to you so you can understand and feel your experiences more deeply.
If psychiatric symptoms cause you pain and limit your life, I want to help. I offer medication management services to adult patients (ages 18 years and older). Please note, because safer alternatives exist, I do not prescribe controlled substances such as Adderall or Ritalin, Xanax or Valium.
If psychiatric symptoms cause you pain and limit your life, I want to help. I offer medication management services to adult patients (ages 18 years and older). Please note, because safer alternatives exist, I do not prescribe controlled substances such as Adderall or Ritalin, Xanax or Valium.
I work with individuals who experience ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, psychosis, and related challenges. These conditions can deeply impact how you think, feel, connect with others, and manage everyday life. Although each experience is different, many people struggle with similar challenges—such as regulating emotions, handling stress, staying focused or motivated, and feeling connected to themselves or the people around them. I have worked with people from all walks of life from all over the world, such as young adults, seniors, Native Americans, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
I work with individuals who experience ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, psychosis, and related challenges. These conditions can deeply impact how you think, feel, connect with others, and manage everyday life. Although each experience is different, many people struggle with similar challenges—such as regulating emotions, handling stress, staying focused or motivated, and feeling connected to themselves or the people around them. I have worked with people from all walks of life from all over the world, such as young adults, seniors, Native Americans, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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FAQ - Gender-affirming Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help transgender individuals?
Transgender individuals experience significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges. These disparities may be rooted in systemic issues such as barriers to accessing supportive healthcare. Many transgender people also experience gender dysphoria—emotional distress arising from a mismatch between their gender identity and the sex assigned at birth—which can impact mental health as well. These unique challenges often require care from mental health professionals who are knowledgeable and experienced in working with transgender clients. Supportive treatment is crucial for improving psychological well-being and fostering resilience in the face of ongoing stressors.
What does treatment look like for transgender clients?
Psychiatrists with expertise in transgender mental health possess a deep understanding of gender identity, the emotional and social aspects of transitioning, and how marginalization affects psychological health. They may prescribe medication for psychiatric conditions if necessary and ensure that such medications are compatible with any concurrent hormone treatment. Many psychiatrists also integrate or recommend evidence-based behavioral therapies to transgender clients. Approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or other trauma-informed care interventions can help transgender individuals process trauma, manage dysphoria, and develop coping strategies to navigate life challenges. Therapy may also support identity development, improve self-esteem, and strengthen social support systems.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in transgender mental health?
The Psychology Today directory is a valuable tool for locating psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in transgender mental health. The platform allows users to filter by clinical focus and provider identity. When reviewing provider profiles, look for inclusive language and explicit mention of transgender-specific experience. It may also be helpful to ask potential providers about their experience supporting transition-related care, whether they can assist with letters for gender-affirming treatments, and how they collaborate with other members of a care team. Practical considerations—such as appointment availability, telehealth options, and insurance acceptance—are also important when choosing a provider.