Autism Psychiatrists in Lexington, MA
My ideal clients seek clarity, support, and effective strategies to manage ASD, ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
My extensive training at Johns Hopkins and role as a Harvard Medical School instructor allow me to provide cutting-edge, evidence-based treatments. With expertise in ADHD and ASD, I offer specialized, compassionate, and effective care. I create personalized treatment plans, fostering a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship.
My ideal clients seek clarity, support, and effective strategies to manage ASD, ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
My extensive training at Johns Hopkins and role as a Harvard Medical School instructor allow me to provide cutting-edge, evidence-based treatments. With expertise in ADHD and ASD, I offer specialized, compassionate, and effective care. I create personalized treatment plans, fostering a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship.
She also specializes in supporting patients with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, psychotic disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
Holistic, Evidence-Based Psychiatric Care
Dr. Shailaja Emani is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care. With extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults across diverse clinical settings, she provides expert support for patients at every level of complexity. Dr. Emani prioritizes a whole-person approach, recognizing that addressing foundational factors is essential for long-term success. She thoughtfully integrates lifestyle modifications, wellness strategies, and specialized psychotherapy modalities into your care.
She also specializes in supporting patients with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, psychotic disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
Holistic, Evidence-Based Psychiatric Care
Dr. Shailaja Emani is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care. With extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults across diverse clinical settings, she provides expert support for patients at every level of complexity. Dr. Emani prioritizes a whole-person approach, recognizing that addressing foundational factors is essential for long-term success. She thoughtfully integrates lifestyle modifications, wellness strategies, and specialized psychotherapy modalities into your care.
I am specialized in neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD.
In addition to clinical care, I am committed to helping individuals and families navigate autism-related resources.
I am specialized in neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD.
In addition to clinical care, I am committed to helping individuals and families navigate autism-related resources.
As a Doctorate-prepared mental health provider, I adopt a holistic approach to mental health care, focusing on physical and emotional well-being. My patients are typically motivated
by a desire for stability, effective coping mechanisms, and lasting recovery. The goal is to help them seek and regain control over their lives and achieve a sense of fulfillment and wholeness beyond their challenges. I guide patients on a transformative journey toward sustainable well-being through empowerment and comprehensive care. With over 14 years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in acute psychiatric care.
As a Doctorate-prepared mental health provider, I adopt a holistic approach to mental health care, focusing on physical and emotional well-being. My patients are typically motivated
by a desire for stability, effective coping mechanisms, and lasting recovery. The goal is to help them seek and regain control over their lives and achieve a sense of fulfillment and wholeness beyond their challenges. I guide patients on a transformative journey toward sustainable well-being through empowerment and comprehensive care. With over 14 years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in acute psychiatric care.
Dr. Hernandez provides psychiatric and psychopharmacological (medical) consult, assessment, and treatment of individuals with ages 3 years to 30 years. He has a family systems and strength-based approach to treatment. He also provides psychiatric consults whether medication is indicated, can be helpful, or not advised. All new patients must be currently receiving regular psychotherapy unless deemed otherwise. If a patient is wishing to obtain psychotherapy, they may request such services at LifeStance Health at the same time. Telehealth option would be possible if deemed clinically appropriate.
Dr. Hernandez provides psychiatric and psychopharmacological (medical) consult, assessment, and treatment of individuals with ages 3 years to 30 years. He has a family systems and strength-based approach to treatment. He also provides psychiatric consults whether medication is indicated, can be helpful, or not advised. All new patients must be currently receiving regular psychotherapy unless deemed otherwise. If a patient is wishing to obtain psychotherapy, they may request such services at LifeStance Health at the same time. Telehealth option would be possible if deemed clinically appropriate.
I have a special place in my heart for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The heart and intention of how I provide psychopharmacology services is toward supporting others in their living full and authentic lives.There may be a chemical component to some diagnoses – depression, anxiety mood disorders, autism, ADHD. There may be emotional experience with which one struggles that medication support makes less interfering.
I have a special place in my heart for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The heart and intention of how I provide psychopharmacology services is toward supporting others in their living full and authentic lives.There may be a chemical component to some diagnoses – depression, anxiety mood disorders, autism, ADHD. There may be emotional experience with which one struggles that medication support makes less interfering.
Julie West, NP, PMHNP, is a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner at LifeStance Health who provides compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals across Massachusetts. Serving adults and seniors, Julie helps patients navigate complex mental health challenges through individualized psychiatric evaluations, accurate diagnoses, and tailored treatment plans. By focusing on the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to mental health disorders, she strives to empower her patients on their path to healing. Julie is particularly passionate about supporting patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Julie West, NP, PMHNP, is a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner at LifeStance Health who provides compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals across Massachusetts. Serving adults and seniors, Julie helps patients navigate complex mental health challenges through individualized psychiatric evaluations, accurate diagnoses, and tailored treatment plans. By focusing on the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to mental health disorders, she strives to empower her patients on their path to healing. Julie is particularly passionate about supporting patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Compassionate, Expert Adult & Addiction Psychiatry
Dr. Kumar is a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine specialist providing expert, evidence-based care. After his residency at the Cleveland Clinic, he completed a fellowship in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy to deepen his clinical approach. With extensive experience across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings, he is skilled in treating a wide range of mental health concerns. His diverse background allows him to offer comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment, ensuring your healing path is grounded in medical expertise and empathy.
Compassionate, Expert Adult & Addiction Psychiatry
Dr. Kumar is a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine specialist providing expert, evidence-based care. After his residency at the Cleveland Clinic, he completed a fellowship in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy to deepen his clinical approach. With extensive experience across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings, he is skilled in treating a wide range of mental health concerns. His diverse background allows him to offer comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment, ensuring your healing path is grounded in medical expertise and empathy.
I am a double board-certified psychiatrist with over a decade of experience in adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry. My background in diverse clinical settings has fostered a nuanced, deep understanding of mental health, allowing me to identify subtle factors that often lead to treatment resistance. I am committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care that addresses your unique needs. My practice provides a warm, safe, and collaborative environment where we work together to navigate life's challenges. My goal is to provide a comprehensive roadmap toward healing, helping you restore balance and emotional well being.
I am a double board-certified psychiatrist with over a decade of experience in adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry. My background in diverse clinical settings has fostered a nuanced, deep understanding of mental health, allowing me to identify subtle factors that often lead to treatment resistance. I am committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care that addresses your unique needs. My practice provides a warm, safe, and collaborative environment where we work together to navigate life's challenges. My goal is to provide a comprehensive roadmap toward healing, helping you restore balance and emotional well being.
Accepting new patients. I am a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult, child, and adolescent care. With a background in academic medicine, I have extensive experience training residents and medical students. This deep clinical insight allows me to identify subtle nuances often missed, which are frequently key to overcoming treatment resistance. I offer a warm, empathic, and safe environment, blending a profound understanding of psychopathology and developmental milestones. My focus is helping patients navigate life’s toughest challenges and promote healing.
Accepting new patients. I am a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult, child, and adolescent care. With a background in academic medicine, I have extensive experience training residents and medical students. This deep clinical insight allows me to identify subtle nuances often missed, which are frequently key to overcoming treatment resistance. I offer a warm, empathic, and safe environment, blending a profound understanding of psychopathology and developmental milestones. My focus is helping patients navigate life’s toughest challenges and promote healing.
Angel provides comprehensive psychiatric care to children, adolescents, adults, and families in order to help them achieve their mental health goals. She offers assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including medication management and psychotherapy, for a variety of complex mental health conditions, such as anxiety, panic, mood disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, and trauma-related disorders. Angel has special interest and training in the treatment of OCD and related disorders. She provides psychotherapy with a person-centered approach, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (with exposure and response prevention).
Angel provides comprehensive psychiatric care to children, adolescents, adults, and families in order to help them achieve their mental health goals. She offers assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including medication management and psychotherapy, for a variety of complex mental health conditions, such as anxiety, panic, mood disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, and trauma-related disorders. Angel has special interest and training in the treatment of OCD and related disorders. She provides psychotherapy with a person-centered approach, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (with exposure and response prevention).
Welcome. I am Dr. Vishal Biala, a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to personalized, compassionate mental health care. I believe meaningful, lasting change begins with truly understanding your unique experiences and patterns. My approach goes beyond symptom management to treat the whole person, integrating evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, lifestyle coaching, and nutritional guidance. I strive to create a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard. If you seek an approachable, responsive partner genuinely invested in your care, you are in the right place.
Welcome. I am Dr. Vishal Biala, a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to personalized, compassionate mental health care. I believe meaningful, lasting change begins with truly understanding your unique experiences and patterns. My approach goes beyond symptom management to treat the whole person, integrating evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, lifestyle coaching, and nutritional guidance. I strive to create a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard. If you seek an approachable, responsive partner genuinely invested in your care, you are in the right place.
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.
Dr. Joe O’Garr is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who has been providing comprehensive psychiatric care in Massachusetts since 2010. He believes in a strength-based collaborative approach in identifying solutions for children, adolescents, and young adults.
Dr. Joe O’Garr is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who has been providing comprehensive psychiatric care in Massachusetts since 2010. He believes in a strength-based collaborative approach in identifying solutions for children, adolescents, and young adults.
Now accepting a limited number of new patients. Daytime and evening appointments are available. I am a double board-certified adult and consult-liaison (medical) psychiatrist in Arlington, MA. I often work with creative, high-achieving individuals who feel stuck—despite prior therapy or medication—and are looking for a more thoughtful, integrative, and personalized approach. I combine individualized approaches to psychopharmacology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, medical hypnosis, and functional medicine to support meaningful and enduring change. Direct-pay practice; out-of-network with reimbursement via superbill.
Now accepting a limited number of new patients. Daytime and evening appointments are available. I am a double board-certified adult and consult-liaison (medical) psychiatrist in Arlington, MA. I often work with creative, high-achieving individuals who feel stuck—despite prior therapy or medication—and are looking for a more thoughtful, integrative, and personalized approach. I combine individualized approaches to psychopharmacology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, medical hypnosis, and functional medicine to support meaningful and enduring change. Direct-pay practice; out-of-network with reimbursement via superbill.
If you're struggling with mood issues (anxiety, depression, etc.), autism concerns, attention issues, eating issues, problematic behaviors, or family conflict, I'm confident I can help you figure out what is going on, and whether there is a diagnosis that may foster more clarity for you, and a path forward.
I believe it’s important to take time to understand your personal history, your family history, what your daily life looks like, and where things may not feel like they’re functioning optimally. Therefore my initial appointments are usually 75-90 minutes long.
If you're struggling with mood issues (anxiety, depression, etc.), autism concerns, attention issues, eating issues, problematic behaviors, or family conflict, I'm confident I can help you figure out what is going on, and whether there is a diagnosis that may foster more clarity for you, and a path forward.
I believe it’s important to take time to understand your personal history, your family history, what your daily life looks like, and where things may not feel like they’re functioning optimally. Therefore my initial appointments are usually 75-90 minutes long.
Harvard-trained and MGH-affiliated child, adolescent, & adult psychiatrist who offers medication management +/- psychotherapy for a variety of conditions including but not limited to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I offer individual psychotherapy (primarily psychodynamic psychotherapy, but I also incorporate CBT, DBT, ERP, and mindfulness therapy) as well as medication management - some patients benefit from a combined approach. I additionally offer family and couples therapy.
Harvard-trained and MGH-affiliated child, adolescent, & adult psychiatrist who offers medication management +/- psychotherapy for a variety of conditions including but not limited to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I offer individual psychotherapy (primarily psychodynamic psychotherapy, but I also incorporate CBT, DBT, ERP, and mindfulness therapy) as well as medication management - some patients benefit from a combined approach. I additionally offer family and couples therapy.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide integrated medication management and evidence-based psychotherapy for children (ages 5+), adolescents, and adults. I offer a grounded, collaborative space focused on practical solutions, long-term stability, and personal resilience. My practice specializes in Adult ADHD evaluations, pediatric behavioral health (ADHD, executive functioning, impulse control, and intense outbursts), chronic insomnia, and occupational trauma. I partner closely with caregivers to navigate challenging behaviors and emotional regulation.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide integrated medication management and evidence-based psychotherapy for children (ages 5+), adolescents, and adults. I offer a grounded, collaborative space focused on practical solutions, long-term stability, and personal resilience. My practice specializes in Adult ADHD evaluations, pediatric behavioral health (ADHD, executive functioning, impulse control, and intense outbursts), chronic insomnia, and occupational trauma. I partner closely with caregivers to navigate challenging behaviors and emotional regulation.
Graduated from the Gandhi Medical College located at Musheerabad, Secunderabad, India in 1980, specialized in Psychiatry with 40 years of practice. Residency at West Ros Park Mental Health Center. Was a participant in the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System, Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program,Medicare Electronic Health Record,Medicare Electronic Prescribing.
Graduated from the Gandhi Medical College located at Musheerabad, Secunderabad, India in 1980, specialized in Psychiatry with 40 years of practice. Residency at West Ros Park Mental Health Center. Was a participant in the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System, Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program,Medicare Electronic Health Record,Medicare Electronic Prescribing.
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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.