Women's Issues Psychiatrists in Needham, MA
Dr. Victoria Adeleye is a doctoral-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over ten years of clinical experience providing compassionate care to patients with mental illness. She has honed her skills as an addiction specialist with over seven years of experience in the field, providing non-judgmental treatment to individuals battling the disease of addiction. Victoria has a robust educational background, with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from UMass-Amherst, a Master of Science in Nursing in Psychiatry/Mental Health from Northeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from MCPHS University.
Dr. Victoria Adeleye is a doctoral-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over ten years of clinical experience providing compassionate care to patients with mental illness. She has honed her skills as an addiction specialist with over seven years of experience in the field, providing non-judgmental treatment to individuals battling the disease of addiction. Victoria has a robust educational background, with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from UMass-Amherst, a Master of Science in Nursing in Psychiatry/Mental Health from Northeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from MCPHS University.
Navigating the mental health system can be overwhelming, and finding the right provider is often even harder. Look no further! I strive to meet people where they are, slow things down, answer questions, truly listen, and create a therapeutic environment that supports your unique needs and goals. I’m down-to-earth, approachable, and genuinely committed to helping you feel understood and empowered—while bringing knowledge, compassion, and authenticity to our work together.
Navigating the mental health system can be overwhelming, and finding the right provider is often even harder. Look no further! I strive to meet people where they are, slow things down, answer questions, truly listen, and create a therapeutic environment that supports your unique needs and goals. I’m down-to-earth, approachable, and genuinely committed to helping you feel understood and empowered—while bringing knowledge, compassion, and authenticity to our work together.
Julie Dunne is the owner of Drishti Holistic Wellness where she works alongside her colleague Liv Larson, PMHNP-BC, CMHIMP. In addition to their work in psychiatry, Julie is a yoga teacher and offers mental health/wellness and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy courses at BC and Harvard. Liv is trained in Ayurveda and is a certified Prenatal Ayurvedic Doula. At Drishti, we offer personalized psychiatric medication management, yoga and Ayurveda, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and quality supplement and nutrition support — At Drishti it's YOUR mental wellness, YOUR way.
Julie Dunne is the owner of Drishti Holistic Wellness where she works alongside her colleague Liv Larson, PMHNP-BC, CMHIMP. In addition to their work in psychiatry, Julie is a yoga teacher and offers mental health/wellness and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy courses at BC and Harvard. Liv is trained in Ayurveda and is a certified Prenatal Ayurvedic Doula. At Drishti, we offer personalized psychiatric medication management, yoga and Ayurveda, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and quality supplement and nutrition support — At Drishti it's YOUR mental wellness, YOUR way.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn for mental health support, you’re not alone and I am here for you. I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner offering compassionate, collaborative medication management with supportive therapy for adults 18+ across Massachusetts. I specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and women’s mental health, including perinatal care. My style blends a holistic, person-centered perspective with research-supported guidelines. I believe mental health care works best when we look at the whole person—mind, body, lifestyle, and environment.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn for mental health support, you’re not alone and I am here for you. I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner offering compassionate, collaborative medication management with supportive therapy for adults 18+ across Massachusetts. I specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and women’s mental health, including perinatal care. My style blends a holistic, person-centered perspective with research-supported guidelines. I believe mental health care works best when we look at the whole person—mind, body, lifestyle, and environment.
I provide psychiatric diagnostic assessments, medication consultation and psychopharmacology services. I specializes in comprehensive assessments and evidence-based medication management for a broad range of psychiatric and psychological disorders. I understand the complexities of mental health and is committed to delivering personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
I provide psychiatric diagnostic assessments, medication consultation and psychopharmacology services. I specializes in comprehensive assessments and evidence-based medication management for a broad range of psychiatric and psychological disorders. I understand the complexities of mental health and is committed to delivering personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
Lisa Catherine Napoli
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MS
2 Endorsed
Needham, MA 02494
Not accepting new clients
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I am a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner with experience in evaluating and treating anxiety disorders, depression, various mood disorders such as bipolar, PTSD, neurocognitive and psychotic disorders. I graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a post-master certificate in psychiatry and mental health. Prior to this I earned my MSN with specialization in women’s health and then my Doctor of Nursing Practice from Frontier University, and worked as a women’s health nurse practitioner and a primary care provider for women. My niche is focusing on issues involving both areas.
I am a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner with experience in evaluating and treating anxiety disorders, depression, various mood disorders such as bipolar, PTSD, neurocognitive and psychotic disorders. I graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a post-master certificate in psychiatry and mental health. Prior to this I earned my MSN with specialization in women’s health and then my Doctor of Nursing Practice from Frontier University, and worked as a women’s health nurse practitioner and a primary care provider for women. My niche is focusing on issues involving both areas.
The goal is to empower women through mental wellness.
Welcome to Northeast Women’s Psychiatry, where we treat women’s mental health issues across the lifespan. Women need a specialized approach to care. At NWP, we address depression, anxiety, insomnia, adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health issues that arise for women across the lifespan. NWP offers medication prescribing, brief psychotherapy, basic lab testing, customized supplement regimens, as well as mind-body medicine and lifestyle coaching. We aim to assess and treat women via a whole body psychiatric lens, using integrative methods and traditional psychiatry.
The goal is to empower women through mental wellness.
Welcome to Northeast Women’s Psychiatry, where we treat women’s mental health issues across the lifespan. Women need a specialized approach to care. At NWP, we address depression, anxiety, insomnia, adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health issues that arise for women across the lifespan. NWP offers medication prescribing, brief psychotherapy, basic lab testing, customized supplement regimens, as well as mind-body medicine and lifestyle coaching. We aim to assess and treat women via a whole body psychiatric lens, using integrative methods and traditional psychiatry.
You’re smart, capable, and self-aware—but lately, your body isn’t cooperating.
Maybe it’s anxiety that won’t let up. Exhaustion that sleep can’t fix. Hormonal shifts, digestive struggles, or mood changes that seem to come out of nowhere. You’ve done what you know to help but still… something feels off. I see you—and I want you to know: it’s not all in your head, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I'm Dr. Whitney McFadden, founder of Willow Mindhealth. With training in psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics, and nutritional psychiatry, and a deep commitment to understanding what you body truly needs to feel like home again.
You’re smart, capable, and self-aware—but lately, your body isn’t cooperating.
Maybe it’s anxiety that won’t let up. Exhaustion that sleep can’t fix. Hormonal shifts, digestive struggles, or mood changes that seem to come out of nowhere. You’ve done what you know to help but still… something feels off. I see you—and I want you to know: it’s not all in your head, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I'm Dr. Whitney McFadden, founder of Willow Mindhealth. With training in psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics, and nutritional psychiatry, and a deep commitment to understanding what you body truly needs to feel like home again.
Hi! I'm Nurse Jeannie, and I'm a psychiatric NP and the owner of Cottage Psychiatry LLC. I provide traditional psychiatry services, in combination with advanced, personalized approaches to support your mood, focus, and overall health. I specialize in precision psychopharmacology and integrative mental health, using advanced tools — like genetic testing for MTHFR, COMT, and CYP enzymes, as well as omega‑3 testing— to tailor treatment specifically to you. My goal is to do more than manage symptoms; it’s to support sustainable, measurable improvements in mood, focus, energy, sleep.
Hi! I'm Nurse Jeannie, and I'm a psychiatric NP and the owner of Cottage Psychiatry LLC. I provide traditional psychiatry services, in combination with advanced, personalized approaches to support your mood, focus, and overall health. I specialize in precision psychopharmacology and integrative mental health, using advanced tools — like genetic testing for MTHFR, COMT, and CYP enzymes, as well as omega‑3 testing— to tailor treatment specifically to you. My goal is to do more than manage symptoms; it’s to support sustainable, measurable improvements in mood, focus, energy, sleep.
I'm a Harvard trained board certified psychiatrist. I practice general adult psychiatry and specialize in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry, as well as mental health issues experienced by young adults, LGBT+ and neurodivergent persons, and highly stressed professionals including physicians.
I help with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, ADHD, trauma, adjustment to life transitions, relationship issues, and clarifying one's values and goals. I use a combination of medications, lifestyle change recommendations and psychotherapy to alleviate symptoms and help my patients lead fulfilling lives.
I'm a Harvard trained board certified psychiatrist. I practice general adult psychiatry and specialize in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry, as well as mental health issues experienced by young adults, LGBT+ and neurodivergent persons, and highly stressed professionals including physicians.
I help with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, ADHD, trauma, adjustment to life transitions, relationship issues, and clarifying one's values and goals. I use a combination of medications, lifestyle change recommendations and psychotherapy to alleviate symptoms and help my patients lead fulfilling lives.
Currently accepting New Clients! I am a dually certified Psychiatric and Adult Nurse Practitioner with a deep commitment to helping people feel their best—mentally, emotionally, and physically. I specialize in working with college students/young adults and perimenopausal women—life stages where stress, mood changes, anxiety, sleep disruption, and ADHD symptoms often intensify and can feel confusing or overwhelming. My approach is collaborative and personalized, with careful diagnosis, conservative prescribing, and close coordination with therapy and other healthcare providers.
Currently accepting New Clients! I am a dually certified Psychiatric and Adult Nurse Practitioner with a deep commitment to helping people feel their best—mentally, emotionally, and physically. I specialize in working with college students/young adults and perimenopausal women—life stages where stress, mood changes, anxiety, sleep disruption, and ADHD symptoms often intensify and can feel confusing or overwhelming. My approach is collaborative and personalized, with careful diagnosis, conservative prescribing, and close coordination with therapy and other healthcare providers.
My patients often share with me that they look forward to their appointments with me as an opportunity to heal, to learn, and to grow in ways that were surprising to them. I am passionate about offering a holistic and inviting approach to emotional health treatment. I consider myself an integrative psychiatrist, and therefore utilize functional/precision medicine approaches with testing for hormone and stress levels, using HRV and DUTCH tests, to provide a comprehensive plan you. I attended medical school at Tufts University, and completed my adult residency program at Harvard Medical School (MGH/McLean).
My patients often share with me that they look forward to their appointments with me as an opportunity to heal, to learn, and to grow in ways that were surprising to them. I am passionate about offering a holistic and inviting approach to emotional health treatment. I consider myself an integrative psychiatrist, and therefore utilize functional/precision medicine approaches with testing for hormone and stress levels, using HRV and DUTCH tests, to provide a comprehensive plan you. I attended medical school at Tufts University, and completed my adult residency program at Harvard Medical School (MGH/McLean).
Focused on female-centered psychiatric care, I’m here to support you through life’s transitions-whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, navigating perimenopause, or managing conditions like PMS, PMDD, PCOS, ADHD, depression, or anxiety. As a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry, I combine expertise with compassion to provide the care you deserve. I take a thoughtful, personalized approach to medication and am committed to understanding your unique needs so you can make informed decisions about your mental health journey.
Focused on female-centered psychiatric care, I’m here to support you through life’s transitions-whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, navigating perimenopause, or managing conditions like PMS, PMDD, PCOS, ADHD, depression, or anxiety. As a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry, I combine expertise with compassion to provide the care you deserve. I take a thoughtful, personalized approach to medication and am committed to understanding your unique needs so you can make informed decisions about your mental health journey.
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in family medicine and critical care nursing. My early career in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit shaped my understanding of trauma, stress, and the long-term psychological impact of medical and life events on patients and families. This led me to pursue specialized training in psychiatric mental health, with a focus on supporting women, trauma-related conditions, and mood and anxiety disorders.
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in family medicine and critical care nursing. My early career in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit shaped my understanding of trauma, stress, and the long-term psychological impact of medical and life events on patients and families. This led me to pursue specialized training in psychiatric mental health, with a focus on supporting women, trauma-related conditions, and mood and anxiety disorders.
Many people find themselves feeling distressed and misunderstood when they struggle with their mental health. I understand that this can cause issues in relationships, work, school, and/or just getting through your day.
Many people find themselves feeling distressed and misunderstood when they struggle with their mental health. I understand that this can cause issues in relationships, work, school, and/or just getting through your day.
Dr. Edwin Raffi is a board-certified psychiatrist with over a decade of experience. Dr. Raffi provides care for all adults and for all ailments including, but not limited to mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, OCD, ADD, PTSD, schizophrenia or other disorders with psychosis, substance use disorders, tic disorders, etc. In addition to general adult psychiatry, Dr. Raffi is recognized as a leading psychiatrist subspecialized in Women’s Mental Health, including issues related to menstrual cycle related mood and anxiety disorders (PMS, PMDD), pregnancy and postpartum, menopause related mood and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Edwin Raffi is a board-certified psychiatrist with over a decade of experience. Dr. Raffi provides care for all adults and for all ailments including, but not limited to mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, OCD, ADD, PTSD, schizophrenia or other disorders with psychosis, substance use disorders, tic disorders, etc. In addition to general adult psychiatry, Dr. Raffi is recognized as a leading psychiatrist subspecialized in Women’s Mental Health, including issues related to menstrual cycle related mood and anxiety disorders (PMS, PMDD), pregnancy and postpartum, menopause related mood and anxiety disorders.
As a dual-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree, I offer personalized, compassionate care for individuals across the lifespan. I specialize in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and women’s peripartum mental health—areas where thoughtful, evidence-based support can make a life-changing difference.
As a dual-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree, I offer personalized, compassionate care for individuals across the lifespan. I specialize in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and women’s peripartum mental health—areas where thoughtful, evidence-based support can make a life-changing difference.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, ADHD symptoms, low self-esteem, or a major life transition? Whether you’re balancing work, relationships, motherhood, or simply feeling like you’ve lost yourself, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in helping women across Massachusetts better understand their mental health and create a personalized plan to regain confidence, improve daily functioning, and feel more like themselves in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, ADHD symptoms, low self-esteem, or a major life transition? Whether you’re balancing work, relationships, motherhood, or simply feeling like you’ve lost yourself, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in helping women across Massachusetts better understand their mental health and create a personalized plan to regain confidence, improve daily functioning, and feel more like themselves in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
I am a Harvard trained, double board certified, adult and young adult psychiatrist. I see patients for medication management and psychotherapy virtually and in-person at my Lexington office. I have a warm, down to earth, and supportive approach to care and and typically work with patients who are highly motivated to make changes, insightful, and engaged in their treatment. I have a particular interest in Women’s Mental Health and provide preconception medication consultations as well as ongoing care through pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and perimenopause.
I am a Harvard trained, double board certified, adult and young adult psychiatrist. I see patients for medication management and psychotherapy virtually and in-person at my Lexington office. I have a warm, down to earth, and supportive approach to care and and typically work with patients who are highly motivated to make changes, insightful, and engaged in their treatment. I have a particular interest in Women’s Mental Health and provide preconception medication consultations as well as ongoing care through pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and perimenopause.
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FAQ - Psychiatrists for Women's Issues
How can psychiatrists help women with gender-specific mental health challenges?
Women can face a variety of unique mental health challenges that they may seek psychiatric support for, such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause, body image concerns, and other conditions that intersect with gender-based experiences. Psychiatrists with specific expertise in working with women can offer treatment for these conditions, often through medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. While not all psychiatrists who specialize in women's issues are female, some women find that they are most comfortable seeing a female psychiatrist, as they may feel more supported by someone who has shared life experiences and perspectives.
What does psychiatric treatment for women's issues involve?
Because women's issues encompass a variety of concerns, the course of treatment recommended by a psychiatrist will vary. However, psychiatrists will often begin treatment with an assessment of a client's current symptoms and recommend a treatment plan according to the assessment findings. Treatment often includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication, depending on the nature of the concern and the individual's goals. For example, a psychiatrist might use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or interpersonal therapy (IPT) to help clients explore and address challenges related to identity, relationships, parenting, or past trauma. For those experiencing mood changes related to hormonal fluctuations—such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or perinatal depression—medication may also be considered to help stabilize mood. In many cases, psychiatrists will coordinate with other healthcare providers, such as OB-GYNs or primary care physicians, to ensure comprehensive care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in women's issues?
Psychology Today's online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by treatment specialty and gender, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who treat women's issues and identify as female. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees.