Depression Psychiatrists in Newton, MA
If you’re struggling with ADHD, trauma, anxiety, or depression and finding it hard to focus, stay organized, or feel like yourself, it can start to impact every part of your day.
I specialize in ADHD evaluation and treatment for children, teens, and adults, along with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions. My approach is collaborative and structured, with thoughtful medication management focused on improving focus, emotional regulation, and overall stability—not just reducing symptoms.
If you’re struggling with ADHD, trauma, anxiety, or depression and finding it hard to focus, stay organized, or feel like yourself, it can start to impact every part of your day.
I specialize in ADHD evaluation and treatment for children, teens, and adults, along with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions. My approach is collaborative and structured, with thoughtful medication management focused on improving focus, emotional regulation, and overall stability—not just reducing symptoms.
I have training and experience in mental health as well as primary care, sexual health, HIV care, and LGBTQ+ health care, and I can help with depression, anxiety, attention deficit, OCD, PTSD, and more.
I am a nurse practitioner offering medication management, and other treatments for mental health through Empowered Psychiatry. I am Johns Hopkins-educated, LGBTQ+ positive, sex-positive, poly-, body- and kink positive, and I am pretty calm, casual, and relaxed, with some dry humor sprinkled in. I prioritize mutual open communication in order to work with each individual's goals. I try to avoid stigma and shame, including about substances, neurodivergence, and unfortunate past events, and I aim to work together to define and pursue health and wellness goals.
I have training and experience in mental health as well as primary care, sexual health, HIV care, and LGBTQ+ health care, and I can help with depression, anxiety, attention deficit, OCD, PTSD, and more.
I am a nurse practitioner offering medication management, and other treatments for mental health through Empowered Psychiatry. I am Johns Hopkins-educated, LGBTQ+ positive, sex-positive, poly-, body- and kink positive, and I am pretty calm, casual, and relaxed, with some dry humor sprinkled in. I prioritize mutual open communication in order to work with each individual's goals. I try to avoid stigma and shame, including about substances, neurodivergence, and unfortunate past events, and I aim to work together to define and pursue health and wellness goals.
In addition to treating mental health disorders across the lifespan ( depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder, for instance), I have particular expertise and experience in treating people of any age with co-occurring struggles with substance use.
I provide comprehensive, individualized, and evidence-based concierge care in the Greater Boston Area, NYC, and Silicon Valley. I am available for ongoing individual therapy and/or medication management, as well as for second-opinion/expert consultation.
In addition to treating mental health disorders across the lifespan ( depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder, for instance), I have particular expertise and experience in treating people of any age with co-occurring struggles with substance use.
I provide comprehensive, individualized, and evidence-based concierge care in the Greater Boston Area, NYC, and Silicon Valley. I am available for ongoing individual therapy and/or medication management, as well as for second-opinion/expert consultation.
We specialize in anxiety, depression, mood issues, eating disorders, substance use concerns including medication assisted treatment, individuals with learning struggles, social struggles and intellectual delays.
If you have made it this far, I am proud of you for taking the initiative to get the help you deserve! Your mental health is as important as your physical health. No one should feel alone on this journey and I am here to help support you on the road to become the best version of yourself. I provide caring, compassionate, and comprehensive care to my clients and their loved ones. I understand that there is no one size fits all approach, I take the time to listen to my clients and work with them to find what will work for them from talk therapy to medication management.
We specialize in anxiety, depression, mood issues, eating disorders, substance use concerns including medication assisted treatment, individuals with learning struggles, social struggles and intellectual delays.
If you have made it this far, I am proud of you for taking the initiative to get the help you deserve! Your mental health is as important as your physical health. No one should feel alone on this journey and I am here to help support you on the road to become the best version of yourself. I provide caring, compassionate, and comprehensive care to my clients and their loved ones. I understand that there is no one size fits all approach, I take the time to listen to my clients and work with them to find what will work for them from talk therapy to medication management.
I use a novel psychotherapy, Dual-Brain Psychotherapy, as described in my new book, Good-bye Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, and PTSD (on Amazon).
I offer a novel approach that posits that trauma is more associated with one brain hemisphere (left or right) and needs to become the focus of an empathic, psychodynamic understanding and assistance. I am also a researcher at McLean/Harvard and have published 26 experiments on Dual-Brain Psychology.
I use a novel psychotherapy, Dual-Brain Psychotherapy, as described in my new book, Good-bye Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, and PTSD (on Amazon).
I offer a novel approach that posits that trauma is more associated with one brain hemisphere (left or right) and needs to become the focus of an empathic, psychodynamic understanding and assistance. I am also a researcher at McLean/Harvard and have published 26 experiments on Dual-Brain Psychology.
I am a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist with a broad range of clinical experience and a passion for psychotherapy. I provide warm and collaborative care for adults who are coping with personal or professional challenges, life transitions, or struggling to achieve satisfying relationships. I enjoy working with individuals who are highly motivated to invest in their mental health. I offer both psychotherapy and medication management for adults ages 18+. Sessions are conducted virtually or in person to accommodate busy working professionals, parents, and students. I am currently accepting new patients.
I am a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist with a broad range of clinical experience and a passion for psychotherapy. I provide warm and collaborative care for adults who are coping with personal or professional challenges, life transitions, or struggling to achieve satisfying relationships. I enjoy working with individuals who are highly motivated to invest in their mental health. I offer both psychotherapy and medication management for adults ages 18+. Sessions are conducted virtually or in person to accommodate busy working professionals, parents, and students. I am currently accepting new patients.
Amelia Amato at Square Medical Group
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, MSN
Newton, MA 02458
My clients are adults struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or co-occurring disorders who want a provider who listens and collaborates.
I provide patient-centered psychiatric care with a focus on medication management, supportive therapy, and MAT when appropriate. My background in addiction medicine and co-occurring disorders allows me to create treatment plans that are tailored, collaborative, and built around each client’s goals. I offer in-person appointments in Newton, and telehealth.
My clients are adults struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or co-occurring disorders who want a provider who listens and collaborates.
I provide patient-centered psychiatric care with a focus on medication management, supportive therapy, and MAT when appropriate. My background in addiction medicine and co-occurring disorders allows me to create treatment plans that are tailored, collaborative, and built around each client’s goals. I offer in-person appointments in Newton, and telehealth.
Carol Anne Marchetti, PhD, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP) and Clinical Professor at Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences School of Nursing. She earned Bachelor's degrees in Management/Marketing, and Nursing, from UMass Boston; and received a master's degree, post-graduate teaching certificate, and PhD from Boston College. She completed post-graduate fellowships through Harvard Vanguard and the Massachusetts Institute of Psychoanalysis.
Carol Anne Marchetti, PhD, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP) and Clinical Professor at Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences School of Nursing. She earned Bachelor's degrees in Management/Marketing, and Nursing, from UMass Boston; and received a master's degree, post-graduate teaching certificate, and PhD from Boston College. She completed post-graduate fellowships through Harvard Vanguard and the Massachusetts Institute of Psychoanalysis.
Tanya Gershman at Square Medical Group
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02458
My clients are adults experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, or co-occurring disorders who are seeking both understanding and direction.
I provide integrative psychiatric care that blends thoughtful medication management with therapeutic support. My background in addiction medicine, co-occurring disorders, and innovative treatments like TMS allows me to tailor care to each person’s needs and treatment history. I offer in-person appointments in Newton, as well as telehealth.
My clients are adults experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, or co-occurring disorders who are seeking both understanding and direction.
I provide integrative psychiatric care that blends thoughtful medication management with therapeutic support. My background in addiction medicine, co-occurring disorders, and innovative treatments like TMS allows me to tailor care to each person’s needs and treatment history. I offer in-person appointments in Newton, as well as telehealth.
Seeking help often follows a lot of frustrations, setbacks and disappointments. I aim to offer a space where we can sit together and explore who you are, how you got here, and how to make changes that feel meaningful and sustainable. Sometimes that path includes finding medication, sometimes therapy, and often it is a thoughtful combination of both.
Seeking help often follows a lot of frustrations, setbacks and disappointments. I aim to offer a space where we can sit together and explore who you are, how you got here, and how to make changes that feel meaningful and sustainable. Sometimes that path includes finding medication, sometimes therapy, and often it is a thoughtful combination of both.
In my experience as a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, I have attempted to help people struggling with emotional difficulties, compromised productivity, troubled relationships, and stunted creativity. Sometimes these difficulties yield to medications, advice, or short-term strategies. Sometimes they are the product of conflicts with a long history that result in frustrating repetitions that cost the patient time, pleasure, and fulfillment. Until these conflicts and feelings can be talked about they will show up as action and people will feel stuck and hopeless. Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis can break this logjam and free the individual to choose their own course.
In my experience as a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, I have attempted to help people struggling with emotional difficulties, compromised productivity, troubled relationships, and stunted creativity. Sometimes these difficulties yield to medications, advice, or short-term strategies. Sometimes they are the product of conflicts with a long history that result in frustrating repetitions that cost the patient time, pleasure, and fulfillment. Until these conflicts and feelings can be talked about they will show up as action and people will feel stuck and hopeless. Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis can break this logjam and free the individual to choose their own course.
I am a psychiatrist in private practice in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. Services provided include psychiatric diagnostic evaluation/consultation and individual psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults ages 18 to 65. While medication management is not my specialty, I do prescribe medications when appropriate for my patients in regular psychotherapy with me. I am academically affiliated with McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, the MGH/McLean Adult Psychiatry Residency Program, where I supervise residents, and the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, where I teach in a psychotherapy course.
I am a psychiatrist in private practice in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. Services provided include psychiatric diagnostic evaluation/consultation and individual psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults ages 18 to 65. While medication management is not my specialty, I do prescribe medications when appropriate for my patients in regular psychotherapy with me. I am academically affiliated with McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, the MGH/McLean Adult Psychiatry Residency Program, where I supervise residents, and the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, where I teach in a psychotherapy course.
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I work with adult patients from diverse backgrounds and complex histories who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, attention deficits, early childhood adversity, identity conflicts, and relationship concerns.
I am an advanced candidate in psychoanalysis and a board-certified adult psychiatrist. In my clinical practice, I carefully manage medications to reduce symptoms and hope to facilitate self-reflection and self-realization.
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I work with adult patients from diverse backgrounds and complex histories who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, attention deficits, early childhood adversity, identity conflicts, and relationship concerns.
I am an advanced candidate in psychoanalysis and a board-certified adult psychiatrist. In my clinical practice, I carefully manage medications to reduce symptoms and hope to facilitate self-reflection and self-realization.
If you need help to gain or regain a good enough balance and a way to find happiness in your life, I have decades of valuable experience. I am known as a "psychiatrist's psychiatrist," a true healer, and one who is gifted at working with "challenging" situations" -- both individual and couples. Therapy is my specialty, and I evaluate and prescribe medication only for patients I treat in therapy when it is truly indicated. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are more interested in developing their own capacities than in complaining about the inadequacy of what they find outside themselves in the world and in other people. I do not provide "medication management" if that is a primary reason for consultation. Author of : "That's How the Light Gets In: Memoir of a Psychiatrist" (published by Random House) and "Semrad: The Heart of a Therapist" (see www.susanrako.com) My blog, "More Light" can also be found on my website.
If you need help to gain or regain a good enough balance and a way to find happiness in your life, I have decades of valuable experience. I am known as a "psychiatrist's psychiatrist," a true healer, and one who is gifted at working with "challenging" situations" -- both individual and couples. Therapy is my specialty, and I evaluate and prescribe medication only for patients I treat in therapy when it is truly indicated. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are more interested in developing their own capacities than in complaining about the inadequacy of what they find outside themselves in the world and in other people. I do not provide "medication management" if that is a primary reason for consultation. Author of : "That's How the Light Gets In: Memoir of a Psychiatrist" (published by Random House) and "Semrad: The Heart of a Therapist" (see www.susanrako.com) My blog, "More Light" can also be found on my website.
Some people are concerned that meds will change them or may have had a bad experience with meds. Some have had great success and want to continue or optimize treatment. With a comprehensive 90-minute eval, I work to understand your concerns and goals. You will not be treated as a label or an algorithm. Together, we create a dynamic plan to help you feel like the best you. When done with care, treatment can help you feel less down, tired or worried and feel more motivated, focused, and well without changing who you are, sedating or numbing you.
Some people are concerned that meds will change them or may have had a bad experience with meds. Some have had great success and want to continue or optimize treatment. With a comprehensive 90-minute eval, I work to understand your concerns and goals. You will not be treated as a label or an algorithm. Together, we create a dynamic plan to help you feel like the best you. When done with care, treatment can help you feel less down, tired or worried and feel more motivated, focused, and well without changing who you are, sedating or numbing you.
Expertise in treating autism, ADHD (children & adult), anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia, and eating disorders.
Dr. Swaminathan Thangaraj is a double-board certified adult and child/adolescent psychiatrist in the Boston area. He is currently an assistant professor at Drexel College of Medicine. Dr. Thangaraj also worked at McLean Hospital/Harvard University and Sheppard Pratt establishing various inpatient units. He is one of the few doctors who treats patients of all ages from toddler, adolescence to adulthood.
Expertise in treating autism, ADHD (children & adult), anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia, and eating disorders.
Dr. Swaminathan Thangaraj is a double-board certified adult and child/adolescent psychiatrist in the Boston area. He is currently an assistant professor at Drexel College of Medicine. Dr. Thangaraj also worked at McLean Hospital/Harvard University and Sheppard Pratt establishing various inpatient units. He is one of the few doctors who treats patients of all ages from toddler, adolescence to adulthood.
As a Board Certified Psychiatrist I help patients struggling with depression and moodiness, attention regulation, severe anxiety and stress, and addictive behaviors, among others.
My style is warm and interactive with a focus on support, trust and moving forward. Lifestyle, relationships and job stressors are addressed and appropriate changes made. Even small shifts in one's thoughts and actions can have widespread positive effect on one's life and emotional wellbeing.
As a Board Certified Psychiatrist I help patients struggling with depression and moodiness, attention regulation, severe anxiety and stress, and addictive behaviors, among others.
My style is warm and interactive with a focus on support, trust and moving forward. Lifestyle, relationships and job stressors are addressed and appropriate changes made. Even small shifts in one's thoughts and actions can have widespread positive effect on one's life and emotional wellbeing.
My clients are adults facing depression, anxiety, addiction, or co-occurring challenges who are ready for a provider who listens with respect and compassion.
I draw on more than two decades of clinical experience to provide compassionate psychiatric care and medication management. With a background in both family practice and addiction treatment, I support clients with evidence-based care that promotes recovery, emotional stability, and long-term well-being. I offer in-person visits in Weymouth, and telehealth.
My clients are adults facing depression, anxiety, addiction, or co-occurring challenges who are ready for a provider who listens with respect and compassion.
I draw on more than two decades of clinical experience to provide compassionate psychiatric care and medication management. With a background in both family practice and addiction treatment, I support clients with evidence-based care that promotes recovery, emotional stability, and long-term well-being. I offer in-person visits in Weymouth, and telehealth.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and adults struggling from anxiety disorders, mood disorders ( depression, bipolar disorder), OCD, trauma, personality disorders, experiencing interpersonal difficulties or feeling stuck.
I am a Harvard-trained, board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. I strongly believe that the best psychiatric care is centered on the whole person, not just on a diagnosis or specific medication. I provide weekly therapy and work with patients to determine if medications can be of help. I do not believe that everyone needs a medication, but they can be useful in treating particular psychiatric symptoms. I will work with you in order to find the best treatment modality that meets your goals and needs.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and adults struggling from anxiety disorders, mood disorders ( depression, bipolar disorder), OCD, trauma, personality disorders, experiencing interpersonal difficulties or feeling stuck.
I am a Harvard-trained, board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. I strongly believe that the best psychiatric care is centered on the whole person, not just on a diagnosis or specific medication. I provide weekly therapy and work with patients to determine if medications can be of help. I do not believe that everyone needs a medication, but they can be useful in treating particular psychiatric symptoms. I will work with you in order to find the best treatment modality that meets your goals and needs.
My clients are adults experiencing anxiety, mood changes, or mental health challenges that interfere with daily life. Many may feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to start. Some are navigating co-occurring medical or emotional concerns and want a provider who considers the whole person. They are seeking clarity, relief, and partnership in their care, with the goal of feeling more grounded, supported, and able to enjoy life again.
My clients are adults experiencing anxiety, mood changes, or mental health challenges that interfere with daily life. Many may feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to start. Some are navigating co-occurring medical or emotional concerns and want a provider who considers the whole person. They are seeking clarity, relief, and partnership in their care, with the goal of feeling more grounded, supported, and able to enjoy life again.
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FAQ - Depression Psychiatrists
How can a psychiatrist help with depression?
Depression can be a deeply challenging and often debilitating condition that affects an individual's ability to function in day-to-day life, influencing everything from personal relationships and work performance to motivation, energy levels, and overall emotional well-being. However, psychiatrists can help individuals experiencing depression and related conditions—such as major depressive disorder (MDD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and postpartum depression—by providing a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. Psychiatrists who specialize in depression are typically trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities that are proven to support recovery from depressive symptoms, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy (IPT).
What can you expect from the treatment process?
The process of working with a psychiatrist usually begins with an evaluation or assessment, which allows the psychiatrist to understand the client’s medical history and current symptoms. This initial assessment serves to help develop a treatment plan and can help the psychiatrist assess whether a client may benefit from medication, talk therapy, or a combination of both. As treatment progresses, psychiatrists continue to monitor the individual’s response to therapy and any prescribed medications; they may also work in collaboration with other mental health professionals on a client's care team, such as therapists, psychologists, or social workers, in order to ensure a client receives coordinated care. In many cases, individuals meet with their psychiatrist on a weekly or biweekly basis for several months or more, which allows enough time to evaluate treatment outcomes and for medications—such as antidepressants—to take full effect. For some clients, particularly those with less severe symptoms or more focused goals, shorter-term therapy may be offered, especially when the psychiatrist is trained in structured approaches like solution-focused therapy or brief therapy models.
How to find the right psychiatrist for depression?
Given the prevalence of depression, many psychiatrists possess considerable experience treating it. Still, it is important to find a provider who is a good personal and clinical fit. Resources like Psychology Today’s online directory make it easy to locate psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in depression and related conditions. The directory includes filters that allow users to search by specialty, cost, location, and identity preferences. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their specific experience treating depression, their approach to therapy and medication, and whether they offer care in a convenient format—either in-person or via telehealth. Additionally, for some individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, finding a psychiatrist who shares or has familiarity with their cultural, racial, or gender identity can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of care.