Testing and Evaluation Psychiatrists in Newton, MA
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin on your mental health journey? Perhaps you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or complex mood symptoms. Maybe you're dealing with ADHD, psychosis, or long-standing patterns that keep resurfacing. As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Julia can help. She specializes in helping those who seek clarity, stability, and emotional relief from their symptoms and mental health issues. She's passionate about working with those who want to understand what’s happening, feel supported, and work collaboratively toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin on your mental health journey? Perhaps you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or complex mood symptoms. Maybe you're dealing with ADHD, psychosis, or long-standing patterns that keep resurfacing. As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Julia can help. She specializes in helping those who seek clarity, stability, and emotional relief from their symptoms and mental health issues. She's passionate about working with those who want to understand what’s happening, feel supported, and work collaboratively toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD/PTSI, ADHD, or OCD? We can help, especially if traditional methods have not. Stella Mental Health Boston specializes in Spravato (esketamine), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), stellate ganglion block (SGB), ketamine-assisted therapy, and medication management. Now offering psychotherapy! Approaches include EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based. With clinics in Brookline & Newton and virtually, patients report finding relief from symptoms like disrupted sleep, panic attacks, irritability, hypervigilance, difficulties concentrating, sexual dysfunction, and more.
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD/PTSI, ADHD, or OCD? We can help, especially if traditional methods have not. Stella Mental Health Boston specializes in Spravato (esketamine), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), stellate ganglion block (SGB), ketamine-assisted therapy, and medication management. Now offering psychotherapy! Approaches include EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based. With clinics in Brookline & Newton and virtually, patients report finding relief from symptoms like disrupted sleep, panic attacks, irritability, hypervigilance, difficulties concentrating, sexual dysfunction, and more.
Medication Management/Pharmacology | Medford, MA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MD, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Online Only
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD/PTSI, OCD, ADHD, bipolar, or other mental health concern? We can help! Stella Mental Health Boston has clinics in Brookline and Newton, and offers virtual medication management and advanced in-office treatments. We specialize in medication management, Spravato (esketamine), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), ketamine-assisted therapy, and more for various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, OCD, trauma, and PTSD/PTSI. We're accepting new patients for initial virtual intakes!
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD/PTSI, OCD, ADHD, bipolar, or other mental health concern? We can help! Stella Mental Health Boston has clinics in Brookline and Newton, and offers virtual medication management and advanced in-office treatments. We specialize in medication management, Spravato (esketamine), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), ketamine-assisted therapy, and more for various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, OCD, trauma, and PTSD/PTSI. We're accepting new patients for initial virtual intakes!
Hi, I’m Dr. Brian Boyle, Chief Psychiatrist at Stella Mental Health. I earned my MD from Harvard Medical School and completed residency at the Harvard-affiliated MGH-McLean program, one of the nation’s leading psychiatric training programs. I then served nearly a decade as an attending psychiatrist at McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. I specialize in advanced treatments for treatment resistant depression & anxiety, including Spravato (esketamine), TMS, and ketamine-assisted therapy. My ultimate goal is to work collaboratively with clients to find the most effective care to provide symptom relief.
Hi, I’m Dr. Brian Boyle, Chief Psychiatrist at Stella Mental Health. I earned my MD from Harvard Medical School and completed residency at the Harvard-affiliated MGH-McLean program, one of the nation’s leading psychiatric training programs. I then served nearly a decade as an attending psychiatrist at McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. I specialize in advanced treatments for treatment resistant depression & anxiety, including Spravato (esketamine), TMS, and ketamine-assisted therapy. My ultimate goal is to work collaboratively with clients to find the most effective care to provide symptom relief.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Stella Mental Health Boston, I'm experienced in working with adults, in both psychiatric and dual-diagnosis settings. I completed my Master's in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, as well as my Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. I previously worked as a psychiatric registered nurse at McLean Hospital within the psychotic disorder division and crisis stabilization team.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Stella Mental Health Boston, I'm experienced in working with adults, in both psychiatric and dual-diagnosis settings. I completed my Master's in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, as well as my Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. I previously worked as a psychiatric registered nurse at McLean Hospital within the psychotic disorder division and crisis stabilization team.
Our clients are people who are smart, self-aware, and trying but something keeps getting in the way. Maybe it's the anxiety that never fully quiets, the focus that slips right when you need it most, or the moods that feel impossible to predict. Maybe it's a child whose school days are harder than they should be, or a family that loves each other but can't seem to find the rhythm. You might have tried to manage on your own, or felt dismissed by systems that didn't understand your full picture. We do because we do more than a quick appointment and a prescription; people who need a provider who actually knows them.
Our clients are people who are smart, self-aware, and trying but something keeps getting in the way. Maybe it's the anxiety that never fully quiets, the focus that slips right when you need it most, or the moods that feel impossible to predict. Maybe it's a child whose school days are harder than they should be, or a family that loves each other but can't seem to find the rhythm. You might have tried to manage on your own, or felt dismissed by systems that didn't understand your full picture. We do because we do more than a quick appointment and a prescription; people who need a provider who actually knows them.
I offer video telepsychiatry services including evaluation, consultation, psychopharmacology and therapy via Zoom, WhatsApp, and FaceTime.
Dr. Toppelberg is an experienced, Harvard-trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, usually working with ages 3-30. He evaluates and treats emotional/ behavioral difficulties including ADHD, depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, and selective mutism, and those preventing weight loss. He has focused on issues of performance at work, study and competitive sports. He regularly works with tour-level tennis players and other professional and student athletes. He is an expert in neurodevelopmental disabilities, as well as learning and language disabilities. He runs psychiatric services at an excellent school for children/adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, the prestigious New England Center for Children.
I offer video telepsychiatry services including evaluation, consultation, psychopharmacology and therapy via Zoom, WhatsApp, and FaceTime.
Dr. Toppelberg is an experienced, Harvard-trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, usually working with ages 3-30. He evaluates and treats emotional/ behavioral difficulties including ADHD, depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, and selective mutism, and those preventing weight loss. He has focused on issues of performance at work, study and competitive sports. He regularly works with tour-level tennis players and other professional and student athletes. He is an expert in neurodevelopmental disabilities, as well as learning and language disabilities. He runs psychiatric services at an excellent school for children/adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, the prestigious New England Center for Children.
I offer full psychiatric evaluations and testing, but I’m a proud medication-cautious provider, meaning we only ever explore medication when it feels truly right to both of us together.
I’m a dual-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner who helps women through the hardest hormonal seasons of life: perinatal, postpartum, perimenopause, and premenstrual struggles. If your mood, sleep, or sense of self feels hijacked by hormones, I help you find real clarity, lasting stability, and your footing again. Having faced my own hormonal struggles as a woman and a mother, I know firsthand how isolating, dismissed, and confusing this season can feel, and I bring both clinical expertise and lived, personal understanding to every single session I offer to the women who trust me with their most vulnerable care.
I offer full psychiatric evaluations and testing, but I’m a proud medication-cautious provider, meaning we only ever explore medication when it feels truly right to both of us together.
I’m a dual-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner who helps women through the hardest hormonal seasons of life: perinatal, postpartum, perimenopause, and premenstrual struggles. If your mood, sleep, or sense of self feels hijacked by hormones, I help you find real clarity, lasting stability, and your footing again. Having faced my own hormonal struggles as a woman and a mother, I know firsthand how isolating, dismissed, and confusing this season can feel, and I bring both clinical expertise and lived, personal understanding to every single session I offer to the women who trust me with their most vulnerable care.
Tsavoussis offers psychopharmacologic treatment for adult clients with a focus on resistant depression, anxiety and panic disorders, ADHD testing and management, DNA testing for genetically-customized therapies, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, bipolar and other mood disorders as well as treatments for a wide range of substance use disorders.
Eleftheria Tsavoussis is a seasoned Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience across multiple healthcare settings. She is the founder and CEO of Waltham Behavioral Health, LLC, a thriving private practice employing experienced, compassionate mental-health providers with diverse areas of expertise. Ms. Tsavoussis is a member of the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and serves on the Massachusetts Action Coalition working to remove restrictions that limit patients' access to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare across a variety of specialties.
Tsavoussis offers psychopharmacologic treatment for adult clients with a focus on resistant depression, anxiety and panic disorders, ADHD testing and management, DNA testing for genetically-customized therapies, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, bipolar and other mood disorders as well as treatments for a wide range of substance use disorders.
Eleftheria Tsavoussis is a seasoned Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience across multiple healthcare settings. She is the founder and CEO of Waltham Behavioral Health, LLC, a thriving private practice employing experienced, compassionate mental-health providers with diverse areas of expertise. Ms. Tsavoussis is a member of the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and serves on the Massachusetts Action Coalition working to remove restrictions that limit patients' access to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare across a variety of specialties.
Dr. Munir graduated with academic distinction, receiving his medical degree from Baqai Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan in 2013. He completed his psychiatry residency training at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, MA in 2022 at which point he joined BNBA. Dr. Munir's goal as an early career psychiatrist is to accommodate the wide spectrum of needs of his patients. He is a staunch proponent of patient advocacy, and emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic alliance. He is attuned to the vast array of different cultural, religious and political backgrounds of our diverse communities.
Dr. Munir graduated with academic distinction, receiving his medical degree from Baqai Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan in 2013. He completed his psychiatry residency training at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, MA in 2022 at which point he joined BNBA. Dr. Munir's goal as an early career psychiatrist is to accommodate the wide spectrum of needs of his patients. He is a staunch proponent of patient advocacy, and emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic alliance. He is attuned to the vast array of different cultural, religious and political backgrounds of our diverse communities.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety, low mood, or overwhelmed? Maybe you've tried managing things on your own, but something still feels off. I work with adults who are looking for compassionate, medication or supplement support-whether you are just starting treatment or have been on a mental health journey for years.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, mood disorders and adhd through thoughtful, individualized medication management. My approach is warm , practical, and nonjudgemental. I will help you understand your diagnosis and explore medication options that align with your goals.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety, low mood, or overwhelmed? Maybe you've tried managing things on your own, but something still feels off. I work with adults who are looking for compassionate, medication or supplement support-whether you are just starting treatment or have been on a mental health journey for years.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, mood disorders and adhd through thoughtful, individualized medication management. My approach is warm , practical, and nonjudgemental. I will help you understand your diagnosis and explore medication options that align with your goals.
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Throughout many years of experience both as a registered nurse and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I have learned to treat my patients with respect and compassion, knowing that their current problems do not define them. My competence and excellence of care stems from working with diverse patients for over 20 years in healthcare. This experience has given me confidence to face every situation with an inquisitive and open mind as I deliver evidence based and patient specific care.
As an Integrative practice, we provide Spravato (Esketamin) for Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD) amongst many other interventions
Throughout many years of experience both as a registered nurse and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I have learned to treat my patients with respect and compassion, knowing that their current problems do not define them. My competence and excellence of care stems from working with diverse patients for over 20 years in healthcare. This experience has given me confidence to face every situation with an inquisitive and open mind as I deliver evidence based and patient specific care.
As an Integrative practice, we provide Spravato (Esketamin) for Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD) amongst many other interventions
Neah Kim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, FNP-BC, RYT, CME
1 Endorsed
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Treatment plan includes medication management, lifestyle and metabolic screening, and optional pharmacogenetic testing.
Welcome! I provide psychiatric medication management across the lifespan in Massachusetts and Connecticut. My practice is grounded in flexibility, compassion, and evidence-based care, meeting you where you are, both emotionally and practically.
With over two decades of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner, I bring a deep clinical foundation to my psychiatric practice, grounded in whole health. I am fluent in Khmer and conversational in Spanish. I welcome clients from all backgrounds with openness and utmost respect.
Treatment plan includes medication management, lifestyle and metabolic screening, and optional pharmacogenetic testing.
Welcome! I provide psychiatric medication management across the lifespan in Massachusetts and Connecticut. My practice is grounded in flexibility, compassion, and evidence-based care, meeting you where you are, both emotionally and practically.
With over two decades of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner, I bring a deep clinical foundation to my psychiatric practice, grounded in whole health. I am fluent in Khmer and conversational in Spanish. I welcome clients from all backgrounds with openness and utmost respect.
When you're struggling, you need support right away, not in a month. If you're dealing with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, or insomnia that are impacting your life, visit my website and click on the "Request Consultation" button to get started today.
When you're struggling, you need support right away, not in a month. If you're dealing with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, or insomnia that are impacting your life, visit my website and click on the "Request Consultation" button to get started today.
Hi, I’m Lyla Bakhit, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at SNBcare. I provide compassionate, personalized mental health care for all ages, treating conditions like anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I use a holistic approach—blending therapy, medication, and lifestyle support—to empower individuals on their wellness journey. My goal is to reduce stigma, build trust, and help you feel your best. Ready to take the next step? Schedule a consultation with me at SNBcare.
Hi, I’m Lyla Bakhit, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at SNBcare. I provide compassionate, personalized mental health care for all ages, treating conditions like anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I use a holistic approach—blending therapy, medication, and lifestyle support—to empower individuals on their wellness journey. My goal is to reduce stigma, build trust, and help you feel your best. Ready to take the next step? Schedule a consultation with me at SNBcare.
She is passionate about working with clients with ADHD, mood disorders like anxiety or depression, bipolar, insomnia, ADHD testing and TMS
Dr. Juliana envisions a society free of mental stigma and give everyone the freedom to live without being judged on their mental health struggles. We play our part by creating a judgment-free wellness space where the patients feel more comfortable and supported while they receive care.
She is passionate about working with clients with ADHD, mood disorders like anxiety or depression, bipolar, insomnia, ADHD testing and TMS
Dr. Juliana envisions a society free of mental stigma and give everyone the freedom to live without being judged on their mental health struggles. We play our part by creating a judgment-free wellness space where the patients feel more comfortable and supported while they receive care.
It is so true that without mental health, life is much harder. My approach is holistic, evidence-based, and tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
I provide care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, sleep, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and other mood and psychotic disorders.
Through medication management, therapy, and patient education, I strive to empower individuals on their journey to mental wellness and stability. I welcome to hear all of your concerns openly and look forward to seeing you thrive.
It is so true that without mental health, life is much harder. My approach is holistic, evidence-based, and tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
I provide care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, sleep, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and other mood and psychotic disorders.
Through medication management, therapy, and patient education, I strive to empower individuals on their journey to mental wellness and stability. I welcome to hear all of your concerns openly and look forward to seeing you thrive.
Toni Parolisi is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with extensive training and expertise in a wide range of mental health issues. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Chamberlain University School of Nursing, further advancing her comprehensive understanding of patient care. Toni also holds a PMHNP certification from UMass Global and an FNP certification from St. Joseph College of Maine.
Toni Parolisi is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with extensive training and expertise in a wide range of mental health issues. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Chamberlain University School of Nursing, further advancing her comprehensive understanding of patient care. Toni also holds a PMHNP certification from UMass Global and an FNP certification from St. Joseph College of Maine.
I see myself as working in partnership with you on your problems. I have over 20 years of experience treating psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression and ADD. I earned my BSN and MSN at the University of Pennsylvania in 2002 and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I provide psychiatric medication prescriptions and medication management. I also offer ADHD testing and treatment. I do not provide psychotherapy. I treat ages 18 and above. A wise psychiatrist once told me "the medication that works is the one that the client feels comfortable taking" this sentiment guides my practice.
I see myself as working in partnership with you on your problems. I have over 20 years of experience treating psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression and ADD. I earned my BSN and MSN at the University of Pennsylvania in 2002 and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I provide psychiatric medication prescriptions and medication management. I also offer ADHD testing and treatment. I do not provide psychotherapy. I treat ages 18 and above. A wise psychiatrist once told me "the medication that works is the one that the client feels comfortable taking" this sentiment guides my practice.
Currently accepting new clients for medication management -(August 2026)-
I'm Dan, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with an array of individuals who are looking to gain control over their mental health and wellness from ages 6 to 64. LGBTQIA+ affirming. I have experience with many diagnoses and specialize in depression, anxiety, and ADHD among adolescents, college-age, and young adults— but I am glad to partner with anyone willing to strive for a happier, healthier future!
Currently accepting new clients for medication management -(August 2026)-
I'm Dan, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with an array of individuals who are looking to gain control over their mental health and wellness from ages 6 to 64. LGBTQIA+ affirming. I have experience with many diagnoses and specialize in depression, anxiety, and ADHD among adolescents, college-age, and young adults— but I am glad to partner with anyone willing to strive for a happier, healthier future!
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How can psychiatrists help with diagnostic testing and evaluation?
What distinguishes psychiatrists from many other mental health professionals is their training and expertise in conducting comprehensive psychiatric testing and evaluations. These evaluations are essential for accurately diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. A psychiatric evaluation typically includes an assessment of a client's current symptoms, mental health history, medical background, family history, and psychosocial factors. Psychiatric testing and evaluation can help clarify diagnoses (e.g., by helping distinguish symptoms of conditions that may appear similarly, such as ADHD and anxiety), guide decisions about appropriate levels of care, and inform medication or therapy interventions. As part of the evaluation process, psychiatrists will often also explore how lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, relationships, and daily routines affect a client's emotional well-being.
How do psychiatrists use evaluation results to guide treatment planning?
Based on the results of their evaluation, psychiatrists work with clients to develop a treatment plan, which may include therapy, lifestyle changes, and psychiatric medication. For younger clients, such as children undergoing testing for learning disabilities, the results may help inform school-based interventions. In other cases, evaluations can help ensure that the psychiatrist prescribes a correct medication based on a clients's symptoms. Testing and evaluation may also help inform what psychotherapy treatment interventions may be most useful, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) if a patient is evaluated and diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a client is diagnosed with depression.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in diagnostic testing and evaluation?
The Psychology Today directory is a helpful resource for finding psychiatrists who specialize in diagnostic testing and evaluations. Using the platform's filters, clients can search for professionals with experience in specific conditions such as mood disorders, trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, cognitive decline, and other conditions. Clients may also filter by factors such as provider identity, insurance accepted, or availability for telehealth. When reaching out to a psychiatrist, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with evaluation and diagnosis for your concerns, the types of assessments they offer, and how they typically structure treatment planning based on their findings.