Transgender Psychiatrists in Newton, MA
We are a group of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) with a passion for helping individuals identify their goals in mental health and approaching those goals holistically. Considering medication can be daunting, but our team takes the time to assist those to make informed decisions that would best suit them!
We are a group of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) with a passion for helping individuals identify their goals in mental health and approaching those goals holistically. Considering medication can be daunting, but our team takes the time to assist those to make informed decisions that would best suit them!
You or your child may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with mood, focus, or stress that is affecting daily life, school, work, or relationships. You may be seeking clarity, relief, and a plan that feels supportive rather than rushed. Many individuals and families I work with want to better understand what’s going on and feel confident in their next steps.
Whether you are a parent supporting your child or an adult seeking balance, the goal is often the same: to feel more stable, empowered, and hopeful about the future.
You or your child may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with mood, focus, or stress that is affecting daily life, school, work, or relationships. You may be seeking clarity, relief, and a plan that feels supportive rather than rushed. Many individuals and families I work with want to better understand what’s going on and feel confident in their next steps.
Whether you are a parent supporting your child or an adult seeking balance, the goal is often the same: to feel more stable, empowered, and hopeful about the future.
Currently accepting new patients! At BPC we provide an environment that encourages patient participation in their treatment. Your voice and concerns about your medications are important. We work with you not only towards reduction of symptoms, but wellness. If you need someone to follow you while you continue to take psychiatric meds, think you might need a med adjustment, or are considering taking the difficult step of talking about medication for the first time, we can help. We offer a "no pressure" environment.
Currently accepting new patients! At BPC we provide an environment that encourages patient participation in their treatment. Your voice and concerns about your medications are important. We work with you not only towards reduction of symptoms, but wellness. If you need someone to follow you while you continue to take psychiatric meds, think you might need a med adjustment, or are considering taking the difficult step of talking about medication for the first time, we can help. We offer a "no pressure" environment.
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 have comprehensive training in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy and strongly believe in an integrated approach to treatment, combining medications when clinically recommended with psychotherapy to promote symptom relief and self-consolidation.
I am licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and see patients in Newton and Providence.
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 have comprehensive training in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy and strongly believe in an integrated approach to treatment, combining medications when clinically recommended with psychotherapy to promote symptom relief and self-consolidation.
I am licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and see patients in Newton and Providence.
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. At Webster Psychiatric Center, I provide trauma-informed psychiatric care that looks at how these challenges overlap—so treatment is clear, targeted, and actually helps you function better day to day.
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. At Webster Psychiatric Center, I provide trauma-informed psychiatric care that looks at how these challenges overlap—so treatment is clear, targeted, and actually helps you function better day to day.
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 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.
Online booking & telehealth - Do you feel like you are constantly fighting with your own brain? You try to concentrate on a task but your mind constantly wanders off. Your friends joke that you have no concept of time but you wonder when they will tire of your inconsistency. You struggle in social settings with worry that you are talking too much or lose track of what someone is talking with you about when in conversation. Your finances are a mess or you just can’t seem to hold on to savings. Social media has you thinking you might have ADHD and you are ready to find answers.
Online booking & telehealth - Do you feel like you are constantly fighting with your own brain? You try to concentrate on a task but your mind constantly wanders off. Your friends joke that you have no concept of time but you wonder when they will tire of your inconsistency. You struggle in social settings with worry that you are talking too much or lose track of what someone is talking with you about when in conversation. Your finances are a mess or you just can’t seem to hold on to savings. Social media has you thinking you might have ADHD and you are ready to find answers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing medication management, genetic testing, and supportive therapy for adolescents, and adults. I strive to develop an environment where patients feel safe to share their most authentic selves and feel empowered to work together toward meaningful solutions. I collaborate with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets their unique needs with medications, lifestyle changes, and therapy. Together we'll work to ensure the safest and most effective use of medications to get you feeling like the best version of yourself.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing medication management, genetic testing, and supportive therapy for adolescents, and adults. I strive to develop an environment where patients feel safe to share their most authentic selves and feel empowered to work together toward meaningful solutions. I collaborate with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets their unique needs with medications, lifestyle changes, and therapy. Together we'll work to ensure the safest and most effective use of medications to get you feeling like the best version of yourself.
I am a double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with over a decade of experience treating unmanageable emotion regulation problems, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and ADHD. A good fit would be kids, teens, students, professionals, and parents who want lasting change in personal growth, professional fulfillment, and close relationships. I provide combined treatment, or psychotherapy and medication management, within a safe, nonjudgmental space so we can work together to change your connection to your emotions, yourself, and your relationships.
I am a double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with over a decade of experience treating unmanageable emotion regulation problems, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and ADHD. A good fit would be kids, teens, students, professionals, and parents who want lasting change in personal growth, professional fulfillment, and close relationships. I provide combined treatment, or psychotherapy and medication management, within a safe, nonjudgmental space so we can work together to change your connection to your emotions, yourself, and your relationships.
Investing in your mental health is a courageous decision that carries emotional weight. I want to support you on your journey. I provide compassionate, socioculturally informed, and personalized mental health care, including psychotherapy and medication management. I believe in a collaborative approach to care, offering a space for self-reflection, vulnerability, and building insight. I nurture a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental space for you to share your story, and for us to work together toward your goals. For my full bio and to request an appointment, please go to my website: www.kahanipsychiatry.com
Investing in your mental health is a courageous decision that carries emotional weight. I want to support you on your journey. I provide compassionate, socioculturally informed, and personalized mental health care, including psychotherapy and medication management. I believe in a collaborative approach to care, offering a space for self-reflection, vulnerability, and building insight. I nurture a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental space for you to share your story, and for us to work together toward your goals. For my full bio and to request an appointment, please go to my website: www.kahanipsychiatry.com
Dr. Marie Gipson is a multilingual board-certified psychiatrist and child and adolescent psychiatrist who places her patient’s interests first. She believes that a psychiatrist’s role is, at its most basic, one of stewardship of a person’s unlimited potential.
Dr. Marie Gipson is a multilingual board-certified psychiatrist and child and adolescent psychiatrist who places her patient’s interests first. She believes that a psychiatrist’s role is, at its most basic, one of stewardship of a person’s unlimited potential.
Accepting Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, and private pay patients for psych med management and individual therapy. Availability within a week!
I specialize in treating Asian, Asian-American, 1st/2nd generation immigrant and BIPOC patients, particularly in the areas of relationships, family, identity/self-esteem, and career burnout and revitalization. I am also an expert in the treatment of PTSD/trauma, anxiety (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, OCD), depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. I aim to create a warm and open therapeutic space for all my patients, so that they feel empowered in their journey of healing.
Accepting Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, and private pay patients for psych med management and individual therapy. Availability within a week!
I specialize in treating Asian, Asian-American, 1st/2nd generation immigrant and BIPOC patients, particularly in the areas of relationships, family, identity/self-esteem, and career burnout and revitalization. I am also an expert in the treatment of PTSD/trauma, anxiety (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, OCD), depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. I aim to create a warm and open therapeutic space for all my patients, so that they feel empowered in their journey of healing.
Seeking support for your mental health is a brave and important step. As a provider, I offer thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to adults navigating a range of challenges. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. My approach is collaborative and comprehensive, considering both medication management and the broader context of your life. Whether you’re looking to better understand your symptoms or find a treatment plan that brings relief and clarity, I’m here to support you in moving forward.
Seeking support for your mental health is a brave and important step. As a provider, I offer thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to adults navigating a range of challenges. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. My approach is collaborative and comprehensive, considering both medication management and the broader context of your life. Whether you’re looking to better understand your symptoms or find a treatment plan that brings relief and clarity, I’m here to support you in moving forward.
Hello and welcome to Shannon Psychiatry! I am accepting new patients at this time. My primary specialty is ages 14 years to 30 years. All visits are through telemedicine, so I can see anyone in the state of Massachusetts from the comfort of your home, without having to worry about the commute! If you are a new patient, urgently needing to be seen, I can usually get you in within 2-3 days. My love for what I do in psychiatry, comes from the joy I get in helping others improve their lives. Most of my patients do not know which direction to go when then come to me, and that is ok. We can work on that together!
Hello and welcome to Shannon Psychiatry! I am accepting new patients at this time. My primary specialty is ages 14 years to 30 years. All visits are through telemedicine, so I can see anyone in the state of Massachusetts from the comfort of your home, without having to worry about the commute! If you are a new patient, urgently needing to be seen, I can usually get you in within 2-3 days. My love for what I do in psychiatry, comes from the joy I get in helping others improve their lives. Most of my patients do not know which direction to go when then come to me, and that is ok. We can work on that together!
Yes, I am taking new patients again! If you're feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck, but are curious, resilient, and ready to heal, I’d love to work with you. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been navigating mental health challenges for years, you deserve to feel empowered, not just medicated.
Yes, I am taking new patients again! If you're feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck, but are curious, resilient, and ready to heal, I’d love to work with you. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been navigating mental health challenges for years, you deserve to feel empowered, not just medicated.
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FAQ - Gender-affirming Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help transgender individuals?
Transgender individuals experience significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges. These disparities may be rooted in systemic issues such as barriers to accessing supportive healthcare. Many transgender people also experience gender dysphoria—emotional distress arising from a mismatch between their gender identity and the sex assigned at birth—which can impact mental health as well. These unique challenges often require care from mental health professionals who are knowledgeable and experienced in working with transgender clients. Supportive treatment is crucial for improving psychological well-being and fostering resilience in the face of ongoing stressors.
What does treatment look like for transgender clients?
Psychiatrists with expertise in transgender mental health possess a deep understanding of gender identity, the emotional and social aspects of transitioning, and how marginalization affects psychological health. They may prescribe medication for psychiatric conditions if necessary and ensure that such medications are compatible with any concurrent hormone treatment. Many psychiatrists also integrate or recommend evidence-based behavioral therapies to transgender clients. Approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or other trauma-informed care interventions can help transgender individuals process trauma, manage dysphoria, and develop coping strategies to navigate life challenges. Therapy may also support identity development, improve self-esteem, and strengthen social support systems.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in transgender mental health?
The Psychology Today directory is a valuable tool for locating psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in transgender mental health. The platform allows users to filter by clinical focus and provider identity. When reviewing provider profiles, look for inclusive language and explicit mention of transgender-specific experience. It may also be helpful to ask potential providers about their experience supporting transition-related care, whether they can assist with letters for gender-affirming treatments, and how they collaborate with other members of a care team. Practical considerations—such as appointment availability, telehealth options, and insurance acceptance—are also important when choosing a provider.