LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Waltham, MA

Photo of Annet Mugwanya Kabuusu - Global Behavioral Healthcare, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, MPH , PMHNP, BC
Global Behavioral Healthcare
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, MPH , PMHNP, BC
1 Endorsed
Waltham, MA 02451
Global Behavioral Healthcare is committed to empowering individuals on their journey to mental wellness by providing compassionate, judgment-free care. Client need a provider who truly listens, understands, and integrates both evidence-based practices and holistic wellness into their care plan & desire a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to heal and grow & don’t want to feel alone in their struggles; they need a provider who will walk alongside them with empathy and expertise.
Global Behavioral Healthcare is committed to empowering individuals on their journey to mental wellness by providing compassionate, judgment-free care. Client need a provider who truly listens, understands, and integrates both evidence-based practices and holistic wellness into their care plan & desire a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to heal and grow & don’t want to feel alone in their struggles; they need a provider who will walk alongside them with empathy and expertise.
(781) 386-4863 View (781) 386-4863
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Dr. Nuzhat Farooqui
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Waltham, MA 02453
Graduated from the Gandhi Medical College located at Musheerabad, Secunderabad, India in 1980, specialized in Psychiatry with 40 years of practice. Residency at West Ros Park Mental Health Center. Was a participant in the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System, Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program,Medicare Electronic Health Record,Medicare Electronic Prescribing.
Graduated from the Gandhi Medical College located at Musheerabad, Secunderabad, India in 1980, specialized in Psychiatry with 40 years of practice. Residency at West Ros Park Mental Health Center. Was a participant in the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System, Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program,Medicare Electronic Health Record,Medicare Electronic Prescribing.
(774) 228-7563 View (774) 228-7563
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New Leaf Behavioral Health, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, MSN
4 Endorsed
Waltham, MA 02453
At New Leaf Behavioral Health, our ideal clients are individuals who are navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns, and are seeking a supportive and compassionate space to heal. Many come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to regain balance in their lives. They may be experiencing persistent emotional distress, difficulty functioning in daily activities, or a desire to better understand themselves and their mental health. Our team supports clients by providing patient-centered, individualized care that meets them where they are. Through thoughtful medication managemen
At New Leaf Behavioral Health, our ideal clients are individuals who are navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns, and are seeking a supportive and compassionate space to heal. Many come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to regain balance in their lives. They may be experiencing persistent emotional distress, difficulty functioning in daily activities, or a desire to better understand themselves and their mental health. Our team supports clients by providing patient-centered, individualized care that meets them where they are. Through thoughtful medication managemen
(781) 609-3522 View (781) 609-3522
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Eleftheria Tsavoussis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PCNS
Waltham, MA 02451
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.
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.
(781) 679-5379 View (781) 679-5379
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Simon M. Selwyn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CNP, PMHNP
Waltham, MA 02452
I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and medication management of a wide range of mental health issues. Your unique goals and needs are at the forefront of my practice. Kindness, compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude are the cornerstones of who I am, both professionally and personally. I offer a safe space to work collaboratively and guide you to a more balanced place, towards your particular goals. I look forward to supporting you through difficult periods of your life and empowering you to take back your mental health. My web site: www.belmontpsychiatricservices.com.
I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and medication management of a wide range of mental health issues. Your unique goals and needs are at the forefront of my practice. Kindness, compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude are the cornerstones of who I am, both professionally and personally. I offer a safe space to work collaboratively and guide you to a more balanced place, towards your particular goals. I look forward to supporting you through difficult periods of your life and empowering you to take back your mental health. My web site: www.belmontpsychiatricservices.com.
(617) 356-0837 View (617) 356-0837
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Maria Pia Rogines Velo
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Serves Area
Throughout childhood and adulthood, we sometimes encounter challenges that are not easy to overcome. These challenges often time come from developmental crisis, life stressors, behavioral patterns or disease. We deal with conflicting feelings and thoughts that are in our way to develop at our full potential, build meaningful relationships and succeed academically and professionally. It takes courage and self-awarness to ask for help when we feel the most vulnerable. I am committed to provide a warm, compassionate and safe environment that promotes growth and collaborative work .
Throughout childhood and adulthood, we sometimes encounter challenges that are not easy to overcome. These challenges often time come from developmental crisis, life stressors, behavioral patterns or disease. We deal with conflicting feelings and thoughts that are in our way to develop at our full potential, build meaningful relationships and succeed academically and professionally. It takes courage and self-awarness to ask for help when we feel the most vulnerable. I am committed to provide a warm, compassionate and safe environment that promotes growth and collaborative work .
(617) 934-6239 View (617) 934-6239
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Devin Gibbs
Psychiatrist, MD
Serves Area
Most people at some point in their lives find themselves feeling stuck, unable to break out of old patterns or achieve their goals. Many of the individuals I work with are outwardly functioning well in many areas of their lives, but struggling with depression, anxiety, or navigating life transitions. Talk therapy can be a powerful tool to help people move past these roadblocks and build a more meaningful and full life.
Most people at some point in their lives find themselves feeling stuck, unable to break out of old patterns or achieve their goals. Many of the individuals I work with are outwardly functioning well in many areas of their lives, but struggling with depression, anxiety, or navigating life transitions. Talk therapy can be a powerful tool to help people move past these roadblocks and build a more meaningful and full life.
(339) 331-1566 View (339) 331-1566
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Matthew R. Howe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I believe in an integrated approach to mental health, utilizing medication management alongside the development of healthy and sustainable skills to navigate the struggles we experience moving through life. I provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorder, as well as other mental health disorders. I strongly believe in staying current with the latest research and guidelines in psychopharmacology and neuroscience in order to best help my patients.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I believe in an integrated approach to mental health, utilizing medication management alongside the development of healthy and sustainable skills to navigate the struggles we experience moving through life. I provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorder, as well as other mental health disorders. I strongly believe in staying current with the latest research and guidelines in psychopharmacology and neuroscience in order to best help my patients.
(413) 300-6178 View (413) 300-6178

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Eva Gillespie
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you are coping with Mental Health challenges, life becomes even more complicated. Having a foundation that supports you through your journey can expedite healing and bring joy back into your life. I would be honored to be a part of your success story.
If you are coping with Mental Health challenges, life becomes even more complicated. Having a foundation that supports you through your journey can expedite healing and bring joy back into your life. I would be honored to be a part of your success story.
(520) 614-4705 View (520) 614-4705
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Empowered Psychiatry PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CNP, PMHNPBC
3 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02459
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!
(781) 650-7912 View (781) 650-7912
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Sakil Chundydyal
Psychiatrist, MD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My clinical interests also include LGBT-focused care, trauma, as well as self esteem and relationship difficulties.
I graduated from Yale Medical School, and completed a residency in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School-Cambridge Health Alliance program. I am trained in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, and utilize a multi-modal approach to help my patients achieve their psychological and relational goals.
My clinical interests also include LGBT-focused care, trauma, as well as self esteem and relationship difficulties.
I graduated from Yale Medical School, and completed a residency in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School-Cambridge Health Alliance program. I am trained in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, and utilize a multi-modal approach to help my patients achieve their psychological and relational goals.
(857) 856-6765 View (857) 856-6765
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Mack Schoenfeld
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446
Medication Management: Personalized, Compassionate, Evidence-Based, Empowering, Insurance Accepted!... Hello! I’m Mack, and I would be honored to hear from you and care for you in your mental health journey. Send me a message and let me know how I can help you. Thanks! → Customized Compassionate Care: I individualize my medication treatment plans to your unique experiences, symptoms, narrative, needs, and goals. → Root Cause Approach: I delve deeper than surface symptoms, taking time to understand your history and diagnostic picture (ordering appropriate laboratory tests; optional genetic testing).
Medication Management: Personalized, Compassionate, Evidence-Based, Empowering, Insurance Accepted!... Hello! I’m Mack, and I would be honored to hear from you and care for you in your mental health journey. Send me a message and let me know how I can help you. Thanks! → Customized Compassionate Care: I individualize my medication treatment plans to your unique experiences, symptoms, narrative, needs, and goals. → Root Cause Approach: I delve deeper than surface symptoms, taking time to understand your history and diagnostic picture (ordering appropriate laboratory tests; optional genetic testing).
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Photo of Nelson Leach - Blues & Blahs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Blues & Blahs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Blues and Blahs was born out of a vision to provide mental health services for the LGBTQIA+ community and our allies. Dr. Nelson Leach, the queer founder, offers treatments that are affordable, convenient, and based on current evidence. No matter what struggles you may be facing, you have the power to overcome them. We are here to support you every step on your journey towards wellness. Together, we can develop strategies and find the proper medication and/or therapy to help you feel your best and live the life you deserve. Visit bluesandblahs.com to book your appointment today!
Blues and Blahs was born out of a vision to provide mental health services for the LGBTQIA+ community and our allies. Dr. Nelson Leach, the queer founder, offers treatments that are affordable, convenient, and based on current evidence. No matter what struggles you may be facing, you have the power to overcome them. We are here to support you every step on your journey towards wellness. Together, we can develop strategies and find the proper medication and/or therapy to help you feel your best and live the life you deserve. Visit bluesandblahs.com to book your appointment today!
(203) 350-0329 View (203) 350-0329
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Joshua Hatcher-Mullins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, DNP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Joshua believes in caring for the whole person holistically. He strives to understand current mental health concerns as well as various stressors and past traumas. He provides a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment for clients. He works collaboratively with clients to create a plan, overcome stuck points, and reach treatment goals utilizing both therapeutic techniques and medication. Joshua's education consists of some of the highest rated programs in the country - Cornell, Duke University, and GSU, as well as an Emory NP Residency program. Most insurances accepted. Self scheduling available!
Joshua believes in caring for the whole person holistically. He strives to understand current mental health concerns as well as various stressors and past traumas. He provides a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment for clients. He works collaboratively with clients to create a plan, overcome stuck points, and reach treatment goals utilizing both therapeutic techniques and medication. Joshua's education consists of some of the highest rated programs in the country - Cornell, Duke University, and GSU, as well as an Emory NP Residency program. Most insurances accepted. Self scheduling available!
(508) 684-2846 View (508) 684-2846
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Holistic Behavioral Health Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Dracut, MA 01826
Holistic Behavioral Health Services provides both outpatient and tele-psychiatry mental health services in Dracut and surrounding areas. Tele-psychiatry services are provided in the comfort of your home using a computer/ a phone. We accepting new patients. Evening and weekend hours are available to those busy during office hours. Board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with training and experience across the lifespan in outpatient settings.
Holistic Behavioral Health Services provides both outpatient and tele-psychiatry mental health services in Dracut and surrounding areas. Tele-psychiatry services are provided in the comfort of your home using a computer/ a phone. We accepting new patients. Evening and weekend hours are available to those busy during office hours. Board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with training and experience across the lifespan in outpatient settings.
(978) 693-5001 View (978) 693-5001
Photo of Joseph Allaire, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Joseph Allaire
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting New Patients! I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with years of experience working in Psychiatry and Critical Care. I have experience treating various Psychiatric conditions and enjoy working with people in all life stages.
Accepting New Patients! I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with years of experience working in Psychiatry and Critical Care. I have experience treating various Psychiatric conditions and enjoy working with people in all life stages.
(401) 307-4190 View (401) 307-4190
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Dr. Lauren Herald
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
I also have significant experience and interest in providing affirming care to queer individuals.
I offer medication consultation and management as well as brief psychotherapy for adults living in Massachusetts. I see patients on evenings and weekends and strive to be flexible to meet the needs of those I treat. My clinical background spans outpatient, inpatient, academic and emergency psychiatry, giving me a well-rounded understanding of the many ways people experience mental health challenges and a variety of methods to support the people I work with.
I also have significant experience and interest in providing affirming care to queer individuals.
I offer medication consultation and management as well as brief psychotherapy for adults living in Massachusetts. I see patients on evenings and weekends and strive to be flexible to meet the needs of those I treat. My clinical background spans outpatient, inpatient, academic and emergency psychiatry, giving me a well-rounded understanding of the many ways people experience mental health challenges and a variety of methods to support the people I work with.
(781) 734-7861 View (781) 734-7861
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Sean Murphy, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PhD, PMHNPBC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in populations, including Sexual and Gender Minorities/ LGBTQIA+, emerging adults (18-29 years), creative professionals, and educators.
If psychiatric symptoms cause you pain and limit your life, I want to help. I offer medication management services to treat psychiatric disorders in adult patients (ages 18+).
I specialize in populations, including Sexual and Gender Minorities/ LGBTQIA+, emerging adults (18-29 years), creative professionals, and educators.
If psychiatric symptoms cause you pain and limit your life, I want to help. I offer medication management services to treat psychiatric disorders in adult patients (ages 18+).
(857) 376-3320 View (857) 376-3320
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Renee Marie Garbitt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, C-NP, PMHNP
Serves Area
In addition to our commitment to excellence in Psychiatric Care, We are now offering emotionally supportive weight management with the use of GLP-1 based medications. We continue with our commitment to the synergy of psychological and physiological wellness in order to optimize outcomes so you may achieve the best version of yourself. At Grounded Interventions Psychiatric Services we offer treatment grounded in empirically supported strategies to address a dynamic set of behavioral health needs.
In addition to our commitment to excellence in Psychiatric Care, We are now offering emotionally supportive weight management with the use of GLP-1 based medications. We continue with our commitment to the synergy of psychological and physiological wellness in order to optimize outcomes so you may achieve the best version of yourself. At Grounded Interventions Psychiatric Services we offer treatment grounded in empirically supported strategies to address a dynamic set of behavioral health needs.
(508) 886-3921 View (508) 886-3921
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Jeffrey Lucero
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Melrose, MA 02176
Welcome. Thoughtful Psychiatry is a group of psychiatric providers devoted to providing a "thoughtful" approach to psychiatric care. The practice consists of multiple psychiatric prescribers that have extensive training in psychotherapy. While we believe that medications can be very helpful, we insist on providing more than medication for our patients.
Welcome. Thoughtful Psychiatry is a group of psychiatric providers devoted to providing a "thoughtful" approach to psychiatric care. The practice consists of multiple psychiatric prescribers that have extensive training in psychotherapy. While we believe that medications can be very helpful, we insist on providing more than medication for our patients.
(781) 679-5270 View (781) 679-5270

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FAQ - LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
What are the advantages of seeing an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions using a combination of therapy and medication. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for effective treatment. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, working with a psychiatrist who understands or shares aspects of their identity can be an important part of feeling safe, heard, and respected in care. Providers familiar with LGBTQ+ experiences may be better equipped to address minority stress, identity development, gender dysphoria, coming out processes, family rejection, discrimination, and other concerns that uniquely affect LGBTQ+ communities and can impact mental health treatment.

How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful resource that allows you to filter for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) based on their experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals. You can look for providers who identify as LGBTQ+ themselves or who mention LGBTQ+ affirming care in their profiles. Consider looking for key indicators such as use of inclusive language, experience with gender-affirming care, or a focus on trauma-informed and identity-centered approaches. It’s also important to consider practical details, such as whether the provider offers telehealth, their therapeutic style, and whether they accept your insurance.