Behavioral Issues Psychiatrists in Wellesley, MA
Dr. Joe O’Garr is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who has been providing comprehensive psychiatric care in Massachusetts since 2010. He believes in a strength-based collaborative approach in identifying solutions for children, adolescents, and young adults.
Dr. Joe O’Garr is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who has been providing comprehensive psychiatric care in Massachusetts since 2010. He believes in a strength-based collaborative approach in identifying solutions for children, adolescents, and young adults.
I'm Dahyana Paul, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Therapy To You, a psychiatry practice built on the belief that exceptional mental health care should be personal, compassionate, and never rushed. My passion is helping people overcome life's challenges and achieve lasting emotional wellness. I take time to understand the whole person and not just the diagnosis because I believe meaningful healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. Together, we'll create a treatment plan that reflects your unique story, strengths, and goals.
I'm Dahyana Paul, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Therapy To You, a psychiatry practice built on the belief that exceptional mental health care should be personal, compassionate, and never rushed. My passion is helping people overcome life's challenges and achieve lasting emotional wellness. I take time to understand the whole person and not just the diagnosis because I believe meaningful healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. Together, we'll create a treatment plan that reflects your unique story, strengths, and goals.
Dr. Prabhu is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience and specialized training in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States. For the past seven years, Dr. Prabhu worked within the Mass General Brigham system, providing care to individuals with a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Prabhu is committed to providing personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based mental health care. She treats anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, insomnia, and substance use disorders, with a special interest in women's mental health.
Dr. Prabhu is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience and specialized training in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States. For the past seven years, Dr. Prabhu worked within the Mass General Brigham system, providing care to individuals with a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Prabhu is committed to providing personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based mental health care. She treats anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, insomnia, and substance use disorders, with a special interest in women's mental health.
Is your child or teenager struggling with transitions? Are they having problems with limit setting? Or going through developmental changes? Relationship issues with friends or family members? Transitioning from elementary school to middle school? For the past 25 years, I have helped patients and their families with these issues and many more as a Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. As Medical Director at Boston Children’s Hospital and at Metro West Medical Center, I have supported families through these various issues. I have an active faculty appointment at both Harvard University and Tufts University.
Is your child or teenager struggling with transitions? Are they having problems with limit setting? Or going through developmental changes? Relationship issues with friends or family members? Transitioning from elementary school to middle school? For the past 25 years, I have helped patients and their families with these issues and many more as a Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. As Medical Director at Boston Children’s Hospital and at Metro West Medical Center, I have supported families through these various issues. I have an active faculty appointment at both Harvard University and Tufts University.
I provide psychiatric care to individuals ages 9+ struggling with their mental health, including changes in mood, increased anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, stress, and loss. I offer an empathetic, collaborative approach with the intention of helping my clients feel heard and supported. I value my clients' preferences and take a holistic view of their lives when considering the best treatment for them. My clinical interests include working with tweens, teens, and young adults, as well as women of child-bearing age.
I provide psychiatric care to individuals ages 9+ struggling with their mental health, including changes in mood, increased anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, stress, and loss. I offer an empathetic, collaborative approach with the intention of helping my clients feel heard and supported. I value my clients' preferences and take a holistic view of their lives when considering the best treatment for them. My clinical interests include working with tweens, teens, and young adults, as well as women of child-bearing age.
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.
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.
I am a board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, depression, autism and those who are gender-diverse or other LGBTQ+ individuals. I believe in guiding and empowering you to make your own decisions about what is right for you and your mental health. Whether through diagnosis, medication, or therapy, I will help you meet your personal treatment goals. Ultimately, I believe the relationship between the clinician and the patient is the most important factor in treatment.
I am a board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, depression, autism and those who are gender-diverse or other LGBTQ+ individuals. I believe in guiding and empowering you to make your own decisions about what is right for you and your mental health. Whether through diagnosis, medication, or therapy, I will help you meet your personal treatment goals. Ultimately, I believe the relationship between the clinician and the patient is the most important factor in treatment.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am prepared to provide holistic care to individuals, while prioritizing their mental health needs, given that it greatly affects the overall health of an individual. I have supported individuals of all ages, in different settings, for various conditions, and in different roles as a mental health professional. My perspective on mental health challenges comes with a rich understanding of individual and system barriers. However, what matters the most is understanding what your goal for "wellness" is. Then, we partner to achieve it.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am prepared to provide holistic care to individuals, while prioritizing their mental health needs, given that it greatly affects the overall health of an individual. I have supported individuals of all ages, in different settings, for various conditions, and in different roles as a mental health professional. My perspective on mental health challenges comes with a rich understanding of individual and system barriers. However, what matters the most is understanding what your goal for "wellness" is. Then, we partner to achieve it.
I am a board-certified Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience across academic medical centers, hospitals, and outpatient community-based settings. I provide evidence-based medication management and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults, and am affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Mass General Hospital, and McLean Hospital.
My areas of specialization include anxiety disorders, OCD, mood disorders, ADHD, and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. I also have an interest in supporting young adults as they navigate important transitions, including starting sc
I am a board-certified Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience across academic medical centers, hospitals, and outpatient community-based settings. I provide evidence-based medication management and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults, and am affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Mass General Hospital, and McLean Hospital.
My areas of specialization include anxiety disorders, OCD, mood disorders, ADHD, and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. I also have an interest in supporting young adults as they navigate important transitions, including starting sc
My ideal clients are adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, overwhelming stress, or major life transitions. Many come to my practice feeling stuck, exhausted or frustrated that they are simply not feeling like themselves despite trying to manage things on their own.
My ideal clients are adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, overwhelming stress, or major life transitions. Many come to my practice feeling stuck, exhausted or frustrated that they are simply not feeling like themselves despite trying to manage things on their own.
Hello, I'm Joseph, a dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for delivering comprehensive care to individuals facing mental health challenges. Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to manage your symptoms? You're not alone. I'm here to guide you through the process of discovering the underlying causes of your struggles and developing a personalized treatment plan that incorporates evidence-based approaches for effective healing.
Hello, I'm Joseph, a dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for delivering comprehensive care to individuals facing mental health challenges. Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to manage your symptoms? You're not alone. I'm here to guide you through the process of discovering the underlying causes of your struggles and developing a personalized treatment plan that incorporates evidence-based approaches for effective healing.
My primary goal is to help you or your child heal and be the best version of yourself. Our initial meeting will include psychiatric evaluation and assessment of need for medication. I am well-versed in psychotherapy and natural healing and use various modalities to help individuals regain both emotional and physical health. Our work will help you connect more deeply in your most important relationships and live with purpose.
My primary goal is to help you or your child heal and be the best version of yourself. Our initial meeting will include psychiatric evaluation and assessment of need for medication. I am well-versed in psychotherapy and natural healing and use various modalities to help individuals regain both emotional and physical health. Our work will help you connect more deeply in your most important relationships and live with purpose.
As a Harvard-trained board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, I believe that excellent psychiatric care is centered on the whole person, not just on a diagnosis or a specific medication. With all that life demands, most people oftentimes struggle with complicated and conflicting feelings. The decision to seek help for your mental health is a big one and the path that leads to meaningful, positive change is not always an easy one. I hope to make this path as comfortable as possible by providing you with an understanding, warm environment that fosters positive change.
As a Harvard-trained board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, I believe that excellent psychiatric care is centered on the whole person, not just on a diagnosis or a specific medication. With all that life demands, most people oftentimes struggle with complicated and conflicting feelings. The decision to seek help for your mental health is a big one and the path that leads to meaningful, positive change is not always an easy one. I hope to make this path as comfortable as possible by providing you with an understanding, warm environment that fosters positive change.
I often combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with medication management.
I specialize in psychiatry across the lifespan, treating patients from age 4 through 103! With extensive experience caring for individuals at every stage of life, I provide medication management and supportive psychotherapy for ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, panic disorders, trauma/PTSD, selective mutism, PANS/PANDAS, autism, and life stressors. I welcome individuals and families seeking compassionate, individualized care to help them navigate challenges, improve daily functioning, and achieve a better quality of life.
I often combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with medication management.
I specialize in psychiatry across the lifespan, treating patients from age 4 through 103! With extensive experience caring for individuals at every stage of life, I provide medication management and supportive psychotherapy for ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, panic disorders, trauma/PTSD, selective mutism, PANS/PANDAS, autism, and life stressors. I welcome individuals and families seeking compassionate, individualized care to help them navigate challenges, improve daily functioning, and achieve a better quality of life.
I am accepting new patients! I am a dual certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner accepting new patients in-person in Amherst, as well as virtually. I am also licensed in Vermont and I'm able to see Vermont residents virtually. I will approach your mental health concerns with both my psychiatric and medical knowledge and I will assist you in optimizing your emotional and physical health. I offer treatment for adults and adolescents with symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance use, insomnia, anger, and more. I am excited to build therapeutic relationships with my patients.
I am accepting new patients! I am a dual certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner accepting new patients in-person in Amherst, as well as virtually. I am also licensed in Vermont and I'm able to see Vermont residents virtually. I will approach your mental health concerns with both my psychiatric and medical knowledge and I will assist you in optimizing your emotional and physical health. I offer treatment for adults and adolescents with symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance use, insomnia, anger, and more. I am excited to build therapeutic relationships with my patients.
Danielle Wilson, PMHNP-BC, a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric nurse practitioner, offers personalized care for Autism (FRAT/leucovorin), ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and DMDD in children, teens, and adults. At Resolve Psychiatric Services, patients may choose standard psychiatry, offering evidence-based evaluation, therapy, and medication management, or functional psychiatry, a root-cause approach using functional medicine principles, precision tools, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies. Her goal is thoughtful, holistic high-quality care tailored to each person’s unique needs and values.
Danielle Wilson, PMHNP-BC, a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric nurse practitioner, offers personalized care for Autism (FRAT/leucovorin), ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and DMDD in children, teens, and adults. At Resolve Psychiatric Services, patients may choose standard psychiatry, offering evidence-based evaluation, therapy, and medication management, or functional psychiatry, a root-cause approach using functional medicine principles, precision tools, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies. Her goal is thoughtful, holistic high-quality care tailored to each person’s unique needs and values.
Accepting New Patients ages 6–64!
I work with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood and are seeking meaningful support. Many of my patients struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or the everyday stressors that have become too difficult to manage alone. They’re looking for clarity, stability, and a renewed sense of control over their emotions and daily life. Most importantly, they want to feel like themselves again.
Together, we focus on long-term growth, emotional regulation and resilience, and helping you build a more confident, grounded, and fulfilling life.
Accepting New Patients ages 6–64!
I work with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood and are seeking meaningful support. Many of my patients struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or the everyday stressors that have become too difficult to manage alone. They’re looking for clarity, stability, and a renewed sense of control over their emotions and daily life. Most importantly, they want to feel like themselves again.
Together, we focus on long-term growth, emotional regulation and resilience, and helping you build a more confident, grounded, and fulfilling life.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Alexis and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of Massachusetts, I specialize in anxiety, depression, adhd, bipolar, life transitions, OCD, binge eating disorder, loss, grief, and bereavement, relationship issues, sexual health & dysfunction, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), women’s issues, stress management, PTSD and trauma. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Alexis and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of Massachusetts, I specialize in anxiety, depression, adhd, bipolar, life transitions, OCD, binge eating disorder, loss, grief, and bereavement, relationship issues, sexual health & dysfunction, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), women’s issues, stress management, PTSD and trauma. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Accepting new clients! Margaret Hughes, PMHNP, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with degrees from Yale and Northeastern University. With a blend of clinical expertise and compassion, she specializes in providing comprehensive medication management, supportive therapy and genetic testing to individuals across the lifespan. She has a particular interest in college students and young adults and understands the unique challenges faced by these individuals, including academic pressure, identity formation, and the transition to independence.
Accepting new clients! Margaret Hughes, PMHNP, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with degrees from Yale and Northeastern University. With a blend of clinical expertise and compassion, she specializes in providing comprehensive medication management, supportive therapy and genetic testing to individuals across the lifespan. She has a particular interest in college students and young adults and understands the unique challenges faced by these individuals, including academic pressure, identity formation, and the transition to independence.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dedicated to assisting adolescents, young adults, and older adults in managing mental health challenges and enhancing their mental wellness. With fluency in English, Creole, and French and 12 years of experience in diverse settings, I am uniquely equipped to serve the psychiatric needs of a wide range of clients. My ideal client is someone who is struggling with a mental health issue and has yet to fully come to terms with their condition.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dedicated to assisting adolescents, young adults, and older adults in managing mental health challenges and enhancing their mental wellness. With fluency in English, Creole, and French and 12 years of experience in diverse settings, I am uniquely equipped to serve the psychiatric needs of a wide range of clients. My ideal client is someone who is struggling with a mental health issue and has yet to fully come to terms with their condition.
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FAQ - Behavioral Issues Psychiatrists
How can a behavioral psychiatrists help?
Behavioral issues is a general term used to encompass conditions like Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD), which significantly impact the behavior and emotional functioning of children and adolescents. These disorders are characterized by disruptive behaviors that create substantial challenges for children and their family across emotional, academic, and social domains. Psychiatrists specializing in behavioral issues have expertise in diagnosing these conditions and crafting treatment plans. Their approach typically integrates therapy and medication while helping families navigate supportive services. Psychiatrists may also address underlying factors—such as trauma—that may fuel behavioral disturbances.
What treatment approaches are used for behavioral issues?
Because behavioral issues can present in a variety of ways, treatment is usually very individualized. Psychotherapeutic approaches—such as age-appropriate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), or play therapy—are commonly used to help children improve emotional regulation and communication skills. For parents and caregivers, psychiatrists can also offer support—such as by helping them manage challenging behaviors and strengthen parent-child trust. Medications can also be effective in some cases to help manage symptoms and help regulate mood. When medication is recommended, it is typically paired with behavioral strategies and ongoing monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in behavioral issues?
Psychology Today's online directory serves as a valuable resource for families seeking qualified psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in behavioral issues. The platform's search filters enable users to identify providers with specific expertise in areas such as oppositional behavior, medication management, and psychological evaluation. Families can refine their search based on multiple criteria including age group specialization (e.g. children or adolescents), accepted insurance plans, geographic location, and session fees. When evaluating potential psychiatrists, families should inquire about their specific treatment philosophy, as well as their commitment to collaborating with school professionals and other members of the child's care team.