Psychiatrists for Children in Weston, MA
Throughout childhood and adulthood, we sometimes encounter challenges that are not easy to overcome.
As a child/adolescent/adult board-certified psychiatrist, I provide with therapy and medication, when appropriate. I do also work in collaboration with other providers and I am available for second opinion evaluations. My approach is to tailor treatment taking into account your unique history and needs.
Throughout childhood and adulthood, we sometimes encounter challenges that are not easy to overcome.
As a child/adolescent/adult board-certified psychiatrist, I provide with therapy and medication, when appropriate. I do also work in collaboration with other providers and I am available for second opinion evaluations. My approach is to tailor treatment taking into account your unique history and needs.
At-home ADHD psychological testing is available through the Brown assessments from Pearson. Resolute Psychiatry Services offers evidence-based psychiatric medication management for a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and opioid use disorder.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, or OCD, Resolute Psychiatry Services specializes in trauma-informed care and Suboxone treatment. We provide compassionate psychiatric services both in-person and virtually throughout Massachusetts and Greater Boston for adolescents and adults.
At-home ADHD psychological testing is available through the Brown assessments from Pearson. Resolute Psychiatry Services offers evidence-based psychiatric medication management for a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and opioid use disorder.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, or OCD, Resolute Psychiatry Services specializes in trauma-informed care and Suboxone treatment. We provide compassionate psychiatric services both in-person and virtually throughout Massachusetts and Greater Boston for adolescents and adults.
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in Massachusetts, with advanced training in medication management for children, teens, and adults.
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.
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in Massachusetts, with advanced training in medication management for children, teens, and adults.
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.
Is your child or teenager struggling with transitions?
I provide both individual therapy and family therapy when working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have treated anxiety, depression, ADHD and Bipolar disorder in medically complicated individuals. I emphasize diet, exercise, collaborative communication between caretakers and sleep hygiene before prescribing medications.
Is your child or teenager struggling with transitions?
I provide both individual therapy and family therapy when working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have treated anxiety, depression, ADHD and Bipolar disorder in medically complicated individuals. I emphasize diet, exercise, collaborative communication between caretakers and sleep hygiene before prescribing medications.
From children to older adults, our patients receive compassionate, discreet treatment — accessible anywhere in Massachusetts via secure telehealth.
We take a unique approach to mental health, utilizing both collaboration and shared decision-making. This means, in addition to including both the patient and family in decision-making, our providers will collaborate with the patient’s primary care provider and other providers to formulate the best and most individualized treatment plan.
From children to older adults, our patients receive compassionate, discreet treatment — accessible anywhere in Massachusetts via secure telehealth.
We take a unique approach to mental health, utilizing both collaboration and shared decision-making. This means, in addition to including both the patient and family in decision-making, our providers will collaborate with the patient’s primary care provider and other providers to formulate the best and most individualized treatment plan.
I am a Harvard-trained, board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and adults struggling from anxiety disorders, mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), OCD, trauma, personality disorders, experiencing interpersonal difficulties or feeling stuck. I provide psychotherapy and/or medication management for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
I am a Harvard-trained, board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and adults struggling from anxiety disorders, mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), OCD, trauma, personality disorders, experiencing interpersonal difficulties or feeling stuck. I provide psychotherapy and/or medication management for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
James Greenblatt MD is a globally recognized pioneer in integrative psychiatry with over 30 years of clinical experience. His precision-based approach incorporates genetic, biochemical, and nutritional testing to tailor education and treatment recommendations.
As founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an education platform, Dr. Greenblatt trains clinicians in functional medicine to improve patient outcomes. His work empowers clients and practitioners to uncover root causes of mental illness using evidence-based, integrative and functional strategies.
James Greenblatt MD is a globally recognized pioneer in integrative psychiatry with over 30 years of clinical experience. His precision-based approach incorporates genetic, biochemical, and nutritional testing to tailor education and treatment recommendations.
As founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an education platform, Dr. Greenblatt trains clinicians in functional medicine to improve patient outcomes. His work empowers clients and practitioners to uncover root causes of mental illness using evidence-based, integrative and functional strategies.
Kendra and Byron Smith) and focuses on providing high-quality mental health services to children and adults.
Currently accepting new patients! Seeking mental health treatment can be a daunting task. Congrats on taking this first step! At Kind Mind, we strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where patients can feel comfortable, heard and that they are in partnership with their doctor to meet their goals. Therapy can be a wonderful way for patients to understand themselves, relationships, and patterns of interacting in a deeper way to effect positive change in their lives. At times, medication is needed in conjunction with therapy to address acuity of symptoms and augment progress. We also provide medication evaluation and treatment.
Kendra and Byron Smith) and focuses on providing high-quality mental health services to children and adults.
Currently accepting new patients! Seeking mental health treatment can be a daunting task. Congrats on taking this first step! At Kind Mind, we strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where patients can feel comfortable, heard and that they are in partnership with their doctor to meet their goals. Therapy can be a wonderful way for patients to understand themselves, relationships, and patterns of interacting in a deeper way to effect positive change in their lives. At times, medication is needed in conjunction with therapy to address acuity of symptoms and augment progress. We also provide medication evaluation and treatment.
I completed psychiatry residency at Yale, child and adolescent fellowship training at Montefiore/Albert Einstein, and advanced fellowship training in transgender psychiatry at Mount Sinai.
Making the decision to pursue psychiatric treatment requires courage and motivation. As your psychiatrist, I honor your willingness to be vulnerable with me by being transparent with you throughout our work together. My clinical approach balances directness with empathy, shared expectation with flexibility, and professionalism with humor and warmth. I provide psychiatric evaluations, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and medication management to adolescents and adults. I am passionate about caring for LGBTQIA+ people, and I have been researching and teaching about queer issues in health care for the past ten years.
I completed psychiatry residency at Yale, child and adolescent fellowship training at Montefiore/Albert Einstein, and advanced fellowship training in transgender psychiatry at Mount Sinai.
Making the decision to pursue psychiatric treatment requires courage and motivation. As your psychiatrist, I honor your willingness to be vulnerable with me by being transparent with you throughout our work together. My clinical approach balances directness with empathy, shared expectation with flexibility, and professionalism with humor and warmth. I provide psychiatric evaluations, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and medication management to adolescents and adults. I am passionate about caring for LGBTQIA+ people, and I have been researching and teaching about queer issues in health care for the past ten years.
More Psychiatrists Nearby
I provide evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and consultations for children (age 5 and up), adolescents, and adults.
Appointments between 7am - 3pm, weekdays, are available. Times after 3pm are rare, so the ability to leave or go in late to school or work for an appointment is essential. My office is located just off of Route 9, two miles from I-495 and four miles from the Pike.
I provide evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and consultations for children (age 5 and up), adolescents, and adults.
Appointments between 7am - 3pm, weekdays, are available. Times after 3pm are rare, so the ability to leave or go in late to school or work for an appointment is essential. My office is located just off of Route 9, two miles from I-495 and four miles from the Pike.
Together, our team delivers compassionate, evidence‑based care tailored to the unique needs of children, adolescents, and adults.
We provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, ongoing assessments, and work closely with you to develop a treatment plan. Our clinicians specialize in a wide range of treatments, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Together, our team delivers compassionate, evidence‑based care tailored to the unique needs of children, adolescents, and adults.
We provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, ongoing assessments, and work closely with you to develop a treatment plan. Our clinicians specialize in a wide range of treatments, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Salman Abouzied is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in therapy and psycho-pharmacological treatment of Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Substance Recovery, Anxiety Disorders, Psychotic/Thought Disorders, Childhood ADHD/ADD, and management of psychiatric symptoms related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Now offering 100% virtual visits for patients in New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Florida, and Massachusetts. Go to www.empathwell.com for more information.
Salman Abouzied is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in therapy and psycho-pharmacological treatment of Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Substance Recovery, Anxiety Disorders, Psychotic/Thought Disorders, Childhood ADHD/ADD, and management of psychiatric symptoms related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Now offering 100% virtual visits for patients in New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Florida, and Massachusetts. Go to www.empathwell.com for more information.
I have been working in the mental health field in various roles since 1998 from working with children and adolescents as a behavioral interventionist and health care coordinator in residential programs for youth with complex diagnoses and histories of trauma, and with adults inpatient at a state hospital.
I genuinely respect patient's preferences & strongly promote transparency. I am nonjudgmental, open and embrace questions while providing psychoeducation regarding a diagnosis, symptoms and review of available treatment options for my patients. I also provide psychopharmacologic genetic testing to help identify the best medication options for individuals.
I have been working in the mental health field in various roles since 1998 from working with children and adolescents as a behavioral interventionist and health care coordinator in residential programs for youth with complex diagnoses and histories of trauma, and with adults inpatient at a state hospital.
I genuinely respect patient's preferences & strongly promote transparency. I am nonjudgmental, open and embrace questions while providing psychoeducation regarding a diagnosis, symptoms and review of available treatment options for my patients. I also provide psychopharmacologic genetic testing to help identify the best medication options for individuals.
We currently offer CBT groups for both adults and children/adolescents!
Jessica Kim. is the director of PHHC, a Holistic mental health clinic that offers psychiatric, therapeutic ,and mental health wellness services. She is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, a certified yoga instructor, and has been working in mental health for over 15 years. She was educated at Brandeis University and Boston College. Jessica also practices integrated psychiatry and functional medicine, having completed her fellowship in this specialty through Dr. Greenblatt's program. She is now offering Neuropsych testing services as well.
We currently offer CBT groups for both adults and children/adolescents!
Jessica Kim. is the director of PHHC, a Holistic mental health clinic that offers psychiatric, therapeutic ,and mental health wellness services. She is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, a certified yoga instructor, and has been working in mental health for over 15 years. She was educated at Brandeis University and Boston College. Jessica also practices integrated psychiatry and functional medicine, having completed her fellowship in this specialty through Dr. Greenblatt's program. She is now offering Neuropsych testing services as well.
Derek Terrell, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than twenty years of combined experience in mental health care, behavioral health leadership, and evidence-based treatment of complex psychiatric conditions. Derek specializes in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar spectrum disorders, substance-use–related concerns, and the unique challenges faced by individuals with dual diagnoses. Derek’s clinical approach is grounded in the belief that effective psychiatric care must be both deeply personal and highly practical.
Derek Terrell, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than twenty years of combined experience in mental health care, behavioral health leadership, and evidence-based treatment of complex psychiatric conditions. Derek specializes in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar spectrum disorders, substance-use–related concerns, and the unique challenges faced by individuals with dual diagnoses. Derek’s clinical approach is grounded in the belief that effective psychiatric care must be both deeply personal and highly practical.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma related to relationships, family, or life transitions.
Accepting New Patients March. Immediate Appointments Available + Insurance Accepted.
Specializing in medication management for individuals experiencing anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, or major life transitions. Reaching out for support is a meaningful step, and I strive to provide a compassionate, judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your journey.
I am a dedicated & compassionate, board-certified nurse practitioner who provides holistic, patient-centered care that supports both mental & physical well-being. I am deeply committed to emotional safety, resilience, and whole-person healing.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma related to relationships, family, or life transitions.
Accepting New Patients March. Immediate Appointments Available + Insurance Accepted.
Specializing in medication management for individuals experiencing anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, or major life transitions. Reaching out for support is a meaningful step, and I strive to provide a compassionate, judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your journey.
I am a dedicated & compassionate, board-certified nurse practitioner who provides holistic, patient-centered care that supports both mental & physical well-being. I am deeply committed to emotional safety, resilience, and whole-person healing.
I am a board-certified nurse practitioner of both psychiatric/mental health and physical health. I am passionate about collaborating with individuals at various stages of life, assisting individuals in achieving optimal mental health. I strive to provide holistic personalized care through ongoing diagnostic assessment, psychotherapy, integrative medicine, lifestyle modification, and when indicated, medication management. I work with individuals ages 8 and up.
I am a board-certified nurse practitioner of both psychiatric/mental health and physical health. I am passionate about collaborating with individuals at various stages of life, assisting individuals in achieving optimal mental health. I strive to provide holistic personalized care through ongoing diagnostic assessment, psychotherapy, integrative medicine, lifestyle modification, and when indicated, medication management. I work with individuals ages 8 and up.
As a Yale trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with a Master's Degree in Psychology, and extensive training in both psychiatry and psychology, I will provide holistic, comprehensive, person-centered care. My commitment to you, is to not only treat the most overt symptoms currently showing up, but explore all contributing factors, and root causes, to develop a deeper understanding of how to best meet your goals. From this full-scope of awareness, and global insight, we will collaboratively work to create an integrative care plan that brings meaningful, sustainable, changes that improve your quality of life, and overall wellbeing.
As a Yale trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with a Master's Degree in Psychology, and extensive training in both psychiatry and psychology, I will provide holistic, comprehensive, person-centered care. My commitment to you, is to not only treat the most overt symptoms currently showing up, but explore all contributing factors, and root causes, to develop a deeper understanding of how to best meet your goals. From this full-scope of awareness, and global insight, we will collaboratively work to create an integrative care plan that brings meaningful, sustainable, changes that improve your quality of life, and overall wellbeing.
My name is Melanie Kelley, and I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about delivering innovative mental health care, including psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults.
After 5 years of traveling the county as an ER nurse, I witnessed the immense lack of psychiatric care. Day after day and week after week, patients lined the emergency room halls, waiting to receive the help they desperately needed. Therefore, I made it my lifelong passion to give individuals the tools for long-term success, safety, and stability.
My name is Melanie Kelley, and I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about delivering innovative mental health care, including psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults.
After 5 years of traveling the county as an ER nurse, I witnessed the immense lack of psychiatric care. Day after day and week after week, patients lined the emergency room halls, waiting to receive the help they desperately needed. Therefore, I made it my lifelong passion to give individuals the tools for long-term success, safety, and stability.
Now accepting NEW Clients! Many people seek care when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. My clients are individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, stress, trauma, or difficulties with focus and daily functioning. They may be navigating life transitions, work stress, or relationship challenges and want clarity about what they’re experiencing. They are looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space to better understand their mental health and develop practical strategies that help them feel more balanced, stable, and in control of their lives.
Now accepting NEW Clients! Many people seek care when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. My clients are individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, stress, trauma, or difficulties with focus and daily functioning. They may be navigating life transitions, work stress, or relationship challenges and want clarity about what they’re experiencing. They are looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space to better understand their mental health and develop practical strategies that help them feel more balanced, stable, and in control of their lives.
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FAQ - About Child Psychiatry
What does a child psychiatrist do?
Child psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents. They support children and their families in navigating a wide range of challenges related to growing up, including academic difficulties, peer-related stress or bullying, family transitions such as divorce, and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. Treatment often includes age-appropriate therapy and, when appropriate, medication. Child psychiatrists also frequently collaborate with other professionals involved in a child’s care—such as therapists, pediatricians, teachers, or occupational therapists—to ensure a coordinated approach. They may also conduct developmental or psychological assessments to clarify diagnoses or determine the most effective treatment plan for a child. While child psychiatrists may see patients of any age under 18, many focus on specific developmental stages, such as the toddler years or adolescence.
How to find a child psychiatrist
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in working with children. The platform also offers additional filters to help you find a provider with relevant specialty areas who sees patients in your child’s age group. Each provider profile includes detailed information such as therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a provider is a good match for your child’s needs and developmental stage.

