OCD Psychiatrists in Massachusetts

My primary focus is on medication management, though I also have experience working in four different outpatient clinics where I have gained expertise in multiple different therapy modalities. If appropriate, I will refer you for psychotherapy and collaborate with your therapist to support your care. I appreciate the importance of fostering a meaningful therapeutic relationship, and my goal is to make every patient feel welcomed in a non-judgmental treatment environment. I also take a holistic approach, as I understand that good health creates a sense of overall well-being and improved mental health. I strongly emphasize the importance of mindfulness, self-compassion, exercise, nutrition, and interpersonal relationships throughout treatment.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. I completed my medical education at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, then completed my residency in adult psychiatry at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and went on to complete my child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at NYU Langone and Bellevue Hospital. During this time, I also taught a course titled Love Actually at NYU School of Arts and Science. During training, I gained extensive clinical experience in psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings, allowing me the opportunity to treat patients of all ages and backgrounds in numerous busy hospitals in New York City.

I believe in a mind-body interconnection, and strive to address both aspects to provide truly holistic care. I am passionate about treating ADHD, and utilize medications plus skill building in my sessions to help my patients maximize their potential. My extensive experience also includes treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD. I work in partnership with patients to find a treatment plan that will be effective, while also being sensitive to financial or insurance coverage factors that may impact care.

I am a double board certified psychiatrist in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Following completion of my training, I spent the next 10 years fulfilling my passion for indigent care of children, working in a community mental health center. I went on to complete additional training in Functional Medicine, with the goal of offering patients greater insight into the physical factors contributing to their symptoms. I have also trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and encourage mindfulness as a healing technique along with medication management. Over the following 10 years, I treated a broad range of patients in a private practice setting, including children and adults.

Dr. Deringer is a psychiatrist with board certification in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. She earned her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School, and she completed her psychiatry residency and addiction psychiatry fellowship training at New York University. She has previously held faculty roles at New York University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School. She has been involved in training the next generation of psychiatrists through her past work on the Program Director team for the MGH-McLean Psychiatry Residency Program. She has expertise in treating adults with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, trauma, and ADHD.

Dr. Deringer cares deeply about understanding each patient's unique experience.  She recognizes that mental health symptoms are impacted by an individual's biological make-up, social situation, and their individual way of interacting with others in the world.  She will assess all of these factors and work with you to develop an appropriate treatment plan to help you feel better and meet your goals.  She incorporates supportive psychotherapy into all of her patient meetings; this may include discussions of the role of nutrition, exercise, and sleep habits in your overall well-being.

Dr. Deringer will begin the evaluation process with a thorough one-hour session in which we will discuss your current symptoms, your prior treatment history, your medical history, and your goals for treatment.  At the end of that session, she will begin to formulate her diagnostic impression and treatment recommendations.  Sometimes, the evaluation process may require more than one session, and it may be helpful for Dr. Deringer to gather information, with your permission, from prior treatment or to collaborate with your therapist if you have one.  Dr. Deringer will work with you on a medication treatment plan, if clinically indicated, to help you manage your symptoms and achieve your treatment goals.

I am a staff psychiatrist at Talkiatry, board-certified in adult psychiatry. My practice is focused primarily on medication management, which I combine with a therapeutic style that blends supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. Follow-up appointments with me typically last 20–30 minutes. While I am trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, I work collaboratively with therapists and may recommend their inclusion as part of your treatment team, depending on your individualized treatment plan.

I attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where I received my medical degree, and completed my psychiatry residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York. I have received several awards for teaching and the treatment of chronically ill patients, including Stony Brook University's "William Turner Award" for excellence in education and leadership. Post residency, I worked with general adult patients as well as older adults at Manchester Memorial Hospital, where I served as both an outpatient psychiatrist and Director of the Geriatric Intensive Outpatient Program.

Although I do not treat child or adolescent patients, I have experience working with people of all ages, from young adults to adults. I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, patients in the perinatal period, and patients with co-occurring substance use disorders. I have regularly managed behavioral problems in adults with autism spectrum disorders as well as dementia. I particularly enjoy working with patients dealing with life or role transitions, older adults, and patients with bipolar or other affective disorders.

I take a holistic approach to mental health care, integrating therapy into my sessions and collaborating with patients to develop individualized medication regimens that best meet their needs. My gentle and understanding approach helps create a supportive environment for my patients, fostering their mental and emotional well-being. While I have extensive expertise in treating college-aged young adults, my practice also includes a broad range of patients, with a particular specialization in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, a highly effective treatment for OCD.

I am a board certified adult psychiatrist. I earned my undergraduate degree and Masters in Teaching from Boston University, followed by my medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. I completed my residency in general adult psychiatry at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard teaching hospital. I currently serve as a staff psychiatrist at Harvard University Health Services, where I work with both undergraduate and graduate students. I have developed significant expertise in working with LGBTQ individuals through my involvement with the Gender and Sexuality Clinic at Cambridge Health Alliance and the LGBTQ Interdisciplinary Team at Harvard University Health Services.

My philosophy includes a healing-oriented approach that considers the whole person, including all lifestyle aspects. I aim to provide collaborative and comprehensive care, which may include medication management, lifestyle interventions, stress reduction techniques, and other integrative approaches. I employ pharmacotherapy along with supportive therapy and integrative approaches, and I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship where the patient feels empowered is the key to healing.

I am double Board Certified in Psychiatry and Lifestyle Medicine. I completed my psychiatry residency training at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt, where I served as the chief resident. I am currently working on completing my Ph.D. in Integrative Medicine. I have more than five years of experience treating patients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar, OCD, ADHD, and other mental health issues, and I have practiced in various settings over my career, including working for the Department of Defense, private practice, and community mental health. I am fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

I treat each patient with a holistic, evidence-based approach that incorporates psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic best practices. My priority is to build a safe and trusting working relationship with each patient, keeping in mind their unique biological, psychological, social, and spiritual contexts. I have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, personality disorders, OCD, and perinatal conditions such as postpartum depression. Other professional interests include forensic psychiatry, combined psychopharmacological and psychotherapy treatment, and ECT, in which I was certified by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist trained in Adult Psychiatry. I received my medical degree from Yale University and completed my residency training at Cambridge Health Alliance - Harvard Medical School, where I served as Chief Resident of Quality Improvement. I have worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds and all socioeconomic strata.

I believe that integrating therapy, psychopharmacology, and lifestyle modifications can lead to the greatest gains in emotional wellness, and that working collaboratively with patients leads to the best outcome. I have worked with a diverse patient population, but especially enjoy working with patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and ADHD. I offer supportive therapy in conjunction with psychopharmacology. In cases in which a patient would benefit from more intensive therapy than what could be done in 20-25 minute visits, I may recommend adjunctive therapy with a licensed therapist.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and completed my residency training at UMass Medical Center, where I served as chief resident during my final year. I have worked with patients in a variety of treatment settings, including inpatient, partial hospital programs, community mental health centers, and outpatient.

My primary focus has been on treating adults with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, ADHD, and other disorders. I strive to provide quality and compassionate treatment to individuals and their families.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist trained in Adult Psychiatry. I attended Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy in Ukraine, where I received my M.D., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Psychiatry. I completed my residency at Harvard South Shore Psychiatry Residency Training Program in MA, where I was elected chief resident.

I have extensive research experience in Ukraine and the USA. I studied computer addiction for my dissertation, produced multiple abstracts and presentations, and published several articles in peer-reviewed psychiatric journals, as well as a book entitled Computer Addiction: Formation, Diagnosis, Correction and Prophylaxis. I have also helped organize international conferences with the goal of improving access to and quality of healthcare in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, and providing a national model for health care reform.

I have worked with a variety of patients with diverse backgrounds in a Community Health Center and in the Partial Hospitalization Program, and I have supervised medical students, psychiatry residents, and nurse practitioners. I have been a lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and was involved in the training of psychiatry residents in the Harvard South Shore Psychiatry Training Program.

I view each patient and their caregiver's circumstance as unique. I take a holistic and collaborative approach to help patients understand their options. While the focus may be on psychoeducation and medication management with supportive and psychodynamic therapeutic interventions, there may be a need for additional therapy, and I may ask that a therapist be added to the treatment team. I work towards establishing a meaningful, trusting relationship.

I am double board certified in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I have worked in various settings with culturally diverse populations, with a primary focus on caring for children in outpatient programs. I have spent over ten years as an administrative leader, having chaired and co-chaired committees overseeing the practice of fellow psychiatrists and served as Discipline Chief. I have also been teaching and supervising Nurse Practitioner students and Physician Assistant students. I am experienced with a wide variety of psychiatric diagnoses and therapeutic modalities.

I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that considers the full spectrum of biological, psychological, and social factors. I build therapeutic relationships on empathy, respect, and trust. By tailoring treatment plans to each patient's personal and cultural context, I help individuals take control of their mental health and work toward long-term recovery and resilience. In the first session, I take time to listen carefully and gather a thorough understanding of each patient's concerns, history, and current functioning. I use empathy and active listening to foster open communication and develop personalized treatment plans that may include therapy, medication, or lifestyle changes, with the goal of restoring wellness and stability.

I earned my undergraduate degree in molecular genetics from the University of Vermont and conducted neuroscience research in both academic and industry settings. I am a graduate of St. George's University School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency at Mather Hospital, Northwell Health, where I was honored as Resident of the Year in 2025 and inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

My approach to treatment focuses on adopting a holistic approach through behavioral change, medication management, and brief psychotherapy.

I am double boarded in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. I received my medical degree from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon and completed my psychiatry residency program at the University of Virginia. I completed a fellowship in addiction psychiatry through Boston University, after which I started working at the Brigham and Women's Hospital.

I previously held a leadership role as medical director for the dual diagnosis partial hospitalization program at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, where I helped create and establish this program, and also worked as an outpatient addiction psychiatrist. I have been involved in teaching and have maintained an academic affiliation with Harvard Medical School. In addition, I have appeared in numerous professional publications and authored several research papers.

I wholeheartedly believe that treating patients holistically is of high importance, with a focus on their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. I have expertise in treating patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and PTSD, and I incorporate psychopharmacology when needed, as well as psychodynamic and supportive psychotherapy.

I completed my psychiatry residency training at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. I have enjoyed treating patients for over 25 years in a variety of settings such as inpatient, outpatient mental health clinics, emergency room, and multidisciplinary clinics.

I am board-certified in Adult psychiatry and have been practicing for over 5 years. I focus on medication management and brief psychotherapy utilizing techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and supportive therapy in 30-minute appointments. When appropriate, I may recommend additional psychotherapy with a psychologist as part of the treatment plan. I am fluent in both Spanish and English and am passionate about working with the Latinx population.

I completed my bachelor's degree in Cellular Molecular Biology from Metropolitan University, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and my postgraduate work at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. I received my medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Ponce, Puerto Rico, and completed my residency training in psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

After completing my training, I began working for Lifespan Physician Group, where I became program director for Lifespan Latinx Mental Health Services and served as Staff Psychiatrist at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. I hold a faculty position in The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, as a Clinical Instructor.

At the center of my clinical approach is a strong emphasis on establishing trust and using a collaborative approach to help patients develop an individualized and cohesive plan so that they are able to achieve their goals. My practice focuses on medication management, which I typically offer in conjunction with supportive therapy, motivational interviewing, and/or cognitive behavioral therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Occasionally, I may recommend that additional therapy is needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team in order to provide the best outcome. I specialize in treating patients with a history of depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders.

I am a double board-certified adult and addiction psychiatrist who has been in practice for over 9 years. I received my medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. I went on to complete my residency in psychiatry at Harvard South Shore, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, where I served as Chief Resident and earned my 360° Professionalism award. I then had additional training in Addiction Psychiatry through my fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

After completing training, I worked as an Addiction Psychiatrist and Director of Adult Services in the Trauma and Resilience Center (TRC) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). I have held an academic appointment at UTHealth, and I have spent my professional career supervising and teaching medical students and psychiatry residents.

I am a board certified psychiatrist skilled in prescribing medications and working in psychotherapy. I combine a warm demeanor with excellent clinical skills, and have over 15 years' experience working with adult patients of all ages and many walks of life. I have special expertise combining medication and psychotherapy to help patients reduce symptoms and grow as individuals. My additional training and experience in psychological modes of treatment enhance the quality of care I provide to all my patients, to meet them where they are and prioritize their individual needs and goals. I also provide medication management-only treatments for people who aren't looking for psychotherapy or who already have therapists.

I completed my psychiatric residency at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. I also completed psychoanalytic training at the Columbia Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research, and went on to teach classes at the Center, educating candidates about the nuances of combining psychotherapy with other treatment modalities. In addition to providing outpatient psychiatric treatment for over 10 years in private practice, I have worked extensively in psychiatric emergency settings, supervising residents as attending physician at Columbia-New York Presbyterian Hospital and Long Island Jewish Hospital psychiatric emergency rooms. I also have special expertise treating college-aged and young adult patients, having served as staff psychiatrist at Barnard College's Furman Counseling Center and worked with many students from Barnard and Columbia in my private practice.

I offer treatment for many psychiatric conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and personality disorders. I identify helping people ease and overcome their psychiatric conditions as my calling, and approach each patient with humility, diligence, and a collaborative spirit.