PTSD Psychiatrists in Massachusetts

I take a patient-centered approach and emphasize that I, too, am human. Everyone faces challenges at different times and in different ways. I adopt a holistic perspective, recognizing that effective treatment involves understanding how life challenges impact a person as a whole. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, empathetic, and practical care to all my patients. I engage with patients in a way that makes it easy and natural for them to share their stories, and from there I promote a shared decision-making approach to develop the most effective treatment plan. My areas of expertise include psychopharmacology, as well as Cognitive Behavioral, Supportive, and Psychodynamic therapies.

I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience in health care, dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of my community. With a background in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I am committed to helping individuals become the best versions of themselves, no matter where they are in their journey at the time of their first appointment.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, biking, and being outdoors.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in compassionate and comprehensive mental health care. I focus on medication management for a wide range of psychiatric conditions, providing supportive therapy to help individuals navigate life's challenges and enhance their overall well-being, while emphasizing lifestyle changes and the development of coping skills. Committed to holistic wellness, I believe in empowering individuals to make positive changes in their lives and offer guidance on nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, and stress management techniques. I am dedicated to fostering a therapeutic alliance built on trust, empathy, and collaboration, and my approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual under my care.

I completed my medical degree at the American University of Antigua, gaining a profound understanding of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of mental health. Following my residency at Bergen, Newbridge Medical Center, where I was appointed Chief Resident in my fourth year, I worked for several years in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.

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 am deeply committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can express their thoughts and feelings freely. My approach to therapy involves engaging each client with warmth and enthusiasm, and I encourage them to be active participants on their journey of emotional growth, healing, and empowerment. I use therapeutic expertise and various inner-healing approaches to teach clients restorative self-care practices, exercises that cultivate emotional awareness, strategies to manage unhealthy thoughts, and methods to change undesirable behaviors.

Working with me, clients can expect to take away from each session a plan of action with detailed steps, easy to apply skills, and practical strategies to help them manage stress, heal from hurtful experiences, improve their communication skills, and strengthen boundaries in their relationships. They will gain a better understanding about how and why they feel uncomfortable emotions and why they experience strong reactions in response to those associated thoughts.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 23 years of extensive experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients facing a variety of life's challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as perinatal and postpartum mental health. I attended undergraduate school in Albany, GA, and graduate school in Valdosta, GA.

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.

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 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.

With a patient-centered approach, I tailor my methods to fit each client's unique needs, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and spiritual insights when relevant. My treatment style balances evidence-based practices with respect for each individual's background and values, and my dedication to client growth, self-empowerment, and resilience continues to define my work as a psychiatrist.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist based in Boston, Massachusetts. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology from Howard University, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and went on to receive my Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health from Harvard University. After completing my psychiatry residency at Boston Medical Center, I stayed on as an Attending Psychiatrist and Associate Professor, where I gained valuable experience in trauma-informed care and culturally responsive treatment, particularly for African Americans and other marginalized communities.

I utilize humanistic, person-centered, collaborative, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy while maintaining an open, flexible, creative atmosphere to remain aware of the unique and individual needs of each client. I seek to create a non-judgmental and safe environment where a caring relationship can be built with my clients to utilize and add to their strengths. Through my practice, a collaboration can bring my clients towards achieving their goals and living the life they desire. My specialties include: Depression, Anxiety, OCD- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Stress management, Life transitions, Self-esteem issues, and Relationship issues.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Massachusetts with over ten years' experience working in the mental health field. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults seeking assistance in managing their experiences with depression/mood challenges, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, attention focus, and relationship issues. I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations from St. Joseph's College and received my Master of Science in School Counseling and Extended Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University.

My years of experience include working as a Rehabilitation specialist/therapist at a Pros program, a psychotherapist at an outpatient clinic, and a Child and Youth Behavioral Military Family Life counselor working with children and families on a Military base in New York. More recently, I held a role as a psychotherapist on an online platform that provides virtual therapy and continue to engage in this role at Talkiatry.

My philosophy is simple yet powerful: care should fit the person, not just the diagnosis. I am passionate about tackling complex issues, including suicide prevention, C-PTSD, chronic depression, ASD, and OCD, and advocating for underserved communities. I believe in patient-centered care based on the individual, rather than focusing only on a diagnostic algorithm.

I am Holly James Corrigan, RN, MSN, PMHNP, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. I earned my BSN from Russell Sage College in 2009, my MSN from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions in 2016, and completed Psychiatry Redefined's Fellowship in Functional and Integrated Psychiatry in 2025. I keep current by attending top conferences, like the International Trauma Conference in Boston, ensuring I am always at the forefront of my field.

My career began as a registered nurse in neurology, pediatrics, and emergency care, before I found my calling in psychiatry. Since then, I have provided medication management and supportive psychotherapy in outpatient clinics and worked in inpatient units serving adults and adolescents.

The first appointment will include a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and a discussion about what your goals of treatment are. Pharmacological and therapeutic recommendations are both important elements of the treatment plan. Follow-up appointments will be more concise, but may include various therapeutic modalities, medication changes, and supportive psychotherapy.

I use an integrative approach to health in my psychiatric practice, combining evidence-based concepts in neurobiology with psychological, social, and spiritual/existential worldviews to understand and treat every patient. My primary practice is medication management, and I also integrate elements of psychotherapy into my work, typically within 30-minute follow-up visits. In addition to medication and psychotherapy, I incorporate wellness tools into visits, such as mindfulness exercises and sleep management strategies. If I believe that additional psychotherapy is needed, I will recommend that you add a therapist to your care team. My primary focus is working with adults with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma symptoms, ADHD, and problems with sleep. I enjoy working with people facing life transitions, especially older adults and women who are struggling with mental health challenges related to pregnancy and post-partum health. I have extensive experience working with people from many stages of life, with diverse world views and cultural backgrounds. I have always had an inclusive practice and welcome people who identify as LBGTQIA+.

I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. I received my medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical School and my PhD in Neurobiology from The Rockefeller University. I completed my Psychiatry residency and Sleep Medicine Fellowship training at the New York University Medical Center. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I was working at Hartford Healthcare with adults in intensive outpatient programs and at Hackensack Meridian Health outpatient clinics. I was the medical director of the Consultation Liaison Service at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and an assistant professor at UMass Medical School.

I have published and presented widely on topics related to Wellness in Psychiatry, Ethics, and Sleep Medicine. I am an advocate for finding your voice in medical decision-making. As part of my own life path, I became an Interfaith Minister and enjoy including spirituality and the supportive role it can play in healing for my patients. I also enjoy using sound healing for relaxation and stress management.

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.

I believe that addressing mental health is just as important as addressing physical health. My practice focuses on medication management, often combined with supportive or cognitive behavioral therapy, with an emphasis on integrating medication management with individual therapy to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. I provide care for individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.

I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 18 years of experience in outpatient psychiatry. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty in adult psychiatry from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Boston. I am trained in psychiatric diagnosis, medication management, and both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapies.

Over the past 18 years, I have gained extensive experience evaluating and treating adults in outpatient settings. I previously worked at Arbour HRI Outpatient Clinic in Massachusetts and, for the past decade, have served patients at Memorial Healthcare System in Florida. At Memorial Healthcare System, I collaborated with the Mind-Body Wellness Clinic to support both the medical and psychiatric needs of my patients. I have also contributed to the training of psychiatric and internal medicine residents in outpatient psychiatry.

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.

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.

My practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with supportive therapy and psychoeducation in 20-30 minute follow-up visits. At times, I may recommend additional therapy and ask that you bring another therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome. I bring over twenty years of experience in general adult psychiatry treating a wide variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, and geriatric issues. My treatment philosophy stresses the importance of being responsive, compassionate, and kind. I see my work as the enhancement of hope.

I am board certified in adult psychiatry. I graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. degree in psychology, received my medical degree from the University of South Florida, and completed my residency at New York University and its affiliated hospitals, including Tisch and Lenox Hill, where I served as chief resident. I have worked for over twenty years in private practice and at a large community hospital in Pennsylvania. My extensive hospital experience kept me sharply focused on the connection between medical issues and mental health presentations.