Find a psychiatrist in Boston, MA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Boston, MA accepting new patients
Boston residents can connect with 378 empowering providers through Headway across neighborhoods like Cambridge, Dorchester, and Roxbury. Many providers offer free intake calls and work with insurance to help you focus on your care without worrying about costs.
Welcome ! I’m Telisa Taylor, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with advanced training in psychiatric assessment, medication management, and trauma-informed care. My background includes working with diverse populations in outpatient and community settings, which has given me a deep understanding of both complex mental health needs and everyday life stressors.
I specialize in supporting teens, adults, professionals, and parents who are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, and life transitions. My practice blends medication, therapy, and coaching to treat the whole person and create a personalized path toward stability and wellness.
Above all, clients should know that my style is warm, approachable, and relatable—and that their comfort, safety, and growth are always my top priorities.
Dr Harris provides psychiatric diagnostic assessments, medication consultation, psychopharmacology and psychotherapy services. She specializes in comprehensive assessments and evidence-based medication management for a broad range of psychiatric and psychological disorders. She understands the complexities of mental health and is committed to delivering personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
Dr Harris completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California at Berkeley and her medical studies at University California at San Francisco. She then completed her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School.
Joshua Hatcher is a board certified Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). He is also dual certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. He provides psychiatric assessment and evaluation along with medication management and optimization.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Boston, MA
- 97%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 94%ADD/ADHD
- 88%PTSD
- 78%Bipolar disorder
- 97%Aetna
- 84%Cigna
- 75%Point32 Healthcare
- 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- 97%English
- 6%Igbo
- 3%Spanish
- 3%Twi
- 3%Yoruba
- 100%In-person or online
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
- 94%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Medical Doctor
- 97%Individual therapy
- 9%Couples therapy
- 9%Family therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Boston
Finding the right psychiatrist in Boston starts with understanding what kind of care you need. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and in some cases provide talk therapy. If you're looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or medication management, a psychiatrist may be the right fit. Psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) can also prescribe and manage medication and are another option available through Headway.
Boston has a large concentration of mental health providers, but finding one who accepts your insurance and is taking new patients can still be a challenge. Consider what matters most to you — whether that's a provider who specializes in a specific condition, offers virtual appointments, or practices near your neighborhood in areas like Back Bay, Cambridge, or Jamaica Plain. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach and decide if they're a good match before you book.
Psychiatry sessions in Boston can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a psychiatrist who is both the right clinical fit and covered by your plan.
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