

Mental healthcare in Newton is personalized through Headway's 373 provider network across all neighborhoods. Find the right fit with open-minded professionals offering free intake calls, virtual or in-person care, and insurance coverage that keeps your focus on healing rather than costs.
I am a dual Board Certified Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with fifteen years of experience treating adults and adolescents. I provide medication management for ages 13-55 for the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder and ADHD. I am particularly interested in working with adolescents, young adults & new parents. I also have a medical background in women's health and use that information in assessing and treating women across the lifespan.
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.











Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Finding psychiatrists in Newton starts with understanding the type of mental health care you want. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and provide medication management. Therapists provide talk therapy and may support concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and relationship stress. Some people start with a therapist, some start with a prescriber, and some work with both. As you compare options, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, training, and care style match what you want support with.
Newton is close to larger care markets like Boston, Brookline, and Wellesley, but local in-person psychiatry options may still be limited by schedule, location, and specialty. Virtual psychiatry can expand your choices while keeping care easier to fit into your week. Medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Before booking, review each psychiatrist’s bio for appointment availability, whether they offer a free phone consultation, areas of focus, and how they describe their approach.
Psychiatric care in Newton can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your preferences, may accept your insurance, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated out-of-pocket costs, compare bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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