Find a psychiatrist in Massachusetts — covered by insurance

Start by selecting your state and insurance on Headway to see psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who match your plan. You can filter by specialty, availability, and session format to build a shortlist of providers who are accepting new patients. Each provider profile includes a detailed bio about their background, approach, and what to expect. Many providers on Headway also offer a free phone consultation so you can see if it's a good fit before committing to a session.

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your insurance plan, provider, and session type. When you enter your insurance details on Headway, you can see an estimated session cost before you book. Your out-of-pocket expense may be as low as $0 per session, but costs vary based on your location and exact insurance coverage. You can pay by credit card, debit card, HSA, FSA, or HRA card, or by connecting your bank account.

Many psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners on Headway accept insurance. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans. To confirm coverage in your area, enter your insurance details on Headway and browse providers who match your plan. Every provider listed is accepting new patients, and most accept insurance.

Many psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners on Headway offer virtual sessions in addition to in-person appointments. When browsing providers, you can check each profile to see whether they offer virtual visits. Most insurance plans cover virtual psychiatry sessions, though coverage details vary by plan. When you add your insurance information on Headway, you can confirm whether virtual visits are covered under your specific plan.

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and sometimes provide talk therapy. Therapists provide talk therapy and may hold titles such as licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, or marriage and family therapist. If you're considering medication for a mental health condition, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner may be a good fit. On Headway, you can find both therapists and psychiatrists to match your needs.

Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MDs or DOs) who complete medical school and a residency in psychiatry. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses with specialized graduate training in mental health care. Both can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medication for mental health conditions. Training paths and duration differ — psychiatrists typically complete 12 or more years of education and residency, while PMHNPs may complete their training in about six years. On Headway, you can browse both provider types and choose based on your preferences, availability, and insurance coverage.