The Best Psychiatrists in Boston & the Greater Boston Area

Boston and the surrounding areas are home to some of the most highly-trained psychiatrists in the nation. It can feel daunting to start the process of finding one of the best psychiatrists in Boston.

We have curated a list of exceptional colleagues who serve the Greater Boston area. These psychiatrists are known for their clinical excellence, thoughtful care, and strong reputations within the community. The goal is to provide patients and families with a starting point as they search for high-quality mental health treatment

Boston Psychiatry Center - Belmont

Boston Psychiatry Center

Boston Psychiatry Center was started with the mission of increasing access to mental health care. Most private practice psychiatrists in the Boston area work strictly out-of-network, limiting access to care. Boston Psychiatry Center is proudly in-network with Harvard Pilgrim and Aetna insurance plans, with the explicit goal of providing high-quality care to those who need it. Unlike other insurance-based clinics, the clinic dedicates significant time to patient care, meaning you won't feel rushed.

The clinic is located in Belmont and offers in-person and telehealth services for patients throughout Greater Boston. The practice is accepting new patients and offers availability in 1-2 weeks.

Dr. Bilal Bari

Dr. Bilal Bari is a psychiatrist-scientist with training at Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts General Hospital, and McLean Hospital. His background spans clinical psychiatry, cognitive science, and neuroscience research. He is known for a careful, patient-centered approach to diagnosis and treatment planning, particularly in complex mood, and anxiety disorders. He is on staff at McLean Hospital.

Dr. William Butler

Dr. William Butler is a psychiatrist with training at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital. He has a distinctive psychotherapeutic approach to his work with patients, whether it is in weekly therapy or medication management. He finds joy in working with complex patients who might feel like the mental health system has not helped them so far. He is finalizing child psychiatry training at MGH/McLean.

Dr. Caroline Fu - Cambridge

Dr. Caroline Fu

Dr. Caroline Fu is a child and adolescent psychiatrist based in Cambridge. Dr. Fu specializes in concierge psychiatry, affording patients same- or next-day appointments, and high-touch care to those with complex needs who may feel abandoned by the mental health system. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families, providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management tailored to developmental needs.

Dr. Andy Wu - Brookline

Dr. Andy Wu

Dr. Andy Wu is a Harvard-affiliated, Brookline-based psychiatrist who practices within a concierge psychiatry framework. Dr. Wu prides himself on making himself available to his patients, managing acuity, and providing high-quality, thoughtful care that places the patient first. He is the host of the Good Psychiatry Podcast, which brings timely and important content to patients looking to learn more.

Dr. Cecil Webster and the Webster Clinic - Back Bay

Dr. Cecil Webster

Dr. Cecil Webster is a Harvard-affiliated child and adolescent psychiatrist who practices in Back Bay. Dr. Webster is highly regarded as an expert therapist, a rarity among psychiatrists. He prides himself on his work with children, youth, teens, adults, professionals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of color, and families.

Webster Clinic

The Webster Clinic has a mission of increasing access to the exceptional mental health care that Dr. Webster is known for. The Webster Clinic is capable of managing complex cases, including those where psychiatric disorders intertwine with identity challenges. The clinic emphasizes continuity of care and a personalized treatment experience in a private practice setting.

Dr. Stephen Tourjee - Wakefield

Dr. Stephen Tourjee

Dr. Stephen Tourjee is a Harvard-affiliated child and adolescent psychiatrist who practices in on the North Shore. He is well regarded for the time he spends with his patients and his deep knowledge of the Massachusetts mental health care systems. Dr. Tourjee provides concierge psychiatric care through his practice Northshore Minds.

Dashora Mental Health

Dashora Mental Health was founded by Dr. Tourjee with the goal of bringing high-quality, accessible mental health care to the North Shore region. A rarity among high-quality practices, Dashora Mental Health accepts most health insurance plans. Patients can expect the quality of care that Dr. Tourjee is known for, in a dynamic, insurance-based setting.

Guidelight Health - Greater Boston (including Brighton, Medford, Waltham)

Dr. Andy Cruz

Dr. Andy Cruz is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, with a passion for increasing access to affordable health care, and providing care options that prevent patients from seeking expensive psychiatric hospitalizations that could set them back.

Guidelight Health

Guidelight Health was founded with the mission of providing intermediate level care through day programs, including partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). Since founding, Guidelight Health has expanded to numerous cities in Massachusetts, including Brighting, Medford, Norwood, Quincy, Waltham, Woburn, and Worcester.

Dr. Chris Palmer and MH2 - Wellesley

Dr. Chris Palmer

Dr. Chris Palmer is a Boston-based psychiatrist known for his clinical and research work at the intersection of metabolism and mental health. He is affiliated with McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School and has developed a treatment framework that examines how metabolic dysfunction may contribute to psychiatric conditions

MH2

MH2 is a clinic, founded by Dr. Palmer, focused on advancing the integration of metabolic health principles into psychiatric care. The organization emphasizes education, research dissemination, and clinical implementation of metabolically informed treatment strategies, including the ketogenic diet. Patients interested in metabolism-informed psychiatric treatment may find MH2 particularly relevant within the broader Boston mental health landscape.

Ellenhorn, Accord - Arlington and New York

Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Ellenhorn, and Accord

Dr. Matthew Bernstein is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, known for founding high-touch, concierge psychiatry practices capable of managing the most complex needs. Ellenhorn is recognized for its intensive outpatient and community-integration-focused psychiatric care model. The program emphasizes recovery-oriented treatment for individuals with complex psychiatric conditions. Accord is a team-based program that takes a root-cause approach to integrate metabolic psychiatry and nutritional care for individuals with complex mental health needs.