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At Centered Psychiatry, I specialize in supporting women navigating life’s transitions and adolescents as they find their footing. Together, we focus on tuning into your unique rhythm—rebalancing nutrition, sleep, clarity, focus, hormones, and lifestyle—to help you feel vibrant, grounded, and fully yourself.
Hormones are beautifully complex, and our approach honors that complexity. Hormonal imbalances can have a huge impact on mood, and We begin by understanding your adrenal health and cortisol balance—not just through thorough symptom analysis and your personal story, but also with targeted lab testing. Ensuring your body is strong and balanced is essential to unlocking the full benefits of improving your mood through hormone replacement therapy.
When appropriate—and always with your informed consent, thoughtful collaboration with medical providers to ensure safety, and carefully chosen labs—we offer personalized hormone replacement treatment to address concerns like irritability, brain fog, insomnia, depression, anxiety. I specialize in bioidentical hormone therapy, tailoring every plan to your unique physiology. We prioritize ongoing testing and monitoring to support your wellness journey every step of the way.
Rooted in my role as a nurse practitioner with advanced integrative training and with a foundation in education, my approach is as thoughtful as it is personalized. I move beyond traditional psychiatry’s guesswork to tailor care that honors your unique biology and story. Using conventional and functional labs, we uncover what’s really going on, and blend evidence-based medication management, including thoughtful de-prescribing with careful support, alongside nutritional psychiatry, lifestyle, mind-body practices, and hormone supports to help you achieve improved mood, balance, vitality, and clarity.
I provide care for children as young as five or six when clinically appropriate. Many of my younger clients present with ADHD or autism spectrum–related challenges, where an integrative, evidence-informed approach can be especially helpful. I use laboratory and functional testing alongside nutritional, supplement, and medication support when indicated to identify and address underlying contributors to attention, mood, and behavior regulation.
Care at this age is always coordinated closely with parents, with regular follow-up meetings to review progress, adjust interventions, and support consistency at home. Active family involvement is essential to restoring balance and sustaining improvement over time.
Because I take younger children as select clients only when the model is a good fit, I recommend scheduling an introductory consultation to discuss your child’s needs and ensure we can all work effectively together.
Centered Psychiatry is an out-of-network practice. No insurance is accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid. This allows me to focus fully on patient care without the limitations of insurance coverage. Integrative strategies are often not covered by insurance, so this approach saves both of us time and frustration, with clear, upfront pricing and no hidden surprises.
Fees are commensurate with care provided in the Newton/Boston area for integrative psychiatric practices. Initial evaluations are longer and more in-depth, while standard follow-up visits are shorter and therefore less costly, making ongoing care more approachable and sustainable.
I accept credit cards, HSA, and FSA, and payment is due at the time of your session. I do ask for a card on file to hold appointments.
You’re unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach—this is a high-touch practice where your comfort is front and center. While we are actively adjusting medications, conducting testing, or establishing a treatment plan, appointments may be scheduled every 1–2 weeks. For certain medications, once you are stable, follow-ups can safely be spaced up to every 3 months for refills and ongoing care. Controlled substances require at least one in-person visit per year. We always work together to create a schedule that feels supportive and tailored to you.
Scheduling note: After-school appointments are very limited, and most visits are scheduled during school hours. Families should be aware of this before establishing care to ensure the schedule works for their child.
We encourage clients who are being seen for the first time to be seen in person if they are able, and follow-ups are often virtual. Clients who are on controlled substances such as stimulant medications are required to be seen in person periodically in order to maintain compliance with DEA regulations and clinical care guidelines.
For virtual visits, PORTAL LINK HERE
Before your initial appointment, please complete any intake forms sent through our portal. Bring a list of medications, recent lab results, and a summary of your medical history. Being prepared helps us dive into personalized care from the start.
Supplements are an important part of integrative care, supporting overall wellness and treatment goals. I offer supplements through my Fullscript account at discounted rates. While I receive a small profit from wholesale pricing, the majority of the savings are passed directly to you, helping keep the cost of integrative care well below typical retail pricing.