The vision of BMC’s pediatric psychiatry program is to help kids build happy and successful lives. To do this, we provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and their families. Our goal is to ensure that every child thrives no matter what their mental and behavioral health needs may be.



  ### Psychiatry (Pediatrics)

- [Contact Us](#contact-us)
- [Conditions We Treat](#conditions-we-treat)
- [Treatments & Services](#treatments-services)
- [Our Team](#our-team)
 
   ## Contact Us

#####  Division of Child Psychiatry 

 

 [ 801 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02119   
7th Floor   
BMC, Crosstown Center ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xHWq2RQhAjbdbTFd8) 

 [617.414.4561](tel:617.414.4561) 

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

 

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  ## Conditions We Treat

### Conditions We Treat

- [Depressive Disorders in Children](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/depressive-disorders-children)
- [Attention Disorders in Children](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/attention-disorders-children)
- [Somatoform Disorders in Children](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/somatoform-disorders-children)
- [Tic Disorders in Children](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/tic-disorders-children)
 
 

 



  ## Treatments & Services

- Diagnostic evaluation
- Second opinions
- Comprehensive and focused psychological and neuropsychological testing
- Evidence-based treatments, including:  
    o Cognitive-behavioral therapy  
    o Trauma-focused therapy  
    o Dialectical behavioral therapy  
    o Narrative therapy  
    o Social-emotional skills training  
    o Parenting skills training  
    o Family therapy  
    o Group therapy  
    o Medication evaluation and management



  ## Our Team

 

 ###  [Natalija Bogdanovic, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/natalija-bogdanovic-md) 

 Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/75b8a9c2-9faf-47ee-812c-6a748e2c233c/Natalija-Bogdanovic-MD-Headshot?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Alison M. Duncan, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/alison-m-duncan-md) 

 Psychiatrist; Director, Psychiatric Emergency Services 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/83581acd-3503-41d7-b90d-ee5c0bd97ec1/Alison-Duncan_499_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Djemima Fleury, MSW, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/djemima-fleury-msw-licsw) 

 Outpatient Clinical Social Worker, CBHC Youth and Adult Clinics 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Laura J. Goldstein, PsyD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/laura-j-goldstein-psyd) 

 Child and Adolescent Psychologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/5fb25a17-420b-4326-9172-fa8377c79688/Goldstein-Laura?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Paul G. Hammerness, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/paul-g-hammerness-md) 

 Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; Executive Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/c2fc842b-498c-4e76-8b75-69f1d74ebcaf/Paul-Hammerness_267_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Ashley Jackson-Nicolas, MSW, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/ashley-jackson-nicolas-msw-licsw) 

 Outpatient Clinical Therapist, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b0827a1c-fdb1-4988-b0f4-35007d2e63f3/Ashley-Jackson?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Stephanie E. Kuntz, DO](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/stephanie-e-kuntz-do) 

 Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/594a3249-4665-4acb-b03d-7fc5f64bec54/Stephanie-Kuntz?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Helena A. Rocha, MSW, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/helena-rocha-msw-licsw) 

 Outpatient Clinical Social Worker 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Dana S. Rubin, MD, MSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/dana-s-rubin-md-msw) 

 Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist 


 

    ![Headshot of Dana S. Rubin, MD, MSW, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/0134d70a-0ff1-4096-aa9f-08494435904f/Dana-S-Rubin-MD-MSW-2x3-crop?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Chidi A. Wamuo, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/chidi-wamuo-md) 

 Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Amy M. Yule, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/amy-m-yule-md) 

 Child/Adolescent and Addiction Psychiatrist; Vice Chair of Addiction Psychiatry and Director of Adolescent Addiction Psychiatry; Co-Director, WRAP without Walls 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/62f1b815-4ea1-4445-a654-affe55775b18/Amy-Yule_115_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

### Additional Team Members

- Michelle Prive, LICSW