Welcome to the Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. We provide addiction treatment, emergency psychiatric services, child and adolescent services, adult services, integrated behavioral health services and global and local research programs. Our faculty, clinicians and staff are deeply committed to providing excellent care to the diverse populations served by Boston Medical Center, the Boston Veterans Administration Health System, and our community health center partners.
Our psychiatric programs focus on mitigating the social determinants of health and providing culturally sensitive care, training, and research. Explore our department's outstanding psychiatrists, clinical services, and world-class research and training opportunities below.
Contact Us
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m; Tuesday, Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Specialty Clinics
Addiction Psychiatry Treatment Program
Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic
BEST Partnership For Behavioral Health, Racial, And Social Justice
The BEST Partnership aims to improve outcomes for individuals with behavioral health challenges who are involved in the criminal justice system. We partner with the City of Boston, Boston Police Department, various court systems, and others to provide evaluation and treatment programs, with the goals of diverting arrests, reducing incarceration, and fostering recovery.
Boston Medical Center’s Community Behavioral Health Center
Boston Services for Trauma and Resources for Families (STAR)
Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights
A refugee center providing medical care, mental health support, and human rights services for refugees and asylum seekers, addressing trauma, complex needs, and barriers to care through coordinated, patient-centered services.
Brockton Behavioral Health Center
Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology – Family Support Center
The Family Support Center provides support for families of BMC COVID-19 patients through counseling, activities, and connections to needed services. In addition to support and bereavement groups, clinicians are available seven days a week to provide psychological support to those whose families have been impacted by COVID-19.
Criminal Justice Mental Health Programs
Integrated Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Consultation and Liaison Service
Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)
Recovery Learning Community and Peer Support Services
RESTORE Center
Smoking Cessation
Spiritual Care
The Spiritual Care Department works collaboratively to help patients, family members, and staff address emotional, spiritual, and religious needs. Our multi-faith team provides inclusive spiritual care and can help you explore how your own sense of faith and spirituality may be a healing, comforting resource.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic
Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis (WRAP) Program
Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis (WRAP) Without Walls
Our Team
Leadership Team
David C. Henderson, MD
Paul G. Hammerness, MD
Natalija Bogdanovic, MD
Alison M. Duncan, MD
Meredith Walker, DCSW, LICSW
Adult Psychiatrists
Isidore L. Berenbaum, MD
Gregory K. Binus, MD
Hannah E Brown, MD
Julia W. Browne, PhD
Michael A Dawes, MD
Karen M Henley, MD
Robert C Joseph, MD
Roopa Mathur, DO
Jordyn A. Newmark, MD
Wendy Qiu, MD, PhD
Asma Rashid, MD, MPH
Zachary Robbiano, MD
Brooke Rogers, PhD
Kaila A Rudolph, MD
Eugene O. Uzogara, MD
Dara L Wilensky, MD
Nurse Practitioners
Comfort Atwereboanah, MSN, NP, PMHNP-BC
Carol A Cahill, PCNS
Chenelle Christian, NP
Nancy Crouse, PCNS
Darline Justal, NP
Jessica M Lewczyk, NP
Danielle T Walker, NP
Sokhira C. Yang, NP
Adult Psychologists
Nuha Alshabani, PhD
Abigail Winston Batchelder, PhD, MPH
Santia Berberena, PsyD
Jori A. Berger-Greenstein, PhD
Deja N. Clement
Eric G. Devine, PhD
Leslie A Fishman, PhD
Shamaila A Khan, PhD
Sandra Mattar, PsyD
Sarah E. Valentine, PhD
Adult Therapists and Clinical Social Workers
Judith F Bello, LICSW
Edwige Berrouet, LICSW
Victoria Chenevert, LCSW
Isidra Guadalupe Hernandez-Morelos, LICSW
Kendra Harris, LCSW
Isabel F. Kilfoyle, LSW
Claire M Madden, LICSW
Jessica McCaffery, LCSW
Carla B. Monteiro, MSW, LICSW, LADC-1
Nivea Ortiz, LICSW
Maud Paul-Honore, LSW
Helena A. Rocha, MSW, LICSW
Child Psychiatrists
Paul G. Hammerness, MD
Natalija Bogdanovic, MD
Alison M. Duncan, MD
Stephanie Kuntz, DO
Dana S. Rubin, MD
Chidi A. Wamuo, MD
Amy M. Yule, MD
Child Therapists
Djemima Fleury, MSW, LICSW
Ashley Jackson, LCSW
Helena A. Rocha, MSW, LICSW
Department News
BMC Psychiatrist Partners to Advance Mental Health Care across the African Diaspora
When psychiatrist Dr. David Henderson came to Boston Medical Center, he inherited patients from across the world. One of his patients, who is from Liberia, said he trusts Dr. Henderson because …
Patient Story: Lianne’s Experience Helps Shape a New Model for PTSD Care
Having received treatment for the PTSD she experienced after a severe injury, Lianne is again able to enjoy traveling with her family.For Lianne Csicsek, everything changed during a visit with her…
Research Overview
Through research, the Department of Psychiatry seeks to advance our understanding of the causes of and risk factors for psychiatric illnesses; to facilitate the development of more effective diagnostic, treatment, and prevention strategies for a wide array of psychiatric disorders; and to improve the quality and accessibility of our mental health services. In conjunction with the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, we conduct a wide range of research that includes:
- Basic science
- Biobank initiatives
- Clinical trials
- Community-based participatory research
- Epidemiologic research
- Epigenetic research
- Health services research
- Implementation science
- Qualitative and mixed-methods research
Our research initiatives encompass a wide variety of specialties, including maternal and child mental health, veterans’ health, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction psychiatry, Alzheimer’s disease, refugee health, global psychiatry, depression, and serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia.
We apply a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the complex mental health needs of our patients, in both global and local contexts. We are engaged in research projects in more than 15 countries in Africa, Asia, South America, and the Middle East.
Global & Local Center for Mental Health Disparities
The Global & Local Center for Mental Health Disparities (GLCMHD) aims to improve the mental health of global communities through clinical, research, and training initiatives. The Center works both locally in Boston and globally to build the capacity of our partners to provide mental health care, conduct research, and build the next generation of mental health professionals, all while ensuring our work is culturally informed.
Africa Global Mental Health Institute
The Africa Global Mental Health Institute (AGMHI) works to equip mental health professionals in Africa with the tools they need to effectively care for those with mental illnesses, through training and education programs, research, and partnerships with key stakeholders.
Residency and Fellowship Information
In conjunction with the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, the BMC Department of Psychiatry is deeply committed to providing education for the next generation of psychiatric and clinical care providers. With our exceptionally diverse patient population and wide array of clinical services and research, we offer a unique place for providers to learn.
We provide training opportunities for:
- Medical Students
- Interns
- Residents
- Fellows
- Masters of Social Work and Masters of Mental Health Counseling Candidates
- Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Psychologists
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Learn More about BMC/BU Education and Training Opportunities
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