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.

[Explore BMC Mental Health Resources across Departments](/mental-health-resources-and-programs "Mental Health Resources and Programs | Boston Medical Center (bmc.org)")



  ### Psychiatry

- [Contact Us](#contact-us)
- [Specialty Clinics](#specialty-clinics)
- [Our Team](#our-team)
- [Department News](#department-news)
- [Research Overview](#research-overview)
- [Residency and Fellowship Information](#residency-and-fellowship-information)
 
   If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health-related crisis reach out to the BEST 24hr call center: 1-800-981-HELP (4357). Telehealth is also available! 

 

  ## Contact Us

 [ 801 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02119   
1st Floor   
BMC, Crosstown Center ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xHWq2RQhAjbdbTFd8) 

 [617.414.4238](tel:617.414.4238) 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m; Tuesday, Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 

 

 [    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/52184c85-c2c6-4047-b33d-aa7bf996c852/20140821ecBMC_1309?io=transform:fill,width:300,height:200&format=jpg)  

 ](/visiting-us/crosstown-building) 

 



 

  ## Specialty Clinics

  [### Addiction Psychiatry Treatment Program

A program within the Department of Psychiatry outpatient program treating adults who have been diagnosed with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition with medical care, counseling, and other support.

 

 

 ](/departments/psychiatry/addiction-psychiatry-treatment-program)  [### Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic

BMC’s Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic provides outpatient treatment for a full range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic issues, bipolar, psychosis, substance use disorder, and more.

 

 

 ](/programs/adult-outpatient-behavioral-health)  [### 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.



 

 

 ](/programs/best-partnership-behavioral-health-racial-and-social-justice)  [### Boston Medical Center’s Community Behavioral Health Center

BMC CBHC is part of the Statewide Network of CBHCs across Massachusetts that offers immediate and confidential care for mental health and substance use needs. BMC CBHC comprises the BEST Team, the CBHC Clinic (formerly known as the Bridge Clinic), and Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) units for youth and adults.

 

 

 ](/cbhc)  [### Boston Services for Trauma and Resources for Families (STAR)

The Boston Services for Trauma And Resources (STAR) for families program is dedicated to providing mental health services to Boston Medical Center patients from birth to 17 years old who have experienced traumatic events. 

 

 

 ](/boston-services-trauma-and-resources-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.



 

 

 ](/departments/boston-center-refugee-health-and-human-rights)  [### BMC Brockton Behavioral Health Center

A center within the Department of Psychiatry providing inpatient mental health and stabilization services, with evaluation, treatment, and support for a range of behavioral health conditions.

 

 

 ](/departments/psychiatry/bmc-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.



 

 

 ](/programs/center-multicultural-training-psychology-family-support-center)  [### Criminal Justice Mental Health Programs

Boston Medical Center’s Criminal Justice Diversion programs include three mental health court sessions, the Boston Outpatient Assisted Treatment program, and a growing Boston Police Co-Responder program. 

 

 

 ](/programs/criminal-justice-mental-health-programs)  [### Integrated Behavioral Health

A program within the Department of Psychiatry providing behavioral health services integrated into other departments and supporting patients with mental health needs through coordinated care, screening, and treatment.

 

 

 ](/departments/psychiatry/integrated-behavioral-health)  [### Psychiatric Consultation and Liaison Service

Our team is available 24 hours a day to provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment recommendations for patients with psychiatric symptoms on the medical, pediatric, and surgical units at BMC.

 

 

 ](/programs/psychiatric-consultation-and-liaison-service)  [### Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)

This standalone unit within Boston Medical Center’s Emergency Department evaluates and treat adults, children, and adolescents with emergency psychiatric needs.

 

 

 ](/departments/psychiatry/psychiatric-emergency-services-pes)  [### Recovery Learning Community and Peer Support Services

We provide free peer-to-peer services, including peer support, advocacy, education, and career coaching, for individuals in recovery from mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Services are available in Greater Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and the Southeast region.

 

 

 ](/programs/recovery-learning-community-and-peer-support-services)  [### RESTORE Center

The RESTORE Center: Recovery from Stress and Trauma through Outpatient care, Research, and Education

 

 

 ](/restore)  [### Smoking Cessation

A classroom program that helps BMC patients and staff quit smoking or vaping with nicotine replacement, stress reduction training, counseling, and more.

 

 

 ](/programs/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.



 

 

 ](/services/spiritual-care)  [### Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic

The Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic at Boston Medical Center provides care to patients with major depressive disorder.

 

 

 ](/departments/psychiatry/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation-tms-clinic)  [### Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis (WRAP) Program

A program within the Department of Psychiatry providing care for psychosis, including treatment, recovery support, and services to help individuals manage symptoms and build stability in daily life.

 

 

 ](/departments/wellness-and-recovery-after-psychosis-wrap-program)  [### Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis (WRAP) Without Walls

The Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis (WRAP) Without Walls (WWW) Program is a new clinical program funded by the Jack Satter Foundation targeted towards adolescents and young adults with frequent substance use and psychosis symptoms. WWW is made up of a multidisciplinary team providing community-based services including individual therapy, family psychoeducation, medication management, peer support, advocacy, and patient navigation. Our model for WWW is an adaptation of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model. WRAP Without Walls is led by psychosis and substance use disorder experts who are leaders of specialized programs at BMC.

 

 

 ](/wellness-and-recovery-after-psychosis-wrap/wrap-without-walls)  ## Our Team

### Leadership Team

 

 ###  [David C. Henderson, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/david-c-henderson-md) 

 Chief of Psychiatry 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/ee68f974-61fb-45b9-88b3-7dade23edde4/Dave-Henderson_web?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)   ###  [Natalija Bogdanovic, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/natalija-bogdanovic-md) 

 Psychiatrist; Director of Outpatient Psychiatry 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/5edaa2dc-1e60-4f08-bdc5-817e0e48f611/Natalija-Bogdanovic-2x3?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 of Psychiatric Emergency Services 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Meredith Walker, DCSW, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/meredith-walker-dcsw-licsw) 

 Clinical Social Worker; Senior Administrative Director, Department of Psychiatry 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b3114af1-56df-46b4-a732-26cfae6dc8b3/Meredith-Walker_382_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Adult Psychiatrists

 

 ###  [Isidore L. Berenbaum, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/isidore-l-berenbaum-md) 

 Associate Director of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/5f492185-a156-4000-ace0-b1a0b76f4203/Berenbaum-Isidore?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Gregory K. Binus, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/gregory-k-binus-md) 

 Psychiatrist 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Hannah E Brown, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/hannah-e-brown-md) 

 Psychiatrist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/666a4970-ec17-41a1-9b2c-c6846ef5c282/Hannah-Brown_489_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Julia W. Browne, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/julia-w-browne-phd) 

 Psychologist 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Michael A Dawes, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/michael-dawes-md) 

 Addiction Psychiatrist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/370c1507-7883-4b1e-a858-17f9e686f1e0/Dawes-Michael-MD-Psychiatry?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Karen M Henley, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/karen-m-henley-md) 

 Psychiatrist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/3f1a5270-6b19-4459-874a-77eef7dd5fa7/Henley-Karen?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Lauren Herzog, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/lauren-herzog-md) 

 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/528ca145-dd8a-4fb9-9b6e-3324c98febbe/Lauren-Herzog?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Robert C Joseph, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/robert-c-joseph-md) 

 Psychiatrist 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Roopa Mathur, DO](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/roopa-mathur-do) 

 Psychiatrist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/f94d5243-d6e0-4756-9031-929b65b98bf3/Roopa-Mathur?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Jordyn A. Newmark, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jordyn-newmark-md) 

 Outpatient Psychiatrist 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Wendy Qiu, MD, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/wendy-qiu-md) 

 Psychiatrist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/2d03d881-ef2b-4974-bcc6-ef60194c4b90/Qiu_Wendy_523-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Asma Rashid, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/asma-rashid-md) 

 Psychiatrist 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [William Bernard Reid-Varley, MD, M.P.H](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/william-bernard-reid-varley-md-mph) 

 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/48a15843-8588-4968-9445-3e2f18f5ae08/William-Bernard-Reid-Varley?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Zachary Robbiano, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/zachary-robbiano-md) 

 Consult Liaison Psychiatrist 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Brooke Rogers, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/brooke-rogers-phd) 

 Psychologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/31c210a2-c89f-44a9-8fff-fe84347febd6/Brooke-Rogers?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Kaila A Rudolph, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kaila-rudolph-md) 

 Attending Psychiatrist, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Service 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/912c9016-c925-412a-85a9-9df33942b9b6/Kaila-Rudolph?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Eugene O. Uzogara, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/eugene-o-uzogara-md) 

 Psychiatrist 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Dara L Wilensky, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/dara-l-wilensky-md) 

 Psychiatrist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/f99ce789-32c2-48e5-94bf-ba6d4f39ab96/Dara-Wilensky_724_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Nurse Practitioners

 

 ###  [Comfort Atwereboanah, MSN, NP, PMHNP-BC](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/comfort-atwereboanah-msn-np-pmhnp-bc) 

 Nurse Practitioner (Outpatient Psychiatric Mental Health) 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Carol A Cahill, PCNS](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/carol-cahill-pcns) 

 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Chenelle Christian, NP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/chenelle-christian-np) 

 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/0a0cd235-b4c1-45c2-9e08-22b9502f49d5/Christian_Chenelle-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Nancy Crouse, PCNS](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/nancy-crouse-pcns) 

 Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/14990f21-3251-4699-b50b-45bb90b25ab6/Nancy-Crouse?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Darline Justal, NP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/darline-justal-np) 

 PMHNP-BC 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Jessica M Lewczyk, NP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jessica-m-lewczyk-np) 

 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Director of Specialty Clinics-WRAP Program 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/c553bb9f-c4b1-4662-ac78-3b276722f8bc/Jessica_Lewczyk?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Meredith P Waites, PCNS](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/meredith-p-waites-pcns) 

 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Danielle T Walker, NP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/danielle-t-walker-np) 

 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b9c6bc5a-ef36-4267-b661-fcbc35735de7/Danielle-Walker?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Sokhira C. Yang, NP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/sokhira-c-yang-np) 

 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  

 

 

 



### Adult Psychologists

 

 ###  [Abigail Winston Batchelder, PhD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/abigail-winston-batchelder-phd-mph) 

 Clinical Psychologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/80f77df6-2c97-40f5-a0ed-c3e5d6ac6b7b/Abigail-Batchelder?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Santia Berberena, PsyD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/santia-berberena-psyd) 

 Clinical Health Psychologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/3c0e2c5e-868b-4870-8bcf-5e37b4e10171/Berberena_Santia_1?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Jori A. Berger-Greenstein, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jori-berger-greenstein-phd) 

 Clinical Psychologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/bb84ba5e-45f9-49cd-aab5-a96377baa894/Jori-Berger-Greenstein_637_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Deja N. Clement ](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/deja-n-clement) 

 Clinical Psychologist 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Eric G. Devine, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/eric-g-devine-phd) 

 Psychologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/e16031c8-9e8b-4b9c-9bea-ae49818677fc/Devine_Eric-010-2a-Headshot-placeholder?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Leslie A Fishman, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/leslie-fishman-phd) 

 Psychologist 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Shamaila A Khan, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/shamaila-khan-phd) 

 Psychologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/6538c061-5b44-4307-b609-20b92005b806/Shamaila-Khan-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Sandra Mattar, PsyD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/sandra-mattar-psyd) 

 Clinical Psychologist; Director of Training, Immigrant & Refugee Health Center 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/7712326a-821b-4288-a538-fd8d87960bda/Sandra-Mattar?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Sarah E. Valentine, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/sarah-e-valentine-phd) 

 Clinical Psychologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/cc8186d9-914c-46fe-a45e-9839467531bd/Sarah-Valentine-PhD_509_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Adult Therapists and Clinical Social Workers

 

 ###  [Jonathan S. Abrams, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jonathan-s-abrams-licsw) 

 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/52bb527a-c05c-4657-849f-757713d2ad68/Jonathan_Abrams_32_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Jill M. Baker, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jillian-m-baker-licsw) 

 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b43f3908-9cca-47d1-b743-0380c0d682df/Jill-Baker?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Judith F Bello, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/judith-f-bello-licsw) 

 Clinical Social Worker 

 

    ![All rights reserved. For personal use only - this image, or derivative works, can not be used, published, distributed or sold without written permission of the owner.](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/d119a083-4c54-4ad3-b67e-f07484f33db3/Photographer-Visual-Artist?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Edwige Berrouet, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/edwige-berrouet-licsw) 

 Outpatient Clinical Social Worker 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/26a545e1-f216-4100-a414-cd6d062d361f/Berrouet_Edwige_LicSW_Psych?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Victoria Chenevert, LCSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/victoria-chenevert-lcsw) 

 Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Nicole F Ciccone, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/nicole-f-ciccone-licsw) 

 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/4b465b75-ee26-4d38-9857-58f834023f9c/Nicole-Ciccone?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Isidra Guadalupe Hernandez-Morelos, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/isidra-guadalupe-hernandez-morelos-licsw) 

 Clinical Social Worker 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Kendra Harris, LCSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kendra-harris-lcsw) 

 Clinical Social Worker 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Isabel F. Kilfoyle, LSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/isabel-f-kilfoyle-lsw) 

 Resource Social Worker 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Sarah Kirshenbaum, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/sarah-kirshenbaum-licsw) 

 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/9de61201-47cd-4358-a18b-8a63a13cb45b/Sarah-Kirshenbaum?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Claire M Madden, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/claire-m-madden-licsw) 

 Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist, Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health, Geriatrics Integrated Behavioral Health 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Jessica McCaffery, LCSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jessica-mccaffery-lcsw) 

 Outpatient Social Worker, Psychotherapist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/ebcce29f-1e08-4f16-b24f-de23710b3e0c/Jessica-McCaffery_511_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Carla B. Monteiro, MSW, LICSW, LADC-1](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/carla-b-monteiro-msw-licsw-ladc-1) 

 Behavioral Health Director for Addiction Treatment Services 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/bccd5160-f752-40b8-a25b-2fe1db8676d5/Carla-B-Monteiro_198_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Nivea Ortiz, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/nivea-ortiz-licsw) 

 Outpatient Clinical Social Worker 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/837a322e-caa7-430b-bf2c-c5b5029f64b1/Nivea-Ortiz-LICSW-PMH-psych?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Maud Paul-Honore, LSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/maud-paul-honore-lsw) 

 Social Worker 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Helena A. Rocha, MSW, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/helena-rocha-licsw) 

 Outpatient Clinical Social Worker 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Esperanza V Salinas, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/esperanza-v-salinas-licsw) 

 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Richard C Villa, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/richard-c-villa-licsw) 

 

 

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### Child Psychiatrists

 

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

 Psychiatrist; Director of Outpatient Psychiatry 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/5edaa2dc-1e60-4f08-bdc5-817e0e48f611/Natalija-Bogdanovic-2x3?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 of Psychiatric Emergency Services 


 

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

 Psychiatrist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/1832f134-8a10-4b09-bd3b-46b814f914d9/Rubin-Dana?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Chidi A. Wamuo, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/chidi-wamuo-md) 

 Attending Psychiatrist (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) 


 

   ![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) 

 Psychiatrist 

 

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

 

 

 



### Child Psychologists

 

 ###  [Laura J. Goldstein, PsyD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/laura-j-goldstein-psyd) 

 Child Psychologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/5fb25a17-420b-4326-9172-fa8377c79688/Goldstein-Laura?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Lovern R Moseley, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/lovern-r-moseley-phd) 

 Psychologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/e79ad8c0-04ad-44ae-b6f7-f789df72a736/Moseley_Lovern_2-5x3-5?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Child Therapists

 

 ###  [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)  ###  [Ashley Jackson, LCSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/ashley-jackson-lcsw) 

 Outpatient Clinical Social Worker/Behavioral Health Technician 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b0827a1c-fdb1-4988-b0f4-35007d2e63f3/Ashley-Jackson?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Helena A. Rocha, MSW, LICSW](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/helena-rocha-licsw) 

 Outpatient Clinical Social Worker 

 

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  ## Department News

###  [Patient Story: Lianne’s Experience Helps Shape a New Model for PTSD Care](https://www.bmc.org/stories/patient-story-liannes-experience-helps-shape-new-model-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…

 Mar 23

 

 ![BMC neuropsychology/psychiatry patient Lianne enjoys a skiing trip after successful treatment for PTSD](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/bmc-patient-stories-lianne-csicsek-skiing.jpg?itok=NIrKCm_g)

 

 

###  [BMC Psychiatrist Partners to Advance Mental Health Care across the African Diaspora](https://www.bmc.org/stories/bmc-psychiatrist-partners-advance-mental-health-care-across-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 …

 Jan 16

 

 ![Dr. David Henderson](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/henderson-hp.jpg?itok=Rdik0j3L)

 

 



  ## 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](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/psychiatry/psychiatry-research-center/ "Department of Psychiatry: Psychiatry Research Center | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (bumc.bu.edu)") 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)](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/psychiatry/psychiatry-research-center/global-and-local-center-for-mental-health-disparities/ "Global & Local Center for Mental Health Disparities | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (bumc.bu.edu)") 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)](http://www.agmhi.org/ "Africa Global Mental Health Institute (agmhi.org)") 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.

[Learn More about Psychiatry Research at BMC/BU](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/psychiatry/psychiatry-research-center/ "Department of Psychiatry: Psychiatry Research Center | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (bumc.bu.edu)")



  ## 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](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/psychiatry/education-2/medical-student-education/ "Department of Psychiatry: Education: Medical Student Education | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (bumc.bu.edu)")
- Interns
- [Residents](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/psychiatry/education-2/residency-2/ "Department of Psychiatry: Education: Psychiatry Residency Program | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (bumc.bu.edu)")
- Fellows
    - [Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/psychiatry/education-2/fellowships/addiction-psychiatry-fellowship/ "Department of Psychiatry: Education: Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (bumc.bu.edu)")
    - [Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology Fellowship](https://www.cmmh-cmtp.org/cmtppostdocs.php "Center for Multicultural Mental Health (CMMH) (cmmh-cmtp.org)")
    - [Community Psychiatry Fellowship](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/psychiatry/education-2/fellowships/public-psychiatry-fellowship/ "Department of Psychiatry: Education: Community Psychiatry Fellowship | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (bumc.bu.edu)")
    - [Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/psychiatry/education-2/fellowships/consult-liaison-psychiatry-fellowship/ "Department of Psychiatry: Education: Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (bumc.bu.edu)")
    - [T32 Global Fellowship](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/psychiatry/education-2/t32-global-fellowship/ "Department of Psychiatry: Education: T32 Global Fellowship | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (bumc.bu.edu)")
- [Masters of Social Work and Masters of Mental Health Counseling Candidates](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/psychiatry/education-2/fellowships/social-work-internship/ "Department of Psychiatry: Education: MSW/MMHC Internship | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (bumc.bu.edu)")
- Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Psychologists
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

[Learn More about BMC/BU Education and Training Opportunities](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/psychiatry/education/ "Department of Psychiatry: Education | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (bumc.bu.edu)")



##  Instagram Takeover 

Tune in for a day in the life of Dr. Natasha Nazari, one of our star psychiatry residents!

Dr. Nazari introduces her fellow residents and answers questions on all things psychiatry and residency.

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