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Welcome to the Boston Medical Center and Boston University 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 programs focus on mitigating the social determinants of health and providing culturally sensitive care, training, and research. Explore our department, its outstanding clinical services, and world-class research and training opportunities below.
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9th Floor
Dowling Building 617.414.4238
Specialty Clinics
Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic
Child and Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry
Bridge Clinic
Integrated Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Consultation and Liaison Service
Psychiatry Emergency Services
Boston Medical Center Emergency Services Program (BMC ESP)
BEST Partnership For Behavioral Health, Racial, And Social Justice
Recovery Learning Community and Peer Support Services
Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights
The Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights (BCRHHR) is a key program of the BMC Immigrant & Refugee Health Center (IRHC), a cross-departmental Center at BMC that provides one central place through which BMC's immigrant and refugee patients can get connected with the physical, mental and social services they need to heal and thrive.
Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology – Family Support Center
Criminal Justice Mental Health Programs
Smoking Cessation
Spiritual Care
Our Team
Psychiatrists & Psychologists
David C Henderson, MD
Special Interests
Global mental health capacity building
Joanna Piechniczek-Buczek, MD
Special Interests
General adult psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry
Michelle P Durham, MD, MPH
Michael A Dawes, MD
Special Interests
Training the next generation of Addiction Psychiatry fellows and Addiction Medicine Fellows, Innovative interactive training modalities for residents and fellows
Medical Directors
Natalija Bogdanovic, MD
Special Interests
Evidence-based psychopharmacology, Expert second opinion
Alison M Duncan, MD
Special Interests
Child and adolescent psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, depression in children and adolescents, parent-child communication
Kevin M Donnelly-Boylen, MD
Special Interests
Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Andrew B Clark, MD
Special Interests
Forensic psychiatry
Adult Psychiatrists
Andrew B Clark, MD
Special Interests
Forensic psychiatry
Hannah E Brown, MD
Michael A Dawes, MD
Special Interests
Training the next generation of Addiction Psychiatry fellows and Addiction Medicine Fellows, Innovative interactive training modalities for residents and fellows
Roopa Mathur, DO
Instructor, Boston University School of Medicine
Tae Woo Park, MD
Special Interests
Addiction Psychiatry
Linda A Piwowarczyk, MD, MPH
Special Interests
Treatment for refugee trauma
Wendy Qiu, MD, PhD
Special Interests
Geriatric Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry
Esteban P Toledo Carrion, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine
Special Interests
Cross cultural psychiatry, medical education
Eugene O Uzogara, MD
Special Interests
Psychiatry
Dara L Wilensky, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine
Special Interests
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry; Emergency Psychiatry; Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy
Nurse Practitioners
Dorota Borkiewicz, NP
Jessica M Lewczyk, NP
Hannah-Mariah W Severns
Meredith P Waites, PCNS
Adult Psychologists
Leslie A Fishman, PhD
Special Interests
Clinical and Behavioral Psychology
Shamaila A Khan, PhD
Sandra Mattar, PsyD
Sarah E Valentine, PhD
Special Interests
Trauma and Stressor-related disorders, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Medicine, Sexual Risk Behaviors, Special issues related to LGBT health
Santia Berberena, PsyD
Special Interests
adult mental health, bariatric medicine, health psychology and stress management techniques, interventions in clinical hypnosis, trauma informed interventions and care, Latino and Afro-Caribbean mental health, immigrant mental health, Native American mental health
Adult Therapists and Clinical Social Workers
Jillian M Baker, LICSW
Victoria Chenevert, LCSW
Special Interests
Trauma, Gender, Sexuality, LGBTQ, Shame, Race-based trauma and stress, social justice and equity
Victoria Kachinski, LICSW
Special Interests
Women's Health, Pregnancy, Couples Counseling, LGBTQ+ Health, Immigrant Rights, Chronic Illness, Life Transitions, Grief & Loss
Helena A Rocha, LICSW
Special Interests
Play therapy with children, Psychotherapy with adolescents, psycho-education for behavioral, developmental issues
Kathryn Snyder, LCSW, MPH
Special Interests
Trauma, Sexual/Domestic Violence, Body Image and Disordered Eating, LGBTQ+ Identity and Health
Child Psychiatrists
Natalija Bogdanovic, MD
Special Interests
Evidence-based psychopharmacology, Expert second opinion
Christine M Crawford, MD, MPH
Special Interests
Community Psychiatry, Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Community Outreach and Engagement
Alison M Duncan, MD
Special Interests
Child and adolescent psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, depression in children and adolescents, parent-child communication
Micaela B Owusu, MD
Special Interests
Children, Adolescents, Adults, LGBTQIA+, Amplifying voices of minoritized patient experiences, medical education, global medical education
Andrea E Spencer, MD
Special Interests
Children, ADHD, Mental health disparities
Dana S Rubin, MD
Special Interests
Neurodevelopmental disorders; Psychopharmacology; Assessment and treatment of special populations (children and adolescents with physical illnesses and developmental delays); Mental health education and consultation to pediatric specialty care
Amy M Yule, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine
Special Interests
Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders, Young Adults with Substance Use Disorders, Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders and Psychiatric Disorders
Child Psychologists
Lisa F Bibuld, PsyD
Instructor, Boston University School of Medicine
Special Interests
Anxiety and Depression, Child and Family Relationships, Trauma, ADHD and Impulsivity, School and Social Relationships
Laura J Goldstein, PsyD
Special Interests
Child Psychology, Medical Psychology
Pediatric chronic pain, concussion, coping with chronic illness, sleep, anxiety, and tics
Roxana Llerena-Quinn, PhD
Adjunct Instructor, Boston University School of Medicine
Special Interests
Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health, Families in Transition Depression, Anxiety, Trauma-related Stress
Lovern R Moseley, PhD
Special Interests
Trauma/stressor-related, depressive, and disruptive behavior disorders; Trauma-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapies; Parenting skills training; Assessment and treatment of special populations (children and adolescents in foster care, families of Caribbean descent); Mental health education and consultation to the child welfare system
Physician Associates
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. We conduct a wide range of research that include:
- basic science
- clinical trials
- implementation science
- health services research
- qualitative and mixed-methods research
- epidemiologic research
- epigenetic research
- community-based participatory research
- biobank initiatives
Our research initiatives encompass a wide variety of specialties, including maternal and child mental health, veterans’ health, post-traumatic stress disorder, 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 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 (AGMHI)
The Africa Global Mental Health Institute 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
The 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
- Residents
- Fellows
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
- Interns
- Pre-Doctoral Psychologists and Post-doctoral Psychologists
- Masters of Social Work and Masters of Mental Health Counseling Candidates
Learn more about the educational programs by clicking on the links above and by visiting the Boston University School of Medicine website.
