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I'm attentive, compassionate and nonjudgmental in my approach.

Over the past decade, I’ve seen the mental health crisis grow, while access to specialized care has struggled to keep up. Many people turn to their general practitioners for psychiatric prescriptions, which might work for some, but not for everyone. More complex cases often need careful, step-by-step stabilization, sometimes involving multiple medications. For those dealing with frustrating side effects, genetic testing can help find the right medications that are both safe and effective.

Great to meet you! If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, depression, or mood changes, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I work with children, teens, adults, and older adults, supporting a wide range of concerns including bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, sleep issues, substance use, and life stressors.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer both medication management and therapy, so we can look at the full picture of your mental health. Whether you're navigating daily stress, panic, grief, anger, or feeling stuck in patterns that aren’t working, my goal is to help you feel more stable, clear, and in control of your life.

I am a Board Certified Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse with 20 years of experience. I treat a variety of mental health disorders such as Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, as well as others. I treat clients from ages 18 years old to geriatrics.

I'm a board certified psychiatrist. I received my medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University and trained in psychiatry at the BIDMC Harvard Psychiatry Residency Training Program. I also completed a one-year fellowship in psychodynamic psychotherapy at Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute.

I practice general adult psychiatry and specialize in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry, young adult mental health, and LGBT+ mental health.

I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with advanced training in diagnosing and treating mental health as well as medical conditions across the lifespan. I earned my graduate degree in psychiatric nursing and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, giving me a broad perspective on mental health care. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma-related conditions, and ADHD. I work with adults and adolescents, and I’m experienced in supporting individuals navigating different mental health conditions.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts. I offer comprehensive treatment combining medication with lifestyle and behavioral interventions. I help adult clients manage conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders and substance use disorder. I also specialize in helping women navigate the peri and postpartum periods. I use evidence-based treatments that consider the client’s biological, psychological, spiritual, and social needs.

I am a Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who offers compassionate, trauma-informed medication management within a warm, collaborative space. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma-related symptoms, and periods of transition, and I deeply value creating a sense of safety and understanding in the therapeutic relationship.

I approach mental health with curiosity and care, believing that symptoms often carry important information about what the nervous system has been holding or managing for a long time. Clients often share that they feel heard, respected, and less alone in our work together. My intention is to support people in reconnecting with themselves and moving through life with greater steadiness and self-trust.

Lisa is dual board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, bringing a unique breadth of expertise to her practice. Holding a doctoral degree in nursing, Lisa stays at the forefront of evidence-based care, seamlessly integrating the latest research into treatment plans that prioritize each patient's journey to wellness.

Dr Harris provides psychiatric diagnostic assessments, medication consultation, psychopharmacology and psychotherapy services. She specializes in comprehensive assessments and evidence-based medication management for a broad range of psychiatric and psychological disorders. She understands the complexities of mental health and is committed to delivering personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Dr Harris completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California at Berkeley and her medical studies at University California at San Francisco. She then completed her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School.