Bruce Black, M.D. is the founder and Director of Comprehensive Psychiatric Associates. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and has expertise in psychopharmacology, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and Attention Deficit Disorder. H e graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1983, and completed residency training in Psychiatry at Tufts University and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Brown University. Prior professional experiences include serving as Director of Outpatient Psychiatry and of the Mood Disorders Program at New England Medical Center & Tufts University School of Medicine, and as Chief of the Anxiety Disorders Outpatient Research Program at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Black is the author of over thirty-five scholarly papers and chapters in major medical textbooks. He is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and is on the Medical Staff of New England Medical Center and of Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Back to Top
Audrey Rubin Nathan, LICSW is the Associate Clinical Director of Comprehensive Psychiatric Associates. She is a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with adolescents, children and adults. Ms. Nathan received her Master of Social Work from Syracuse University. She has expertise in the treatment of Eating Disorders, trauma, woman’s issues, child and adolescent development, and parenting issues. Prior professional experience includes serving as Program Director for Child and Adolescent Services at Westwood Lodge Hospital. Back to Top
Charles E. Adler, M.D. is Board Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has expertise in psychopharmacology, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and individual psychotherapy. Dr. Adler graduated Magna cum Laude from Harvard University in 1974 and from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1978.He completed residency training in Psychiatry at McLean Hospital. From 1988 to 1998, Dr. Adler served as Medical Director of Westwood Lodge Hospital. Dr. Adler is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine, and is on the Medical Staff of Deacon-Waltham Hospital. Back to Top
Steven J. Auster, M.D. is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He has special expertise in psychopharmacology, Attention Deficit Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Dr. Auster graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1977.He completed residency training in Psychiatry at Boston University Medical Center and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at McLean Hospital–Harvard University. Prior professional experiences include serving as Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Boston Road Clinic in Worcester, as Senior Psychiatrist-in-Charge of the Hall-Mercer Children’s Center at McLean Hospital, and as Director of the Child Mental Health Unit at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester. Dr. Auster is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and is on the Medical Staff of McLean Hospital. Back to Top
Ellen
Cohen, M.D. is a Psychiatrist
with expertise in psychopharmacology of mood and anxiety disorders. She is
Board Certified in Psychiatry. Dr. Cohen graduated from Barnard
College, has a master's degree from Columbia University School of Social Work,
and received her M.D. from
Jefferson Medical College in 1986. She completed residency training in
Psychiatry at Tufts University in 1989 as well as a fellowship in Consultation
Psychiatry at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Dr. Cohen is a Clinical
Assistant Professor of
Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Back to Top
Stephanie
Davidoff, M.D., Ph.D. is a Psychiatrist
with expertise in mood and anxiety disorders and women’s mental health,
including hormonal and pregnancy-related conditions. She is Board Certified in
Adult Psychiatry . Dr. Davidoff
graduated from
Georgina
Garcia, M.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist.
Dr. Garcia graduated from University of Iowa School of Medicine in 2002.
She completed residency training in Psychiatry at the Tufts University
and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Children’s Hospital
of Boston. She is Board Certified in Psychiatry, and is an Instructor in Psychiatry at
Laurie
Hammer, M.D. is Board Certified in
Psychiatry.
She has expertise in psychopharmacology, mood and anxiety disorders, and
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She received her M.D. from McGill
University in 1981, and completed residency training in Internal Medicine at New
England Deaconess Hospital in 1984, and in Psychiatry at McLean Hospital in
1987. Back to Top
Doreen Kalter, M.D. is Board Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has expertise in individual psychotherapy and in psychopharmacology. Dr. Kalter graduated from Cornell University in 1972 and from New York University School of Medicine in 1976. She completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis in 1978, and residency training in Psychiatry at Massachusetts Mental Health Center in 1981. Back to Top
Valerie
Auster, Psy.D. is a Clinical
Psychologist with expertise
in individual psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults. She received
her Doctor of Psychology degree from Massachusetts School of Professional
Psychology. She has also been a staff psychologist with Riverside Community Care
and Wheelock College Counseling Service.
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Debora
Bolter, Ph.D. is a Clinical
Psychologist providing
individual, family, and couples psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and
adults. She received her Ph.D. from Boston University and completed
post-graduate training at Harvard University and Beth Israel Hospital. In
addition to treating children and adults with mood and anxiety disorders,
relationship, and parenting difficulties, Dr. Bolter has expertise treating
issues related to infertility.
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Elizabeth H. Buckner, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders, post-traumatic disorders, women’s issues, addiction disorders, and couples counseling. She received her Ph.D. from George Mason University in 1991, and completed post-graduate training at the Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington, DC. Prior to joining Comprehensive Psychiatric Associates, she was in private practice in Marshfield, Massachusetts and on the staff of Spectrum Associates in Worcester. Back to Top
Martha Frost, LICSW is a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. She received her Master of Social Work from Simmons College School of Social Work.
Carolyn Greenspon, LICSW is a Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She received her Masters of Social Work from Simmons College School of Social Work and completed post-graduate studies at Boston University. Back to Top
Gail Hanson-Mayer, R.N., C.S. is a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist with expertise in adult and adolescent psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse Disorders. Prior professional experience includes serving as Chief of Clinical Services for Choate Health Systems of Choate Psychiatric Associates. Ms. Hanson-Mayer received her training from Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing and Boston University. Back to Top
Linda D. Kames, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience providing cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Dr. Kames received her Doctorate in Psychology from University of Denver in 1981. Areas of special expertise include anxiety disorders, coping with chronic illness, stress and pain management, marital and sexual problems, and women’s health issues. Dr. Kames is Director of Psychological Services at St. Elizabeth Hospital’s Pain Management Center and is a clinical instructor in the Departments of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine. Back to Top
LuAnn Keough, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents, including young children with developmental disorders, PDD & Asperger’s Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and other behavioral difficulties. She received her Ph.D. from University of Southern Mississippi, completed graduate training at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and at South Shore Mental Health Center in Quincy. Back to Top
Lavera Kombrink, R.N., M.S., C.S. is a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 30 years experience providing mental health counseling and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. From 1976 to 2004, she served as the Mental Health Consultant and psychotherapist to the Pediatric Services at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. She received her Master of Psychiatric Nursing from Boston University. Back to Top
Paul Lavin, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in treating children, adolescents, and adults with learning, emotional, and behavioral problems. He has over 30 years of clinical experience, and has worked as a faculty member, therapist, and consultant in a variety of educational, rehabilitational, and mental health settings. Dr. Lavin is the author of numerous professional articles and books on the counseling and treatment of troubled youth. Back to Top
Steven I. Lessin, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. He has expertise in Anxiety Disorders, child and adolescent emotional and behavioral problems, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, family and couples therapy, and parent counseling. Dr. Lessin received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980, and completed clinical internships at the Boston V.A. Hospital and the New England Medical Center Child Guidance Clinic. He was formerly Coordinator of Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services for Harvard Vanguard in Burlington, and is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UMass Medical School. Back to Top
Jennifer
Mehrtens, LICSW is a Clinical
Social Worker with
over 10 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents,
families and adults. She received her Master of Social Work from Boston
College. Areas of special expertise include mood and anxiety
disorders, adoption, trauma, adolescent development, school consultation,
young children, pervasive developmental disorders, and gay and lesbian clinical
concerns. Back
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Shellie
Miller, Psy.D. is a Clinical
Psychologist with
expertise in individual psychotherapy, relationship difficulties, mood and
anxiety problems, and couples counseling. She received her Doctor of Psychology
degree from Yeshiva University in 1988. Prior to joining Comprehensive
Psychiatric Associates, she was in private practice in Boston and Framingham.
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DeeDee
Pike, Psy.D. is a Clinical
Psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing short
and long term psychotherapy to adults, couples and adolescents. She received her
doctorate in psychology from the University of Denver in 1985. Dr. Pike
completed post-doctoral training in Behavioral Medicine at Cambridge Hospital.
She has worked at Lowell General Pain Center and St. Elizabeth's Pain Management
Center where she provided consultation to the oncology staff and their patients
and families. Dr. Pike is trained in numerous approaches to psychotherapy and
enjoys working collaboratively with patients to determine an individualized,
flexible approach to treatment. Her areas of expertise include anxiety and mood
disorders, life transitions, health issues, psychosocial aspects of cancer, and
the impact of learning issues in adulthood on work, family life and
relationships. Dr. Pike has held faculty positions at Harvard Medical School,
Lesley University and Tufts University School of Medicine. Back
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Joyce Ruderman, LICSW is a Clinical Social Worker with over 27 years experience working with adult patients with Mood and Anxiety Disorders, trauma, and family and relationship difficulties. She received her Master of Social Work from Simmons School of Social Work and has a broad range of clinical experience. Back to Top
Katherine Wilson, LICSW is a Clinical Social Worker with expertise treating adolescents and adults with anxiety disorders, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, mood disorders, and eating disorders. She received her Master of Social Work from Smith College and completed fellowship training at Yale Psychiatric Institute. She has held clinical and leadership positions at McLean Hospital and Brandeis University. Back to Top
Kathleen Woodward, LICSW is a Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years experience working with adult patients, couples, and families. She received her Master of Social Work from Simmons College and has a broad range of experience as a therapist, supervisor, and teacher. Back to Top
