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 Psychiatry and in  Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and has expertise in psychopharmacology, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and Attention Deficit Disorder. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1983, and completed residency training in Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center 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 Tufts Medical Center, 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 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 25 years experience working with couples, families and individuals.  Ms. Nathan received her Masters of Social Work from Syracuse University.  She has both administrative and clinical expertise in the areas of parenting minor and adult children with psychiatric disabilities, Child and Adolescent development, Women’s issues, Mood Disorders and Attention Deficit Disorders.  Prior professional experience includes serving as Program Director for Child and Adolescent Services at Westwood Lodge Hospital. Ms. Nathan has provided Clinical Supervision to Simmons and Smith Colleges graduate schools of Social Work and was the Associate Director of the McLean Taunton Adolescent Unit. 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 adult attention deficit disorder. 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 has been recognized as a distinguished fellow by the American Psychiatric Association and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine.  Back to Top

Steven J. Auster, M.D. is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology in Adult Psychiatry and in  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

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.  Back to Top

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.   Back to Top

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

Paul Callahan, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years experience treating children, adolescents, adults and couples. He received his Psy.D. from Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology in 1991. For many years, he specialized in treating children with Autism spectrum disorders and consulting to their families and schools. He also has interest and expertise in psychotherapy with adult men facing relationship challenges.  Back to Top

Ellen Cohen, M.D. is a Psychiatrist with expertise in psychopharmacology of depression 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 obtained a Ph.D. in Physiology and  Biophysics from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1987, and graduated from University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Medicine in 1991. She completed residency training in Psy­chiatry at McLean Hospital in 1995, where she also completed a Neuroscience Research Fellowship in 1997. Back to Top

Margaret (Peg) Freilich, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. She received her B.S. from Tufts University, a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University and her Psy.D. from Florida Institute of Technology. In addition to working privately she has been on staff at Children’s Charter Inc. and Franciscan Hospital for Children. Dr. Freilich is also a trained school advocate and has extensive experience working with families of children with special needs, medical issues, trauma, mood disorders and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Back to Top

Martha Frost, LICSW is a Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with Adolescents, Adults and Families. Ms. Frost specializes in working with both adolescent and adults with anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, transition issues and couples counseling. Ms. Frost has experience providing consultation services to High Schools related to mental health issues and substance abuse. She received her Masters of Social Work from Simmons College School of Social Work. Back to Top

Carolyn Greenspon, LICSWis 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

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

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

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

Linda D. Kames, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience providing cognitive behavioral psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Dr. Kames received her doctorate in psychology from University of Denver in 1981. Before landing at Comprehensive Psychiatric Associates in 2003, she maintained private practices in Los Angeles CA and then Newton MA and held positions at UCLA Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. Dr. Kames was adjunct professor at UCLA Medical School and clinical instructors at Harvard and Tufts Medical Schools. Areas of special expertise include anxiety disorders, stress and pain management, coping with chronic illness, marital and sexual problems and women’s health issues.  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 25 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 an Adjunjct Instructor in Psychiatry at Umass Medical School. Back to Top

Joel Match, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and couples. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He has served as Director of Psychology at the Brighton-Allston Mental Health Center and Quincy Mental Health Center, and has been in private practice in Newton. 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 to Top

Shellie Miller, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in individual psychotherapy, relationship difficulties, mood and anxiety problems, and trauma issues. 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. Back to Top

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 to Top

Michael Posternak, M.D. is a Psychiatrist with expertise in psychopharmacology of mood and anxiety disorders.  He is Board Certi­fied in Psychiatry.  Dr. Posternak received his B.A. in Philosophy from Trinity College, his medical degree from Boston University, and completed residency training in Psychiatry at Brown University.  He subsequently completed a 3 year fellowship in mood disorders research at Rhode Island Hospital.  Dr. Posternak has authored or co-authored over 50 publications and serves as a reviewer for numerous psychiatric journals.  Since 2006, he has been part of Massachusetts General Hospital's Depression Clinical and Research Program, and is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard University. Back to Top

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

Joyce Song, M.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. Dr. Song received her B.S. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her M.D. from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine in 2003. She completed Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry residency trainings at Cambridge Hospital and Harvard Medical School.  Back to Top

Lesley A. Stone, LICSW is a Clinical Social Worker with expertise in individual and group psychotherapy.  She has particular interest in working with young adults, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals, individuals with major mood disorders, and individuals and families struggling with addiction.  She received her Master of Social Work from Boston University. Back to Top

Katherine Wilson, LICSWis 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 D. Woodward is a board-certified clinical social worker who works with adults and couples. She recieved her master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Simmons College. In agency settings, she has held positions as a staff supervisor, coordinator of student training, and adjunct field instructor with social work interns from Simmons, BC, BU and Smith. She has a broad range of outpatient therapy experience and enjoys working with couples and family members affected by substance abuse. Back to Top