Meet Dr.Sophia Maurasse, MD

Massachusetts Psychiatry — solo private practice

Board-Certified in Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr. Sophia Maurasse is a board-certified psychiatrist providing care for adolescents, young adults, and adults across Massachusetts. She trained in general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry, bringing both clinical expertise and lived perspective to her work. Her approach combines careful diagnostic thinking, evidence-based treatments, and a practical, supportive style to help patients regain balance and thrive in daily life.

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Clinical Focus & Approach

Good treatment starts with listening. Dr. Sophia Maurasse begins with a thorough diagnostic evaluation and collaborates with patients to create personalized plans that fit their goals and lifestyles. Treatment may include psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both. She takes a holistic approach, considering sleep, nutrition, activity, relationships, and medical factors, recognizing their significant impact on mental health.

Dr. Maurasse employs trauma-responsive and skills-based methods, drawing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles, cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and exposure techniques when appropriate. Medications are prescribed thoughtfully and collaboratively—not as a shortcut, but as a tool to support therapy and daily functioning.

Who Does Psychiatry Massachusetts Treat?

Dr. Sophia Maurasse sees patients ages 12–65 for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, mood disorders (including bipolar spectrum conditions), and complex or multi-diagnostic presentations. She has experience caring for adolescents with self-injurious behavior and for patients whose psychiatric and medical needs intersect.

WHAT MASSACHUSETTS PSYCHIATRY DOES

Comprehensive Mental Healthcare Services

Massachusetts Psychiatry offer various therapeutic services to support your mental and emotional wellbeing.

My Credentials & Special Interests

  • BS, Psychology — University of Miami (2002)
  • MD — Tufts University School of Medicine (2008)
  • Psychiatry Residency — George Washington University (2008–2011)
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship — Massachusetts General Hospital / McLean Hospital (2011–2013)
  • Medical License — Board of Registration in Medicine, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2011)
  • Board-Certified, Psychiatry — American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2012)
  • Board-Certified, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry — American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2013)
  • Medical Director, McLean Hospital — 3East Girls Intensive & Step-Down Programs (adolescents 13–21)
  • Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
  • Staff Psychiatrist, The Pavilion, McLean Hospital
  • Recipient, 2019 National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (Schwartz Center) — recognized for patient-centered, compassionate care
  • Borderline personality disorder and DBT-informed treatment
  • Trauma, self-injury, and adolescent mental health
  • Integration of psychiatric and medical care for medically ill patients
  • Emotion regulation, resilience, and life-stage transitions

Practical Details

At Massachusetts Psychiatry, you will work directly with me for intake, treatment planning, and follow-up. I do not bill most insurance plans directly but provide superbills that patients may submit for out-of-network reimbursement. For information about scheduling, fees, or whether my practice is the right fit for you, please contact the office.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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