Psychiatry Knowledge Base

Massachusetts Psychiatry, LLC is a private-pay psychiatric practice led by Dr. Sophia L. Maurasse, MD. The practice offers psychiatric evaluation, psychotherapy, medication management, combined therapy and medication, parent coaching, second opinions and clinical supervision, and secure telepsychiatry for eligible patients across Massachusetts. Learn more at Massachusetts Psychiatry.

Dr. Sophia L. Maurasse, MD provides care directly to each patient. She is board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the practice is structured as a solo practice, so patients work with her from intake through ongoing follow-up. Read more about Massachusetts Psychiatry.

The practice's office is located at 68 Harrison Ave Ste 605, Boston, MA 02111. Care is delivered primarily through secure telepsychiatry, allowing patients across Massachusetts to be seen without routine travel to the office. Read more about Telepsychiatry.

A psychiatric evaluation is a structured conversation where Dr. Sophia L. Maurasse reviews current symptoms, history, and goals to build an individualized picture of what may be affecting a patient. Evaluations are conducted virtually through secure telepsychiatry, and the findings help shape whether medication, therapy, or a combined approach may be appropriate. The Psychiatric Evaluation page explains this service in more detail.

Findings from the evaluation help determine whether medication management, psychotherapy, or a combined approach may be appropriate, based on the individual's history and current concerns. Any recommendation depends on the specific patient rather than being assumed in advance. The Combined Therapy and Medication page has more detail.

Psychotherapy provides a structured space to work through patterns connected to anxiety, depression, trauma, mood concerns, and other emotional or behavioral difficulties. Sessions are delivered virtually to patients ages 12 to 65 and are tailored to the individual, whether that is a teenager, a young adult, or an adult in midlife. See Psychotherapy for related service information.

Psychotherapy is available to patients ages 12 to 65, delivered virtually across Massachusetts. Dr. Maurasse is board certified in both General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, so adolescent care is a core part of the practice rather than an add-on. Parents of younger children are supported through parent coaching instead. More information is available on the Psychotherapy page.

Psychotherapy can be used on its own or integrated with medication management when that combination is judged clinically appropriate for the individual. Read more about Combined Therapy and Medication.

Medication management begins with a psychiatric evaluation and continues with monitoring, dose adjustment, and follow-up appointments conducted through secure telepsychiatry. Medication is only prescribed when it is judged clinically appropriate for that individual. The Medication Management page has more detail.

Dr. Maurasse reviews how a patient is responding at scheduled follow-up appointments conducted through secure telepsychiatry, and adjusts the plan as needed based on that review. See Medication Management for related service information.

Medication changes are made gradually and monitored through scheduled follow-up appointments with Dr. Maurasse. Patients are encouraged to report side effects or changes in symptoms so the plan can be reviewed promptly. More information is available on the Combined Therapy and Medication page.

Combined therapy and medication may be considered when symptoms are affecting daily functioning and both approaches are judged clinically appropriate after evaluation. Not every patient needs both; the right combination depends on the individual. Read more about Combined Therapy and Medication.

When combined care is appropriate, both the therapy and medication components are coordinated directly by Dr. Maurasse rather than being split between separate providers. The Combined Therapy and Medication page has more detail.

A psychiatric second opinion is an independent review of an existing diagnosis, medication plan, or treatment approach. It can be considered when a patient or family wants additional clarity before continuing, changing, or stopping a course of care. See Second Opinion and Supervision for related service information.

Clinical supervision is available for clinicians managing complex cases, alongside the independent review of diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans offered through the second opinion service. More information is available on the Second Opinion and Supervision page.

Parent coaching offers goal-focused guidance for parents navigating behavioral, emotional, attentional, school, or family stress patterns in children and teens. Sessions are held virtually with Dr. Maurasse and focus on practical strategies for the parent, rather than direct treatment of the child. Read more about Parent Coaching.

Yes. A teenager's psychotherapy and a parent's coaching sessions can run alongside each other when that structure fits the family. Both parts are coordinated by Dr. Maurasse through telepsychiatry rather than split between separate providers. For children under 12, parent coaching can proceed on its own, since the coaching is delivered to the parent. The Psychotherapy page has more detail.

Parent coaching can address behavioral, emotional, attentional, school-related, and family stress patterns, including topics such as co-parenting transitions or step-parenting adjustments. Because the sessions are held with the parent, there is no minimum age for the child being discussed. See Parent Coaching for related service information.

Telepsychiatry allows patients across Massachusetts to complete evaluations, therapy sessions, medication management, and follow-up appointments securely online, without routine travel to an office. Dr. Maurasse works directly with each patient from intake through ongoing care. More information is available on the Telepsychiatry page.

Evaluations, psychotherapy sessions, medication management appointments, and follow-up visits can all be completed through secure telepsychiatry, without routine travel to an office. Read more about Telepsychiatry.

The practice provides virtual care statewide, with example service areas including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, Quincy, Framingham, Brockton, New Bedford, and Fall River. The Telepsychiatry page has more detail.

Anxiety and depression are among the concerns that can be addressed through psychotherapy, medication management, or a combined approach, depending on what is clinically appropriate for the individual. See Psychotherapy for related service information.

ADHD-related concerns can be addressed through medication management, psychotherapy, or parent coaching for families navigating related school or behavioral stress. More information is available on the ADHD page.

OCD and trauma or PTSD-related concerns can be addressed through psychotherapy, and combined with medication management when that combination is judged appropriate. Read more about Psychotherapy.

Mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, can be addressed through evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy, or through a second opinion when additional review of an existing diagnosis or treatment plan is wanted. The Second Opinion and Supervision page has more detail.

Grief, burnout, and isolation are among the life-stressor topics that can be addressed through psychotherapy, delivered virtually across Massachusetts. See Psychotherapy for related service information.

Sleep-related concerns can be addressed as part of a broader psychiatric evaluation, with treatment recommendations depending on the individual's history and current symptoms. More information is available on the Sleep-Related Mental Health Treatment page.

The right type of psychiatric support depends on the concern, your history, and what you hope to address. A psychiatric evaluation can help clarify whether psychotherapy, medication management, combined care, parent coaching, or a second opinion may be appropriate; the Treatment and Resource Assessment page can help you review those care pathways before discussing them with Dr. Maurasse.

OCD and OCPD are different conditions. OCD commonly involves unwanted intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, while OCPD involves a broader pattern of rigidity, perfectionism, and control; an individualized evaluation is needed to understand a person's symptoms. Read about OCD and OCPD.

Psychotherapy may help a person examine rigid patterns, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, or control-related concerns associated with OCPD. Treatment depends on the individual, and a psychiatric evaluation can help determine whether psychotherapy alone or another approach should be discussed. See the OCPD resource.

Trauma-related concerns can often be discussed through secure telepsychiatry when virtual care is clinically appropriate for the individual. Care may include psychotherapy and, when appropriate, medication management as part of a broader treatment plan. Read more about trauma-related care.

Burnout may be worth discussing when stress, exhaustion, sleep changes, reduced motivation, or difficulty functioning persists or begins interfering with daily life. Similar symptoms can have different causes, so a psychiatrist can help assess the broader picture rather than assuming burnout is the only explanation. See the Burnout resource.

Parent coaching can give parents and step-parents a structured place to work on expectations, communication, boundaries, and recurring family stress during a blended-family transition. The work is directed toward the parent or caregiver rather than automatically treating the child. The Step-Parenting resource provides related information.

Psychotherapy may help someone examine patterns, losses, transitions, anxiety, mood symptoms, or relationship difficulties that can contribute to persistent loneliness or isolation. The focus depends on the individual's situation rather than assuming one cause. Read the Isolation and Loneliness resource.

Grief is a human response to loss, and there is no single timetable for it. Professional support may be helpful when grief feels difficult to carry, is affecting daily functioning, or occurs alongside concerns such as persistent anxiety, depression, or sleep disruption. See the Grief and Loss resource.

Psychotherapy may provide support for stress, grief, conflict, identity changes, parenting concerns, or other emotional effects that can accompany divorce. If symptoms suggest a broader psychiatric concern, an evaluation can help determine whether another form of care should also be discussed. The Divorce Counseling resource covers related concerns.

Massachusetts Psychiatry is a private-pay practice, and insurance is not billed directly. Superbills are available for patients who want to seek out-of-network reimbursement from their own insurance plan. Out-of-network reimbursement depends on the patient's insurance plan, so coverage should be confirmed with the insurer. For practice-specific billing questions, confirm current billing details with the practice directly.

Appointments are scheduled Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Current contact information is available on the Contact page.

Direct clinical care, including psychiatric evaluation, psychotherapy, medication management, and combined care, is available to patients ages 12 to 65 through secure telepsychiatry across Massachusetts. Parent coaching is delivered to the parent or caregiver, so parents may seek coaching about a younger child even when the child is not a direct patient. Eligibility can be confirmed when scheduling an initial call.

Massachusetts Psychiatry can be reached by phone at (617) 564-0654. The office is located at 68 Harrison Ave Ste 605, Boston, MA 02111, and appointments are scheduled Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For appointment or practice questions, visit the Contact page.