Meet the Psychologist Massachusetts Trusts With the Hard Stuff
A psychologist Massachusetts residents can actually reach: board-certified, 100% virtual, and built for the anxiety, mood swings, and diagnoses that regular talk therapy hasn’t touched yet. No waitlists that stretch for months. No commute. Just a real plan, starting with your first call.
15+
Years of Dedicated Clinical Practice
2
Dual Board Certification (General plus Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
Solo
Private practice, you work directly with Dr. Maurasse from intake through follow-up, every visit
What a Psychologist Massachusetts Visit Actually Looks Like
A psychologist patients see for the first time can expect a structured evaluation, not a vague chat. Massachusetts Psychiatry combines evidence-based psychotherapy with psychiatric oversight in one virtual visit, so the person in front of you can talk, prescribe, and adjust the plan without handing you off between offices.
In short: Massachusetts Psychiatry is a physician-led, DBT-informed, trauma-responsive telehealth practice serving Massachusetts residents ages 12-65, led by Dr. Sophia L. Maurasse, MD, board-certified in General and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
What Does a Psychologist Do?
A psychologist evaluates emotional, behavioral, and cognitive patterns and uses structured talk therapy to help patients build healthier ways of coping, relating, and responding to stress. Sessions are collaborative: your psychologist listens closely, asks focused questions, and works with you to set goals that actually fit your life.
“What we bring to the table is hope, and that’s what we inspire in our patients.”
Dr. Sophia Maurasse, MD
Who Should Consider Seeing a Psychologist?
People consider therapy for many reasons — a specific diagnosis like anxiety or depression, a difficult life transition, a relationship or family conflict, or simply a persistent sense that something isn’t working. You don’t need a crisis to justify starting; ongoing low-grade stress or a feeling of being stuck are common, valid reasons to reach out.
WHAT MASSACHUSETTS PSYCHIATRY DOES
Comprehensive Mental Healthcare Services
Massachusetts Psychiatry offer various therapeutic services to support your mental and emotional wellbeing.
What Makes a Top-Rated Medical Clinic in Massachusetts?
When searching for comprehensive mental health care that truly understands family dynamics, choosing a top-rated medical clinic in Massachusetts makes all the difference in your family’s treatment outcomes and overall experience.
Massachusetts Psychiatry stands as a trusted provider of integrated psychiatric care throughout the state, offering evidence-based treatment that combines clinical expertise with compassionate, person-centered care. Our practice distinguishes itself through a comprehensive approach that recognizes how individual mental health and family relationships interconnect.
Real assessments. Real plans. Real progress, one honest conversation at a time.
How We Help You Feel Better
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Whether you’re dealing with stress, feeling stuck, going through tough times, or just want to understand yourself better, a psychologist offers a safe space to talk, learn, and grow. Through caring support and practical tools, you can work through challenges, build strength, and move toward the life you want to live.
Understanding Your Mind and Emotions
help people understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They work with clients to build healthier habits, manage stress, and feel more balanced in everyday life.
Getting to Know What You're Going Through
through conversations and simple evaluations, psychologists learn about what's troubling you and what you hope to achieve.
Proven Ways to Feel Better
using trusted methods, psychologists help with worries, sadness, stress, difficult memories, and relationship struggles.
Learning to Handle Tough Moments
teach practical skills to manage difficult emotions, bounce back from setbacks, and handle life's challenges with more confidence.
Where You Can Meet With a Psychologist Massachusetts Residents Recommend?
Massachusetts Psychiatry is based at 68 Harrison Ave, Boston, and delivers care 100% virtually to clients anywhere in the Commonwealth, including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, and beyond. There are no in-person visits, every session happens over secure video from wherever you feel most comfortable.
Why Massachusetts Psychiatry Instead of Somewhere Else
What Sets the Credentials Apart
Dual board certification in General and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry means one clinician can treat both a teenager and a parent with the same clinical rigor.
What Therapy and Medication Together Offer
Psychotherapy and medication management happen under one roof, so care decisions are not split across two providers who never speak.
What Virtual Access Removes
No commute, no waiting room, and appointments that fit around work, school, or caregiving.
Dr. Sophia L. Maurasse, MD
Dr. Sophia L. Maurasse, MD, brings more than a decade of clinical experience to every session at Massachusetts Psychiatry. Her approach is DBT-informed, mindfulness-based, trauma-responsive, and grounded in collaborative problem solving, meaning treatment plans are built with the client, not handed down to them.
- Board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- BA in Psychology, University of Miami
- MD, Tufts University School of Medicine
- Psychiatry residency, George Washington University
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship, McLean Hospital
- Clinical focus: medically complex patients, adolescent presentations, BPD, self-injury, mood dysregulation
How a Psychologist Compares to a Psychiatrist, Counselor, and Therapist
These titles get used interchangeably, but the training, scope, and day-to-day format differ. Here’s how a psychologist Massachusetts residents typically see stacks up against the other providers in the field.
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PhD / PsyDPsychiatrist
MD / DOCounselor
LMHC / SimilarTherapist
VariesWhat the Data Says About Mental Health in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is not immune to the national mental health picture, and in some measures it leads it. The figures below are why access to a responsive psychologist Massachusetts residents can actually get an appointment with matters.
Full dashboard and methodology available at the Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA).
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
What Clients Say About Working With Dr. Maurasse
Psychologist Frequently Asked Questions
How Can Therapy Improve Emotional Well-Being?
Therapy works by giving you language and structure for experiences that otherwise feel diffuse — a racing mind, a short temper, a sense of numbness. Over time, patients typically notice they can name what they’re feeling sooner, respond instead of react, and recover faster after a hard day.
Can a Psychologist Help With Anxiety or Depression?
Yes, anxiety and depression are among the most common reasons people begin therapy. Treatment typically combines structured techniques such as cognitive reframing and behavioral activation with a steady, judgment-free space to process what’s underneath the symptoms.
Which Therapy Approaches Are Commonly Used?
Depending on your goals, your clinician may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for values-based living, or trauma-informed and mindfulness-based methods. Approaches are matched to you, not applied by default.
Why Is Early Mental Health Support Important?
Patterns of anxiety, avoidance, or low mood tend to become more entrenched the longer they go unaddressed. Starting sooner rather than later generally means shorter, more targeted treatment rather than untangling years of compounded habits.
What Can You Expect During Your First Appointment?
Your first session is primarily an intake: your clinician will ask about your history, current concerns, and goals, and begin shaping a treatment plan together with you. There’s no obligation to have it all figured out — the first appointment is a starting point, not a test.
Start With a Conversation, Not a Commitment
Reaching out is the hardest part. Once you do, you’ll have a licensed clinician working alongside you — with a plan built around your life, not a script.