Ben Brown, MD

About

Human beings are driven by feelings. To understand these feelings is a challenge, and to handle them skillfully is even trickier. Luckily, practice helps.

I am a Harvard-trained psychiatrist in private practice in New York and Massachusetts, offering medication management and psychodynamic therapy for adult patients.

I have particular expertise in anxiety disorders and related concerns, including stress and burnout, panic, OCD, and PTSD. I also work with mood disorders, anger issues, relationship issues, and other concerns that benefit from exploration.

In general, my style is collaborative, patient, and non-directive: the focus is on understanding your experience, rather than rushing toward a quick fix.

Please reach out if you have any questions—I'm happy to learn more about you and discuss my style of care.

Insurance and payment

In New York, I am out-of-network for most insurers. My cash rate is $350 for a 50-minute session (intake or therapy) and $210 for 30-minute med management follow-ups. I am happy to provide a superbill that you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement.

In Massachusetts, I take several insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Harvard Pilgrim, and MGB/Optum. If you intend to pay with insurance, I recommend checking with your insurance and confirming that I am in-network. If I am not, the cash rates above apply.

Telehealth and practice policies

In New York, I can see patients in person in midtown Manhattan or via telehealth. In Massachusetts, I am currently only offering telemedicine visits to new patients.

Some other important practice policies include:

• I do not fill out medical leave paperwork or test accommodations.
• I do not routinely prescribe benzodiazepines such as Klonopin, Ativan, or Xanax.
• I do not routinely prescribe stimulant medications such as Adderall or Ritalin.
• There is a $150 late fee for missed appointments or cancellations with less than 24 hours notice.

Appointments

If you would like to make an appointment, please email me at bbrownpsychiatry@gmail.com or leave me a voicemail at 617-383-4151.

Please include days and times when you are available for an initial 50-minute consultation, and a brief description of why you are asking for help. I will be in touch with any clarifying questions and to confirm the appointment time. I will also send you some paperwork to fill out and a link to my patient portal.

The first one or two appointments will be consultations focused on reviewing and understanding your psychiatric history. At the end of the consultation period, we can decide whether we are a good fit to continue working together, and what sort of treatment would be most helpful.