Psychiatry For High Stress Professionals and Young Adults
Boston - Texas - New York
Medication Management
Psychotherapy
Executive Mental Health Services
About Dr. Burton
I am a board certified, Harvard trained psychiatrist offering comprehensive mental health care to adults in Massachusetts, New York, and Texas. Your mental health journey is unique, and you deserve an approach that is personalized to you. My private practice offers direct psychiatric care that is attentive, practical, and considerate of your individual values and goals. Whether you are seeking treatment for a complex mental health concern, or wish to optimize your psychological health and everyday productivity, I am happy to work with you towards achieving your wellness goals.
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My practice is tailored to delivering discrete, expert psychiatric care to individuals working in high pressure systems (including attorneys, physicians, business executives, CEOs, finance professionals, and young adults embarking on these professional pathways). Through the course of my own training and clinical practice, I have witnessed the unique stresses faced by such professionals and the barriers they often encounter when seeking treatment. You deserve care that is flexible, considerate of the distinctive psychological aspects of your profession, and that is unequivocally reverent of your confidentiality. Issues that I commonly address in this type of treatment include burnout, anxiety, depression, sleep health, attention and concentration problems, self-doubt, relationships, communication skills, and identity.
Education and Training
I am a fully licensed physician in the states of Massachusetts, New York, and Texas. I am also a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with Board Certifications in Adult Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry.
2021 - 2022
Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry
University of Massachusetts
2017 - 2021
Residency in Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health; Massachusetts Department of Corrections; Veterans Health Administration
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Massachusetts Mental Health Center; Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Boston Children's Hospital; Veterans Health Administration
2013 - 2017
Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Parkland Memorial Hospital; Dallas Children's Hospital; Clements University Hospital; Texas Presbyterian Hospital; Veterans Health Administration
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Texas Tech University
Psychiatric Services
I offer a variety of clinical services, with ample flexibility to tailor my approach to the needs of each patient. Evening and next-day appointments are also available to fit with busy schedules, or to accommodate the unexpected. In-person appointments are available in Massachusetts. Virtual appointments are available in Massachusetts, Texas, and New York. To request an appointment, please fill out the contact form on this website. I will conduct a free 15-minute screening evaluation with you to determine if my services are a safe fit for your needs and, if so, will then schedule your initial consultation. I look forward to hearing from you!
Executive Psychiatry
Professionals in demanding industries have unique goals and priorities when seeking mental health care. You may be interested in exploring how optimization of your psychological health will advance your professional goals. You may be balancing personal matters with work obligations and finding it difficult to reconcile the two. You may also be finding yourself feeling as though you are stuck or "spinning wheels" professionally and are concerned about psychological variables that are impeding you.
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I offer executive psychiatry services designed for patients with remarkable professional lives. When you are seeking evaluation or treatment for a mental health concern, your professional obligations should not limit your options or the efficacy of your treatment. I work with clients in various high-stakes roles, including CEOs, Attorneys, Physicians, Management Consultants, and Financial Executives. I will work with you to fulfill your mental health goals in a manner that fits your lifestyle and priorities.
Performance and Well Being
Your professional life need not progress at the expense of your mental health and well being. Excellent psychiatric care requires an understanding of both you as an individual and the unique variables and responsibilities of your profession. By cultivating and incorporating an understanding of both into your treatment, we can work together to improve your quality of life, your productivity, and your personal fulfillment.
Small Caseload - Direct Collaboration
My caseload is small by design to allow for the full attention and customized approach that each individual deserves. I am also able to accommodate scheduling variations and requests for last-minute appointments. I am a direct care physician, which means that I work directly with every patient and am available between appointments for questions or urgent matters. When you contact my practice, you are communicating directly with me, without the delays or frustrations of an intermediary.
Confidentiality and Privacy
Too many individuals who work in high-pressure industries are reluctant to seek mental health support due to concerns about privacy and the risk of negative repercussions if privacy is not respected. Similarly, you may be concerned about psychological factors that are impacting your work performance, but do not feel comfortable disclosing these issues to others in your support network, such as a mentor or an executive coach. As my patient, our interactions and communications will be confidential and legally subject to physician-patient privilege. This liberates you to safely and openly discuss your psychological and professional matters. My practice utilizes an independent, secured electronic medical record system and all services are private pay.
Expertise On Your Schedule
Our work together is designed to fit into your life, so that you can focus on your health without compromising your valuable professional or personal time. I offer virtual appointments and alternative appointment hours, including early mornings and evenings/nights, so that your psychiatric care takes place on your schedule.
Payment and FAQs
Please see below for details regarding payment and other frequently asked questions. I am always happy to answer any additional questions you may have about my practice, and invite you to reach out via the Contact page!
Are you taking new patients?
Yes, I am currently accepting new patients! I am usually able to schedule new patient appointments within about 1-3 weeks of initial inquiry.
What are the benefits of private pay or "out of network" care?
What makes your practice different?
I am a direct care physician, meaning I operate my practice without the use of intermediate clinicians and work directly with every single patient. My caseload is small (under 100 patients) by design so that I can deliver my full attention to every client and maintain consistent communication and responsivity to your questions and needs.
Whom do you treat?
I treat adults aged 18 - 64 who reside in Massachusetts, New York, or Texas. Although I have a clinical interest in working with individuals from high stress professions, I see a wide variety of patients in my practice. Conditions that I often treat include anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma-related symptoms/PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
Do you collaborate with other healthcare professionals?
Yes! With your permission, it is my standard practice to collaborate with other professionals who are involved with your care, including psychotherapists and primary care physicians. I am also happy to assist you with referrals to other specialized mental health resources as needed.
Can my family member or partner be involved with my care?
Absolutely. With your permission, I am happy to have your family member or other close support person be part of your care. Although I do not offer family therapy, I will gladly hold family meetings at your request for the purpose of facilitating care coordination, psychoeducation, and support for loved ones who are involved with your care.
What are your fees?
I charge fees for each visit that vary based on appointment length and the complexity of service rendered. Please contact me to discuss my current schedule of fees. More details regarding out-of-network payment can also be found on my Zencare Profile.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out of network physician and do not participate in any health insurance plans. Payment for services may be made via check or credit/debit card. I will generate an invoice at the conclusion of your visit which you may submit to your insurance carrier for potential reimbursement. Please contact your insurance plan directly to determine your reimbursement eligibility.
Insurance plans sometimes limit or deny coverage for evidence-based mental health treatments, even when you and your doctor have determined that the treatment is necessary. Because insurance carriers also limit the amount of time doctors are expected to spend with patients for a given service, insurance-based payments place pressure on physicians to see more patients in smaller windows of time.
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Paying privately for mental health care protects your confidentiality and prevents insurance companies from interfering with the quality and content of your treatment. Being out of network also means that I am able to maintain a smaller caseload of patients and devote the amount of time to each patient that I believe is necessary to deliver excellent care. Because of this, your appointments will never be rushed, scheduling will be flexible, and I will be directly available to you for questions or concerns that may arise during the course of your treatment.
Forensic Services
- Malpractice -
- Independent Medical Evaluations -
- Violence Risk Assessment -
- Complex Clinical Consultation -
As a forensic psychiatrist, I offer consultation services to attorneys and healthcare professionals on matters relevant to mental health, risk, and the law. My areas of expertise include Malpractice and Violence Risk. I am often consulted by other healthcare professionals for complex or high-risk clinical cases. I am a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program and am Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I have experience with a diverse array of forensic matters in multiple hospital and community settings. To inquire about forensic services, please fill out the contact form on this website and specify "forensic services" in your message.
Select Peer-Reviewed Publications
Burton, B. & Drogin, E. Acquisition and interpretation of digital information in forensic assessments. Harvard Review of Psychiatry. 29(3): 234-239 (2021).
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Burton, B. & Saleh, F.M. Psychopathy: Insights for general practice. Psychiatric Times. 37(10): 16-17 (2020).
Burton, B., Fagan, P.J., & Saleh, F.M. Perspectives on Sex and Normality. in Sex Offenders: Identification, Risk Assessment, Treatment, and Legal issues (2nd Ed). Oxford University Press. In press (2021).
Saleh, F. M., Jackson, A., Burton, B., & Ahmed, A. G. (2023). Assessment and Management of Violent Behavior. In Tasman’s Psychiatry (pp. 1-30). Cham: Springer International Publishing.