Board-certified Harvard psychiatrist accepting referrals from Massachusetts therapists
Are you a therapist whose clients are facing 3-6 month wait times for psychiatry appointments? You’re not alone. The shortage of psychiatric providers in Boston and across Massachusetts has created a crisis that impacts both you and your clients.
As a therapist, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of watching your clients struggle while waiting months for a psychiatry appointment. The reality in Boston and throughout Massachusetts is stark:
When medication evaluation could help your client make faster progress, a six-month wait isn’t just inconvenient—it can be clinically concerning.
Luminous Vitality Behavioral Health was founded to address this exact problem. I’m Dr. Ronald Lee, a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist offering:
I completed my psychiatry residency at Harvard Medical School, with clinical training at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital. I’m board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and licensed to practice throughout Massachusetts.
My practice specializes in medication management and diagnostic clarification for adults (ages 18-64). I provide evidence-based psychiatric care while you remain the primary therapist—our goal is collaborative treatment, not replacing the therapeutic relationship you’ve built.
Important limitation: I am unable to accept Medicare or MassHealth patients at this time. My practice serves private pay and commercial insurance (PPO/EPO) patients.
Partnering with Luminous Vitality Behavioral Health is straightforward:
Contact us by email at director@luminousvitalitybh.com or phone at (617) 841-3620. Please avoid sharing protected health information (PHI) via email—simply let us know you have a client who would benefit from psychiatric evaluation and provide the best way for us to reach them.
Within 1-2 business days, our office reaches out to your client to explain our services, verify insurance coverage, and schedule an initial evaluation. Your client completes a brief online intake form before their appointment.
Most new patients are seen within 1-4 weeks, depending on scheduling availability. All appointments are conducted via secure telepsychiatry platform, eliminating travel time for your clients.
With your client’s written consent, I provide brief clinical updates and remain available for questions about medication management. You remain the primary therapist, and our collaboration enhances the overall treatment your client receives.
Luminous Vitality Behavioral Health provides medication management and diagnostic clarification for:
Our approach combines medication management with brief supportive therapy, but the primary therapeutic relationship remains with you, the referring therapist. This collaborative care model produces better outcomes than either treatment modality alone.
Email director@luminousvitalitybh.com or call (617) 841-3620. Avoid including PHI in email communications. Simply indicate you have a referral and provide the best way to reach your client.
We accept most commercial PPO and EPO insurance plans. Many patients receive 60-80% reimbursement through out-of-network benefits when we provide a superbill. Unfortunately, we cannot accept Medicare or MassHealth at this time.
Yes, with client consent. After obtaining written authorization, I provide brief updates about medication changes, diagnostic clarifications, and response to treatment. I value the collaborative care model and recognize that you have the longitudinal relationship with the patient.
I respond to referral inquiries within 1-2 business days. Once a referral is made, we typically contact the client within that same timeframe to begin the intake process.
Unfortunately, no. This is a significant limitation of my practice, and I recognize it prevents me from serving many patients who need care. My practice currently only accepts private pay and commercial insurance (PPO/EPO plans).
Yes. Unlike some psychiatric practices, I do prescribe stimulants for ADHD and benzodiazepines when clinically appropriate. I follow evidence-based prescribing guidelines and Massachusetts controlled substance regulations.
I treat adults ages 18-64. My practice focuses on working-age adults who are comfortable with telepsychiatry.
All appointments are conducted via secure telepsychiatry. This allows me to serve clients throughout Massachusetts regardless of their location and eliminates travel time for your busy clients.
If you’re a Massachusetts therapist seeking a collaborative psychiatry partner who values timely access and clear communication, I’d welcome the opportunity to work together.
Or contact me directly:
Luminous Vitality Behavioral Health is fully HIPAA-compliant. All telepsychiatry sessions are conducted through secure, encrypted platforms. I maintain professional liability insurance and adhere to Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine regulations.
Training and Credentials:
I look forward to collaborating with you to provide excellent care for your clients.
Luminous Vitality Behavioral Health provides psychiatric medication management and diagnostic services to adults across Massachusetts via telepsychiatry. Dr. Ronald Lee is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist committed to collaborative care with referring therapists.
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