I’m a board-certified adult psychiatrist providing psychotherapy and medication management for adults in Massachusetts.
I earned my medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. Psychotherapy has been an important part of my training and clinical work. I especially enjoy the opportunity to get to know my patients over time and to think deeply with them about their lives and experiences.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, cooking, sewing, dancing, and spending time with friends and family. I’m an enthusiastic amateur at most of these things and generally enjoy the process of learning something new. I bring that same curiosity and love of learning to my clinical work and to each person I have the opportunity to work with.
About Dr. Whittney Wiley
Treatment Philosophy
I believe good mental health care starts with understanding you as a whole person and not just a collection of symptoms or a diagnosis. When we work together, we’ll think about what you’re experiencing in the context of your relationships, past experiences, physical health, identity, work, and the circumstances of your life.
Treatment may include psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both, depending on what you’re looking for and what we decide together would be most helpful.
Psychotherapy is a central part of my practice. Our work might involve understanding patterns that keep showing up in your relationships, making sense of why you respond to certain situations the way you do, or becoming more aware of the ways you’ve learned to cope with difficult feelings and experiences. We may also focus on practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, sleep, or other symptoms.
My approach is primarily psychodynamic, while also drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and other skills-based approaches when helpful. I aim to create a space where you can feel comfortable being honest and understood, while also being gently challenged to look at things in new ways.
If medication is part of your treatment, I approach it with the same curiosity and thoughtfulness. We’ll consider what medication may be able to help with, and make decisions together based on your symptoms, preferences, and broader goals.
Ultimately, my goal is not simply to help you feel less anxious or depressed. I want our work to help you understand yourself more deeply, feel more able to navigate difficult emotions and relationships, and build a life that feels meaningful and connected to what matters to you.
I keep my practice intentionally small so that there is time for this kind of thoughtful, individualized care.