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Psychopharmacology for the 21st century

Guiding You Toward Better Mental Health

Compassionate, board-certified psychiatric care in a safe and supportive space where your story is heard and your healing matters.

ABOUT Dr. Maxwell

Empowering Your Journey to Success

I came to Medicine and Psychiatry following an career of designing and leading therapeutic wilderness trips for at risk adolescents.

Following medical school, I completed an Internship in Internal Medicine at Moses H Cone Hospital in Greensboro NC, followed by Psychiatry Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Children’s Hospital, Boston.

In my free time I enjoy sailing, skiing, writing, and playing piano.

Professional Support

Expert Consultation Services

Diagnostic Evaluation

The initial hour for all new patients is a diagnostic evaluation that  aims to clarify the underlying physical and psychological  disturbance/s that is the cause of the presenting symptom/s. 

The conclusion of this initial meeting consists of the formulation of  an initial plan of treatment as well as recommendations for any  further evaluation. 

Medication Treatment

The judicious and focused use of medications is extremely helpful in both managing symptoms as well as, at times,  correcting underlying chemical disruptions that give rise to various mental conditions.

Effective medication management is always based upon an accurate and thorough diagnosis.

Psychotherapy

Many individuals will benefit from the space and time to speak their inner experiences and truths freely without hindrance or judgment.

Therapy meetings may either be 30 or 45 minutes in length, as frequent as  two or three times a week, or as infrequent as once a month.

Telehealth Services

Certain patients may choose to have appointments via Telehealth - typically but not always after an initial meeting in person. I am available to treat patients in Massachusetts, Maryland, and New York. 

Specialties & Treatment Areas

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ADHD

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Depression

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Panic Disorders

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Bipolar Disorder

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Anxiety Disorders

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Academic & Clinical Credentials

Education, Training, and Experience

Dominic Maxwell, MD, brings extensive education, advanced clinical training, and years of experience providing thoughtful, evidence-based psychological care.

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Psychiatry
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Education & Training

MD – Michigan State University
Residency – Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship – Boston Children’s Hospital

Professional Memberships

Massachusetts Medical Society
Ecole Freudienne du Quebec

Awards & Publications

NIMH Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities 2000-01
Psychodynamic Writing Award
Massachusetts General Hospital 1999

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

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Nicole Parkhurst
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I have been a patient of Dr. Maxwell’s for over a decade. He is an incredible psychiatrist and I have had years of stability under his care. I have never had a doctor who has listened and trusted my experience as much as he does - he makes me feel safe, respected, and confident that I will be alright. If something isn’t working, we make a change - he does not give up and does not let his patients sit in suffering. Dr. Maxwell drastically improved the quality of my life. I truly cannot recommend him enough!
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Working with Dr. Maxwell provided me with serious, deep relief, from suffering. More than this, it also provided unexpected paths to ongoing JOY. I was able to build, with Dr. Maxwell, a truly positive, live-changing and comprehensive solution for a complex set of challenges. For all of this - I am eternally grateful. *** Seeking a single provider - a single Doctor who offered a broad range of advanced, medicinal, therapeutic, and technological options was nearly impossible for me. Until I found Dr. Maxwell. Dr. Maxwell is warm, kind, caring, patient, and remarkably well informed. He is more than merely knowledgeable. He is a wise and kind SOUL. I feel obligated to assure you, if this is what you have been looking for - You have found it. D. SVG
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mckayla harmon
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I have been seeing Dr. Maxwell for the past 7 years and he has provided me with exceptional care. He is very dedicated to his patients and has always been easy to connect with. Dr. Maxwell helped me work through a high risk pregnancy and the anxiety that came with going back to work post-partum and for that I cannot thank him enough.
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Mikey Sims
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Dr. Maxwell has always been kind and reliable. I have been seeing him for many years and it has been nice to meet in person once again. The office was easy to find and close to public transportation.
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Justine
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For the last 2.5 years, I have been seeing Dr. Maxwell. He takes the time to understand who you are as an individual. He is easy to talk to and open up to. He is honest, non-judgmental, and cares about his patients well-being. When making medication management decisions, he looks at the whole picture to ensure it will not impact any of your physical medical conditions. Dr. Maxwell's clinical expertise and genuine care have a tremendous positive impact on my life.
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Kayla Garbis
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I’ve been seeing Dr. Maxwell for 5 years - Dr. Maxwell has helped me work through some challenging times, and I’ve made significant progress in my journey thanks to his expertise. He really takes the time to understand me as an individual, which has made all the difference. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a psychiatrist who genuinely cares about their well-being!
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Anthony Parks
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Dr. Maxwell is legit, and I have worked with him for close to 7 years. He listens to my concerns, understands interactions, side effects, alternatives, dosing. I feel totally comfortable discussing and managing medications with him. He is never pushy or judgmental, and has the right qualities for a physician. I enjoy working with him, and even when I have had the option to continue prescriptions through a GP, I still opt to go through Dr. Maxwell because of his expertise. Furthermore, his treatment and willingness to adapt has helped me, with medication, to have a more fulfilling and less stressful life because I am not bogged down by genetic predisposition to anxiety and ADHD when it comes to achieving my goals in life, with my family, in my creative pursuits and in my career. Dr. Maxwell carries my highest recommendation.
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Stephanie Nelson
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Dr. Maxwell helped me through an incredibly difficult year. His compassion and empathy coupled with his expertise was essential to navigating an uncertain and scary time. Dr. Maxwell has a gift of connecting to you instantly, with thoughtful questions and sincere listening. He made himself available 24/7 and encouraged my favorite line (of his) 'I need you to sit on your hands right now and not make any big decisions'. If you are finding yourself in a challenging situation and feeling lost or overwhelmed, I could not recommend Dr. Maxwell higher.

GET IN TOUCH

Get In Touch

Connect with Dr. Maxwell for compassionate, personalized psychiatric care tailored to both children and adults—supporting mental wellness at every stage of life.

(202) 906-9839
dmaxwellmd@gmail.com
1679 Massachusetts Ave, Second Floor, Cambridge MA 02138

"By the end of the first meeting I will be able to tell you what I think is wrong and how we're going to fix it"

- Dr. Maxwell