Aedome Girma
Aedome Girma
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Aedome Girma

Aedome Girma

He/Him/His

Psychiatrist, DO Specialties • Insurance & Fees • Locations
Massachusetts Accepting Online
Financial District Accepting In-person
Updated June 6, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic disorders

Professional statement

Dr. Girma is a board-certified physician psychiatrist who is highly skilled, bringing extensive training and expertise to the field. Having successfully completed his training at the renowned University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Dr. Girma is fully committed to delivering exceptional mental health care.

With a commitment to providing high-quality care, Dr. Girma specializes in working with clients aged 18 and older. Dr. Girma possess a broad range of expertise in treating various mental health conditions, including Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Addiction.

Dr. Girma's treatment approach combines medication management with brief therapy interventions, tailoring his approach to meet the unique needs of each client. This integrative approach aims to promote holistic well-being and improve overall mental health outcomes.

To ensure accessibility and convenience for his clients, Dr. Girma offers both in-person consultations and telehealth appointments. Dr. Girma is pleased to accept private pay and works with insurance plans such as Blue Cross Blue Shield (Indemnity, PPO, and HMO) and Optum.

Operating on Mondays and Fridays from 8 AM to 5 PM, Dr. Girma provides a supportive and compassionate environment where clients can embark on their journey towards improved mental health and well-being.

Message to clients

Prioritizing your mental health is a valuable investment that yields rewards in both the immediate and distant future. By working together, you can initiate positive changes in your mental and physical well-being, leading to a more joyful and satisfying life. As a dedicated board-certified psychiatrist, I am fully devoted to supporting my patients in their journey towards improved mental and physical health. Drawing upon my substantial expertise and training, encompassing the management of various conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia, I am confident in my ability to guide you towards a healthier and happier future.

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Psychotic disorders - Supporting individuals and families to manage symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and agitations while maintaining healthy, supportive relationships

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO
  • Optum

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $400 (45min)

Additional session information

Therapist's note

Below is the fee structure for private pay or self pay patients.

-Initial 60 minute appointment: $400

-Follow up appointments:

$150 for 15 minutes

$250 for 30 minutes

$400 for 45 minutes

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8AM - 5PM
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri 8AM - 5PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Financial District practice
185 Devonshire St, Suite 500, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
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Regular Hours
  • Mon 8AM - 5PM
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
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Work and Education

Years of Experience: 1 year

Medmind LLC, Outpatient Psychiatrist, 2023 - Present
Locums, Attending Outpatient Psychiatrist , 2022 - 2023
Umass Memorial Medical Center, Attending Psychiatrist in the Emergency Room, 2021 - 2022
Umass Memorial Medical Center, Chief Resident of Addiction Psychiatry, 2021 - 2022
Geisinger Medical Center , Psychiatric Resident, 2018 - 2021

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Doctor of Medicine in Psychiatry , 2022

Licensure

Massachusetts: 290850

Languages

English