Dana Siperstein
She/Her/Hers
Adult Psychiatrist, MD Practice: Blossom HealthShe/Her/Hers
Adult Psychiatrist, MD Practice: Blossom HealthWelcome to Blossom Health! Dr. Dana Siperstein is the Founder of Blossom Health, a completely virtual practice designed specifically for young adults. As a Board Certified and Harvard Trained psychiatrist, Dr. Siperstein specializes in working with college and graduate students who are navigating life transitions. Her areas of expertise include treatment of anxiety disorders, grief and loss, and navigating academic and social challenges that arise at school. Dr. Siperstein also enjoys working with young adults who are on the Autism Spectrum.
As a psychiatrist, Dr. Siperstein has extensive training in both medication management and psychotherapy. At your first appointment you will get to know one another, discuss what your concerns and goals are, and come up with a treatment plan together. Dr. Siperstein believes that treatment should always be as collaborative as possible. Blossom Health is an intentionally small boutique practice which allows for the attention and high level of service you and your treatment deserve.
Dr. Siperstein is dedicated to helping students enter into adulthood with confidence. Having previously worked at Lifespan's Young Adult Behavioral Health Program and Harvard University Counseling Center, she is an expert at navigating college mental health. Dr. Siperstein completed her adult psychiatry residency at Harvard Longwood and received both her MD and BA from George Washington University.
College mental health - Navigating the transition into college and stressors of academics, personal relationships, and self-development
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
Social Anxiety Disorder - Skill-building to increase interpersonal efficacy and decrease discomfort in social settings; boosting self-esteem
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Dana Siperstein is not in-network with any insurances.
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Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Years of Experience: 9 years
Blossom Health (Private Practice), Founder & Psychiatrist, 2020 - Present
Lifespan Young Adult Behavioral Health Program, Psychiatrist, 2018 - 2020
Harvard University Counseling and Mental Health Services, Psychiatrist, 2017 - 2018
American Board of Adolescent Psychiatry, Board Certification in Adolescent & Young Adult Psychiatry, 2020
Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program, Completion of Adult Psychiatry Residency, 2018
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Board Certification in Adult Psychiatry, 2018
George Washington University School of Medicine, MD, Scholarly Concentration in Community Health, 2014
George Washington University, BA, Psychology with Minor in Judaic Studies, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, 2009
Rhode Island: MD16292
Connecticut: 66595
Washington DC: MD048777
Massachusetts: 285989
New York: 308427
Florida: TPME1433
Virginia: 0101274182
North Carolina: 2022-02216
Maine: MD25158
California: A179684
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"Dr. Siperstein has been excellent to work with. She is always thorough, communicative, and engaged in working together. She provides excellent care throughout the treatment of our shared patients."
- Timothy Carlone, LMHC • April 2022"Dr. Siperstein is an excellent, knowledgeable psychiatrist who strives to provide the best possible pharmacological and therapeutic care to her patients. As a psychologist who partners with her around patient care, I am so grateful to collaborate with a provider who is invested in the wellbeing of her patients and who holds such expertise in her craft. She is wonderful."
- Samantha Weltz, PhD • March 2022"Dr. Siperstein is an outstanding psychiatrist. She is both a talented clinician and a skilled medication management provider. She is a pleasure to collaborate with, and is very responsive and open to discussing cases. Dr. Siperstein has a warm and easy manner and is extremely professional while being lovely and relatable. She is an expert at working with college students and graduate students. Dr. Siperstein is collegial, kind, intelligent with fantastic instincts. I refer to her as often as I can as I know the clients who see her are thrilled with her care. I cannot recommend her more highly!!"
- Terri Bacow, PhD • March 2022"Dana Sipperstein is an incredibly smart, thorough and devoted psychiatrist. She goes out of her way to meet her patients needs and is always up to date on evidence based treatment. Dana is also one of the rare psychiatrists that concurrently engages in psychotherapy and medication management, valuing both equally."
- David Mysels, MD • March 2022"Dr. Siperstein is incredibly thoughtful, intelligent, and ethical. She is also very caring with her patients."
- Leonardo Batista, MD • December 2021"Dr. Siperstein is an excellent psychiatrist who cares deeply about her patients. She thinks carefully about each person's unique issues and needs, and she works collaboratively with her patients to find the best treatments for them. She makes patients feel attended to and understood. I would refer patients to Dr. Siperstein without hesitation."
- Alison Jost, LICSW • September 2021We interviewed Dana Siperstein and asked about their work with clients and guiding philosophies on therapy.