Dr. Michal McDowell is a Harvard Medical School graduate who completed her adult psychiatry training at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital. She has advanced expertise in child & adolescent psychiatry through fellowship training at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. McDowell has a particular passion for working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, somatization, relational challenges, and issues related to sexual and gender diversity.

She strives to create a collaborative and supportive environment, integrating evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with insights from attachment theory. Committed to providing compassionate and affirming care, Dr. McDowell enjoys working with individuals and families to tailor treatment to their unique needs.

Dr. McDowell is currently accepting referrals for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. She offers flexible scheduling with in-person appointments in her Roslindale office and virtual sessions via Zoom.