Dr. Caroline Fu, DO
Adults & Children
Harvard & Tufts Instructor of Psychiatry
Boston
Psychiatrists in Boston
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Dr. Caroline Fu, DO || Dr. Victor Cohen, MD
Private Psychiatrists.
No 3-Month Wait Times.
Direct Access to Your Physician.
Harvard & Tufts Instructors
Dr. Caroline Fu, DO || Dr. Victor Cohen, MD
The Only Psychiatrists Providing Concierge Care in Boston
A few months after opening my first psychiatry clinic, I realized my treatment philosophy was quite simple.
You, as the patient, deserve adequate time with your psychiatrist.
Our Center Clinics combine expertise in general psychiatry and child psychiatry, with a practice model designed around what you actually need:
Unhurried evaluations
Direct access to your physician
Coordination across every aspect of your life.
A team of social workers and admins to facilitate the healing process.
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Dr. Caroline Fu, DO
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All-physician practice
The doctors who provide our psychiatric care in Boston
At Center Clinics, every patient sees a highly-trained physician comfortable providing psychotherapy and personalized medication management. We do not employ lower-level providers like nurse practitioners or clinical social workers.
The Concierge Difference at Center Psychiatry
“How a doctor’s office used to be.”
Extended Diagnostic Evaluations
Traditional psychiatric practices see many patients in brief appointments, leaving little time for the kind of thorough evaluation and thoughtful treatment that complex cases require. My practice operates differently.
Direct Access, Not Gatekeepers
Therapy sessions of 60-90 minutes allow us to understand your situation fully, not just manage symptoms. Direct access means you can reach me when questions arise, not leave messages and wait for callbacks. Same-day appointments, when available, accommodate both pressing clinical needs and busy professional schedules. A small patient panel ensures you receive the attention your care requires.A physician sees the whole picture.
We Understand Complexity
As a psychiatrist — not a therapist or nurse practitioner — Dr. Fu can diagnose complex presentations, prescribe and monitor medications when indicated, and coordinate care with PCPs, neurologists, and other specialists. Many childhood conditions mimic each other: ADHD can look like anxiety, anxiety can look like depression, and all of them can affect sleep, work performance, and family harmony. A physician trained in the full spectrum of psychiatry can distinguish between them.
Seemless care coordination
Mental health doesn't exist in isolation. Dr. Fu collaborates with therapists, counselors, HR, and your PCP to ensure everyone is aligned. When patients need resources beyond psychiatry — whether educational advocates, family therapists, or neuropsychological testing — we connect them with trusted specialists in the Boston area.
Complete Privacy & Discretion
For patients who value discretion, our small patient panel means you won't run into colleagues in the waiting room. We understand the concerns high-profile families have about confidentiality and treat privacy as seriously as clinical care.
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Conditions We Treat in Boston
We treat a wide range of psychiatric and psychological disorders.
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Our Approach to Whole-Person Psychiatry
Every client is unique, and effective psychiatric care starts with understanding the individual. Our approach emphasizes personalized medication management, therapy & coaching.
Every Case Begins with Thorough Evaluation.
I review all available records, conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessment, and often coordinate with other medical providers to ensure we understand the full picture. This evaluation may span multiple sessions.
We Build a Foundation of Mutual Understanding
From this foundation, we develop a treatment approach tailored to your specific situation. This may involve careful medication trials, addressing one variable at a time to understand what helps. It may involve coordination with specialists — therapists expert in specific conditions, neurologists, endocrinologists, or others whose expertise is relevant to your case.
I’m Your Partner, Not Just a Provider
Throughout treatment, I remain directly accessible. Complex cases often involve unpredictable developments; medication adjustments that cause unexpected effects, situational stressors that exacerbate symptoms, questions that arise between appointments. Having direct access to your psychiatrist allows these issues to be addressed promptly rather than escalating.
I consider developmental history, family dynamics, academic performance, social relationships, and previous treatments. I review prior evaluations and coordinate with other providers to build a complete picture.
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Working with a physician offers unique advantages, including the ability to diagnose and treat underlying conditions.
The patients we serve
My practice is designed for patients who value expertise and personalized attention over cost savings.
- High-performance professionals who need flexible scheduling and responsive care
- Adults with poor experiences in therapy who need to find a provider that really understands their situation.
- Executives and entrepreneurs who understand the value of expertise
- Families with complex presentations where a parent or child may have multiple diagnoses or hasn't responded to previous treatment
- International and relocating families who need a physician to coordinate care transitions
- Patients seeking second opinions who want a fresh perspective on a difficult situation
Begin Your Relationship with Dr. Fu
The first step is a confidential conversation about your child and family.
During this initial discussion, we'll learn about your concerns, answer questions about our approach, and determine whether concierge child psychiatry is the right fit.
We understand that seeking psychiatric care for your child can feel like a significant step. We're here to make it straightforward—and to ensure your family receives the thoughtful, personalized attention your child deserves.
Center Psychiatry serves patients seeking treatment throughout Greater Boston, including:
- Boston – Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, Fenway, Downtown
- Cambridge – Harvard Square, Kendall Square, Inman Square, Central Square
- Somerville – Davis Square, Union Square, Porter Square area
- Brookline – Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village, Washington Square
- Newton – Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newtonville, West Newton
- Wellesley – Wellesley Hills, Wellesley Square
- Greater Boston – Lexington, Belmont, Arlington, Watertown, Waltham
About Dr. Caroline Fu, DO
As a board-certified psychiatrist and a therapist, I offer comprehensive mental health care that integrates medication management and evidence-based psychotherapy.
My clinical experience spans multiple settings within the mental health system: Inpatient units, outpatient clinics, consultation-liaison services, and community mental health centers.
This diverse background gives me a top-down understanding of the American mental health system.
If you are feeling lost, we’ll find a path forward.
