About Dr. Pereira
Joseph Pereira, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist who completed his core training at the following institutions:
- Medical School: Harvard Medical School
- Adult Psychiatry Residency: Columbia University
- Child & Adolescent Fellowship: Columbia & Cornell
With his advanced training, he takes a collaborative and dynamic approach, meeting patients where they are, fostering supportive partnerships to help them achieve their goals.
Clinical Focus
Dr. Pereira treats conditions including depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, OCD, ADHD, and other mental health diagnoses. He also supports patients navigating family conflicts, cognitive difficulties, behavioral issues, learning and developmental challenges, life transitions, school problems, workplace challenges, and many other life stressors.
He has a particular interest in working with individuals, couples, and families through therapy. Together, Dr. Pereira and his patients develop a deep understanding of the thoughts and behaviors that affect their ability to be the best version of themselves.
Care for Diverse Needs
In addition to working with typically developing individuals, he has a longstanding commitment to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. This includes diagnoses like autism spectrum disorder.
Dr. Pereira is fluent in European Portuguese and can provide care in this language.
Dr. Pereira is currently accepting patients of all ages, from childhood through adulthood.