Dr. Julieta Holman, MD

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Transforming Lives with Compassionate, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care

Julieta Holman, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist with prestigious faculty appointments at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, is making a significant impact in the field of mental health care through her innovative and personalized approach to therapy. With a rich background rooted in a family of psychiatrists and psychoanalysts, Dr. Holman is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services from her private practice in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Dr. Holman’s therapeutic philosophy merges a medical model with individualized psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of each client. With extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mentalization-based therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, she is equipped to address a wide array of mental health challenges. Her expertise encompasses mood and anxiety disorders, addiction issues, and the emotional complexities associated with major life transitions and losses.

Having lived in Argentina, Venezuela, and Spain, Dr. Holman possesses a deep understanding of the immigrant experience, allowing her to connect with clients from diverse international backgrounds. This multicultural perspective enriches her practice, fostering an inclusive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Additionally, Dr. Holman is open to integrating a spiritual dimension into therapy, recognizing the importance of holistic approaches to mental well-being.

Dr. Holman graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies from Harvard College in 1995 and went on to earn her Medical Degree from Boston University School of Medicine in 2004. She completed her residency in adult psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, culminating in 2008. Furthering her training, she was a Candidate in Training at the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute from 2008 to 2014 and served as a staff psychiatrist at McLean Hospital’s Outpatient Clinic and Gunderson Residence.

Her academic and professional accomplishments have not gone unnoticed; Dr. Holman has received numerous awards, including the Mel Kayce Award for Excellence in Psychotherapy from McLean Hospital in 2008 and the David R. Iverson Student Award for Excellence in Psychiatry in 2004.

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