Dr. Laurie D. is a board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist and Medical Director with an extensive background in general psychiatry, addiction medicine, and clinical operations leadership. With over two decades of experience, she is highly regarded for her compassionate, evidence-based approach to treating patients with complex psychiatric and substance use disorders. Dr. Laurie D. combines her clinical expertise with strategic oversight, ensuring that both patients and healthcare systems achieve optimal outcomes. She currently serves as Medical Director for Aroostook Mental Health Services (AMHC) in Maine, overseeing mental health and substance abuse treatment across multiple facilities statewide. In this role, she leads program development, regulatory compliance, and provider education initiatives, while also delivering direct psychiatric care and crisis consultations. Additionally, she serves as Medical Director at Absolute Awakenings Treatment Center, where she supervises multidisciplinary teams and develops treatment protocols for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Previously, Dr. Laurie D. owned and operated Deerfield Recovery Services, LLC, a private practice specializing in general and addiction psychiatry. She provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacology management, and both individual and group psychotherapy. Her leadership extended beyond patient care — she designed clinical protocols, developed outpatient detox programs, and contributed to statewide discussions on improving addiction treatment systems. Dr. Laurie D. has also served as a consultant to multiple state agencies, law enforcement departments, and medical boards, providing psychiatric evaluations, forensic assessments, and program development support. Her expertise is frequently sought in cases involving co-occurring disorders, professional assistance programs, and substance use evaluations. Areas of Expertise • General and Addiction Psychiatry • Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) • Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders • Program and clinical operations leadership • Crisis intervention and psychiatric consultation • Forensic psychiatry and professional evaluations • Holistic and trauma-informed care Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Laurie D. believes that collaboration between physicians and advanced practice providers is the cornerstone of comprehensive, patient-centered care. Her philosophy emphasizes mutual learning, transparency, and respect—fostering an environment where both physicians and NPs can grow professionally while ensuring continuity and quality of care for patients. She advocates for a team-based approach that integrates medical, psychological, and social dimensions of recovery, ensuring every patient receives compassionate, coordinated, and effective treatment.

Board Certifications

AOBNP, AOBFP

Additional Certifications

FASAM, ABAM, AOAAM