Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Medical Director | Adolescent & Adult Mental Health Expert | Experienced NP Collaborator About Dr. Lisa D. Dr. Lisa D. is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience delivering compassionate, comprehensive mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults. A graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and a magna cum laude alumnus of Yale University, she completed her psychiatric residency at New York University. Dr. Lisa D. has held multiple leadership roles, including serving as Chief of Psychiatry at both New Milford Hospital and Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, where she oversaw inpatient, outpatient, and dual diagnosis programs, and was instrumental in expanding access to care by integrating Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners into the hospital system for the first time. She currently serves as Medical Director for Wellbrook Health, LinqCare, and Catholic Charities, while also providing telepsychiatry services. Her clinical approach emphasizes individualized care, with a deep understanding of each patient’s personal story and goals. Areas of Expertise • Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry • Women’s Mental Health & Postpartum Disorders • Anxiety, Depression, OCD & Mood Disorders • Eating Disorders & Trauma-Informed Care • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Telepsychiatry & Remote Medical Direction Collaboration with Nurse Practitioners Dr. Lisa D. has a long history of mentoring and collaborating with psychiatric nurse practitioners, dating back to her time as Chief of Psychiatry at New Milford Hospital where she first integrated NPs into psychiatric care delivery. She offers supportive, clinically grounded supervision and values NPs as essential members of the mental health care team. She is especially well-suited for NPs in telepsychiatry or outpatient behavioral health settings, offering guidance on diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and compliance. If you’re an NP seeking a deeply experienced, collaborative psychiatrist who is equally committed to clinical excellence and provider growth, Dr. Lisa D. is an ideal partner.

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology