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J. Nicholas Jung Shumate, MD

Psychiatry The Jeong Center
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, ADD/ADHD,

Introduction

I think psychiatry works best when your doctor is genuinely curious about you (not just your symptoms). What makes you tick, what you're carrying, and why things feel harder than they should. That kind of understanding takes time. Most of the mental health system isn't built for it. My practice is. I'm a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who does both medication management and in-depth psychotherapy, so I can offer both in one relationship. That means deep, ongoing work alongside medication management (when and if it makes sense). No rushing. No checklists. I also offer limited coaching and concierge services. My style is warm but direct. I'm not the psychiatrist who sits silently with arms crossed, waiting for you to fill the space. I pay close attention to what you need. Some sessions that means pushing for insight. Others it means slowing down and giving you room. I adapt because cookie-cutter treatment doesn't work and you deserve better than that. I'm an Asian American psychiatrist (but see patients of all backgrounds). I founded The Jeong Center around a Korean concept (jeong) that describes the bond that forms when two people share time and presence. That's how I think about the treatment relationship. Offices in Brookline and Downtown Boston. Telehealth available. Visit my website at www.thejeongcenter.com today to learn more about my services.

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY Asian, Asian American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments

Licenses

  • MD #1025767 (MA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Asian
  • Korean
  • Chinese

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • 30-Minute Medication Visit $250
  • 60-Minute Medication with Therapy Visit $400
  • 60-Minute Therapy Only Visit $350
  • 90-Minute Initial Intake Visit $600

Locations

Downtown Boston Office
185 Devonshire St, Suite 502
Boston, MA 02110-1407
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Professional Information

Education

  • Medical Residency, Psychiatry - Harvard Psychiatry Training Program
  • Medical Degree, Medicine - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  • Juris Doctor, Law - University of Michigan Law School

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychiatric Association (APA)
  • American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
  • Massachusetts Psychiatric Society
  • American Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry

FAQ

Is J. Nicholas Jung Shumate, MD accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? J. Nicholas Jung Shumate, MD is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does J. Nicholas Jung Shumate, MD offer telehealth appointments? J. Nicholas Jung Shumate, MD does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does J. Nicholas Jung Shumate, MD specialize in? J. Nicholas Jung Shumate, MD specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, ADD/ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Caregiver Issues, Codependency, College Mental Health, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Fatigue, Fears/Phobias, Medical Professional Stress, Medication Management, Men's Issues, Panic Disorders, Social Anxiety, Trauma, and Burnout.
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