Psychologist and Therapist in Brookline, Massachusetts Latifa Buxamusa, Psychologist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 6-21
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy & testing only

Latifa Buxamusa, PsyD
Dr. Latifa Buxamusa is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides comprehensive pediatric assessments and consultations. She specializes in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for children with questions of developmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, autism spectrum, intellectual and learning disabilities), medical conditions, emotional difficulties (e.g., depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, bipolar disorder), trauma, and other concerns related to education, learning, and development. Dr. Buxamusa received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Brandeis University before earning her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from William James College. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center, where she received training in pediatric neuropsychological assessment.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
Testing
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicaid
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tufts
Populations
Education
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William James College
Professional | 2017
Newton, MA, US
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Brandeis University
Undergraduate | 2008
Waltham, MA, US
Languages
- English
- Spanish
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Latifa Buxamusa. You can also call 617-405-5735 to have someone assist you.
Latifa Buxamusa generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 617-405-5735 to find out Latifa Buxamusa's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Latifa Buxamusa:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicaid
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tufts
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 617-405-5735 to see how we can help.
Latifa Buxamusa is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Latifa Buxamusa is licensed to perform the following testing services:
- Psychological Testing
Latifa Buxamusa works at:
Yes, Latifa Buxamusa does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Latifa Buxamusa is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Spanish