Psychologist and Therapist in Newton, Massachusetts Elissa McIntosh, Psychologist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Elissa McIntosh, PhD
Dr. Elissa McIntosh is a Psychologist in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2023. Dr. McIntosh completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Southern California. She subsequently completed a clinical internship at the VA Boston Healthcare System and a clinical neuropsychology fellowship at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Medical Psychology Division. Dr. McIntosh provides neuropsychological evaluation and treatment for adults across the lifespan with varying presentations including neurodevelopmental, medical, neurological, and psychiatric conditions. Each comprehensive evaluation is tailored to the client in light of their unique psychosocial backgrounds, needs, and goals. In addition to producing a comprehensive report, Dr. McIntosh provides a feedback session to review the findings of the evaluation which includes a discussion of each client’s strengths and weaknesses, diagnostic impressions, and tailored recommendations that aim to improve the client’s cognitive, psychological, and physical health. If interested, Dr. McIntosh can provide additional intervention aimed to optimize a client’s cognitive functioning in daily life. Outside of work, Dr. McIntosh enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exercising outdoors, travel, and exploring new restaurants.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
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
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tufts
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Elissa McIntosh. You can also call 617-313-7267 to have someone assist you.
Elissa McIntosh generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 617-313-7267 to find out Elissa McIntosh'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 Elissa McIntosh:
- 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
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tufts
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 617-313-7267 to see how we can help.
Elissa McIntosh is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Elissa McIntosh works at:
Yes, Elissa McIntosh does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Elissa McIntosh is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: