At Cambridge Biotherapies, we are dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mental illness.
We pursue this mission by:
Helping patients define and achieve recovery.
Providing the highest-quality, compassionate care in collaboration with our patients, their families when needed, and outside treaters.
Practicing with integrity, compassion, and discretion.
Using evidenced-based treatments, and staying fully up-to-date with emerging research.
Maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Focusing on our patients’ needs first, and tailoring treatment to meet each individual’s needs.
Our goal is to stay true to our mission, conduct ourselves with unwavering integrity, and provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for our patients, their families, and our staff.
Our clinic is located in a historic building in Central Square, Cambridge.
Hospitals often feel cold and impersonal, but Cambridge Biotherapies fuses the latest technology and research with a comfortable, home-like environment.
Our treatments are conducted by one clinician with one patient at a time, giving you privacy and an opportunity to engage in a safe and supportive relationship with your treater.
My time with Cambridge TMS was an amazing experience, so I hope this review gets others interested.Cambridge TMS knows a positive attitude goes a long way toward helping you reach your goals, so they make every interaction a chance to lift their patients' spirits by providing exceptional medical care in a fun, friendly environment. During the intake, CJ answered my many questions about TMS and juggled the scheduling of all my appointments. Isabel greeted me each morning and, if I had to complete a questionnaire, remembered my birthday to log me into their patient portal so I could easily get started. Daniel was so precise with the treatments and provided Bluetooth speakers to listen to podcasts while they were happening. As a side note, we both listened to Smartless through the week, and now that treatments are over, I'm missing his company! Dr. Brenner checks in now and then to make sure everything is humming along, which it always is, of course.They are the gold standard in medical care. From my first appointment to my last, they made me feel like the only patient and that my care was of the utmost importance. As a result, I'm smiling now as I go back to my normal life.
I am so thankful that I found Cambridge Biotherapies. Each and every staff person here - from the first time you reach out throughout your clinical experiences - is caring, supportive, and informative. When I went for treatment, I felt safe and cared-for throughout. It is nice to feel like a person, not a patient.Update: I have completed my initial treatment series of Ketamine. What a difference! I have had a tremendous improvement in my depression and have started a maintenance regime. Staff continue to work collaboratively with me and - without exception - display intelligence, warmth, and kindness. If you are struggling, please consider treatment here. It has made a world of difference for me.
After trying everything else for twenty years, and finding nothing worked, I found Cambridge Bio therapies. I have done both TMS and Ketamine infusion with very good results. There is hope here and it does get better. So if you are depressed or having PTSD, or both...you should try this.
What can I say...this place changed my life. Their dedicated & compassionate staff assisted me in breaking free from my depression that I've been dealing with my whole life. They follow the up-to-date science and work one-on-one with you to adapt & customize your treatment plan. I did both TMS & Ketamine and was responsive to both, but everyone is different. I would highly recommend anyone who has struggled with depression for a long time to schedule an initial appointment, this might just be the breakthrough you need when you've already tried everything else.
I’m set to begin the SAINT (Stanford) TMS Protocol and am super excited.I’ve had a video meeting with Dr. Brenner, who i thought was awesome and also very bright and friendly. Also CJ Comeau, who has helped my schedule appointments and answer all my questions is super nice and professional. The case worker (Sarah I believe) who interviewed me before I met with Dr. Brenner was also super friendly.So while I cannot speak to or provide any rating/review or comment as to how the SAINT TMS Protocol was for me, I can say all interactions with everyone at Cambridge Biotherapies has been awesome.Lastly, I just want to note how important the research and work that places like Cambridge Biotherapies are doing to advance mental health care. Ketamine, Theta Bursts, and TMS are in my opinion going to be part of the way of the future (perhaps with the addition of the novel use of other psychedelic compounds like Psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, etc once the building research can further establish their benefits for a variety of ailments).
Daniel A. Brenner, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Brenner attended Harvard University and Tufts Medical School. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at Cambridge Hospital, Harvard Medical School, where he served as Chief Resident. He then served as an Attending Psychiatrist and Fellow in the Program for Psychotherapy. He was a Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School from 2000-2010, and is a graduate of the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. He was board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, and has been in private practice for over 20 years.
Emily Monich
Director of Operations
Emily received her Bachelor of Arts from University of Richmond, majoring in Leadership Studies and minoring in French and Dance. She previously taught English as a Foreign Language and special education. Her pre-professional training as a ballet dancer sparked a passion for mental health and solidified her belief in the healing power of recovery. At Cambridge Biotherapies, Emily manages day-to-day operations, designs and implements policies and procedures, handles billing, coding, and collections, checks coverage and benefits for rendered services, leads the compliance program, and acts as the human resources officer.
Olga Pavleyeva, R.N.
Head Nurse
Olga is a member of the IV Access Team at Massachusetts General Hospital. She has worked in a wide range of medical settings, including surgical intensive care, and is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Chrystin Comeau
Clinical Coordinator
Chrystin Comeau (“CJ”) has had a long and varied career in healthcare, working in the clinical lab, women’s health, childbirth education, and chiropractic medicine. She is a trained crisis counselor with the Crisis Text Line and is grateful for the opportunity with Cambridge Biotherapies to be in service to those seeking healing.
Ned Almeida, R.N.
Staff Nurse
Ned is a member of the IV Access Team at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has worked in numerous medical settings, including outpatient and intensive care. Ned is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Daniel T. Thompson
Managing Director of Cambridge TMS
Daniel attended the University of Massachusetts and has experience in mental health services, marketing, and delivery. He is a trained TMS technician.
Albert Aba, F., R.N.
Infusion Nurse
Al is a registered nurse and a member of the IV Access team at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has an extensive background in acute care, intensive care units, and public and community health initiatives. Al is certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and he is also a certified Community Health Worker.
Kelsey King, RN
Infusion Nurse
Kelsey is a member of the infusion team at Boston Children’s Hospital. She has experience in a wide range of specialties including pediatrics, adults and infusion therapy.
Ximena Sanchez-Samper, M.D.
Staff Psychiatrist
Dr. Sanchez-Samper is a board-certified addictions psychiatrist, who obtained her degree at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and completed her addictions fellowship through the combined Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's/McLean Hospital Addictions Fellowship Program in 2004. Since then, she has worked with adolescents and young adults with substance use disorders at Children's Hospital in Boston and McLean Hospital. She is currently the medical director of Spring Hill Recovery Center, senior advisor of clinical services for the O'Connor Professional Group, and an instructor at Harvard Medical School.
Sarah Wise
LICSW
Sarah, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Boston College and a Master of Social Work degree from Simmons University. She has experience working with all ages in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and employee assistance programs. Sarah has a keen respect for our patients and feels privileged to connect with them as they begin their treatment at Cambridge Biotherapies.
Dana Colley
Psychiatric Assistant
Dana is a TMS clinician and psychiatric assistant. He is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and has extensive experience working as a physical care attendant for patients with quadriplegia. He is also an accomplished musician and remains active as a performer and recording artist.
Katherine Marcinkus
Infusion Nurse
Katherine works in the Emergency Department at Boston Children's Hospital. She has worked in a variety of settings including intensive care and emergency medicine. Katherine is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
