Psychiatry with presence. Care with heart.

Room to feel.Space to be you.

Personal psychiatric care that sees the whole you.
Wherever you are in life, there’s room for you here.

A different feeling of careCare for you · In person & virtual

Personal psychiatric careA little more room to breatheIn person & virtualCare for the whole youYou belong here

Welcome to EMPATH

All of you.
Welcome here.

A place to exhale, feel heard, and explore what comes next. Care with Dr. Mariam Aboukar begins with understanding your story.

Meet your psychiatrist

Human, first.Thoughtful psychiatry.
A personal connection.

A warm, attentive conversation in a comfortable counseling room — SPACE FOR YOUR STORY

Care, shaped around you

For your mind.
For your real life.

Find your starting point.

Explore a thoughtful approach to feeling more like yourself.

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Psychiatry

Your story comes first.

A thoughtful psychiatric assessment makes space for your history, your questions, and what you want to feel different. Together, we explore a plan that fits your life.

Let’s start a conversation

What brings you here?

There’s room for that, too.

You don’t need the perfect words. Explore what care could look like for you.

A quiet moment by a window with a warm drink

ROOM FOR YOUR STORY

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Find a little more calm

Anxiety and Overwhelm

Support for chronic worry, racing thoughts, panic, stress, irritability, and the exhausting feeling that your nervous system never fully powers down.

Talk it through

Six letters. A way of caring.

Engaging Meaningful Patient Alliances
Through Humanism in Medicine.

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The EMPATH philosophy

Engaging

Care begins with presence. Engaging means showing up with warmth, curiosity, and real attention so each patient feels invited into a relationship built on trust from the very first conversation.

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Meet Dr. Mariam Aboukar

A real person.
In your corner.

Thoughtful psychiatric care starts with a relationship. Together, we make room for what you’re experiencing and what matters to you.

Mariam Aboukar

01A conversation, at your pace

Share what has been happening, what feels difficult, and what you hope will change. There is no perfect place to start.

02Make sense of the bigger picture

Explore your history, day-to-day life, and questions so the next steps reflect your individual needs.

03Choose your next step, together

Discuss care options and ask questions. Your plan is a shared conversation that can evolve with you.

Book your first conversation

Patient voices

The feeling of being understood.

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I have been seeing Dr. Aboukar for nearly a year, and the difference in my life has been incredible. I feel listened to, never rushed, and genuinely supported. Our visits feel thoughtful and personal, and I leave feeling like there is a clear path forward.

Sarah

I came in feeling completely overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. Dr. Aboukar made the conversation feel easy and safe. She listened carefully, asked the right questions, and helped me understand what I was experiencing without making me feel judged.

Maya

What stood out to me most was how much time she took to understand the full picture. I never felt like I was being reduced to a diagnosis. She is warm, direct, thoughtful, and incredibly easy to talk to.

Daniel

For the first time in a long time, I felt like a doctor was actually hearing what I was trying to say. Dr. Aboukar helped me feel more grounded and confident in my care. I appreciate how collaborative every appointment feels.

Olivia

Dr. Aboukar has a way of making difficult conversations feel manageable. She is compassionate without ever feeling clinical or distant. I always feel comfortable asking questions, and I feel involved in every decision about my care.

Jenna

Appointments never feel rushed. She remembers the details, follows up on what we discussed, and takes the time to explain things clearly. That consistency has made a huge difference in how comfortable I feel with treatment.

Michael

I really value that she looks at the whole picture, not just one symptom. We talk about stress, sleep, routines, relationships, and how everything connects. It feels like thoughtful care for the whole person.

Rina

Starting psychiatric care felt intimidating to me, but Dr. Aboukar immediately made the space feel calm and welcoming. I never feel embarrassed bringing something up, and I always leave feeling understood and supported.

Amina

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A little more clarity

Your questions.
Room to ask.

Starting care can bring up questions. We’re here to help with the next step.

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What can I expect at my first appointment?

Your first visit is a chance to talk through what has been happening, what has been difficult, what you hope will feel different, and any questions you have about care. The goal is to understand your story before deciding on next steps.

What concerns can EMPATH Medicine help with?

The practice supports concerns including anxiety, mood changes, depression, attention and ADHD concerns, trauma, emotional overwhelm, medication needs, and mind body wellness. Care is shaped around the individual rather than a single formula.

Is care only focused on medication?

No. Medication can be one part of care when appropriate, but the practice also makes room for therapeutic conversation, emotional patterns, daily stress, sleep, routines, relationships, and the broader factors affecting how you feel.

Do you offer virtual appointments?

Virtual care is available by appointment. If you have questions about whether a virtual visit is right for you, contact the practice before scheduling.

What if I am not sure what kind of support I need?

That is completely okay. You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis or a perfect explanation. The first conversation can help clarify what you have been experiencing and what type of support may make sense.

How do I book an appointment?

You can use the Book Now button throughout the site to open Dr. Mariam Aboukar's Tebra scheduling page. You can also call or email the practice if you would rather ask a question before scheduling.

Where is EMPATH Medicine located?

EMPATH Medicine is located at 130 Bishop Allen Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139. Visits are by appointment.

Your next chapter

Let’s beginwith you.

A conversation.
A connection.
A place to start.

Book your first conversationEVERY STORY MATTERS IN PERSON & VIRTUAL