
Embracing healing and hope
Rebecca Ukaegbu, M.D.
Dr. Ukaegbu is a dedicated psychiatrist committed to providing holistic patient care that integrates wellness, mindfulness, nutrition, and exercise. She understands the challenges individuals face during life's pivotal moments – grappling with transitions, relationships, identity, trauma, societal pressures, work demands, and family complexities. Recognizing the overwhelming nature of these struggles, individuals often find themselves lost and hesitant to seek support. Dr. Ukaegbu endeavors to establish a nurturing environment where individuals can openly share their burdens without fear, fostering a safe space for introspection and healing.
Dr. Ukaegbu, a Harvard trained psychiatrist with experience treating patients at two of the nation's premier hospitals, leverages expertise in therapy, medication management, and innovative treatments to support patients in their journey to self-mastery. With a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach, Dr. Ukaegbu focuses on understanding the impact of patients' backgrounds, families of origin, and lived experiences on their mental well-being. Through skillful listening and an expert use of therapeutic approaches, Dr. Ukaegbu empowers patients to become the best version of themselves.
Training
Massachusetts General Hospital / McLean Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Adult Psychiatry Residency Program
Public & Community Psychiatry - Chief Resident
Education
UMass Chan Medical School - Doctor of Medicine
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Affiliations
American Psychiatric Association
Massachusetts Psychiatric Society
Massachusetts Medical Society
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa