Reuben A. Hendler, MD

Reuben A. Hendler, MD, is a psychiatrist in charge in McLean’s alcohol, drugs, and addiction treatment programs, caring for people with addiction and other mental health concerns in inpatient and residential settings. He also provides consultation on substance use disorder treatment to other psychiatrists at McLean. In addition, Dr. Hendler works as a psychotherapist in private practice.

Dr. Hendler co-directs the Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program’s Clinician Educator Program, which trains residents to teach as they practice psychiatry. He has obtained certification in motivational interviewing and coaches psychiatry residents in this therapeutic approach. Dr. Hendler hosts a podcast, Psychiatry & Society, which explores the elements of a mentally healthy society.