Psychiatrists in New York, NY
Foluke Akinola
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10018 (Online Only)
Foluke Akinola is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Foluke knows that whatever her patients are dealing with, teamwork is essential to the therapeutic relationship. She believes in her patients and is there to support them with empathy and lack of judgment. Her goal is to celebrate growth and help her patients become the best versions of themselves.
Foluke Akinola is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Foluke knows that whatever her patients are dealing with, teamwork is essential to the therapeutic relationship. She believes in her patients and is there to support them with empathy and lack of judgment. Her goal is to celebrate growth and help her patients become the best versions of themselves.
Connie Yip
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
New York, NY 10017 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner (NP), I do talk therapy and prescribe psychiatric medication for individuals with a variety of therapeutic needs. As a certified advanced schema therapist, I integrate CBT, psychodynamic, and gestalt therapy. My experience includes working with adolescents, families, and adults in hospital, residential, and school settings. Whether you are going through a difficult transition in your life or addressing a longstanding issue, I can help you meet your individual goals with pragmatic tools. I focus on the strengths of each individual, providing a safe space to discuss your personal narrative.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner (NP), I do talk therapy and prescribe psychiatric medication for individuals with a variety of therapeutic needs. As a certified advanced schema therapist, I integrate CBT, psychodynamic, and gestalt therapy. My experience includes working with adolescents, families, and adults in hospital, residential, and school settings. Whether you are going through a difficult transition in your life or addressing a longstanding issue, I can help you meet your individual goals with pragmatic tools. I focus on the strengths of each individual, providing a safe space to discuss your personal narrative.
Jennifer Beach
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, NP-P, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10036 (Online Only)
Jennifer Beach is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who comes to the Bass Wellness Center with a wealth of experience in the field of mental health and specializes in addressing traumatic stress disorders. She recognizes that her clients often present with various concerns, including anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, and substance use.
Jennifer Beach is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who comes to the Bass Wellness Center with a wealth of experience in the field of mental health and specializes in addressing traumatic stress disorders. She recognizes that her clients often present with various concerns, including anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, and substance use.
Anees Benferhat
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
*Video Sessions Available* I welcome you as you are. You may be seeking to shift a pattern of thinking or behavior, to heal trauma from your past, or to just stop feeling so lousy. We will partner together to understand your strengths, stuck points, and goals, and we will tailor our work to meet your specific needs. We will help you create the life that you want and deserve, one step at a time, at your pace. You may see me for psychotherapy, medications, or both. I work with all adults 18 and older, and I specialize in anxiety, lack of fulfillment, trauma, creativity/performance challenges, and spiritual & cultural issues.
*Video Sessions Available* I welcome you as you are. You may be seeking to shift a pattern of thinking or behavior, to heal trauma from your past, or to just stop feeling so lousy. We will partner together to understand your strengths, stuck points, and goals, and we will tailor our work to meet your specific needs. We will help you create the life that you want and deserve, one step at a time, at your pace. You may see me for psychotherapy, medications, or both. I work with all adults 18 and older, and I specialize in anxiety, lack of fulfillment, trauma, creativity/performance challenges, and spiritual & cultural issues.
Avreliya Shapiro
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
Dr. Shapiro is a board-certified Staff Psychiatrist at Talkiatry who has been in practice for over 10 years. At the heart of Dr. Shapiro’s clinical approach is a strong emphasis on establishing trust and building a therapeutic relationship in order to help patients achieve their goals. Dr. Shapiro has held academic appointments at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine and SUNY Downstate Medical Center and spent most of her professional career supervising and teaching medical students and psychiatry residents. Prior to Talkiatry, Dr Shapiro spent over 4 years as an Attending Outpatient Psychiatrist at Maimonides Medical Center.
Dr. Shapiro is a board-certified Staff Psychiatrist at Talkiatry who has been in practice for over 10 years. At the heart of Dr. Shapiro’s clinical approach is a strong emphasis on establishing trust and building a therapeutic relationship in order to help patients achieve their goals. Dr. Shapiro has held academic appointments at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine and SUNY Downstate Medical Center and spent most of her professional career supervising and teaching medical students and psychiatry residents. Prior to Talkiatry, Dr Shapiro spent over 4 years as an Attending Outpatient Psychiatrist at Maimonides Medical Center.
Anna Balas
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10128
You will find me understanding and receptive, sensible and levelheaded as we explore the roots of your distress. We shy away neither from mundane nor from imaginative solutions! My work is informed both by my background in child and adolescent psychiatry with its emphasis on development and by psychoanalytic understanding of conflict. I use medication as needed, part of a global approach devised for your individual needs.
You will find me understanding and receptive, sensible and levelheaded as we explore the roots of your distress. We shy away neither from mundane nor from imaginative solutions! My work is informed both by my background in child and adolescent psychiatry with its emphasis on development and by psychoanalytic understanding of conflict. I use medication as needed, part of a global approach devised for your individual needs.
John C Shershow, M.D. Expert Add/Adhd Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I specialize in treating ADD and ADHD. I was educated at Harvard, Yale, and the University of Southern California. I practiced for many years in Boston, and was on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. I came to New York 26 years ago to become the Associate Dean of Downstate Medical School. I currently am in private practice in New York City, focusing on treating ADD and ADHD.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I specialize in treating ADD and ADHD. I was educated at Harvard, Yale, and the University of Southern California. I practiced for many years in Boston, and was on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. I came to New York 26 years ago to become the Associate Dean of Downstate Medical School. I currently am in private practice in New York City, focusing on treating ADD and ADHD.
Monica Benjamin
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10169
Monica is a Certified Physician Assistant on the Mindful Care team practicing out of New York and New Jersey.
Monica is a Certified Physician Assistant on the Mindful Care team practicing out of New York and New Jersey.
Dr. Saide Altinsan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10021 (Online Only)
Saide Altinsan, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist offering tele-psychiatry services to adult patients. She has practiced for nearly 30 years. Dr. Altinsan has experience in treating the full spectrum of mild to severe mental disorders. In her long career as an outpatient and inpatient psychiatrist, she has worked in academic, clinical-trial, and private-practice settings. With each patient, Dr. Altinsan focuses on a thorough initial evaluation followed by collaboration with her patient in tailoring an individualized, evidence-based care. The plan may involve medication management and/or psychotherapy.
Saide Altinsan, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist offering tele-psychiatry services to adult patients. She has practiced for nearly 30 years. Dr. Altinsan has experience in treating the full spectrum of mild to severe mental disorders. In her long career as an outpatient and inpatient psychiatrist, she has worked in academic, clinical-trial, and private-practice settings. With each patient, Dr. Altinsan focuses on a thorough initial evaluation followed by collaboration with her patient in tailoring an individualized, evidence-based care. The plan may involve medication management and/or psychotherapy.
Lorangelly Rivera
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
Dr. Lorangelly Rivera is board-certified in Adult psychiatry and has been practicing for over 5 years. She focuses on medication management and brief psychotherapy utilizing techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy and supportive therapy in 30 minute appointments. When appropriate Dr. Rivera may recommend additional psychotherapy with a psychologist as part of the treatment plan. She is fluent in both Spanish and English and is passionate about working with the Latinx population.
Dr. Lorangelly Rivera is board-certified in Adult psychiatry and has been practicing for over 5 years. She focuses on medication management and brief psychotherapy utilizing techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy and supportive therapy in 30 minute appointments. When appropriate Dr. Rivera may recommend additional psychotherapy with a psychologist as part of the treatment plan. She is fluent in both Spanish and English and is passionate about working with the Latinx population.
Samoon Ahmad, MD; Integrative Center for Wellness
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Hippocrates stated: "it is more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has". Each individual presents unique issues that require tailored, collaborative treatment. A practicing physician for over thirty years, I have dedicated my life to helping individuals balance their mental and physical well-being. My practice and Integrative Center for Wellness focus on incorporating psychiatric treatments with nutritional therapies to calibrate balance between mind and body. With expertise in bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, stuttering and weight management, among others.
Hippocrates stated: "it is more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has". Each individual presents unique issues that require tailored, collaborative treatment. A practicing physician for over thirty years, I have dedicated my life to helping individuals balance their mental and physical well-being. My practice and Integrative Center for Wellness focus on incorporating psychiatric treatments with nutritional therapies to calibrate balance between mind and body. With expertise in bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, stuttering and weight management, among others.
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Carl DeFranco II
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10009
Hello! My name is Carl DeFranco, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in New York State. I utilize medication management with supportive therapy. My goal is to meet your needs and restore functionality to your everyday life. I typically work with patients that are ages 18+. I have treated ADHD, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, adjustment disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and psychotic disorders.
Hello! My name is Carl DeFranco, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in New York State. I utilize medication management with supportive therapy. My goal is to meet your needs and restore functionality to your everyday life. I typically work with patients that are ages 18+. I have treated ADHD, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, adjustment disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and psychotic disorders.
Jessica Colas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
I offer holistic mental health services to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD and general feelings of unease and discontentment. In collaboration with the client I seek to identify and treat the root causes of symptoms and chart a path for healing with a focus on personal development that honors the individual and extends beyond symptom management.
I offer holistic mental health services to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD and general feelings of unease and discontentment. In collaboration with the client I seek to identify and treat the root causes of symptoms and chart a path for healing with a focus on personal development that honors the individual and extends beyond symptom management.
Courtney Paton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Courtney and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with a Masters of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from Sage College. My specializations includes Medication Management, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, OCD, schizophrenia and Eating Disorders. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Courtney and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with a Masters of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from Sage College. My specializations includes Medication Management, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, OCD, schizophrenia and Eating Disorders. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Guillermo Valdés
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10023
Waitlist for new clients
Hello. I am a board certified psychiatrist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I see individual patients as well as couples and families. I completed my Residency training at Yale University and Fellowship at NYU School of Medicine, where I was chief resident and now am a faculty member.
Hello. I am a board certified psychiatrist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I see individual patients as well as couples and families. I completed my Residency training at Yale University and Fellowship at NYU School of Medicine, where I was chief resident and now am a faculty member.
Can Buyukasik
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10128
I am a psychotherapist and a psychiatrist board-certified in both child-adolescent and adult specialties. My expertise lies in talk and play based psychoanalytic psychotherapies for adults, children of all ages, families and couples in addition to medication-based psychiatric treatment and cognitive models of psychotherapy. My approach is based on tailoring treatment based on your individual needs, strengths and vulnerabilities.
I am a psychotherapist and a psychiatrist board-certified in both child-adolescent and adult specialties. My expertise lies in talk and play based psychoanalytic psychotherapies for adults, children of all ages, families and couples in addition to medication-based psychiatric treatment and cognitive models of psychotherapy. My approach is based on tailoring treatment based on your individual needs, strengths and vulnerabilities.
Dioanne Adsuara
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
I am an NYU-educated, Board Certified Psych NP with 10 years experience providing authentic and non-judgmental nursing care. My practice focuses on the treatment of: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, insomnia & substance use disorders. I trained in addiction treatment, med management & psychotherapeutic modalities and takes a holistic, individualized approach to treatment.
I am an NYU-educated, Board Certified Psych NP with 10 years experience providing authentic and non-judgmental nursing care. My practice focuses on the treatment of: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, insomnia & substance use disorders. I trained in addiction treatment, med management & psychotherapeutic modalities and takes a holistic, individualized approach to treatment.
Modern Integrative Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
MANY INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED Modern Integrative Psychiatry is a comprehensive psychiatric practice that offers a scientifically based psychopharmacologic treatment approach to the management of mental illness. Our approach is innovative and integrative, and we address the multifaceted and complex biochemical, as well as psychosocial issues that contribute to modern- day psychiatric symptoms.
MANY INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED Modern Integrative Psychiatry is a comprehensive psychiatric practice that offers a scientifically based psychopharmacologic treatment approach to the management of mental illness. Our approach is innovative and integrative, and we address the multifaceted and complex biochemical, as well as psychosocial issues that contribute to modern- day psychiatric symptoms.
Panagiota Korenis
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
Hello, my name is Panagiota Korenis and I am a board certified psychiatrist. My practice gives clients the opportunity to visit in unique ways. We do not need to conform to the norms of a traditional office. I offer flexible hours that include weekends, early mornings, and evenings. I do this because I hear clients when they tell me that they need to identify their “pockets of time” to work on their mental health. By offering alternative hours, I help clients balance the everyday challenges of life in a way that works for them.
Hello, my name is Panagiota Korenis and I am a board certified psychiatrist. My practice gives clients the opportunity to visit in unique ways. We do not need to conform to the norms of a traditional office. I offer flexible hours that include weekends, early mornings, and evenings. I do this because I hear clients when they tell me that they need to identify their “pockets of time” to work on their mental health. By offering alternative hours, I help clients balance the everyday challenges of life in a way that works for them.
Jenny Louissaint
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
Jenny Louissaint PMHNP-BC is a team-oriented, Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extended behavioral health nursing experience. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Hunter College specializing in Psychiatric Nursing Across the Lifespan. Ms. Louissaint uses evident-based practices in psychopharmacology along with supportive, outcome-oriented therapy to treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and attention disorders. Jenny supports adult patients in meeting their treatment goals, collaborating with patients' friends and family when necessary.
Jenny Louissaint PMHNP-BC is a team-oriented, Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extended behavioral health nursing experience. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Hunter College specializing in Psychiatric Nursing Across the Lifespan. Ms. Louissaint uses evident-based practices in psychopharmacology along with supportive, outcome-oriented therapy to treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and attention disorders. Jenny supports adult patients in meeting their treatment goals, collaborating with patients' friends and family when necessary.
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Number of Psychiatrists in New York, NY
1,000+
Average cost per session
$300
Psychiatrists in New York, NY who prioritize treating:
94% | Depression |
94% | Anxiety |
83% | Medication Management |
71% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | ADHD |
69% | Bipolar Disorder |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
90% | Aetna |
85% | Cigna and Evernorth |
84% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in New York, NY see their clients
53% | In Person and Online | |
47% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
62% | Female | |
37% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in New York?
The Psychology Today Directory enables you to search specifically for psychiatrists, using the drop down provider menu in the navigation bar, by city or zip code, or by the name of the psychiatrist. Search results provide detailed profiles of professionals, including their treatment approach and areas of expertise. In addition, listings provide important information about each psychiatrist’s credentials, fees, payment options, and insurance affiliations. Directory users can select psychiatrists who meet an array of personally-desired criteria, such as familiarity with a specific community or condition.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists who focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the brain and disorders of the mind and behavior. As physicians, psychiatrists are trained to recognize the often-subtle biological causes of mental disorders and to monitor the effects of mental disturbances on physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychologists are especially attuned to the influence of early experience on development and behavior, emotional and cognitive processes, the nature of personality, and social functioning. They are also trained to deploy an array of psychological tests—IQ tests, personality tests, behavioral assessments—to gauge a person’s functioning.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, is a registered nurse who completes advanced training in psychiatric care, earning either a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing, and in the U.S., passes a national certification exam. Like psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. In some locales, psychiatric nurse practitioners can offer the full range of psychiatric care, including prescribing and managing medication. In other places, they must work in collaboration with a physician.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All psychiatrists listed in the directory have a valid license issued by the state(s) in which they practice and are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some individuals or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication?
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who are trained to recognize the many ways body processes affect the functioning of the brain and mind. As physicians, they can prescribe medication. Patients who are prescribed medications will typically need to continue to see a psychiatrist so that the effects of the medication can be monitored. For many psychiatric conditions, including common disorders such as anxiety and depression, the preferred treatment is combination therapy—medication accompanied by psychotherapy.
Do psychiatrists offer therapy?
Psychiatrists are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and, increasingly, somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations. While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most sessions with a psychiatrist may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management. Many psychiatrists who do not offer psychotherapy work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians and can refer clients seeking talk therapy to those providers.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the physician may review their medical history or perform medical tests to determine whether biological factors are involved before making a referral. It is not necessary for a person to know precisely what type of care they need in order to seek help. Many psychiatrists and psychologists refer clients to each other depending on client needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
A referral to a psychiatrist is often not required. However, seeing your primary care physician first can be helpful and actually prove to be a shortcut to getting what you need. Your PCP may have a clear idea whether psychiatric help is needed and/or which kind of mental health care would be most beneficial and refer you to the right type of practitioner. For that reason alone, some psychiatrists require a referral. Further, many insurance plans require a referral from a PCP if they cover all of part of the cost of seeing a specialist; if, however, you are paying out of pocket, you may not need a referral. In any case, a referral may speed the process of securing an appointment with a psychiatrist, especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health specialists and new patients face long waits for appointments.