Psychiatrists in 10010
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Dr. Goksin Ozkarahan - Lifestyle Psychiatrist And Psychotherapist
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD) and NASM-Certified Personal Trainer/ Nutrition Coach who treats adults (ages 20s-40s) struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, body image/eating issues, life adjustments, loss, insomnia, panic, and OCD. With a warm and practical approach to psychotherapy, I prescribe medications gently and only when necessary. My multiple certifications by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) enable me to offer comprehensive lifestyle-oriented psychiatric treatment incorporating coaching on physical exercise, nutrition, yoga, sleep, & meditation to aim for optimal wellness.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD) and NASM-Certified Personal Trainer/ Nutrition Coach who treats adults (ages 20s-40s) struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, body image/eating issues, life adjustments, loss, insomnia, panic, and OCD. With a warm and practical approach to psychotherapy, I prescribe medications gently and only when necessary. My multiple certifications by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) enable me to offer comprehensive lifestyle-oriented psychiatric treatment incorporating coaching on physical exercise, nutrition, yoga, sleep, & meditation to aim for optimal wellness.
![Photo of Roberta Zanzonico, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/735a5c2a-dad9-4dd8-9815-eeaf19ee5e07/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a board-certified psychiatrist, teacher, and published author. I offer treatments designed for adults and older adults, and I have a dedicated focus on reproductive psychiatry. I have trained between Italy and the United States, where I conducted research at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and ultimately completed my training at the University of Southern California. In 2020, I became a Clinical Instructor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. I perfected my training and gained a second board certification in Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry, which focuses on complex clinical scenarios.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist, teacher, and published author. I offer treatments designed for adults and older adults, and I have a dedicated focus on reproductive psychiatry. I have trained between Italy and the United States, where I conducted research at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and ultimately completed my training at the University of Southern California. In 2020, I became a Clinical Instructor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. I perfected my training and gained a second board certification in Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry, which focuses on complex clinical scenarios.
![Photo of Hisla Bates - Hisla Bates, MD, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/523b1780-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a board-certified Pediatric and Adult Psychiatrist. Harvard, Mount Sinai, and Yale-trained, I have over twenty years of experience in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy working with complex cases in a variety of clinical settings. I have a holistic and integrative approach to my practice using art, positive psychiatry and mindfulness approaches. I use strength-based approaches to help you become more resilient and optimistic. I’m an artist (Parson’s grad) with a special interest in creativity and the arts as a healing modality. I work with professionals with burnout, depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders.
I am a board-certified Pediatric and Adult Psychiatrist. Harvard, Mount Sinai, and Yale-trained, I have over twenty years of experience in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy working with complex cases in a variety of clinical settings. I have a holistic and integrative approach to my practice using art, positive psychiatry and mindfulness approaches. I use strength-based approaches to help you become more resilient and optimistic. I’m an artist (Parson’s grad) with a special interest in creativity and the arts as a healing modality. I work with professionals with burnout, depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders.
![Photo of Dr. Anne Yeung, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a51ad3a1-5016-4c2a-a0d9-41a5e859ba18/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a licensed psychiatrist and currently a fellow at the Columbia University Public Psychiatry Fellowship where I work at an OnTrackNY program, which empowers young people who are newly diagnosed with schizophrenia to make meaning of their experiences and attain their goals for school, work, and relationships. I completed my residency training at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
I am a licensed psychiatrist and currently a fellow at the Columbia University Public Psychiatry Fellowship where I work at an OnTrackNY program, which empowers young people who are newly diagnosed with schizophrenia to make meaning of their experiences and attain their goals for school, work, and relationships. I completed my residency training at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
![Photo of Amy Zhu, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c6480f22-9030-4d20-991b-4f37a909205d/1/320x400.jpeg)
I completed my psychiatric nurse practitioner training at NYU with a clinical focus in child/adolescent psychiatry. Since then I have worked extensively with adolescents coming out of intensive care programs for psychosis and children/adolescents with neurodiversity. I am also an adjunct faculty at NYU School of Nursing teaching inpatient psychiatric clinicals. I provide various psychiatric assessment and treatment, including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual therapy, school collorations and genetic testing. A typical initial evaluation is 90 minutes and the follow-ups are 30 minutes.
I completed my psychiatric nurse practitioner training at NYU with a clinical focus in child/adolescent psychiatry. Since then I have worked extensively with adolescents coming out of intensive care programs for psychosis and children/adolescents with neurodiversity. I am also an adjunct faculty at NYU School of Nursing teaching inpatient psychiatric clinicals. I provide various psychiatric assessment and treatment, including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual therapy, school collorations and genetic testing. A typical initial evaluation is 90 minutes and the follow-ups are 30 minutes.
![Photo of Diana Lankenau, PMHNP, FNP-BC, MSN, Psychiatric Nurse](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5ff35b56-62dc-46f9-9146-fbde9c2c6ca9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Diana Lankenau
Psychiatric Nurse, PMHNP, FNP-BC, MSN
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010 (Online Only)
Diana Lankenau is a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specialized in psychiatric mental health at Lankenau Health Services. In her own words: “Life is a journey. We all struggle in understanding our own thoughts, emotions, insecurities, perceptions, and behaviors. Often times, we compare ourselves to others in search for the self”. Diana attempts to help others in understanding that mental health conflicts are very common. Showing emotion during these hard times is not a sign of weakness, or vulnerability but inner strength.
Diana Lankenau is a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specialized in psychiatric mental health at Lankenau Health Services. In her own words: “Life is a journey. We all struggle in understanding our own thoughts, emotions, insecurities, perceptions, and behaviors. Often times, we compare ourselves to others in search for the self”. Diana attempts to help others in understanding that mental health conflicts are very common. Showing emotion during these hard times is not a sign of weakness, or vulnerability but inner strength.
![Photo of Benjamin R Bryan, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3caa4c18-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Worried that your partying has gotten out of hand? Worried you are drinking or drugging too much? Not sure what to do about it? I can help. I am a great psychiatrist for people questioning if their substance use is a problem or what they might do about it, people with mental illness and substance use problems, people in recovery, people not sure they are ready to commit to abstaining altogether from drugs or alcohol, or people experiencing depression, anxiety, or other general psychiatric issues.
Worried that your partying has gotten out of hand? Worried you are drinking or drugging too much? Not sure what to do about it? I can help. I am a great psychiatrist for people questioning if their substance use is a problem or what they might do about it, people with mental illness and substance use problems, people in recovery, people not sure they are ready to commit to abstaining altogether from drugs or alcohol, or people experiencing depression, anxiety, or other general psychiatric issues.
![Photo of Matthew Zimmerman, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d8ec5df-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a psychiatrist with expertise in both medication management and psychotherapy. I have been involved with medical student and resident education in these areas as a faculty member at Weill Cornell Medical College, Columbia University Medical Center, and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
I am a psychiatrist with expertise in both medication management and psychotherapy. I have been involved with medical student and resident education in these areas as a faculty member at Weill Cornell Medical College, Columbia University Medical Center, and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
![Photo of Paolo Travers, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8a28f3dc-7a55-41d9-85ea-5edb460353f3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Paolo Travers is a Psychiatrist based in New York, with over two and a half decades of experience in the field. He holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, as well as from the American Board of Preventive Medicine, with a focus on Addiction Medicine. Dr. Travers completed his residency training at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY, where he specialized in Psychiatry. He further honed his expertise through fellowship training at the same institution, focusing on Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, now recognized as Psychosomatic Medicine.
Dr. Paolo Travers is a Psychiatrist based in New York, with over two and a half decades of experience in the field. He holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, as well as from the American Board of Preventive Medicine, with a focus on Addiction Medicine. Dr. Travers completed his residency training at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY, where he specialized in Psychiatry. He further honed his expertise through fellowship training at the same institution, focusing on Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, now recognized as Psychosomatic Medicine.
![Photo of Annie Kuphal, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f75d34f6-f07d-448b-ad2d-cee127c24088/3/320x400.jpeg)
We are all faced with unexpected hurdles at many stages in life. This aspect of human nature makes me a strong advocate for nurturing our mental health from a young age and throughout our lives. I am here to partner with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. I will assist in navigating these challenges, helping remove barriers and accompanying each client as they grow toward their full potential in a way that meets their own unique needs, beliefs and values.
We are all faced with unexpected hurdles at many stages in life. This aspect of human nature makes me a strong advocate for nurturing our mental health from a young age and throughout our lives. I am here to partner with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. I will assist in navigating these challenges, helping remove barriers and accompanying each client as they grow toward their full potential in a way that meets their own unique needs, beliefs and values.
![Photo of Corey Kristoffer Gonera, MSN, BS, BA, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8ac86bc6-5619-45e3-b793-317726859302/1/320x400.png)
Corey Kristoffer Gonera
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, BS, BA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010 (Online Only)
Corey is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a diverse treatment approach that includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and psychopharmacology. He specializes in helping clients with depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, OCD, trauma, stress management, and major life transitions. Corey is deeply committed to working with the LGBTQ+ community. With several years of experience working at an online mental health platform, Corey has developed a robust proficiency in delivering tele-psychiatric services.
Corey is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a diverse treatment approach that includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and psychopharmacology. He specializes in helping clients with depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, OCD, trauma, stress management, and major life transitions. Corey is deeply committed to working with the LGBTQ+ community. With several years of experience working at an online mental health platform, Corey has developed a robust proficiency in delivering tele-psychiatric services.
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Alanna Montalvan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, -BC, RN-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I specialize in working with young professionals in their 20s through 50s who experience high anxiety, depression, ADHD, or bipolar disorder. Through the use of medication management complimented by therapy, clients will experience a sense of freedom as they release the negative energy trapped in their bodies. After working with me, they are more in tune with their mind-body connection and feel equipped with the tools provided to process and deal with various emotions and experiences to achieve their perfect balance for whole-body wellness.
I specialize in working with young professionals in their 20s through 50s who experience high anxiety, depression, ADHD, or bipolar disorder. Through the use of medication management complimented by therapy, clients will experience a sense of freedom as they release the negative energy trapped in their bodies. After working with me, they are more in tune with their mind-body connection and feel equipped with the tools provided to process and deal with various emotions and experiences to achieve their perfect balance for whole-body wellness.
![Photo of Arias A. Davis, DNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7dfaa5ce-f95e-4687-b267-c50bf87ba299/1/320x400.jpeg)
Arias A. Davis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
As a provider, my goal is to facilitate your connection to your own strength, resilience, wisdom, and joy through holding space for the safe exploration of your inner world. I believe that medication is a valuable tool when used consciously and consensually, but is rarely the only support we need. My approach to care is sex-positive, identity-affirmative, and growth-centered, emerging from a position of non-judgement, gentleness, and curiosity. I have a particular commitment to trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people, as well as to those navigating the harms of racism, ableism, heterosexism, and fat-phobia.
As a provider, my goal is to facilitate your connection to your own strength, resilience, wisdom, and joy through holding space for the safe exploration of your inner world. I believe that medication is a valuable tool when used consciously and consensually, but is rarely the only support we need. My approach to care is sex-positive, identity-affirmative, and growth-centered, emerging from a position of non-judgement, gentleness, and curiosity. I have a particular commitment to trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people, as well as to those navigating the harms of racism, ableism, heterosexism, and fat-phobia.
![Photo of Navin Dargani, MD, MPH, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fa71deb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I am adept at treating mental health concerns ranging from mood and anxiety disorders to interpersonal difficulties and life challenges. Knowing that these problems can affect anyone and cause significant impairment in one's life, I strive to provide compassionate and comprehensive care with the goal of restoring my patients to the state of mind and level of functioning they expect. My approach is an integrative one, wherein I assess one's psychological, emotional, medical and environmental contributors to problems and address these in treatment using both psychotherapy and medication management.
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I am adept at treating mental health concerns ranging from mood and anxiety disorders to interpersonal difficulties and life challenges. Knowing that these problems can affect anyone and cause significant impairment in one's life, I strive to provide compassionate and comprehensive care with the goal of restoring my patients to the state of mind and level of functioning they expect. My approach is an integrative one, wherein I assess one's psychological, emotional, medical and environmental contributors to problems and address these in treatment using both psychotherapy and medication management.
![Photo of Donna McCabe, DNP, GNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f42492c7-679e-4b69-95cf-7522a5ebcc93/4/320x400.png)
Donna McCabe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, GNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010 (Online Only)
My name is Donna McCabe I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and geriatric nurse practitioner. I have over 20 years of experience as a clinician. I have expertise in helping people who are dealing with the mental health issues of depression and anxiety, including those that often accompany other medical conditions. Managing ongoing health conditions is challenging! Developing tools to strengthen your coping and resilience to manage these conditions can promote overall wellness and enhance quality of life. Let me help you focus on your health and living well.
My name is Donna McCabe I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and geriatric nurse practitioner. I have over 20 years of experience as a clinician. I have expertise in helping people who are dealing with the mental health issues of depression and anxiety, including those that often accompany other medical conditions. Managing ongoing health conditions is challenging! Developing tools to strengthen your coping and resilience to manage these conditions can promote overall wellness and enhance quality of life. Let me help you focus on your health and living well.
![Photo of Shannon Eugene Carroll, NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6b643b83-883e-4bcb-bc3b-52a95e5b3285/2/320x400.jpeg)
Shannon Eugene Carroll
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I am an NYU trained and nationally certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry. I offer Person-centered, holistic care while working collaboratively with clients. My theoretical leaning is Rogerian, which means that at each session you will experience unconditional positive regard, empathy and presence. I offer combined treatment, which means I see patients for medication management and psychotherapy. Or if you prefer and you are already engaged with a therapist, I will coordinate care together with your therapist.More about my professional life: I am a former member of the psychiatry team at NYU.
I am an NYU trained and nationally certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry. I offer Person-centered, holistic care while working collaboratively with clients. My theoretical leaning is Rogerian, which means that at each session you will experience unconditional positive regard, empathy and presence. I offer combined treatment, which means I see patients for medication management and psychotherapy. Or if you prefer and you are already engaged with a therapist, I will coordinate care together with your therapist.More about my professional life: I am a former member of the psychiatry team at NYU.
![Photo of Jane Ottah, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9933b656-70e7-4953-adcc-7475137203b2/1/320x400.png)
Jane Ottah
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010 (Online Only)
Ms. Ottah is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who graduated from Adelphi University with a Master’s in Nursing. With over 10 years of experience as a registered nurse, she has primarily worked in the challenging environment of correctional health, providing care to patients with severe mental health problems, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. Her journey reflects her steadfast commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of her future patients.
Ms. Ottah is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who graduated from Adelphi University with a Master’s in Nursing. With over 10 years of experience as a registered nurse, she has primarily worked in the challenging environment of correctional health, providing care to patients with severe mental health problems, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. Her journey reflects her steadfast commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of her future patients.
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Dr. Anik Saha
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
Not accepting new clients
It's my passion to assist individuals, facing a range of challenges, with reaching their goals. I am specializing in the treatment of Anxiety and OCD, with a focus on medication management, Exposure Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention therapy. I also have significant experience in treating Depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia. Leveraging my comprehensive psychiatry training and experience, I offer a holistic approach to mental health and personal growth. It's meaningful to see my patients bolster their confidence, skills, and self-efficacy through our work together.
It's my passion to assist individuals, facing a range of challenges, with reaching their goals. I am specializing in the treatment of Anxiety and OCD, with a focus on medication management, Exposure Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention therapy. I also have significant experience in treating Depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia. Leveraging my comprehensive psychiatry training and experience, I offer a holistic approach to mental health and personal growth. It's meaningful to see my patients bolster their confidence, skills, and self-efficacy through our work together.
![Photo of Rachna Kenia, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4190cdfe-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Kenia is a board certified and licensed Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst who believes in a holistic approach. She takes time to get to know each person so she can provide thoughtful and individualized treatment. She is trained in both medication management and talk therapy to treat a variety of adult disorders. As former Medical Director of the Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders [CITPD at Mount Sinai West] she has the unique background and experience required to help those with a diagnosis of personality disorder and/or histories of trauma.
Dr. Kenia is a board certified and licensed Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst who believes in a holistic approach. She takes time to get to know each person so she can provide thoughtful and individualized treatment. She is trained in both medication management and talk therapy to treat a variety of adult disorders. As former Medical Director of the Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders [CITPD at Mount Sinai West] she has the unique background and experience required to help those with a diagnosis of personality disorder and/or histories of trauma.
![Photo of Varendra J Gosein, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8fb5df2c-bc0a-4b89-8c6b-d53c0a44e886/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who completed training at the NYU School of Medicine. I understand that the decision to ask for help can be a scary one for many reasons. Your mental health can be impacted by your current stressors, prior stressful life experiences, and your cultural background. The first step towards achieving wellness is asking for help. My approach to mental health and wellbeing recognizes these experiences and provides a professional, safe and confidential place to address your concerns and get the care that you need.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who completed training at the NYU School of Medicine. I understand that the decision to ask for help can be a scary one for many reasons. Your mental health can be impacted by your current stressors, prior stressful life experiences, and your cultural background. The first step towards achieving wellness is asking for help. My approach to mental health and wellbeing recognizes these experiences and provides a professional, safe and confidential place to address your concerns and get the care that you need.
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How does your Psychiatrist compare?
Number of Psychiatrists in 10010
100+
Average cost per session
$275
Psychiatrists in 10010 who prioritize treating:
98% | Anxiety |
97% | Depression |
79% | ADHD |
73% | Medication Management |
66% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
64% | Trauma and PTSD |
63% | Bipolar Disorder |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
87% | Aetna |
77% | Cigna and Evernorth |
71% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in 10010 see their clients
73% | In Person and Online | |
27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
63% | Female | |
36% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in 10010?
The Psychology Today Directory enables users to search specifically for psychiatrists by selecting the provider type from the drop-down menu, and filtering results by city, zip code, or the psychiatrist's name. The search results feature detailed profiles that outline each professional's treatment approach, areas of expertise, credentials, fees, payment options, and accepted insurance. Results include both psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), who hold advanced practice nursing degrees. Users can refine their search for a specific type of psychiatric provider using the "Provider Type" filter.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists dedicated to understanding, diagnosing, and treating brain disorders and mental health conditions. As physicians, they are trained to identify the often subtle biological factors underlying mental disorders and to monitor how mental health treatments may impact other physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe medication and typically conduct shorter sessions that focus on medication management rather than intensive psychotherapy.
In contrast, psychologists are particularly attuned to the impact of early experiences on development, behavior, emotions, and cognitive processes. They often take a holistic approach to assessing and treating clients, considering aspects of personality and social functioning. Although psychologists cannot prescribe medication, they are frequently skilled in administering psychological tests—such as IQ tests, personality assessments, and behavioral evaluations—to assess an individual's functioning. Psychologists often engage in longer, more psychotherapy-focused sessions compared to psychiatrists.
In contrast, psychologists are particularly attuned to the impact of early experiences on development, behavior, emotions, and cognitive processes. They often take a holistic approach to assessing and treating clients, considering aspects of personality and social functioning. Although psychologists cannot prescribe medication, they are frequently skilled in administering psychological tests—such as IQ tests, personality assessments, and behavioral evaluations—to assess an individual's functioning. Psychologists often engage in longer, more psychotherapy-focused sessions compared to psychiatrists.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and what is the difference with a psychiatrist?
A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), also known as a mental health nurse practitioner or psychiatric nurse practitioner, is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced training in psychiatric care, earning at least a master’s degree in psychiatric nursing. To become Board-Certified (PMHNP-BC), psychiatric nurse practitioners must also pass a national exam that tests their clinical psychiatric knowledge.
Like psychiatrists, PMHNPs are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. However, PMHNPs and psychiatrists differ in their training experience. While PMHNPs can complete their credentialing requirements (full bachelor's and master's degree training) in as few as 6 years, psychiatrists often spend upwards of 12 years to complete their bachelor's, medical doctorate degree, and residency training requirements. Because of training differences, some states require PMHNPs to be supervised by or enter into a collaborative agreement with a physician in order to prescribe medication.
When deciding to work with a psychiatrist or PMHNP, clients should consider factors such therapeutic fit, cost, and availability. Psychiatrists may have more substantial training in treating more severe psychiatric conditions, as well as in providing more specialized treatment services, such as child psychiatry. However, psychiatrists may be inaccessible to some clients, as their cost and availability may be prohibitive. It can often be easier for clients to find a PMHNP with openings for new clients when compared to psychiatrists, and PMHNPs may also offer lower cost treatment options for clients looking to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Like psychiatrists, PMHNPs are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. However, PMHNPs and psychiatrists differ in their training experience. While PMHNPs can complete their credentialing requirements (full bachelor's and master's degree training) in as few as 6 years, psychiatrists often spend upwards of 12 years to complete their bachelor's, medical doctorate degree, and residency training requirements. Because of training differences, some states require PMHNPs to be supervised by or enter into a collaborative agreement with a physician in order to prescribe medication.
When deciding to work with a psychiatrist or PMHNP, clients should consider factors such therapeutic fit, cost, and availability. Psychiatrists may have more substantial training in treating more severe psychiatric conditions, as well as in providing more specialized treatment services, such as child psychiatry. However, psychiatrists may be inaccessible to some clients, as their cost and availability may be prohibitive. It can often be easier for clients to find a PMHNP with openings for new clients when compared to psychiatrists, and PMHNPs may also offer lower cost treatment options for clients looking to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Can a psychiatrist or a PMHNP prescribe medication?
The Psychology Today directory features two primary types of psychiatric professionals: psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). Both are generally authorized to prescribe psychiatric medications. In 28 states, PMHNPs have full practice authority, allowing them to provide the complete spectrum of psychiatric care, including independent medication prescribing and management. In other states, however, PMHNPs are required to work under the supervision or in collaboration with a physician to prescribe medication. Both psychiatrists and PMHNPs may also offer additional services, such as psychotherapy, counseling, and care coordination, for clients seeking psychiatric care.
Do psychiatrists or PMHNPs offer therapy?
Both psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including traditional psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), pharmacotherapy, and, occasionally, various somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists and PMHNPs 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 psychiatry sessions may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management; this is frequently the case for both psychiatrists and PMHNPs. However, medication providers who do not offer psychotherapy usually work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians who do offer these services, and they can refer clients seeking more traditional psychotherapy services to their care.
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 psychiatry sessions may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management; this is frequently the case for both psychiatrists and PMHNPs. However, medication providers who do not offer psychotherapy usually work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians who do offer these services, and they can refer clients seeking more traditional psychotherapy services to their care.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist, a PMHNP, 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 and may be unaware of the differences in support provided by various mental health professionals. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider (PCP) first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the PCP may review their medical history and provide guidance or a referral to the appropriate type of provider.
A referral to a psychiatrist or PMHNP is most often made when a client is in need of psychiatric medication management or assessment. These professionals are specifically trained to prescribe psychiatric medications, when necessary, for a client; however, they generally do not provide supportive psychotherapy on an ongoing basis. A therapist or psychologist, in contrast, can provide supportive psychotherapy but is unable to prescribe medications. Because of their unique roles, some clients see both a medication prescriber (either a psychiatrist or PMHNP) and a therapist at the same time to address their psychiatric concerns holistically. Many psychiatrists and psychologists are very open to referring clients to other professionals if unable to meet the client's needs or if they think the client could use additional support from a different type of professional.
A referral to a psychiatrist or PMHNP is most often made when a client is in need of psychiatric medication management or assessment. These professionals are specifically trained to prescribe psychiatric medications, when necessary, for a client; however, they generally do not provide supportive psychotherapy on an ongoing basis. A therapist or psychologist, in contrast, can provide supportive psychotherapy but is unable to prescribe medications. Because of their unique roles, some clients see both a medication prescriber (either a psychiatrist or PMHNP) and a therapist at the same time to address their psychiatric concerns holistically. Many psychiatrists and psychologists are very open to referring clients to other professionals if unable to meet the client's needs or if they think the client could use additional support from a different type of professional.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist or a PMHNP?
A referral to a psychiatrist or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is often not required. However, consulting your primary care physician (PCP) first can be beneficial and may streamline the process of getting the care you need. Your PCP can help determine whether psychiatric care is necessary or if another type of mental health support might be more appropriate. Additionally, some insurance plans require a PCP referral to cover part or all of the costs associated with seeing a specialist. Obtaining a referral can also expedite the appointment process, particularly in areas with provider shortages or for clients seeking specialists in fields like child psychiatry.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed professional?
Yes, all professionals listed in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory are licensed to provide mental health services in the state(s) where they practice. The directory includes a variety of providers such as psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), physician assistants, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. Each provider must hold a valid license issued by their state regulatory body to be listed. In addition, Psychology Today offers a verification process for certain providers, signified by a 'Verified' symbol next to their profile. This badge indicates that the provider’s primary credential or license has been independently verified by Psychology Today.