Psychiatrists in 10075
![Photo of Abby Stuthers, MS, MPH, NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f1188bc3-9d7b-4847-ad9c-499565dfe4e0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Abby Stuthers
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MS, MPH, NP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10075 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to my telehealth practice! However you identify, whoever you love, you have a respected place here. My core practice belief is that you are a unique individual, deserving of skilled, non-judgmental treatment. My holistic approach enhances psychotherapy and medication. What would you do if you weren't afraid? Or angry? Whether you seek treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, developing boundaries instead of walls or dealing with milestone life changes, together we can move you through the obstacles blocking your path to the life you want.
Hello and welcome to my telehealth practice! However you identify, whoever you love, you have a respected place here. My core practice belief is that you are a unique individual, deserving of skilled, non-judgmental treatment. My holistic approach enhances psychotherapy and medication. What would you do if you weren't afraid? Or angry? Whether you seek treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, developing boundaries instead of walls or dealing with milestone life changes, together we can move you through the obstacles blocking your path to the life you want.
![Photo of David Andrew Straker - Dr. David A. Straker, DO, DFAPA, FACLP, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fed9c01-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Columbia trained, Board Certified Psychiatrist with a subspecialty board certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. I am a psychotherapist and a psychopharmacologist having had extensive training in both after completing my psychiatry training. I enjoy helping others and playing an active role in their life and treatment. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to do the work that I do. I am primarily offering tele-psychiatry, but have offices in NYC and Boca Raton, FL where I will see patients on occasion. I am licensed in both Florida and New York. I am a Distinguished Fellow of the APA and Fellow of ACLP.
I am a Columbia trained, Board Certified Psychiatrist with a subspecialty board certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. I am a psychotherapist and a psychopharmacologist having had extensive training in both after completing my psychiatry training. I enjoy helping others and playing an active role in their life and treatment. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to do the work that I do. I am primarily offering tele-psychiatry, but have offices in NYC and Boca Raton, FL where I will see patients on occasion. I am licensed in both Florida and New York. I am a Distinguished Fellow of the APA and Fellow of ACLP.
![Photo of Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/baebde2a-274b-41e0-99f5-e4a07990e5ae/2/320x400.jpeg)
My practice provides outpatient care for addictions, sexual disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, cognitive impairments, and psychotic disorders. While we promote psychotherapeutic and holistic treatments, we also offer medications when suitable. We may prescribe non-addictive medicines to control cravings, prevent relapse, treat sleep disorders, manage anxiety and improve mood. Our treatment consists of evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral approaches to identify triggers, dialectical behavioral techniques to manage
My practice provides outpatient care for addictions, sexual disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, cognitive impairments, and psychotic disorders. While we promote psychotherapeutic and holistic treatments, we also offer medications when suitable. We may prescribe non-addictive medicines to control cravings, prevent relapse, treat sleep disorders, manage anxiety and improve mood. Our treatment consists of evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral approaches to identify triggers, dialectical behavioral techniques to manage
![Photo of Alejandro Ramirez-Vallejo, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f5fe193-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Alejandro Ramirez-Vallejo
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10075
Not accepting new clients
I am a Columbia University trained psychiatrist and neuroscientist with a specialization in treating mood and anxiety disorders. I work with adults of all ages in psychotherapy and medication treatment. My treatment approach is tailored to each individual patient and draws from a number of disciplines including psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and neuroscience. When appropriate, I combine these approaches with medication. I always work collaboratively with patients to determine what treatment combinations will best meet their treatment goals.
I am a Columbia University trained psychiatrist and neuroscientist with a specialization in treating mood and anxiety disorders. I work with adults of all ages in psychotherapy and medication treatment. My treatment approach is tailored to each individual patient and draws from a number of disciplines including psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and neuroscience. When appropriate, I combine these approaches with medication. I always work collaboratively with patients to determine what treatment combinations will best meet their treatment goals.
![Photo of William R Winter, MD, FAAP, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4943f47a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I'm a child and adolescent psychiatrist based in Manhattan and Queens. Areas of interest include ADHD, behavioral issues, anxiety and phobias, academic, social and family problems. I enjoy doing therapy, i.e. cognitive and behavioral therapy, play therapy and family therapy. Medication is prescribed when clinically warranted. The focus of the practice is working with children, teenagers, and their families.
I'm a child and adolescent psychiatrist based in Manhattan and Queens. Areas of interest include ADHD, behavioral issues, anxiety and phobias, academic, social and family problems. I enjoy doing therapy, i.e. cognitive and behavioral therapy, play therapy and family therapy. Medication is prescribed when clinically warranted. The focus of the practice is working with children, teenagers, and their families.
![Photo of Nicole Allen, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/755d29c7-0664-4395-94d9-8102bc603b63/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Allen specializes in Women’s Mental Health, including the diagnosis and treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, the treatment of mental health conditions in the perinatal period, coping with infertility, and in mood disorders during menopause.
Dr. Allen specializes in Women’s Mental Health, including the diagnosis and treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, the treatment of mental health conditions in the perinatal period, coping with infertility, and in mood disorders during menopause.
I am a psychiatrist in private practice since 2003, double board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. I am comfortable working with patients who have a wide range of issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, chemical dependency issues, and trauma related disorders. I offer a private, convenient setting on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. I am on the voluntary faculty at the Mount Sinai Hospital (where I completed my residency in 2003), and completed my addiction psychiatry fellowship at NYU in 2005.
I am a psychiatrist in private practice since 2003, double board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. I am comfortable working with patients who have a wide range of issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, chemical dependency issues, and trauma related disorders. I offer a private, convenient setting on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. I am on the voluntary faculty at the Mount Sinai Hospital (where I completed my residency in 2003), and completed my addiction psychiatry fellowship at NYU in 2005.
![Photo of Dr. Kamalveer Grewal, DO, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dbff13ef-032d-4b8d-a0b2-1f07eceebbaf/1/320x400.jpeg)
Nirvair Psychiatry is a Manhattan-based virtual private practice which brings a unique blend of medical expertise and psychiatric specialization to the forefront of mental health care. Our Board Certified Psychiatrist will begin with a comprehensive assessment to learn about your past experiences, current stressors, and future goals to develop a narrowly tailored and collaborative treatment plan. Nirvair Psychiatry has vast experience including Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, certified MDMA Therapist, VA PTSD cohort specialist. We will accept some health insurances in the near future.
Nirvair Psychiatry is a Manhattan-based virtual private practice which brings a unique blend of medical expertise and psychiatric specialization to the forefront of mental health care. Our Board Certified Psychiatrist will begin with a comprehensive assessment to learn about your past experiences, current stressors, and future goals to develop a narrowly tailored and collaborative treatment plan. Nirvair Psychiatry has vast experience including Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, certified MDMA Therapist, VA PTSD cohort specialist. We will accept some health insurances in the near future.
![Photo of Lisa M Patrick, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4cd38b7d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have extensive training in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. I prefer to see patients for both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, although I am open to working with other therapists. I have affiliation with both NYU and Lenox Hill Hospital and enjoy teaching both psychiatry residents and medical students as a voluntary attending. I provide patient focused therapy. I believe that everyone responds differently to different treatment and the best way to achieve their goals is to take a collaborative approach.
I have extensive training in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. I prefer to see patients for both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, although I am open to working with other therapists. I have affiliation with both NYU and Lenox Hill Hospital and enjoy teaching both psychiatry residents and medical students as a voluntary attending. I provide patient focused therapy. I believe that everyone responds differently to different treatment and the best way to achieve their goals is to take a collaborative approach.
![Photo of Antoine Adam, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/78fb86af-681f-44e6-ab8b-f19b48d222d1/2/320x400.jpeg)
I will try to understand you and we will develop a treatment plan best suited to your needs. My goal is to bring hope to my clients, and help them understand and cope better with the people and life situations associated with the onset of their symptoms. I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who specializes in different forms of psychotherapy--cognitive behavioral (CBT), metacognitive (MCT), interpersonal (IPT), psychodynamic, and supportive therapy--in addition to pharmacology to augment psychotherapy only when the need arises. I enjoy a diverse, multicultural client base and speak several languages.
I will try to understand you and we will develop a treatment plan best suited to your needs. My goal is to bring hope to my clients, and help them understand and cope better with the people and life situations associated with the onset of their symptoms. I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who specializes in different forms of psychotherapy--cognitive behavioral (CBT), metacognitive (MCT), interpersonal (IPT), psychodynamic, and supportive therapy--in addition to pharmacology to augment psychotherapy only when the need arises. I enjoy a diverse, multicultural client base and speak several languages.
![Photo of Steven Asbaghi - Steven Asbaghi, MD, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5e8832d1-bed2-4f42-8404-a7062310e4b3/2/320x400.jpeg)
You are human if you are struggling, especially now. You may know the burdens of depression and anxiety, and you're seeking relief. Perhaps you're looking for guidance through the challenges of relationships - dating someone new, nurturing a long-term partnership, or even establishing boundaries with family, friends, or coworkers. Sometimes life transitions - starting a family, loss of a loved one, the stress of a new job or school, a move to a new city, a traumatic event - can be overwhelming, and you're looking for support and a fresh perspective. Whatever brings you here, you've already taken a big step towards feeling better!
You are human if you are struggling, especially now. You may know the burdens of depression and anxiety, and you're seeking relief. Perhaps you're looking for guidance through the challenges of relationships - dating someone new, nurturing a long-term partnership, or even establishing boundaries with family, friends, or coworkers. Sometimes life transitions - starting a family, loss of a loved one, the stress of a new job or school, a move to a new city, a traumatic event - can be overwhelming, and you're looking for support and a fresh perspective. Whatever brings you here, you've already taken a big step towards feeling better!
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Child & Adult Clinical Psychiatry NY & Deep TMS
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10075
Aleksandra Krunic, MD, a top psychiatrist serving patients in Long Island and New York with a variety of advanced treatments for mental health disorders, is announcing new BrainsWay’s Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Aleksandra Krunic, MD, lead psychiatrist and founder of the practice, has been utilizing a similar helmet for the treatment of depression with great patient outcomes. Deep TMS has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for depression since 2013 and received approval for OCD in August of 2018.
Aleksandra Krunic, MD, a top psychiatrist serving patients in Long Island and New York with a variety of advanced treatments for mental health disorders, is announcing new BrainsWay’s Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Aleksandra Krunic, MD, lead psychiatrist and founder of the practice, has been utilizing a similar helmet for the treatment of depression with great patient outcomes. Deep TMS has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for depression since 2013 and received approval for OCD in August of 2018.
![Photo of Moataz El Refaie - Moataz El Refaie, MD, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48c14588-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, I am Dr. Refaie, I am a double board certified, Child & Adolescent, Adult psychiatrist specializing in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders with an expertise in psychotherapy. I treat a wide spectrum of emotional and psychological concerns and problems from children to adults, providing compassionate, experienced and personalized psychiatric and psychotherapy services.
Hello, I am Dr. Refaie, I am a double board certified, Child & Adolescent, Adult psychiatrist specializing in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders with an expertise in psychotherapy. I treat a wide spectrum of emotional and psychological concerns and problems from children to adults, providing compassionate, experienced and personalized psychiatric and psychotherapy services.
![Photo of Gundu Anupama Reddy, MD, MBBS, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dad021af-372b-4b7c-a68c-eacf139d5b9f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Gundu Anupama Reddy
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10075 (Online Only)
Dr. Gundu Reddy is a Board Certified Psychiatrist in New York City. Prior to starting residency at Mount Sinai School of medicine she pursued additional research in HIV psychiatry. As well as residency training, she has also pursued further training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the NYU psychoanalytic institute. She states that whether prescribing medication, family, or relationship therapy, understanding psychodynamic conflict and causes of symptoms will cause help to enhance the quality of care. As well as psychodynamic training Dr Reddy also has a background in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance.
Dr. Gundu Reddy is a Board Certified Psychiatrist in New York City. Prior to starting residency at Mount Sinai School of medicine she pursued additional research in HIV psychiatry. As well as residency training, she has also pursued further training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the NYU psychoanalytic institute. She states that whether prescribing medication, family, or relationship therapy, understanding psychodynamic conflict and causes of symptoms will cause help to enhance the quality of care. As well as psychodynamic training Dr Reddy also has a background in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance.
![Photo of Michael Brus - Transformation Psychiatry, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3de25131-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Michael Brus, M.D., founded Transformation Psychiatry to deliver a holistic, customized treatment program for each patient. With a passion for combining the science of psychopharmacology and the art of psychotherapy, Dr. Brus takes the time to understand your unique needs and tailors a treatment plan to help you make progress. Whether you receive psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of the two, Dr. Brus is dedicated to relieving your symptoms quickly and ensuring your long-term recovery. He specializes in borderline personality disorder, self-harm behaviors, anxiety, depression, and addiction. For more, visit his website: www.transformationpsychiatry.com
Michael Brus, M.D., founded Transformation Psychiatry to deliver a holistic, customized treatment program for each patient. With a passion for combining the science of psychopharmacology and the art of psychotherapy, Dr. Brus takes the time to understand your unique needs and tailors a treatment plan to help you make progress. Whether you receive psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of the two, Dr. Brus is dedicated to relieving your symptoms quickly and ensuring your long-term recovery. He specializes in borderline personality disorder, self-harm behaviors, anxiety, depression, and addiction. For more, visit his website: www.transformationpsychiatry.com
![Photo of Dr. Maurice Preter, MD, Dr med, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46adc6b9-ae81-4cf8-80be-237ee0d6befc/2/320x400.png)
Restoring and promoting health requires an integrated understanding of how mind, brain, body, personal history and current life circumstances (including multiple prescription medications) interact with each other. These factors together contribute to a person’s wellness, and illness experience. It is my view that understanding these interactions is an absolutely essential part of being a physician, and may offer an opportunity to effect positive change. My practice is dedicated to applying this integrative principle to clinical psychiatry, neuropsychiatry and neurology. It has for the past decades guided my clinical work ...
Restoring and promoting health requires an integrated understanding of how mind, brain, body, personal history and current life circumstances (including multiple prescription medications) interact with each other. These factors together contribute to a person’s wellness, and illness experience. It is my view that understanding these interactions is an absolutely essential part of being a physician, and may offer an opportunity to effect positive change. My practice is dedicated to applying this integrative principle to clinical psychiatry, neuropsychiatry and neurology. It has for the past decades guided my clinical work ...
![Photo of Jena Jamison, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f378a98-d3b3-4bcf-96c9-52ab1b3c1e05/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling stressed out, stuck, helpless, overwhelmed with fear or disappointment, unable to focus or get anything done? Do you want to keep functioning this way? I provide modern treatment strategies, with a 3 fold approach: remove what's hurting you, support what's helping you, and grow more helpful components. This a systems based approach, targeting brain regions, neurotransmitters, signalling pathways, and inflammation. I work with people who are well-trained in how to understand and interact with the world logically; but find stumbling blocks in their psychological and emotional well-being.
Are you feeling stressed out, stuck, helpless, overwhelmed with fear or disappointment, unable to focus or get anything done? Do you want to keep functioning this way? I provide modern treatment strategies, with a 3 fold approach: remove what's hurting you, support what's helping you, and grow more helpful components. This a systems based approach, targeting brain regions, neurotransmitters, signalling pathways, and inflammation. I work with people who are well-trained in how to understand and interact with the world logically; but find stumbling blocks in their psychological and emotional well-being.
![Photo of Daphna Shiffeldrim, MD, MPH, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44ab5400-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My interests in working in psychiatry started very early. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age. Living with a chronic condition has taught me about the intimate connection between mind and body and the power of one to influence the other. I am a board certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. In every stage of my training, I sought to deepen my understanding of this connection, and develop skills to help patients maintain a balance between the two. I specialize in treating children with chronic medical conditions; particularly type 1 diabetes, but also many other conditions.
My interests in working in psychiatry started very early. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age. Living with a chronic condition has taught me about the intimate connection between mind and body and the power of one to influence the other. I am a board certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. In every stage of my training, I sought to deepen my understanding of this connection, and develop skills to help patients maintain a balance between the two. I specialize in treating children with chronic medical conditions; particularly type 1 diabetes, but also many other conditions.
![Photo of Nivea Briggitte Calico - Holistic Medicine and Psychiatry, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/403b93b4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Our goal at Holistic Medicine and Psychiatry is to help you feel better and get you back to living a meaningful and joy filled life. We believe in comprehensive & compassionate care. An approach that takes into account all of your needs. It is our practice to offer you multiple ways of healing and improved health. Through the use psychotherapy, nutritional analysis, and psychopharmacology, as well as enhanced guidance on lifestyle modifications, we are capable of joining with you to significantly improve your life & well-being.
Our goal at Holistic Medicine and Psychiatry is to help you feel better and get you back to living a meaningful and joy filled life. We believe in comprehensive & compassionate care. An approach that takes into account all of your needs. It is our practice to offer you multiple ways of healing and improved health. Through the use psychotherapy, nutritional analysis, and psychopharmacology, as well as enhanced guidance on lifestyle modifications, we are capable of joining with you to significantly improve your life & well-being.
![Photo of Jay Lawrence Friedman - Tenafly Psychiatric Associates, L.L.C., MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f48afe9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
201-568-8288 Private Individual Therapy Sessions, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Supportive Therapy. Treatment of Anxiety and Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Support Groups, Stress Relief, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment of Stress causing Physical or Emotional Symptoms, Insomnia, PMS. Grief support, Healthy Weight support, Smoking-Alcohol-Substance-Cessation support. Holistic Mind and Body Approach. Repair and find balance. Calm, relax & energize. Memory and Dementia Evaluations, Competency Evaluations, Private care of patients at Assisted Living facilities, Independent living facilities, and Nursing Homes.
201-568-8288 Private Individual Therapy Sessions, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Supportive Therapy. Treatment of Anxiety and Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Support Groups, Stress Relief, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment of Stress causing Physical or Emotional Symptoms, Insomnia, PMS. Grief support, Healthy Weight support, Smoking-Alcohol-Substance-Cessation support. Holistic Mind and Body Approach. Repair and find balance. Calm, relax & energize. Memory and Dementia Evaluations, Competency Evaluations, Private care of patients at Assisted Living facilities, Independent living facilities, and Nursing Homes.
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Number of Psychiatrists in 10075
30+
Average cost per session
$350
Psychiatrists in 10075 who prioritize treating:
94% | Depression |
94% | Anxiety |
84% | ADHD |
81% | Medication Management |
74% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Bipolar Disorder |
Average years in practice
17 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
79% | Aetna |
57% | Cigna and Evernorth |
36% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in 10075 see their clients
78% | In Person and Online | |
22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
50% | Female | |
50% | Male |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in 10075?
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.