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Sarah Oreck
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
Jersey City, NJ 07310  (Online Only)
I'm a Columbia University-trained psychiatrist focusing on women's mental wellness. In addition to my expertise in general and addiction psychiatry, I'm one of a few doctors with specialized training in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I provide highly personalized and empathic treatment to women throughout the reproductive life cycle. I believe in treating both body and mind through mindful breathing and meditation in addition to talk therapy and the most up-to-date medication treatments. I treat patients with mood and anxiety symptoms, chronic pelvic pain, trauma, ADHD, addiction and eating disorders.
I'm a Columbia University-trained psychiatrist focusing on women's mental wellness. In addition to my expertise in general and addiction psychiatry, I'm one of a few doctors with specialized training in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I provide highly personalized and empathic treatment to women throughout the reproductive life cycle. I believe in treating both body and mind through mindful breathing and meditation in addition to talk therapy and the most up-to-date medication treatments. I treat patients with mood and anxiety symptoms, chronic pelvic pain, trauma, ADHD, addiction and eating disorders.
(424) 347-8259 View (424) 347-8259
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Lizzet I. Garcia MD 718-499-2925
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Hi, I am a medical doctor with a specialty in Adult Psychiatry with a sub-specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I am also a psychoanalyst and pursuing a post-doctoral fellowship in Psychodynamic Psychoanalysis at the Psychoanalytic Institute at Columbia University. I am also a Public Psychiatry Fellow at Columbia University. My training has enabled me to have expertise in psychopharmacology and also patient centered care with focus on primary psychiatric diagnosis and personality disorders. Now treating office based opioid use disorder with buprenorphine.
Hi, I am a medical doctor with a specialty in Adult Psychiatry with a sub-specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I am also a psychoanalyst and pursuing a post-doctoral fellowship in Psychodynamic Psychoanalysis at the Psychoanalytic Institute at Columbia University. I am also a Public Psychiatry Fellow at Columbia University. My training has enabled me to have expertise in psychopharmacology and also patient centered care with focus on primary psychiatric diagnosis and personality disorders. Now treating office based opioid use disorder with buprenorphine.
(347) 767-5577 View (347) 767-5577
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TMR Mental Health Care PC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, OCN
Verified Verified
Hackensack, NJ 07601
TMR is a comprehensive private practice. We offer psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to people of all ages. We offer psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Our staff consists of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychotherapists (Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Professional Counselors), Nutritionist, and Clinical Psychologists who perform psychological testing and evaluations.
TMR is a comprehensive private practice. We offer psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to people of all ages. We offer psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Our staff consists of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychotherapists (Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Professional Counselors), Nutritionist, and Clinical Psychologists who perform psychological testing and evaluations.
(551) 249-9701 View (551) 249-9701
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Berrios Psychotherapy Associates
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, APN
Verified Verified
Nutley, NJ 07110
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I have over 40 years of experiencein conducting psychiatric evaluation and medication management as well as helping clients cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life cycle changes. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a trusting, mutually respectful and supportive relationship, set goals, build upon strengths to increase confidence self-esteem, and work toward solving issues which often cause people to feel stuck. Medication is a major tool to address the psychiatric diagnoses and addiction.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I have over 40 years of experiencein conducting psychiatric evaluation and medication management as well as helping clients cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life cycle changes. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a trusting, mutually respectful and supportive relationship, set goals, build upon strengths to increase confidence self-esteem, and work toward solving issues which often cause people to feel stuck. Medication is a major tool to address the psychiatric diagnoses and addiction.
(201) 380-8542 View (201) 380-8542
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Sandra Gomez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN-BC
Verified Verified
Hackensack, NJ 07601
I'm a New Jersey, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I practice utilizing up-to-date evidence-based guidelines, clinical expertise, and professional experience. I diagnose, manage and treat a wide range of mental health concerns, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADD/ADHD, mild substance use disorders, and others.
I'm a New Jersey, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I practice utilizing up-to-date evidence-based guidelines, clinical expertise, and professional experience. I diagnose, manage and treat a wide range of mental health concerns, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADD/ADHD, mild substance use disorders, and others.
(973) 339-7021 View (973) 339-7021
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Derek Berberian
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
Dr. Berberian is a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Neurologist who has extensive experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, PSTD, OCD, ADHD, mood disorders, weight loss, smoking cessation, neuropathies, headaches and addiction. In addition, he performs outpatient bariatric screening, biofeedback, neurofeedback and EEG evaluations. Care is goal-oriented, addressing each individual's needs using a variety of patient-centered approaches. His focus includes adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.
Dr. Berberian is a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Neurologist who has extensive experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, PSTD, OCD, ADHD, mood disorders, weight loss, smoking cessation, neuropathies, headaches and addiction. In addition, he performs outpatient bariatric screening, biofeedback, neurofeedback and EEG evaluations. Care is goal-oriented, addressing each individual's needs using a variety of patient-centered approaches. His focus includes adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.
(551) 292-7298 View (551) 292-7298
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Stephanie Konrad
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Maywood, NJ 07607
Through the use of a collaborative treatment plan based on the patient relationship, strategies I utilize include psychotherapeutic modalities, psychoeducation, and pharmacological interventions when indicated paying thought to the mind-body connection. I strive to promote a safe and therapeutic provider-patient relationship.
Through the use of a collaborative treatment plan based on the patient relationship, strategies I utilize include psychotherapeutic modalities, psychoeducation, and pharmacological interventions when indicated paying thought to the mind-body connection. I strive to promote a safe and therapeutic provider-patient relationship.
(551) 210-8904 View (551) 210-8904
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Dr. Intisar Ibrahim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 379-6209 View (201) 379-6209
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PMC- Mental Health Clinic
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNPBC, APN
Verified Verified
Guttenberg, NJ 07093
Precious Medical Care (PMC) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinic based in New Jersey. Our goal is to keep you healthy at all times. Our practice is staffed with highly qualified psychiatric providers with many years of experience helping mental health patients to regain sound health and mind. We provide mental health services to treat different types of diagnoses including; Psychotic disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Crisis Intervention, Anxiety Disorder, Drug Addiction, Comorbidity, Deficit Disorder, and Medication Management in both inpatients and outpatients settings.
Precious Medical Care (PMC) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinic based in New Jersey. Our goal is to keep you healthy at all times. Our practice is staffed with highly qualified psychiatric providers with many years of experience helping mental health patients to regain sound health and mind. We provide mental health services to treat different types of diagnoses including; Psychotic disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Crisis Intervention, Anxiety Disorder, Drug Addiction, Comorbidity, Deficit Disorder, and Medication Management in both inpatients and outpatients settings.
(908) 840-8295 View (908) 840-8295
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VirtualPsychiatricCare.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, APRN
Verified Verified
Union City, NJ 07087  (Online Only)
Accepting new patients via telehealth for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable out-of-pocket rates and accept some insurances
Accepting new patients via telehealth for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable out-of-pocket rates and accept some insurances
(551) 282-9272 View (551) 282-9272
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Marc Cantillon
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA, FANA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Sadness, ADD, addiction, relationships, other anguish? No matter what pain you bear, there is hope, with care, scientific evidence, and if needed legal help. For every problem, there are solutions: I have witnessed personal change, growth at any age. For children: identity and learning; for adults work/other responsibilities, or staying active and fully enjoying the wisdom of a mature life. Together we identify the issue(s), talking support CBT therapy and/or medication including natural complementary, exercises, work coaching. For fees, I work flexibly with those patients who have out of network coverage so they are reimbursed.
Sadness, ADD, addiction, relationships, other anguish? No matter what pain you bear, there is hope, with care, scientific evidence, and if needed legal help. For every problem, there are solutions: I have witnessed personal change, growth at any age. For children: identity and learning; for adults work/other responsibilities, or staying active and fully enjoying the wisdom of a mature life. Together we identify the issue(s), talking support CBT therapy and/or medication including natural complementary, exercises, work coaching. For fees, I work flexibly with those patients who have out of network coverage so they are reimbursed.
(973) 870-0599 View (973) 870-0599
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Maria Escobar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Paterson, NJ 07503
At MMC Psychiatric Care and Wellness, I understand that each individual’s mental health journey is unique. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, my practice is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care that addresses your specific needs. With experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I bring a broad perspective to treatment, employing an integrative approach that combines traditional therapeutic methods with holistic strategies for a personalized and effective plan of care.
At MMC Psychiatric Care and Wellness, I understand that each individual’s mental health journey is unique. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, my practice is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care that addresses your specific needs. With experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I bring a broad perspective to treatment, employing an integrative approach that combines traditional therapeutic methods with holistic strategies for a personalized and effective plan of care.
(908) 291-5020 View (908) 291-5020
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Dr. Arnab Datta
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Kearny, NJ 07032  (Online Only)
Arnab Datta, MD, is a psychiatrist who also provides psychotherapy, couples therapy, meditation, and EMDR. It’s important to listen deeply to your conscious and unconscious mind—so we can differentiate your false self from your true self. Here you can have psychoanalytic interpretations, and have it not take 6 months. Dr. Datta is a controlled substance specialist who treats Adderall, Xanax, and Suboxone patients and also uncovers the psychological reasons why you’re on these meds. Dr. Datta completed 2 fellowships in addiction psychiatry. He treats drug addictions as well as behavioral addictions like gambling, the internet, etc
Arnab Datta, MD, is a psychiatrist who also provides psychotherapy, couples therapy, meditation, and EMDR. It’s important to listen deeply to your conscious and unconscious mind—so we can differentiate your false self from your true self. Here you can have psychoanalytic interpretations, and have it not take 6 months. Dr. Datta is a controlled substance specialist who treats Adderall, Xanax, and Suboxone patients and also uncovers the psychological reasons why you’re on these meds. Dr. Datta completed 2 fellowships in addiction psychiatry. He treats drug addictions as well as behavioral addictions like gambling, the internet, etc
(551) 303-6031 x1 View (551) 303-6031 x1
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Precious Medical Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-C, MHA, NEA-BC
Verified Verified
West New York, NJ 07093
Precious Medical Care (PMC) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinic based in New Jersey. Our goal is to keep you healthy at all times. Our practice is staffed with highly qualified psychiatric providers with many years of experience helping mental health patients to regain sound health and mind.
Precious Medical Care (PMC) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinic based in New Jersey. Our goal is to keep you healthy at all times. Our practice is staffed with highly qualified psychiatric providers with many years of experience helping mental health patients to regain sound health and mind.
(908) 768-3907 View (908) 768-3907
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Mercy Health & Wellness LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nutley, NJ 07110  (Online Only)
Odette is a highly skilled and compassionate psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a deep commitment to mental health and wellness. With extensive clinical experience in a variety of settings, Odette has worked with individuals of all age groups, offering expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of a wide range of mental health conditions. Her empathetic and patient-centered approach, combined with a wealth of knowledge, ensures that every patient receives the highest standard of care. Odette is dedicated to improving the lives of those she serves through evidence-based treatment.
Odette is a highly skilled and compassionate psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a deep commitment to mental health and wellness. With extensive clinical experience in a variety of settings, Odette has worked with individuals of all age groups, offering expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of a wide range of mental health conditions. Her empathetic and patient-centered approach, combined with a wealth of knowledge, ensures that every patient receives the highest standard of care. Odette is dedicated to improving the lives of those she serves through evidence-based treatment.
(973) 319-7608 View (973) 319-7608
Rehan Malik
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clifton, NJ 07013
It is not uncommon for people to notice something is off, for some maybe your heart is racing in certain situations, or maybe you may not want to go out with friends and family as much as before the pandemic, have you been isolating more, eating less, trouble sleeping. It's very easy to just chalk it up to an "off day" or "stressful week" at work "it'll get better next week", well now it is just as easy to call and request a free consultation and get help for any issues going on new or old. We offer Tele-Health/ TeleMedicine Services, which allows you to have your visit from your home to allow for convivence/discretion.
It is not uncommon for people to notice something is off, for some maybe your heart is racing in certain situations, or maybe you may not want to go out with friends and family as much as before the pandemic, have you been isolating more, eating less, trouble sleeping. It's very easy to just chalk it up to an "off day" or "stressful week" at work "it'll get better next week", well now it is just as easy to call and request a free consultation and get help for any issues going on new or old. We offer Tele-Health/ TeleMedicine Services, which allows you to have your visit from your home to allow for convivence/discretion.
(973) 348-3786 View (973) 348-3786
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Arnab Datta
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Hoboken, NJ 07030  (Online Only)
Arnab Datta, MD, is a psychiatrist who also provides psychotherapy, couples therapy, meditation, and EMDR. It’s important to listen deeply to your conscious and unconscious mind—so we can differentiate your false self from your true self. Here you can have psychoanalytic interpretations, and have it not take 6 months. Dr. Datta is a controlled substance specialist who treats Adderall, Xanax, and Suboxone patients and also uncovers the psychological reasons why you’re on these meds. Dr. Datta completed 2 fellowships in addiction psychiatry. He treats drug addictions as well as behavioral addictions like gambling, the internet, etc
Arnab Datta, MD, is a psychiatrist who also provides psychotherapy, couples therapy, meditation, and EMDR. It’s important to listen deeply to your conscious and unconscious mind—so we can differentiate your false self from your true self. Here you can have psychoanalytic interpretations, and have it not take 6 months. Dr. Datta is a controlled substance specialist who treats Adderall, Xanax, and Suboxone patients and also uncovers the psychological reasons why you’re on these meds. Dr. Datta completed 2 fellowships in addiction psychiatry. He treats drug addictions as well as behavioral addictions like gambling, the internet, etc
(347) 514-6663 View (347) 514-6663

Online Psychiatrists

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Arnaldo Negron
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Skillman, NJ 08558  (Online Only)
We specialize in the Evaluation and Management of Adults with Psychiatric conditions. Aroga offer specialized treatment for medication resistant depressed patients such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Intranasal Ketamine and Spravato. We are the only center in the area to offer QB Test, a FDA cleared test to assess treatment optimization in ADHD. We also offer treatment for Eating disorders and Obesity, as well as Office-based treatment of opioid dependence and Addiction. Our therapies provide multiple psychotherapy techniques to help our patients to achieve complete treatment success.
We specialize in the Evaluation and Management of Adults with Psychiatric conditions. Aroga offer specialized treatment for medication resistant depressed patients such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Intranasal Ketamine and Spravato. We are the only center in the area to offer QB Test, a FDA cleared test to assess treatment optimization in ADHD. We also offer treatment for Eating disorders and Obesity, as well as Office-based treatment of opioid dependence and Addiction. Our therapies provide multiple psychotherapy techniques to help our patients to achieve complete treatment success.
(609) 279-1339 View (609) 279-1339
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Dr. Leopold Bolona
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Westfield, NJ 07090
Dr. Leopold Bolona is a compassionate psychiatrist in private practice in Westfield and Brick, and Freehold NJ seeing adults only at this time. The practice has 9 Nurse Practioners offering comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and individualized treatment for a variety of issues such as: Depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, addiction and more. 6 Therapist ready to assist all of our patients. The practice offers both in person and telehealth. All offices offer Genetic testing and Neuropsych testing. The Westfield and Freehold office also offers both TMS and Spravato for Treatment Resistant Depression.
Dr. Leopold Bolona is a compassionate psychiatrist in private practice in Westfield and Brick, and Freehold NJ seeing adults only at this time. The practice has 9 Nurse Practioners offering comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and individualized treatment for a variety of issues such as: Depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, addiction and more. 6 Therapist ready to assist all of our patients. The practice offers both in person and telehealth. All offices offer Genetic testing and Neuropsych testing. The Westfield and Freehold office also offers both TMS and Spravato for Treatment Resistant Depression.
(732) 440-3179 View (732) 440-3179
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Greenhouse For Mental Health Development
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Dr Ayodele Green is a Board-Certified psychiatrist who completed her undergraduate degree at Columbia University. She obtained her MD from Temple University School of Medicine in NJ. She completed her residency in Psychiatry at Harlem Hospital of Columbia University and completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UMDNJ(Rutgers) in Newark NJ. Her methods are patient centered and holistic. Dr. Green accepts patients that have insurance and will file Out of Network Claims on behalf of patients so that they can be reimbursed. She also offers a sliding scale fee and is accepting new patients.
Dr Ayodele Green is a Board-Certified psychiatrist who completed her undergraduate degree at Columbia University. She obtained her MD from Temple University School of Medicine in NJ. She completed her residency in Psychiatry at Harlem Hospital of Columbia University and completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UMDNJ(Rutgers) in Newark NJ. Her methods are patient centered and holistic. Dr. Green accepts patients that have insurance and will file Out of Network Claims on behalf of patients so that they can be reimbursed. She also offers a sliding scale fee and is accepting new patients.
(973) 316-6047 View (973) 316-6047

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Eating Disorders Psychiatrists

What happens in therapy for eating disorders?

In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.

What therapy types help with eating disorders?

Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.

What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?

The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.

What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?

Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.

How long does therapy last for eating disorders?

Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.