Psychiatrists in Brooklyn, NY
![Photo of Vikas Malik, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40dbeae3-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Anxiety, Depression, Attention problems can cause significant difficulties in life. I provide medication management and at my Garden City location offer TMS therapy. TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is non-invasive treatment for Depression for patients who have not responded to medications and therapy. It does not require anesthesia and only requires at an average 20-30 minutes. Most patients are able to drive back home and resume daily activities.
Anxiety, Depression, Attention problems can cause significant difficulties in life. I provide medication management and at my Garden City location offer TMS therapy. TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is non-invasive treatment for Depression for patients who have not responded to medications and therapy. It does not require anesthesia and only requires at an average 20-30 minutes. Most patients are able to drive back home and resume daily activities.
![Photo of Tracy Roth, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fed9708-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Feeling depressed, anxious and stuck in unsatisfying thought and behavior patterns can feel very isolating. Working together in psychotherapy or psychoanalysis gives us the opportunity to take a closer look at your feelings for a fuller understanding of who you are and how your mind works. Through our exploration, we will develop more flexible ways for you to approach challenges, leading to greater satisfaction in your life.
Feeling depressed, anxious and stuck in unsatisfying thought and behavior patterns can feel very isolating. Working together in psychotherapy or psychoanalysis gives us the opportunity to take a closer look at your feelings for a fuller understanding of who you are and how your mind works. Through our exploration, we will develop more flexible ways for you to approach challenges, leading to greater satisfaction in your life.
![Photo of Nahil Chohan, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e4db0e81-99a2-4c23-bf2e-7135fa5d5106/1/320x400.jpeg)
Did life take an unexpected turn? Are you feeling frustrated or having difficulty with relationships, work, or school? Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or unhappiness? We have all gone through uncertainties in our lives. You are not alone. Come and let’s talk about anything on your mind. I will take the time to listen. We will explore your life-present and past. We will understand your core self. I will help you embrace your unique identity.
Did life take an unexpected turn? Are you feeling frustrated or having difficulty with relationships, work, or school? Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or unhappiness? We have all gone through uncertainties in our lives. You are not alone. Come and let’s talk about anything on your mind. I will take the time to listen. We will explore your life-present and past. We will understand your core self. I will help you embrace your unique identity.
![Photo of Kemisola Ebietomiye, APRN, PMHNP, BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c47f981-dec7-43bf-ace9-80ed48d16b80/1/320x400.png)
Kemisola Ebietomiye
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11226 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, but I am equipped to address all mental health conditions.
Accepting New Patients Across Newyork! Are you grappling with feelings of forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, or constant distractions? Do you find it hard to muster the motivation to face the day, feeling tearful without reason, or struggling with restless nights? If trauma has left you feeling anxious and on edge, remember, you are not alone.
I specialize in treating ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, but I am equipped to address all mental health conditions.
Accepting New Patients Across Newyork! Are you grappling with feelings of forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, or constant distractions? Do you find it hard to muster the motivation to face the day, feeling tearful without reason, or struggling with restless nights? If trauma has left you feeling anxious and on edge, remember, you are not alone.
![Photo of Adriel Gerard, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d9ac9cff-b4f2-43b3-b7e5-cc40241b0d4c/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders.
I bring my sense of humor and upbeat personality to every session, and I am deeply dedicated to working to help you feel better. I'm a board-certified psychiatrist who provides medication management and psychotherapy to adults. We can work together to address your everyday challenges and the issues that cause you stress, fear, and depression. I also provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which works in the "here and now" to address your thought processes and behaviors to help you feel happier. I offer flexible appointment times, including on weekends at my private office in Brooklyn Heights.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders.
I bring my sense of humor and upbeat personality to every session, and I am deeply dedicated to working to help you feel better. I'm a board-certified psychiatrist who provides medication management and psychotherapy to adults. We can work together to address your everyday challenges and the issues that cause you stress, fear, and depression. I also provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which works in the "here and now" to address your thought processes and behaviors to help you feel happier. I offer flexible appointment times, including on weekends at my private office in Brooklyn Heights.
![Photo of Mark Rybakov, DO, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ef1b7bf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Rybakov is a compassionate and insightful psychiatrist, treating adults, adolescents and children with a variety of issues including attention deficit disorders (ADHD), anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders and post traumatic stress disorders and stress related problems. Dr. Rybakov also provides tele-psychiatry follow up visits for busy adults and students. Dr. Rybakov splits his time between private practice, teaching and being a director of a community mental health center. Dr. Rybakov is not affiliated with any insurance plans. Documentation will be provided that can be submitted to insurance companies for reimbursement.
Dr. Rybakov is a compassionate and insightful psychiatrist, treating adults, adolescents and children with a variety of issues including attention deficit disorders (ADHD), anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders and post traumatic stress disorders and stress related problems. Dr. Rybakov also provides tele-psychiatry follow up visits for busy adults and students. Dr. Rybakov splits his time between private practice, teaching and being a director of a community mental health center. Dr. Rybakov is not affiliated with any insurance plans. Documentation will be provided that can be submitted to insurance companies for reimbursement.
![Photo of Shervin Parvizi Ravan, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45ea13da-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Shervin Parvizi Ravan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11249 (Online Only)
My specialties include anxiety, depression, social phobia, performance anxiety, panic, ADHD, OCD, health anxiety, chronic dissatisfaction, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, relationships, depersonalization, career/academic support, and life transitions such as career changes, divorce, breakups, and parenting.
I am a Columbia University trained psychiatrist and psychotherapist and the Medical Director of Greene Clinic. My treatment model combines evidence based psychotherapies, medications, nutrition and complementary/alternative interventions with the goal of providing comprehensive, well rounded, and individually focused care. Psychotherapy is central to my work and I utilize a variety of modalities including interpersonal psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My approach is collaborative and non-authoritarian. OUT of network for all insurances.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, social phobia, performance anxiety, panic, ADHD, OCD, health anxiety, chronic dissatisfaction, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, relationships, depersonalization, career/academic support, and life transitions such as career changes, divorce, breakups, and parenting.
I am a Columbia University trained psychiatrist and psychotherapist and the Medical Director of Greene Clinic. My treatment model combines evidence based psychotherapies, medications, nutrition and complementary/alternative interventions with the goal of providing comprehensive, well rounded, and individually focused care. Psychotherapy is central to my work and I utilize a variety of modalities including interpersonal psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My approach is collaborative and non-authoritarian. OUT of network for all insurances.
![Photo of Mariya Shavulskiy, PMHNP, -BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/770e99fc-27b7-410f-9b39-1142bf31af1d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Mariya Shavulskiy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I evaluate and treat psychiatric symptoms such as those associated with ADHD, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, shizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. I am currently accepting new clients and provide medication management services, first time consultations to discuss treatment plans, and medication review/ discussion of options.
As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I evaluate and treat psychiatric symptoms such as those associated with ADHD, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, shizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. I am currently accepting new clients and provide medication management services, first time consultations to discuss treatment plans, and medication review/ discussion of options.
![Photo of Natasha Felton, NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46d879d6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
While I can assist with many concerns, I specialize in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and psychopharmacology for substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and medical conditions.
Do you feel that it is time to get help and to address the emotional pain you have been feeling? Maybe you are ready to focus on yourself and to break through old patterns that keep you feeling stuck. It is not easy to find a good provider in NYC and I'd like to make it easier for you to get the care that you deserve. Your health and well-being are my top priority. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in holistic and integrative psychotherapy and psychopharmacology.
While I can assist with many concerns, I specialize in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and psychopharmacology for substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and medical conditions.
Do you feel that it is time to get help and to address the emotional pain you have been feeling? Maybe you are ready to focus on yourself and to break through old patterns that keep you feeling stuck. It is not easy to find a good provider in NYC and I'd like to make it easier for you to get the care that you deserve. Your health and well-being are my top priority. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in holistic and integrative psychotherapy and psychopharmacology.
![Photo of S. Shane Konrad, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3db8a433-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy--the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light." --Dr. Brené Brown. I could not have said it better myself. Our inner resistance to facing our fears and vulnerabilities includes the initial resistance to reach out for help.
"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy--the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light." --Dr. Brené Brown. I could not have said it better myself. Our inner resistance to facing our fears and vulnerabilities includes the initial resistance to reach out for help.
![Photo of Davieca Singh - Ideal Mental Health and Wellness , PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1a2cd1fa-59a0-4546-8422-1a24fe1ed4a0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ideal Mental Health and Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients: Specialize in treating adults and children with mental health conditions, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Autism Medication Management, ADHD, ODD, and Learning Disabilities. If you're feeling overwhelmed, tired, irritable, struggling with daily tasks, experiencing poor concentration, sadness, anxiety, frequent mood swings, or anger issues, it's crucial not to let these symptoms define you. Seek help today, as many of these symptoms may be linked to your mental health and are often treatable. To schedule a free 15-minute consult, visit our website, www.idealmentalcare.com
Accepting New Clients: Specialize in treating adults and children with mental health conditions, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Autism Medication Management, ADHD, ODD, and Learning Disabilities. If you're feeling overwhelmed, tired, irritable, struggling with daily tasks, experiencing poor concentration, sadness, anxiety, frequent mood swings, or anger issues, it's crucial not to let these symptoms define you. Seek help today, as many of these symptoms may be linked to your mental health and are often treatable. To schedule a free 15-minute consult, visit our website, www.idealmentalcare.com
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Yuriy Bortnik
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, MSN
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Currently affiliated with Readywell Psychiatric. Here to work with any and all patients experiencing depression spectrum, anxiety, ADHD and/or PTSD. In tandem with our psychopharmacological treatment, I tend to encourage targeted psychotherapy alongside for those patients who do not currently have therapists. However, everyone is unique and I am glad to evaluate individual needs!
Currently affiliated with Readywell Psychiatric. Here to work with any and all patients experiencing depression spectrum, anxiety, ADHD and/or PTSD. In tandem with our psychopharmacological treatment, I tend to encourage targeted psychotherapy alongside for those patients who do not currently have therapists. However, everyone is unique and I am glad to evaluate individual needs!
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Gundu Anupama Reddy
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
Most people suffer for years before starting treatment, so addressing fears is important when providing care.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist , with a special interest in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance. I have also trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy , family and marital therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Finding a psychiatrist can be a challenge , and it is important that you are listened to , your thoughts and ideas addressed, and through history and evaluation is utilized to ensure quality care. Whatever your reasons for seeking a psychiatrist ,with dedication and perseverance most people have the potential to feel better and achieve symptom relief. Please view my website and blog at gaba.healthcare
Most people suffer for years before starting treatment, so addressing fears is important when providing care.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist , with a special interest in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance. I have also trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy , family and marital therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Finding a psychiatrist can be a challenge , and it is important that you are listened to , your thoughts and ideas addressed, and through history and evaluation is utilized to ensure quality care. Whatever your reasons for seeking a psychiatrist ,with dedication and perseverance most people have the potential to feel better and achieve symptom relief. Please view my website and blog at gaba.healthcare
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Insightful Psychiatry, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Our Telehealth Psychiatric Mental Health Services specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults for conditions such as, but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Bipolar Disorders, and ADHD.
Appointments Available! We are Insightful Psychiatry, a growing, and innovative Psychiatric office with the goal of providing treatment for mental health problems in the comfort of home. Evening and Weekend appointments available.
Our Telehealth Psychiatric Mental Health Services specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults for conditions such as, but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Bipolar Disorders, and ADHD.
Appointments Available! We are Insightful Psychiatry, a growing, and innovative Psychiatric office with the goal of providing treatment for mental health problems in the comfort of home. Evening and Weekend appointments available.
![Photo of Deneice Wickens, MBA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/92da89a5-5fae-43a7-bf6e-af92cfc5b690/1/320x400.jpeg)
Deneice Wickens
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MBA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
24 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11232 (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients: Plant Your Roots with Us at Eden Total Care! Hello, I'm Deneice, a PsychNP offering virtual sessions in VA, NY, FL, CO, WA, OR, AZ, & TX. I specialize in guiding teens and young-feeling adults through complex mental health issues, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD. My holistic approach offers personalized care, blending evidence-based therapies with medication management. Together, we'll create a treatment plan that suits your unique preferences, supporting your well-being and building a foundation for long-term stability and resilience.
Now Accepting New Clients: Plant Your Roots with Us at Eden Total Care! Hello, I'm Deneice, a PsychNP offering virtual sessions in VA, NY, FL, CO, WA, OR, AZ, & TX. I specialize in guiding teens and young-feeling adults through complex mental health issues, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD. My holistic approach offers personalized care, blending evidence-based therapies with medication management. Together, we'll create a treatment plan that suits your unique preferences, supporting your well-being and building a foundation for long-term stability and resilience.
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Kerry truly believes that being present and forming a team approach with patients is one of the most important aspects of patient care. Realizing that each patient is unique, working together with patients towards their goals, while being passionate about individual empowerment allows my skills to become another instrument they can use to navigate their lives. My focus is primarily on mood disorders, anxiety, depression and ADHD. assessment and safety planning.
Kerry truly believes that being present and forming a team approach with patients is one of the most important aspects of patient care. Realizing that each patient is unique, working together with patients towards their goals, while being passionate about individual empowerment allows my skills to become another instrument they can use to navigate their lives. My focus is primarily on mood disorders, anxiety, depression and ADHD. assessment and safety planning.
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Felicia Hassan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
We manage a wide array of patient concerns, such as sleep problems, stress, alcoholism, anxiety, and depression SMI.
At Helping Hand psychiatric Np P.C, we are a private practice that offers psychiatric assessment and diagnosing that takes place on an individual basis. our mission is to offer innovative and convenient care via face to face and virtual, we also offer home visit on case-by-case basis. (medication management) and home/tele-therapy (talk therapy). Note: WE accept all insurances and treat all ages from 3 years old to 99 years old. we service all of New York state, NJ and CT. Psychiatric evaluations and offers individual, group, and family therapy. We also provides care to those with chronic diseases associated with mental illness
We manage a wide array of patient concerns, such as sleep problems, stress, alcoholism, anxiety, and depression SMI.
At Helping Hand psychiatric Np P.C, we are a private practice that offers psychiatric assessment and diagnosing that takes place on an individual basis. our mission is to offer innovative and convenient care via face to face and virtual, we also offer home visit on case-by-case basis. (medication management) and home/tele-therapy (talk therapy). Note: WE accept all insurances and treat all ages from 3 years old to 99 years old. we service all of New York state, NJ and CT. Psychiatric evaluations and offers individual, group, and family therapy. We also provides care to those with chronic diseases associated with mental illness
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Maya E Kunofsky NP Psychiatry PC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11211
I specialize in Adult ADHD/ADD, anxiety disorders and mood disorders.
I am a Nurse Practitioner in Adult Psychiatry and Mental Health. Using evidence-based practices in psychopharmacology and psychiatry, I evaluate and treat a wide range of emotional disorders and mental illness.
I specialize in Adult ADHD/ADD, anxiety disorders and mood disorders.
I am a Nurse Practitioner in Adult Psychiatry and Mental Health. Using evidence-based practices in psychopharmacology and psychiatry, I evaluate and treat a wide range of emotional disorders and mental illness.
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I am committed to working collaboratively with my patients to address emotional distress and difficulties in daily living. This could manifest as depression, anxiety, problems with intimacy or self-esteem, trouble staying focused or feeling connected, feeling excessively angry or guilty, or trouble finding meaning in life, to name only a few. I listen deeply, to understand not only who my patients are right now and what has brought them in, but also what has happened to them in the past and how that has affected the present.
I am committed to working collaboratively with my patients to address emotional distress and difficulties in daily living. This could manifest as depression, anxiety, problems with intimacy or self-esteem, trouble staying focused or feeling connected, feeling excessively angry or guilty, or trouble finding meaning in life, to name only a few. I listen deeply, to understand not only who my patients are right now and what has brought them in, but also what has happened to them in the past and how that has affected the present.
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Hi! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in multiple settings facing various complex mental health issues, including ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and mood disorders.
Hi! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in multiple settings facing various complex mental health issues, including ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and mood disorders.
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Anxiety Psychiatrists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.