BlueCross BlueShield Psychiatrists in New York, NY
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I am a Board-certified Neurologist and UCNS-certified Neuropsychiatrist who was trained at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Columbia University School of Medicine. I specialize in treating people with Neurological or Psychiatric symptoms (or both), including anxiety, depression, irritability, apathy, fatigue, insomnia, chronic pain, headache, addiction and cognitive difficulty. I use the fewest medications possible to achieve the most relief. I also use Neurological medications that target the stress system, which is a novel and effective way to treat more than one symptom simultaneously.
I am a Board-certified Neurologist and UCNS-certified Neuropsychiatrist who was trained at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Columbia University School of Medicine. I specialize in treating people with Neurological or Psychiatric symptoms (or both), including anxiety, depression, irritability, apathy, fatigue, insomnia, chronic pain, headache, addiction and cognitive difficulty. I use the fewest medications possible to achieve the most relief. I also use Neurological medications that target the stress system, which is a novel and effective way to treat more than one symptom simultaneously.
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Victoriya Slavich
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10128 (Online Only)
Victoriya utilizes a culturally competent and holistic approach that is tailored to each client’s individual needs, understanding that everyone’s path to wellbeing is a unique journey. She combines her knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to provide each client with a treatment plan that aligns with their goals and lifestyle. She strives to create a safe space for clients to feel empowered to be active participants in their mental health care. She utilizes rational emotive behavior therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing alongside medication management to tailor each client’s treatment plan.
Victoriya utilizes a culturally competent and holistic approach that is tailored to each client’s individual needs, understanding that everyone’s path to wellbeing is a unique journey. She combines her knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to provide each client with a treatment plan that aligns with their goals and lifestyle. She strives to create a safe space for clients to feel empowered to be active participants in their mental health care. She utilizes rational emotive behavior therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing alongside medication management to tailor each client’s treatment plan.
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Dr. Annette Smith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10013 (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Annette Smith, I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner graduate from Columbia University. I treat children ages 6+ and adults from vulnerable populations (racial and ethnic minorities, sexual and gender identity minorities, recently incarcerated, and homeless individuals). I care for people with mental illnesses such as ADHD, DMDD, eating disorders, trauma, depression, bipolar, anxiety, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychosis, and addiction.
My name is Dr. Annette Smith, I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner graduate from Columbia University. I treat children ages 6+ and adults from vulnerable populations (racial and ethnic minorities, sexual and gender identity minorities, recently incarcerated, and homeless individuals). I care for people with mental illnesses such as ADHD, DMDD, eating disorders, trauma, depression, bipolar, anxiety, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychosis, and addiction.
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Dr. Christine Reyes is a bilingual Spanish Adult Psychiatrist. She has 25 years of experience providing patients compassionate psychiatric care for anxiety, depressive and bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and many other psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Christine Reyes is a bilingual Spanish Adult Psychiatrist. She has 25 years of experience providing patients compassionate psychiatric care for anxiety, depressive and bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and many other psychiatric conditions.
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Dr. Rivera Mirabal has extensive experience and a genuine interest in treating patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma-related disorders. He is committed to fostering a collaborative and trusting relationship with each patient, working together to address mental health concerns and promote overall well-being. Dr Rivera Mirabal is a compassionate and skilled psychiatrist committed to providing holistic and humanistic care. He has robust training in psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, supportive, Acceptance and Commitment Psychotherapy (ACT), and CBT.
Dr. Rivera Mirabal has extensive experience and a genuine interest in treating patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma-related disorders. He is committed to fostering a collaborative and trusting relationship with each patient, working together to address mental health concerns and promote overall well-being. Dr Rivera Mirabal is a compassionate and skilled psychiatrist committed to providing holistic and humanistic care. He has robust training in psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, supportive, Acceptance and Commitment Psychotherapy (ACT), and CBT.
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Dr. Nadia Powell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Dual Board-Certified Doctoral prepared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience diagnosing & treating mental illness. My mental health approach is ensuring patient centered care while engaging in the most appropriate clinical psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for a desired outcome.
Dual Board-Certified Doctoral prepared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience diagnosing & treating mental illness. My mental health approach is ensuring patient centered care while engaging in the most appropriate clinical psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for a desired outcome.
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I'm Dr. Saide Altinsan, a board-certified psychiatrist offering tele-psychiatry services to adult patients ages 18 and up. With nearly 30 years of experience, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD, as well as a wide range of other mental health conditions, from mild to severe. Throughout my career, I have worked in academic, clinical-trial, and private-practice settings, both as an outpatient and inpatient psychiatrist. When we begin our work together, I will conduct a thorough initial evaluation to understand your unique needs.
I'm Dr. Saide Altinsan, a board-certified psychiatrist offering tele-psychiatry services to adult patients ages 18 and up. With nearly 30 years of experience, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD, as well as a wide range of other mental health conditions, from mild to severe. Throughout my career, I have worked in academic, clinical-trial, and private-practice settings, both as an outpatient and inpatient psychiatrist. When we begin our work together, I will conduct a thorough initial evaluation to understand your unique needs.
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Yewande Mikoku
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10028 (Online Only)
Yewande Mikoku is a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Yewande empowers her patients by working in collaboration with them to choose the best treatment for their mental health needs. As a holistically-minded provider, she uses active listening and shared decision making in helping patients find right treatment. Yewande encourages patients to live up to their full potential. Yewande provides practicals that are easy to implement to promote optimal health. Yewande's approach begins with commitment to individuals needs and resources that support evidence based practices. Yewande works with patients 18-64.
Yewande Mikoku is a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Yewande empowers her patients by working in collaboration with them to choose the best treatment for their mental health needs. As a holistically-minded provider, she uses active listening and shared decision making in helping patients find right treatment. Yewande encourages patients to live up to their full potential. Yewande provides practicals that are easy to implement to promote optimal health. Yewande's approach begins with commitment to individuals needs and resources that support evidence based practices. Yewande works with patients 18-64.
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Michael is a psychiatric mental health practitioner with over 20 years of experience in medicine. His approach is one that utilizes medication management in conjunction with talk-therapy. In his treatment style he views himself more of a partner who considers the "whole person" rather than strictly a medical clinician
Michael is a psychiatric mental health practitioner with over 20 years of experience in medicine. His approach is one that utilizes medication management in conjunction with talk-therapy. In his treatment style he views himself more of a partner who considers the "whole person" rather than strictly a medical clinician
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Cynthia Goodman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Cynthia and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 48 years of nursing experience. I graduated with my Masters of Science in Nursing from Boston University. I specialize in Medication Management, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression and Relationship Issues. I work at Lavender where we believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access.
Hello, my name is Cynthia and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 48 years of nursing experience. I graduated with my Masters of Science in Nursing from Boston University. I specialize in Medication Management, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression and Relationship Issues. I work at Lavender where we believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access.
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Dr. Caitlin Schroen completed her Psychiatry residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, NJ. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fordham University and then attended medical school at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Dr. Schroen provides psychiatric services to adults ages 18 and older. She focuses on medication management and psychoeducation, often along with supportive therapy. With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Schroen believes in fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals can openly discuss their mental health concerns.
Dr. Caitlin Schroen completed her Psychiatry residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, NJ. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fordham University and then attended medical school at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Dr. Schroen provides psychiatric services to adults ages 18 and older. She focuses on medication management and psychoeducation, often along with supportive therapy. With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Schroen believes in fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals can openly discuss their mental health concerns.
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Nia Gil
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10017
Not accepting new clients
We're so glad you're considering Tinsley Psychiatry. My name is Nia Gil, PMHNP-BC (Nia Tinsley maiden name). With over three years experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and over nine years experience as a registered nurse in psychiatry across the lifespan, I am committed to mental health care for the better. I evaluate for and treat Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar II Disorder and OCD. As a provider, I focus on what's most important - treating and caring for my clients.
We're so glad you're considering Tinsley Psychiatry. My name is Nia Gil, PMHNP-BC (Nia Tinsley maiden name). With over three years experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and over nine years experience as a registered nurse in psychiatry across the lifespan, I am committed to mental health care for the better. I evaluate for and treat Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar II Disorder and OCD. As a provider, I focus on what's most important - treating and caring for my clients.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CNL, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
Ketsia Guerrier is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in New York City. She manages and treats various mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and mood disorders.
Ketsia Guerrier is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in New York City. She manages and treats various mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and mood disorders.
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We all walk a different path, but human emotion is universal. Sometimes our emotions become overwhelming and we feel buried by them, paralyzed. I know this because I've been down those roads and I've come out the other side. My formal training makes me qualified to provide treatment, but my life experiences make me capable of providing care. As a member of the LGBTQ community, nonjudgement is my top priority. I offer a genuinely safe space for ALL.
We all walk a different path, but human emotion is universal. Sometimes our emotions become overwhelming and we feel buried by them, paralyzed. I know this because I've been down those roads and I've come out the other side. My formal training makes me qualified to provide treatment, but my life experiences make me capable of providing care. As a member of the LGBTQ community, nonjudgement is my top priority. I offer a genuinely safe space for ALL.
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Catherine Colson is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Catherine prioritizes listening, compassion, and cultivating a collaborative relationship with her patients. She is interested in anything and everything her patients want to tell her.
Catherine Colson is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Catherine prioritizes listening, compassion, and cultivating a collaborative relationship with her patients. She is interested in anything and everything her patients want to tell her.
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Shirley Duane
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
Shirley Duane, FNP, PMHNP is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certified throughout the Lifespan. She received her Post Master degree in Psychiatric Nursing at D'Youville University and her Family Nurse Practitioner Degree through SUNY Buffalo. She is also certified as a Geriatric Specialist. Shirley has practiced in a variety of settings and specialties allowing her to work with adolescents and adults with a wide range of disorders, including addictions, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD and PTSD.
Shirley Duane, FNP, PMHNP is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certified throughout the Lifespan. She received her Post Master degree in Psychiatric Nursing at D'Youville University and her Family Nurse Practitioner Degree through SUNY Buffalo. She is also certified as a Geriatric Specialist. Shirley has practiced in a variety of settings and specialties allowing her to work with adolescents and adults with a wide range of disorders, including addictions, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD and PTSD.
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Chika N Odili
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Dear future patients, my name is Chika Odili and I'm a board-certified nurse practitioner. I know we haven’t met yet, but when we do, please trust that you are in good hands. It is my absolute pleasure to assist in your care. I started my career doing an internship at a prestigious children’s hospital in the Texas Medical Center on an adolescent GI unit where I was able to work with individuals with eating related disorders. I then went on to complete my Bachelors in Nursing Degree and began working as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatric Unit caring for the psychiatric population.
Dear future patients, my name is Chika Odili and I'm a board-certified nurse practitioner. I know we haven’t met yet, but when we do, please trust that you are in good hands. It is my absolute pleasure to assist in your care. I started my career doing an internship at a prestigious children’s hospital in the Texas Medical Center on an adolescent GI unit where I was able to work with individuals with eating related disorders. I then went on to complete my Bachelors in Nursing Degree and began working as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatric Unit caring for the psychiatric population.
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As a psychiatrist and mental health nurse practitioner, I am deeply passionate about providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals struggling with mental health disorders. With a background in psychiatry and advanced training in nursing, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals achieve optimal mental wellness and quality of life. My commitment to evidence-based practice, coupled with a holistic approach to treatment, allows me to address the complex needs of my patients.
As a psychiatrist and mental health nurse practitioner, I am deeply passionate about providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals struggling with mental health disorders. With a background in psychiatry and advanced training in nursing, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals achieve optimal mental wellness and quality of life. My commitment to evidence-based practice, coupled with a holistic approach to treatment, allows me to address the complex needs of my patients.
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I am a physician with expertise managing anxiety, mood disorders and medical problems related to chronic stress and anxiety. My goal is to help you better manage difficiult problems in life transitions, work and relationships. My work includes teaching mindful awareness strategies moment to moment to help build insight and better understanding of yourself. You will understand the inter-relationship between physical issues and brain function and how medication works to change this dynamic. My goal is to help patients become more self-aware with new insights and use less medication.
I am a physician with expertise managing anxiety, mood disorders and medical problems related to chronic stress and anxiety. My goal is to help you better manage difficiult problems in life transitions, work and relationships. My work includes teaching mindful awareness strategies moment to moment to help build insight and better understanding of yourself. You will understand the inter-relationship between physical issues and brain function and how medication works to change this dynamic. My goal is to help patients become more self-aware with new insights and use less medication.
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Medication can provide wonderful relief for acute matters but only psychotherapy offers the possibility of fundamental change of life-long destructive patterns. With a combination of medication and therapy I have helped many patients to achieve a better life. Board certified in child as well as adult psychiatry, I am experienced in the treatment of conditions affecting children and adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population.
Medication can provide wonderful relief for acute matters but only psychotherapy offers the possibility of fundamental change of life-long destructive patterns. With a combination of medication and therapy I have helped many patients to achieve a better life. Board certified in child as well as adult psychiatry, I am experienced in the treatment of conditions affecting children and adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population.
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BlueCross BlueShield Psychiatrists
Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer benefit plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
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