Obesity Psychiatrists in New York, NY
I have substantial experience treating eating disorders, and using medications and psychotherapy in the treatment of obesity and Binge Eating Disorder.
While most psychiatrists provide only medication management, I offer patients a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. I believe that medications facilitate therapy, in that they allow us just enough distance from our emotions for therapy to take hold and grow. As a physician, a psychiatrist, and a therapist, I am uniquely positioned to treat your entire being, ensuring your physical, mental, and emotional needs are all addressed in the same place, by the same person.
I have substantial experience treating eating disorders, and using medications and psychotherapy in the treatment of obesity and Binge Eating Disorder.
While most psychiatrists provide only medication management, I offer patients a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. I believe that medications facilitate therapy, in that they allow us just enough distance from our emotions for therapy to take hold and grow. As a physician, a psychiatrist, and a therapist, I am uniquely positioned to treat your entire being, ensuring your physical, mental, and emotional needs are all addressed in the same place, by the same person.
Alexander Ivan Gumbs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
He also provides care to those with chronic diseases associated with mental illness for example vitamin D deficiency, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, chronic pain, and AIDS-associated dementia.
Alexander Gumbs, FNP/PMHNP-BC is a dual board-certified practitioner in psychiatry and family medicine. Mr. Gumbs uses an integrative holistic approach to treat the bodies and minds of his patients. He is proficient in treating those across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults, and seniors). Community focus is his passion. He has experience treating disadvantaged populations, such as the homeless and those in the criminal justice system transitioning back to civilian life. Mr. Gumbs treats those with anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, autism, insomnia, dementia, and postpartum depression.
He also provides care to those with chronic diseases associated with mental illness for example vitamin D deficiency, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, chronic pain, and AIDS-associated dementia.
Alexander Gumbs, FNP/PMHNP-BC is a dual board-certified practitioner in psychiatry and family medicine. Mr. Gumbs uses an integrative holistic approach to treat the bodies and minds of his patients. He is proficient in treating those across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults, and seniors). Community focus is his passion. He has experience treating disadvantaged populations, such as the homeless and those in the criminal justice system transitioning back to civilian life. Mr. Gumbs treats those with anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, autism, insomnia, dementia, and postpartum depression.
I am a Board certified Psychiatrist (MD &NYLic) in this field since 1996. I was Faculty at Johns Hopkins Univ School of Medicine for 12 years. I have been in private practice as a psychiatrist since 2007. I currently also work as Faculty at NYU. I specialize in diagnosis and psychopharmacological management of mental illness. I see patients 16 years and above with symptoms of attention and focus issues, obesity, gender dysphoria, anxiety depression bipolar disorder, delirium dementia and psychiatric symptoms in the setting of medical illness. I also do consultations advising patients & their families about best options for them.
I am a Board certified Psychiatrist (MD &NYLic) in this field since 1996. I was Faculty at Johns Hopkins Univ School of Medicine for 12 years. I have been in private practice as a psychiatrist since 2007. I currently also work as Faculty at NYU. I specialize in diagnosis and psychopharmacological management of mental illness. I see patients 16 years and above with symptoms of attention and focus issues, obesity, gender dysphoria, anxiety depression bipolar disorder, delirium dementia and psychiatric symptoms in the setting of medical illness. I also do consultations advising patients & their families about best options for them.
I have helped thousands of patients every year over thirty years to get control over their Diabetes, Hypertension, hyperlipidimia, obesity, medical problems, depression, anxiety, insomnia, sleeping, eating problems and psychiatric mental disorders.
I am a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult Health Care in New York State, and now presiding at SilverLife NP Care. I have been trained and specialized in QEEG, Neurofeedback, Medication Management, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulate Therapy. Having believed that brain health is connected to state of total physical, mental, and social well-being, I will develop and customize a unique treatment plan for each individual recovery/remission, and provide the best quality care to all my clients.
I have helped thousands of patients every year over thirty years to get control over their Diabetes, Hypertension, hyperlipidimia, obesity, medical problems, depression, anxiety, insomnia, sleeping, eating problems and psychiatric mental disorders.
I am a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult Health Care in New York State, and now presiding at SilverLife NP Care. I have been trained and specialized in QEEG, Neurofeedback, Medication Management, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulate Therapy. Having believed that brain health is connected to state of total physical, mental, and social well-being, I will develop and customize a unique treatment plan for each individual recovery/remission, and provide the best quality care to all my clients.
Do you know obesity, insomnia, cravings, addiction, and stress are highly correlated? Sustainable improvement needs a comprehensive approach.
I am a Johns-Hopkins trained, award-winning Harvard psychiatrist, affiliated with McLean and Mass General Brigham, quadruple board certified in Addiction Medicine, Obesity Medicine, Adult Psychiatry, and Child Psychiatry. Do you feel no one understands your unspeakable sorrow, helplessness, insecurity, or regret? You don't have to endure alone. I have helped a diverse group: abuse survivors, addiction recoverees, children with anxiety, elders with dementia, missionaries, LGBTQ individuals, physicians, attorneys, administrators, etc. I advocate for using the least amount of medications and non-medication approach whenever possible.
Do you know obesity, insomnia, cravings, addiction, and stress are highly correlated? Sustainable improvement needs a comprehensive approach.
I am a Johns-Hopkins trained, award-winning Harvard psychiatrist, affiliated with McLean and Mass General Brigham, quadruple board certified in Addiction Medicine, Obesity Medicine, Adult Psychiatry, and Child Psychiatry. Do you feel no one understands your unspeakable sorrow, helplessness, insecurity, or regret? You don't have to endure alone. I have helped a diverse group: abuse survivors, addiction recoverees, children with anxiety, elders with dementia, missionaries, LGBTQ individuals, physicians, attorneys, administrators, etc. I advocate for using the least amount of medications and non-medication approach whenever possible.
Samoon Ahmad, MD; Integrative Center for Wellness
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Hippocrates stated: "it is more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has". Each individual presents unique issues that require tailored, collaborative treatment. A practicing physician for over thirty years, I have dedicated my life to helping individuals balance their mental and physical well-being. My practice and Integrative Center for Wellness focus on incorporating psychiatric treatments with nutritional therapies to calibrate balance between mind and body. With expertise in bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, stuttering and weight management, among others.
Hippocrates stated: "it is more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has". Each individual presents unique issues that require tailored, collaborative treatment. A practicing physician for over thirty years, I have dedicated my life to helping individuals balance their mental and physical well-being. My practice and Integrative Center for Wellness focus on incorporating psychiatric treatments with nutritional therapies to calibrate balance between mind and body. With expertise in bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, stuttering and weight management, among others.
Jennifer L Kraker
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10017
Waitlist for new clients
Jennifer Kraker, M.D., M.S., is a Columbia and Cornell educated psychiatrist who helps people who are experiencing arduous circumstances—such as relationship stress, family strain, career frustrations, worry, life transitions and times of crisis—live their most meaningful life. I'm often described by my patients as a compassionate doctor who "gets it," and I treat all psychiatric disorders including addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, women’s reproductive psychiatry, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and OCD.
While I do not take insurance directly, I will work with you to maximize reimbursement through your insurance provider
Jennifer Kraker, M.D., M.S., is a Columbia and Cornell educated psychiatrist who helps people who are experiencing arduous circumstances—such as relationship stress, family strain, career frustrations, worry, life transitions and times of crisis—live their most meaningful life. I'm often described by my patients as a compassionate doctor who "gets it," and I treat all psychiatric disorders including addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, women’s reproductive psychiatry, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and OCD.
While I do not take insurance directly, I will work with you to maximize reimbursement through your insurance provider
I have successfully treated patients who suffer from Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Insomnia, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, Hallucinations and Delusions as well as addiction and alcoholism. I have worked with patients as young as 2 years old and as old as 105 years old.
I have successfully treated patients who suffer from Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Insomnia, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, Hallucinations and Delusions as well as addiction and alcoholism. I have worked with patients as young as 2 years old and as old as 105 years old.
I am board certified Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience. I provide a safe and emphatic space for my clients. I will prepare a customized treatment plan which may include pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities. I utilize the most current and comprehensive regimens. My focus is on wellness and prevention. I provide evening and Saturday office hours as well as video-psychiatry/visits. I also provide assessments and letters for emotional support animal in NYC. I am able to prescribe medical cannabis in New York State/City.
I am board certified Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience. I provide a safe and emphatic space for my clients. I will prepare a customized treatment plan which may include pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities. I utilize the most current and comprehensive regimens. My focus is on wellness and prevention. I provide evening and Saturday office hours as well as video-psychiatry/visits. I also provide assessments and letters for emotional support animal in NYC. I am able to prescribe medical cannabis in New York State/City.
Dr. Amanda Lefkowitz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MA, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and I’d like to welcome you to my practice. I am experienced in diagnosing, assessing, and providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. I prescribe medications within the context of a holistic and culturally sensitive approach. From genetic testing to bio-psycho-social assessment of your situation, I am dedicated to making thoughtful and informed treatment plans tailored to your specific needs. I recognize the value of healing within the context of a positive, supportive and safe relationship. I collaborate extensively with other health care providers in your team.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and I’d like to welcome you to my practice. I am experienced in diagnosing, assessing, and providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. I prescribe medications within the context of a holistic and culturally sensitive approach. From genetic testing to bio-psycho-social assessment of your situation, I am dedicated to making thoughtful and informed treatment plans tailored to your specific needs. I recognize the value of healing within the context of a positive, supportive and safe relationship. I collaborate extensively with other health care providers in your team.
Hello and welcome! As a dedicated psychiatrist based in Manhattan, New York, I prioritize building a mutual understanding of your mental health needs from the start. Our initial conversations might explore a formal diagnosis, essential for tailoring both medication and non-medication treatment strategies. My recommendations are grounded in the latest scientific research and best practices, ensuring that our approach is both comprehensive and personalized. This is particularly true when considering medication options. Through a detailed assessment, we'll develop a treatment plan uniquely suited to you.
Hello and welcome! As a dedicated psychiatrist based in Manhattan, New York, I prioritize building a mutual understanding of your mental health needs from the start. Our initial conversations might explore a formal diagnosis, essential for tailoring both medication and non-medication treatment strategies. My recommendations are grounded in the latest scientific research and best practices, ensuring that our approach is both comprehensive and personalized. This is particularly true when considering medication options. Through a detailed assessment, we'll develop a treatment plan uniquely suited to you.
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My approach is based on integrative psychiatry, which uses medications, therapy and complementary medicine to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements. I consider the patient’s cultural background in my assessments and I can provide treatment in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian. My goal is to help my patients create lasting changes and build vitality, resilience and purpose in life.
My approach is based on integrative psychiatry, which uses medications, therapy and complementary medicine to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements. I consider the patient’s cultural background in my assessments and I can provide treatment in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian. My goal is to help my patients create lasting changes and build vitality, resilience and purpose in life.
Dr. Jeffrey Ditzell enjoys practice as a General Adult Psychiatrist working in private practice in New York City. Dr. Ditzell's depth and breadth of clinical experience is unique, having served as the Chief of an inpatient Dual Diagnosis Unit, the lead attending in two Psychiatric ER's, the Lead Physician of an Assisted Community Treatment team, and the Medical Director of a large multidisciplinary nonprofit organization. Additionally Dr. Ditzell has been committed to the Service of Soldiers for over 20 years, having retired at the end of 2018 as Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army.
Dr. Jeffrey Ditzell enjoys practice as a General Adult Psychiatrist working in private practice in New York City. Dr. Ditzell's depth and breadth of clinical experience is unique, having served as the Chief of an inpatient Dual Diagnosis Unit, the lead attending in two Psychiatric ER's, the Lead Physician of an Assisted Community Treatment team, and the Medical Director of a large multidisciplinary nonprofit organization. Additionally Dr. Ditzell has been committed to the Service of Soldiers for over 20 years, having retired at the end of 2018 as Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army.
I am a Columbia University psychiatrist who uses integrative practices (especially mindfulness and meditation) along with modern psychotherapy and psychiatric medicine. My main focus is helping motivated people to work with their difficult emotions and behaviors, toward greater joy and peace in their lives.
I am a Columbia University psychiatrist who uses integrative practices (especially mindfulness and meditation) along with modern psychotherapy and psychiatric medicine. My main focus is helping motivated people to work with their difficult emotions and behaviors, toward greater joy and peace in their lives.
While all psychiatrists receive some child psychiatry training, I’m a Board-certified child psychiatrist, in private practice. Simultaneously, as the director of one of the largest public, child psychiatry clinics in New York City, 90% of my patients are under the age of 18. I’ve dedicated my entire career to working with children and families. I manage the gamut of high acuity cases in the emergency room, to recent hospitalizations, to stable young adults. I’m well-versed in long-term and short-term dynamic, as well as, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and am able to integrate pharmacotherapy into the treatment of patients of all
While all psychiatrists receive some child psychiatry training, I’m a Board-certified child psychiatrist, in private practice. Simultaneously, as the director of one of the largest public, child psychiatry clinics in New York City, 90% of my patients are under the age of 18. I’ve dedicated my entire career to working with children and families. I manage the gamut of high acuity cases in the emergency room, to recent hospitalizations, to stable young adults. I’m well-versed in long-term and short-term dynamic, as well as, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and am able to integrate pharmacotherapy into the treatment of patients of all
NY Medical Practice
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP-C
Not Verified Not Verified
New York, NY 10007
Accepting new clients for medication management for an array of different medical conditions. I have prescriptive privileges in NY state. You can make your appointment online on our website at www.nymedpractice.com or by calling or texting 917-983-0050. Feel comfortable and confident knowing that my patients are my priority no matter what they are experiencing.
Accepting new clients for medication management for an array of different medical conditions. I have prescriptive privileges in NY state. You can make your appointment online on our website at www.nymedpractice.com or by calling or texting 917-983-0050. Feel comfortable and confident knowing that my patients are my priority no matter what they are experiencing.
I am double board certified psychiatrist specializing in numerous psychiatric disorders as well as addiction disorders. I completed training at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia and a specialty in Addiction at Beth Israel Hospital. For many years I was the Associate Director of the Psychiatric Emergency Department at Kings County Hospital and later became the Director of Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. I have lectured about the many forms of addiction at conferences and participated in Grand Rounds for hospitals, discussing addiction and eating disorders.I am on the medical faculty at SUNY Downstate Hospital providing guidance, teaching and mentoring for psychiatric residents.
I am double board certified psychiatrist specializing in numerous psychiatric disorders as well as addiction disorders. I completed training at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia and a specialty in Addiction at Beth Israel Hospital. For many years I was the Associate Director of the Psychiatric Emergency Department at Kings County Hospital and later became the Director of Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. I have lectured about the many forms of addiction at conferences and participated in Grand Rounds for hospitals, discussing addiction and eating disorders.I am on the medical faculty at SUNY Downstate Hospital providing guidance, teaching and mentoring for psychiatric residents.
Joseph M. Otonichar
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10018 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a physician and therapist, I believe that mental health is characterized by flexibility and fluidity of thought and intention. I take a balanced and gentle approach in my treatment style and am careful to gauge and work with each of my patients wherever each may be. I enjoy helping people work to live more authentically and vibrantly. I try to help my patients unlock underlying patterns that may perpetuate a sense of stagnation. While I readily offer the use of medications if and when they may be helpful, I have often found talk therapy to achieve enduring change.
As a physician and therapist, I believe that mental health is characterized by flexibility and fluidity of thought and intention. I take a balanced and gentle approach in my treatment style and am careful to gauge and work with each of my patients wherever each may be. I enjoy helping people work to live more authentically and vibrantly. I try to help my patients unlock underlying patterns that may perpetuate a sense of stagnation. While I readily offer the use of medications if and when they may be helpful, I have often found talk therapy to achieve enduring change.
Dr. Michelle Knapp
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience in general and addiction psychiatry. Most of my clinical expertise was developed in New York City and San Francisco treating children, adolescents, and adults with an extremely wide array of problems. I also served as the Director of the New York University Nurse Practitioner program. Authenticity and non-judgment drive my practice. I believe that people change at different paces and that is part of being human. Ideally, we change from the inside out.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience in general and addiction psychiatry. Most of my clinical expertise was developed in New York City and San Francisco treating children, adolescents, and adults with an extremely wide array of problems. I also served as the Director of the New York University Nurse Practitioner program. Authenticity and non-judgment drive my practice. I believe that people change at different paces and that is part of being human. Ideally, we change from the inside out.
Irene Tetzlaff is a skilled and compassionate clinician. She specializes in psychotherapeutic methods and medication management for adults and seniors. Irene utilizes a holistic approach to wellness, treating her clients as individuals and not simply a list of symptoms to be treated. She employs modern telepsychiatry platforms for her client visits.
Irene Tetzlaff is a skilled and compassionate clinician. She specializes in psychotherapeutic methods and medication management for adults and seniors. Irene utilizes a holistic approach to wellness, treating her clients as individuals and not simply a list of symptoms to be treated. She employs modern telepsychiatry platforms for her client visits.
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Obesity Psychiatrists
Can obesity be a cause of depression and anxiety?
Yes. It can be stressful and debilitating to carry excess weight. Many people make inaccurate assumptions about people who are overweight. This stigma may lead individuals to feel badly about themselves, decreasing their self-esteem, or leading to feelings of worthlessness. An association between obesity and depression is well-established.
When should an individual seek treatment for obesity?
When obesity, or the feelings it causes, creates a disruption in your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Examples include avoiding social situations due to anxiety, an inability to participate in family life as a result of health problems, or poor performance at work due to low self-esteem or other concerns.
Are there specific medications for weight loss?
There are several prescription drugs that can help with weight loss, including semaglutide and phentermine. These drugs reduce appetite and must be prescribed by a physician. Professionals will suggest lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, before turning to drugs, which have side effects and typically are prescribed only for a short duration. Many people regain weight after taking weight loss drugs if they have not made significant lifestyle changes.
What is body positivity?
Body positivity is a cultural movement that promotes the acceptance of bodies of all sizes and types, rather than those that conform to societal ideals of beauty. It places self-worth, self-acceptance, and an appreciation for one’s body as goals to achieve a happier, healthier attitude about oneself and others, focusing on who a person is rather than what they look like.