Optum Psychiatrists in Smithtown, NY
Long Island psychiatric services-NP in psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Smithtown, NY 11787
My years of professional experience in both psychiatry and psychotherapy taught me that there is more to the medical issues that we experience. While it is essential for me to relieve symptoms with medications, I am also committed to holistic care. Together, we will work to develop the best treatment for you. My approach: help you to gain understanding of the underlying issues, which compromise your health, and optimize your emotional well-being. You can expect me to: *Take medical and psychiatric histories * Diagnose and offer the level of care. * Prescribe medications * Empower you to make well-informed decisions.
My years of professional experience in both psychiatry and psychotherapy taught me that there is more to the medical issues that we experience. While it is essential for me to relieve symptoms with medications, I am also committed to holistic care. Together, we will work to develop the best treatment for you. My approach: help you to gain understanding of the underlying issues, which compromise your health, and optimize your emotional well-being. You can expect me to: *Take medical and psychiatric histories * Diagnose and offer the level of care. * Prescribe medications * Empower you to make well-informed decisions.
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I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with years of experience working in a broad variety of environments including consult liaison in one of Long Island's largest hospitals, inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition, I am experienced in the pharmacological treatment of substance abuse including the use of Suboxone, Sublocade, Vivitrol, and Medical Marijuana. I also have experience with treatment-resistant depression, adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. I believe in the use of esketamine for treatment-resistant depression.
I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with years of experience working in a broad variety of environments including consult liaison in one of Long Island's largest hospitals, inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition, I am experienced in the pharmacological treatment of substance abuse including the use of Suboxone, Sublocade, Vivitrol, and Medical Marijuana. I also have experience with treatment-resistant depression, adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. I believe in the use of esketamine for treatment-resistant depression.
***I am a Board Certified Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner*** Psychiatric Medication Management is an art; and for over 10 years I have treated children and adolescents at a Children's Psychiatric Center. I also have experience working with Adults for the past 11 years. With the utilization of both brief psychotherapy and/or medication management; I have worked successfully with Adults, Adolescents and Children who have psychiatric issues of Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Difficulties, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, OCD, Eating Disorders; Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.
***I am a Board Certified Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner*** Psychiatric Medication Management is an art; and for over 10 years I have treated children and adolescents at a Children's Psychiatric Center. I also have experience working with Adults for the past 11 years. With the utilization of both brief psychotherapy and/or medication management; I have worked successfully with Adults, Adolescents and Children who have psychiatric issues of Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Difficulties, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, OCD, Eating Disorders; Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.
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I see patients of all ages. I have special training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
I see patients of all ages. I have special training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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One Mind Psychiatry NP PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, NP-P, BC
Verified Verified
Smithtown, NY 11788 (Online Only)
I am a board-certified psychiatric NP, trained at New York University. I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. My virtual and in-person practices are friendly and confidential spaces where I provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation and personalized medication management. My approach is to always see things from the client’s perspective. My mission is to support my clients while they create more meaningful progress in life. I use my expertise to help them find harmony between mind and body. I think mental health care can be a spiritual, and yet a scientific way for the client to look into their soul.
I am a board-certified psychiatric NP, trained at New York University. I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. My virtual and in-person practices are friendly and confidential spaces where I provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation and personalized medication management. My approach is to always see things from the client’s perspective. My mission is to support my clients while they create more meaningful progress in life. I use my expertise to help them find harmony between mind and body. I think mental health care can be a spiritual, and yet a scientific way for the client to look into their soul.
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I am a board certified family psychiatric /mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with prescriptive privileges. I graduated from Adelphi University, cum laude, with a BSN and earned my MS, NP from Stony Brook University, where I was awarded distinction for Overall Excellence in Psychiatric/Mental Health and inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.
I am a board certified family psychiatric /mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with prescriptive privileges. I graduated from Adelphi University, cum laude, with a BSN and earned my MS, NP from Stony Brook University, where I was awarded distinction for Overall Excellence in Psychiatric/Mental Health and inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.
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Zhanna Berman At Core Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Smithtown, NY 11787 (Online Only)
Book an appointment online today via our website corepsychiatry.org!
Book an appointment online today via our website corepsychiatry.org!
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Amy C Dittler
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smithtown, NY 11787
Not accepting new clients
As so eloquently verbalized by an anonymous speaker during a NAMI conference, "My medications didn't teach me how to swim. They just raised the floor of the pool so my toes could touch the bottom and I wouldn't sink again." It is my belief that with the appropriate psychotherapeutic interventions no one has to go through life feeling as if they are drowning. An individual's life should not be defined by their diagnosis. Instead they should be able to find experienced, compassionate, care in order to live the life they were given to it's fullest extent.
As so eloquently verbalized by an anonymous speaker during a NAMI conference, "My medications didn't teach me how to swim. They just raised the floor of the pool so my toes could touch the bottom and I wouldn't sink again." It is my belief that with the appropriate psychotherapeutic interventions no one has to go through life feeling as if they are drowning. An individual's life should not be defined by their diagnosis. Instead they should be able to find experienced, compassionate, care in order to live the life they were given to it's fullest extent.
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Nisha Pradeep
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dix Hills, NY 11746
I am a board certified psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner with over 9 yrs of experience in treating adults with various mental illness including but not limited to anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD, and ADHD. I have completed my masters degree from Stony Brook University and Doctorate degree from University at Buffalo. Every individual has unique needs and I use individually tailored treatment plans for my patients. Please use the website link, call or email to book an appointment.
I am a board certified psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner with over 9 yrs of experience in treating adults with various mental illness including but not limited to anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD, and ADHD. I have completed my masters degree from Stony Brook University and Doctorate degree from University at Buffalo. Every individual has unique needs and I use individually tailored treatment plans for my patients. Please use the website link, call or email to book an appointment.
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Peaceful Mind Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry PC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
North Babylon, NY 11703
I am a bilingual Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in psychopharmacology and my treatment philosophy centers on caring for the whole person as well as integrating holistic interventions when possible. I treat children, adolescents and adults across the life span. I offer virtual and in-person sessions. Please note that I do not sub-specialize in addictions.
I am a bilingual Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in psychopharmacology and my treatment philosophy centers on caring for the whole person as well as integrating holistic interventions when possible. I treat children, adolescents and adults across the life span. I offer virtual and in-person sessions. Please note that I do not sub-specialize in addictions.
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Adewunmi Bankole At Core Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Islip, NY 11751 (Online Only)
Book an appointment on our website at corepsychiatry.org! Dr. Adewunmi Bankole, PMHNP-BC is a doctoral prepared Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with vast experience in psychiatry treating adults, children, adolescent and geriatric population. Dr. Bankole believes that care should be patient focus and holistic with best evidence-based practice.
Book an appointment on our website at corepsychiatry.org! Dr. Adewunmi Bankole, PMHNP-BC is a doctoral prepared Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with vast experience in psychiatry treating adults, children, adolescent and geriatric population. Dr. Bankole believes that care should be patient focus and holistic with best evidence-based practice.
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Nidhin Samuel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Commack, NY 11725 (Online Only)
Nidhin Samuel places a strong emphasis on creating a safe environment in which you can work toward developing and strengthening mental health and maintenance. She enjoys assisting and providing care through telehealth in an integrated practice, building and fortifying care accessible to you. Sessions are personalized, targeted, and integrative. The initial sessions will be dedicated to assessing your current wellness and creating a personalized plan to fit your unique needs and goals. She is accepting new clients.
Nidhin Samuel places a strong emphasis on creating a safe environment in which you can work toward developing and strengthening mental health and maintenance. She enjoys assisting and providing care through telehealth in an integrated practice, building and fortifying care accessible to you. Sessions are personalized, targeted, and integrative. The initial sessions will be dedicated to assessing your current wellness and creating a personalized plan to fit your unique needs and goals. She is accepting new clients.
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Romane Melissa Abbensetts
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725 (Online Only)
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, focused in providing Client Centered Care to adults with various mental health needs. To optimize care, first I will perform a comprehensive mental health assessment, individual psychotherapy and medication management. My objective is to evaluate both your physical and mental health well-being in order to formulate a diagnosis, and develop an invidualized treatment plan; to provide unbiased humane care, and effective treatment for all.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, focused in providing Client Centered Care to adults with various mental health needs. To optimize care, first I will perform a comprehensive mental health assessment, individual psychotherapy and medication management. My objective is to evaluate both your physical and mental health well-being in order to formulate a diagnosis, and develop an invidualized treatment plan; to provide unbiased humane care, and effective treatment for all.
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Welcome to Guiding Balance. We offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluations with genetic testing, medication management with genetic profiling, and psychotherapy. We treat pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients.
Welcome to Guiding Balance. We offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluations with genetic testing, medication management with genetic profiling, and psychotherapy. We treat pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients.
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Stacy Crilly
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northport, NY 11768
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), who is Board Certified to treat the age span (Child, adolescents, adult) in all aspects of mental health care. I have over 20 years experience in Mental Health in all settings (inpatient/outpatient). My focus is psychopharmacological treatment (medication management). My role was founded on the nursing process and therapeutic relationship and include: educating patients and families; diagnosing, treating, and managing acute illness; providing psychotherapy; prescribing medication for acute and chronic illness; diagnosing, treating, and managing acute illnesses.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), who is Board Certified to treat the age span (Child, adolescents, adult) in all aspects of mental health care. I have over 20 years experience in Mental Health in all settings (inpatient/outpatient). My focus is psychopharmacological treatment (medication management). My role was founded on the nursing process and therapeutic relationship and include: educating patients and families; diagnosing, treating, and managing acute illness; providing psychotherapy; prescribing medication for acute and chronic illness; diagnosing, treating, and managing acute illnesses.
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Ann Perry-Blizzard
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Ann Perry-Blizzard is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in New York who has been practicing since 2009. She has an Advanced Practice Degree in Nursing/Psychiatry, Mental Health, graduating from Stony Brook University. Ann has diversified experience with in-patient, out-patient, partial hospitalization, private practice, and outpatient client services, offering both in person and virtual visits, working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults of all ages, and families. She has experience working with group homes for all ages with developmental disabilities, various agencies, schools, DASH etc.
Ann Perry-Blizzard is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in New York who has been practicing since 2009. She has an Advanced Practice Degree in Nursing/Psychiatry, Mental Health, graduating from Stony Brook University. Ann has diversified experience with in-patient, out-patient, partial hospitalization, private practice, and outpatient client services, offering both in person and virtual visits, working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults of all ages, and families. She has experience working with group homes for all ages with developmental disabilities, various agencies, schools, DASH etc.
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I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in the treatment of adults with a wide range of psychiatric disorders. I offer a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, individual psychotherapy and medication management. My goal is to ensure that I carefully assess your circumstance before arriving at an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan. I am also a NYS Medical Marijuana provider.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in the treatment of adults with a wide range of psychiatric disorders. I offer a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, individual psychotherapy and medication management. My goal is to ensure that I carefully assess your circumstance before arriving at an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan. I am also a NYS Medical Marijuana provider.
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Healthy Minds In Motion Psych NP Services Pllc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706 (Online Only)
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and provides Tele-Medicine services to both New York and Florida. I provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, Psychotherapy services to clients across the age spectrum.
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and provides Tele-Medicine services to both New York and Florida. I provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, Psychotherapy services to clients across the age spectrum.
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Jatoopon Maldonado is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over fifteen years of professional nursing experience in behavioral health encompassing adult, geriatric, emergency, and substance use.
Jatoopon Maldonado is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over fifteen years of professional nursing experience in behavioral health encompassing adult, geriatric, emergency, and substance use.
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Empire Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725 (Online Only)
Psychiatric practice specializing in medication management for the treatment of ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Insomnia, OCD, Panic Disorder, PTSD, and Schizophrenia. Insurances Accepted, and now offering Tele-psychiatry in the New York, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island areas.
Psychiatric practice specializing in medication management for the treatment of ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Insomnia, OCD, Panic Disorder, PTSD, and Schizophrenia. Insurances Accepted, and now offering Tele-psychiatry in the New York, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island areas.
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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 Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy