Psychiatrists in New York, NY
Mary Ellen Mitchell Haddad
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10017
I am a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry trained at Columbia University with a private practice in Midtown Manhattan. Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals with a variety of personal challenges. My holistic approach allows me to appreciate the complexity of each person in their unique experience without judgement. I listen attentively and empathically and work collaboratively with each person to develop a therapeutic relationship, fostering trust, hope, self-esteem, and a safe space for curiosity, insight, and change.
I am a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry trained at Columbia University with a private practice in Midtown Manhattan. Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals with a variety of personal challenges. My holistic approach allows me to appreciate the complexity of each person in their unique experience without judgement. I listen attentively and empathically and work collaboratively with each person to develop a therapeutic relationship, fostering trust, hope, self-esteem, and a safe space for curiosity, insight, and change.
Emily Leiner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Emily and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Chronic Illness, College/Graduate Student Mental Health, Depression, Family Issues, Life Transitions, Relationship Struggles, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Sleep Problems, Stress Management, OCD and ADHD. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Emily and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Chronic Illness, College/Graduate Student Mental Health, Depression, Family Issues, Life Transitions, Relationship Struggles, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Sleep Problems, Stress Management, OCD and ADHD. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Alana Mendelsohn
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10023
I am a Columbia University trained and affiliated psychiatrist and neuroscientist. I work with adults in both medication management and psychotherapy, with a particular focus on mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD and PTSD. My practice strives to take a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental stance to create individualized treatment plans for each patient, incorporating medication and/or psychotherapy as appropriate. My treatment approach draws from multiple perspectives in psychiatry, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and neuroscience.
I am a Columbia University trained and affiliated psychiatrist and neuroscientist. I work with adults in both medication management and psychotherapy, with a particular focus on mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD and PTSD. My practice strives to take a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental stance to create individualized treatment plans for each patient, incorporating medication and/or psychotherapy as appropriate. My treatment approach draws from multiple perspectives in psychiatry, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and neuroscience.
Elizabeth Chang
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, MPH
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10036 (Online Only)
I am a board certified nurse practitioner with a focus on psychiatric consultation and medication management. I have experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and attention and concentration difficulties. My treatment philosophy is to prescribe the least number of medications at the safest and lowest effective dose possible and should ideally, be paired with psychotherapy and other lifestyle interventions, including nutrition, physical activity, and meditation.
I am a board certified nurse practitioner with a focus on psychiatric consultation and medication management. I have experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and attention and concentration difficulties. My treatment philosophy is to prescribe the least number of medications at the safest and lowest effective dose possible and should ideally, be paired with psychotherapy and other lifestyle interventions, including nutrition, physical activity, and meditation.
Edward Malecki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
MANY INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED Edward Malecki MS, MHC, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He is skilled in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy across the lifespan. Mr. Malecki completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychology as well as his advanced practice nursing degree at Stony Brook University. He also received his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and has a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Adelphi University. He is currently working at Modern Integrative Psychiatry in NYC.
MANY INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED Edward Malecki MS, MHC, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He is skilled in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy across the lifespan. Mr. Malecki completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychology as well as his advanced practice nursing degree at Stony Brook University. He also received his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and has a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Adelphi University. He is currently working at Modern Integrative Psychiatry in NYC.
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.
Shuo (Sally) He
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
Dr. He is board-certified in adult psychiatry and addictions medicine. She is passionate about providing quality and accessible mental health care while considering each patient’s concerns, values, and life circumstances. She received a Medical Doctor's degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center and completed her psychiatry residency at George Washington University Hospital in DC. Prior to medical school, she completed a Master of Public Health from Yale School of Public Health.
Dr. He is board-certified in adult psychiatry and addictions medicine. She is passionate about providing quality and accessible mental health care while considering each patient’s concerns, values, and life circumstances. She received a Medical Doctor's degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center and completed her psychiatry residency at George Washington University Hospital in DC. Prior to medical school, she completed a Master of Public Health from Yale School of Public Health.
Ian Goldberg
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
Dr. Ian Goldberg is a Board Certified, Adult and Child/Adolescent psychiatrist, NY State licensed physician who has worked with a wide range of patients in private, hospital, and Community-based settings since 1988.
Dr. Ian Goldberg is a Board Certified, Adult and Child/Adolescent psychiatrist, NY State licensed physician who has worked with a wide range of patients in private, hospital, and Community-based settings since 1988.
Louisa J. Steinberg
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
I am a Columbia-trained, board certified psychiatrist. I have broad expertise in providing treatment of mental health issues. In my practice, I use an individualized, empathic, collaborative approach to the treatment of psychiatric conditions. Psychiatry is a unique specialty that requires us to not only treat the brain, but also the mind. Therefore, I offer a variety of treatment approaches, including medication management, several types of psychotherapy, and family/couples therapy. I offer telepsychiatry services to residents throughout NY.
I am a Columbia-trained, board certified psychiatrist. I have broad expertise in providing treatment of mental health issues. In my practice, I use an individualized, empathic, collaborative approach to the treatment of psychiatric conditions. Psychiatry is a unique specialty that requires us to not only treat the brain, but also the mind. Therefore, I offer a variety of treatment approaches, including medication management, several types of psychotherapy, and family/couples therapy. I offer telepsychiatry services to residents throughout NY.
Clifford Schilke
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10013 (Online Only)
My current practice focuses on issues of anxiety, stress, and problems with peak performance. It utilizes a unique and innovative approach, Archetype Energy Transformation, which I have created after extensive training over 25 years in more than 10 methods of energy psychology. This approach is a novel synthesis of Jungian thought and energy psychology methods. For further information and to make an appointment, visit my website: drschilke.com
My current practice focuses on issues of anxiety, stress, and problems with peak performance. It utilizes a unique and innovative approach, Archetype Energy Transformation, which I have created after extensive training over 25 years in more than 10 methods of energy psychology. This approach is a novel synthesis of Jungian thought and energy psychology methods. For further information and to make an appointment, visit my website: drschilke.com
Jeffrey Daly
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065
After completing residency in adult psychiatry at Brown University, Dr. Daly graduated from a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Harvard University. He brings to this practice 23 years of extensive clinical and educational training experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Daly prides himself on providing individualized, compassionate, state of the art care based on a biopsychosocial model. He offers diagnostic evaluations and, when indicated, the latest, safest, and most effective psychopharmacologic interventions, being sure medications are combined with the most appropriate talk therapies.
After completing residency in adult psychiatry at Brown University, Dr. Daly graduated from a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Harvard University. He brings to this practice 23 years of extensive clinical and educational training experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Daly prides himself on providing individualized, compassionate, state of the art care based on a biopsychosocial model. He offers diagnostic evaluations and, when indicated, the latest, safest, and most effective psychopharmacologic interventions, being sure medications are combined with the most appropriate talk therapies.
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Lisa Salstein
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10026 (Online Only)
Hello I’m Dr. Lisa Salstein, a Board Certified Psychiatrist, and before you go further - I want you to know you are not alone. I care deeply for my patients and believe compassion leads to healing. I attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts, studied psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital and focused on advanced therapy training. I have a diverse background in medication management, different forms of therapy, and in both neuroscience and mental health research. This diverse background provides me with many different tools to help me address the obstacles in your life.
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Sophie Weinberg
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
Dr. Sophie Weinberg is a double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. She completed her General Psychiatry residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and her fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Nassau University Medical Center in Long Island, NY. Dr. Weinberg’s approach is patient-centered, collaborative, and holistic, emphasizing the importance of a healthy diet, sleep, exercise, and other pleasurable activities to heal the body and mind.
Dr. Sophie Weinberg is a double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. She completed her General Psychiatry residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and her fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Nassau University Medical Center in Long Island, NY. Dr. Weinberg’s approach is patient-centered, collaborative, and holistic, emphasizing the importance of a healthy diet, sleep, exercise, and other pleasurable activities to heal the body and mind.
Jackie M Bosworth
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025
Every individual is a unique mixture of emotional health and sickness. Healthy impulses come from our basic desires to understand, be productive and to love. My job as a psychiatrist is to make contact with a person's uniqueness and to relieve pain and suffering, thereby freeing his or her underlying health. Often this can be achieved in therapy without medication. Before starting medical school I maintained a private practice as a social worker for more than fifteen years. I later trained in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry. I treat patients from infancy to seniority.
Every individual is a unique mixture of emotional health and sickness. Healthy impulses come from our basic desires to understand, be productive and to love. My job as a psychiatrist is to make contact with a person's uniqueness and to relieve pain and suffering, thereby freeing his or her underlying health. Often this can be achieved in therapy without medication. Before starting medical school I maintained a private practice as a social worker for more than fifteen years. I later trained in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry. I treat patients from infancy to seniority.
Jenna Butner
Psychiatrist, MD, FASAM
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
I am a double board certified addiction and family medicine physician specializing in treating addiction disorders. I completed my medical training at Albert Einstein Yeshiva University, and Fellowships in Addiction Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine and Palliative Care at Mount Sinai-Beth Israel. I am an Assistant Professor Adjunct in Medicine, in the addiction medicine program at Yale University School of Medicine, and Associate Clinical Professor at City University of New York School of Medicine.
I am a double board certified addiction and family medicine physician specializing in treating addiction disorders. I completed my medical training at Albert Einstein Yeshiva University, and Fellowships in Addiction Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine and Palliative Care at Mount Sinai-Beth Israel. I am an Assistant Professor Adjunct in Medicine, in the addiction medicine program at Yale University School of Medicine, and Associate Clinical Professor at City University of New York School of Medicine.
Veda Tyson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSW, NPP, APRN
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
I am a board-certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from Columbia School of Social Work with a MSW and Yale University with a MSN. I have a post-masters certificate in child and adolescent therapy and have trained at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in utilizing CBT for anxiety and mood disorders. I have received certification in Exposure Response Prevention from the University of Pennsylvania for the treatment of OCD. I have also received training in parent management training (PMT) at the Yale Parenting Center.
I am a board-certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from Columbia School of Social Work with a MSW and Yale University with a MSN. I have a post-masters certificate in child and adolescent therapy and have trained at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in utilizing CBT for anxiety and mood disorders. I have received certification in Exposure Response Prevention from the University of Pennsylvania for the treatment of OCD. I have also received training in parent management training (PMT) at the Yale Parenting Center.
Anne Elise Pugliese
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
My name is Anne Pugliese. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have have been working in the mental health field for 13 yrs with the last 7 yrs as a NP in community mental health, private practice, inpatient and child psychiatry. I am licensed to treat patients in NY, NJ, and OH. Currently, I am taking insurance for the state of NY and OH. I take self-pay for patients in all three states. I treat a variety of mental disorders including depression, anxiety, OCD, Bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, and many others.
My name is Anne Pugliese. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have have been working in the mental health field for 13 yrs with the last 7 yrs as a NP in community mental health, private practice, inpatient and child psychiatry. I am licensed to treat patients in NY, NJ, and OH. Currently, I am taking insurance for the state of NY and OH. I take self-pay for patients in all three states. I treat a variety of mental disorders including depression, anxiety, OCD, Bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, and many others.
Andrei Moroz
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I'm a board-certified psychiatrist whose specialty is psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I treat people suffering with depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, inattention, low self-esteem, gender/sexuality issues, trauma, grief, and relationship or work difficulties. While my focus is therapy, I use medication when necessary.
I'm a board-certified psychiatrist whose specialty is psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I treat people suffering with depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, inattention, low self-esteem, gender/sexuality issues, trauma, grief, and relationship or work difficulties. While my focus is therapy, I use medication when necessary.
Dolores Joseph
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10004
Dolores Joseph is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Dolores earned her doctorate at New York University, specializing in psychopharmacology for mood and anxiety disorders, attentional issues, and enhancing wellness. Dolores has a treatment philosophy geared towards helping all of her clients maximize their potential in all spheres of life (personal, professional, and creative). She provides a customized approach individualized for each client. Dolores focuses on the individual as a whole to promote life satisfaction.
Dolores Joseph is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Dolores earned her doctorate at New York University, specializing in psychopharmacology for mood and anxiety disorders, attentional issues, and enhancing wellness. Dolores has a treatment philosophy geared towards helping all of her clients maximize their potential in all spheres of life (personal, professional, and creative). She provides a customized approach individualized for each client. Dolores focuses on the individual as a whole to promote life satisfaction.
Megan Wynne
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
Dr. Megan Wynne is board certified in adult psychiatry and completed fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (Psychosomatic Medicine). She has been in practicing psychiatry since 2006. Dr. Wynne completed her medical degree at Drexel University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, her psychiatric residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and her consultation/liaison psychiatric fellowship at Long Island Jewish Hospital in Queens, NY. Following a move to New Zealand, she worked as lead psychiatrist for Te Puna Waiora, Maori Mental Health team at Counties Manakau District Health Board.
Dr. Megan Wynne is board certified in adult psychiatry and completed fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (Psychosomatic Medicine). She has been in practicing psychiatry since 2006. Dr. Wynne completed her medical degree at Drexel University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, her psychiatric residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and her consultation/liaison psychiatric fellowship at Long Island Jewish Hospital in Queens, NY. Following a move to New Zealand, she worked as lead psychiatrist for Te Puna Waiora, Maori Mental Health team at Counties Manakau District Health Board.
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Number of Psychiatrists in New York, NY
1,000+
Average cost per session
$300
Psychiatrists in New York, NY who prioritize treating:
94% | Depression |
94% | Anxiety |
83% | Medication Management |
71% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | ADHD |
69% | Bipolar Disorder |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
90% | Aetna |
85% | Cigna and Evernorth |
84% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in New York, NY see their clients
53% | In Person and Online | |
47% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
62% | Female | |
37% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in New York?
The Psychology Today Directory enables you to search specifically for psychiatrists, using the drop down provider menu in the navigation bar, by city or zip code, or by the name of the psychiatrist. Search results provide detailed profiles of professionals, including their treatment approach and areas of expertise. In addition, listings provide important information about each psychiatrist’s credentials, fees, payment options, and insurance affiliations. Directory users can select psychiatrists who meet an array of personally-desired criteria, such as familiarity with a specific community or condition.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists who focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the brain and disorders of the mind and behavior. As physicians, psychiatrists are trained to recognize the often-subtle biological causes of mental disorders and to monitor the effects of mental disturbances on physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychologists are especially attuned to the influence of early experience on development and behavior, emotional and cognitive processes, the nature of personality, and social functioning. They are also trained to deploy an array of psychological tests—IQ tests, personality tests, behavioral assessments—to gauge a person’s functioning.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, is a registered nurse who completes advanced training in psychiatric care, earning either a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing, and in the U.S., passes a national certification exam. Like psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. In some locales, psychiatric nurse practitioners can offer the full range of psychiatric care, including prescribing and managing medication. In other places, they must work in collaboration with a physician.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All psychiatrists listed in the directory have a valid license issued by the state(s) in which they practice and are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some individuals or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication?
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who are trained to recognize the many ways body processes affect the functioning of the brain and mind. As physicians, they can prescribe medication. Patients who are prescribed medications will typically need to continue to see a psychiatrist so that the effects of the medication can be monitored. For many psychiatric conditions, including common disorders such as anxiety and depression, the preferred treatment is combination therapy—medication accompanied by psychotherapy.
Do psychiatrists offer therapy?
Psychiatrists are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and, increasingly, somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations. While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most sessions with a psychiatrist may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management. Many psychiatrists who do not offer psychotherapy work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians and can refer clients seeking talk therapy to those providers.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the physician may review their medical history or perform medical tests to determine whether biological factors are involved before making a referral. It is not necessary for a person to know precisely what type of care they need in order to seek help. Many psychiatrists and psychologists refer clients to each other depending on client needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
A referral to a psychiatrist is often not required. However, seeing your primary care physician first can be helpful and actually prove to be a shortcut to getting what you need. Your PCP may have a clear idea whether psychiatric help is needed and/or which kind of mental health care would be most beneficial and refer you to the right type of practitioner. For that reason alone, some psychiatrists require a referral. Further, many insurance plans require a referral from a PCP if they cover all of part of the cost of seeing a specialist; if, however, you are paying out of pocket, you may not need a referral. In any case, a referral may speed the process of securing an appointment with a psychiatrist, especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health specialists and new patients face long waits for appointments.