Dual Diagnosis Psychiatrists in New York, NY

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.

My practice is devoted to helping patients surmount the obstacles that interfere with their ability to function optimally and live their best lives. Using evidence-based practices, I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is compatible with your goals and values as an individual. Some of my patients see great benefit from the judicious use of the right medications alone; others prefer treatment which involves only psychotherapy. Many find that a combination of these two treatment modalities brings the quickest and longest lasting results.

Kyle Wiktor is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults. Kyle has treated multiple diagnoses including but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and dual diagnoses. He strives to provide the best mental health treatment to his patients by being empathetic, compassionate , and kind by utilizing his vast experience and knowledge of Psychiatry.

I am an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University. I specialize in the treatment of mood, anxiety, and ADHD disorders --particularly when associated with compulsive behaviors such as drug, alcohol or sex addiction. While I use diagnosis as a guidepost for evidenced-based recommendations, I believe strongly that diagnosis should not define you, or the work that we do together. I want to understand you as a person, your values, and your goals, so that we can develop an treatment that helps you to go beyond symptom management, to obtain your optimal sense of well-being and performance.

Worried that your partying has gotten out of hand? Worried you are drinking or drugging too much? Not sure what to do about it? I can help. I am a great psychiatrist for people questioning if their substance use is a problem or what they might do about it, people with mental illness and substance use problems, people in recovery, people not sure they are ready to commit to abstaining altogether from drugs or alcohol, or people experiencing depression, anxiety, or other general psychiatric issues.

I have extensive experience in sophisticated psychiatric evaluation and treatment in my private practice and am double board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. I help my patients with problems such as mood disorders, anxiety, eating issues, ADHD and substance abuse. I am a graduate of Barnard Colllege at Columbia University and New York Medical College for my MD degree. I treat patients with state of the art medication and practical, effective psychotherapy including psychodynamic, CBT, motivational therapy and harm reduction approaches as well as abstinence goals.

I am a board certified psychiatrist. I was trained at NYU and I provide treatment to adults using psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. I use a variety of treatment modalities combining medications, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic treatment. I have experience working with people who have bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance and alcohol abuse, and adult attention deficit disorder. In addition I co lead a group aimed at helping people talking about death and become comfortable with the subject. It is my belief that in doing so we can live a fuller life! Not currently available because of Covid.

I specialize in working with patients with mood, anxiety, and personality disorders who have found that drugs and alcohol are worsening their ability to feel fulfilled, be productive, or thrive in healthy relationships. I use modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), and relapse prevention (RPT) to help patients enhance their adaptive coping strategies in response to distress in life. When indicated, I also provide medication management to augment psychotherapy.

In my work with individuals with chronic medical, psychiatric, pain and substance disorders I have come to truly appreciate how very individual and uniquely these manifest in the suffering patient. In the experience of of the one afflicted, their disorder is as distinct as the sufferer him or herself. As no two persons or illnesses could possibly be alike, neither should their most effective prescribed treatments be expected to be.

I believe that the best treatment begins with a person-centered, comprehensive evaluation with an accurate diagnosis. I will then work with you to form a multimodal treatment plan including- but not limited to- evidence-based psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and spiritual/physical health.

I am a psychiatrist who deeply believes in the importance of quality of life. Living with a healthy quality of life seems simple but is actually very challenging. Given the complex nature of romantic relationships, family/friend relationships, work stress, vocational aspirations, financial stress, life changes, and decision-making, just to name a few examples, difficult emotions seem natural. Such emotions can include anxiety, sadness, anger, regret, rage, loneliness, boredom, irritability, frustration, and disappointment. I am naturally an empathic person, and having studied, trained, and graduated from Harvard, Yale, and Cornell, I am a dedicated psychiatrist who desires to, and is trained to, help you.

I am a fellowship-trained Addiction Psychiatrist offering virtual appointments for patients in Pennsylvania and in-person appointments for patients in Philadelphia (call for NY availability). I have a special interest in working with individuals with co-morbid mental health and substance use disorders, and have extensive clinical experience treating a full range of psychiatric and substance use disorder diagnoses. I practice using a harm-reductionist approach and strive to work collaboratively with patients to help them achieve their goals, work through resistance, and develop motivation for behavioral change.

It is my belief that true peace and healing can only occur with a full understanding of the individual and how they relate to the world around them. Therefore, medication is only a small piece of the puzzle and although there is much talk about the use of evidence based treatments, the absence of evidence is not the evidence of absence and so I try to incorporate different schools of thought from not only Western Medicine, but Eastern Medicine as well. In the final analysis we are on this journey together and I find it a privilege to be able to join you.

At Creative Care Psychiatry, we know that each person comes with his/her/their own unique set of experiences. With this understanding we apply the highest standard of evidenced based medicine to a patient-centered treatment approach. Patients are active participants in the development of their treatment plans. It is our belief that health and wellness come with an holistic approach to patient care.

MANY INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED Christina Ercole, MSN is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, who specializes in psychopharmacology across the lifespan. Ms. Ercole received her Bachelor's Degree from Fairfield University, where she studied psychology. She completed her advanced nursing degree at the Yale University School of Nursing. Ms. Ercole strongly believes in an integrative and interdisciplinary approach to mental health and empowers her patients to be active participants in their health care. She is currently working at Modern Integrative Psychiatry, an adult psychopharmacology practice located in NYC

My practice provides outpatient care for addictions, sexual disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, cognitive impairments, and psychotic disorders. While we promote psychotherapeutic and holistic treatments, we also offer medications when suitable. We may prescribe non-addictive medicines to control cravings, prevent relapse, treat sleep disorders, manage anxiety and improve mood. Our treatment consists of evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral approaches to identify triggers, dialectical behavioral techniques to manage

My ideal client has to be willing to be unwittingly honest and want to help themselves. It cannot be one sided. Their needs are wanting positive methods to cope with past and present trauma. They want to thrive and not merely just survive. They may have one short term goal, and that is okay. We all have to start somewhere.

I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist , with a special interest in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance. I have also trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy , family and marital therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Finding a psychiatrist can be a challenge , and it is important that you are listened to , your thoughts and ideas addressed, and through history and evaluation is utilized to ensure quality care. Whatever your reasons for seeking a psychiatrist ,with dedication and perseverance most people have the potential to feel better and achieve symptom relief. Please view my website and blog at gaba.healthcare

Dr. Silverman is a board certified Staff Psychist at Talkiatry. He has over 30 years of experience and joined Talkiatry in 2019. He treats clients with talk therapy, medication management when indicated and by supporting clients in making lifestyle changes and choosing health-promoting strategies that produce sustained results. He completed his medical training at Tel Aviv University in Israel. After completing medical training, Dr. Silverman went on to complete two years of Residency in Pediatrics at The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center and an additional two years of Residency in Psychiatry at The Mount Sinai Medical Center.