Psychiatrists in 10016
Namgyal Bhutia
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
Namgyal Bhutia , MD, is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who specializes in the care of people experiencing depression, anxiety/panic disorder, PTSD, and OCD. He successfully worked in psychiatric inpatient unit and Outpatient treatment settings in different city hospitals including the Veterans Hospital. In addition, he has experience in Psychiatric emergency/CPEP and telepsychiatry . Dr. Bhutia practices a holistic form of treatment, that includes medication management and supportive, problem-focused psychotherapy. He believes that connection, compassion, and knowledge are the keys to healing.
Namgyal Bhutia , MD, is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who specializes in the care of people experiencing depression, anxiety/panic disorder, PTSD, and OCD. He successfully worked in psychiatric inpatient unit and Outpatient treatment settings in different city hospitals including the Veterans Hospital. In addition, he has experience in Psychiatric emergency/CPEP and telepsychiatry . Dr. Bhutia practices a holistic form of treatment, that includes medication management and supportive, problem-focused psychotherapy. He believes that connection, compassion, and knowledge are the keys to healing.
Inaya Ahmed
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I am a psychotherapist and board-certified psychiatrist whose practice integrates complementary and alternative medicine with conventional psychiatric treatment and psychotherapy. I work with adults - anyone struggling with their emotional experience, going through a life transition, or seeking a better understanding of themselves and/or their relationships. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD/trauma, and grief. I also specialize in working with cancer patients or those with chronic illness.
I am a psychotherapist and board-certified psychiatrist whose practice integrates complementary and alternative medicine with conventional psychiatric treatment and psychotherapy. I work with adults - anyone struggling with their emotional experience, going through a life transition, or seeking a better understanding of themselves and/or their relationships. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD/trauma, and grief. I also specialize in working with cancer patients or those with chronic illness.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.