Find a psychiatrist in Clifton, NJ — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Clifton, NJ accepting new patients
Connect with therapy in Clifton through Headway—serving Athenia, Botany Village, and Clifton Park with 732 licensed providers. Flexible scheduling, free intake calls, and insurance coverage (average savings of 75%) make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone.
Do you or your teen struggle with racing thoughts, constant worry, repetitive checking, mood changes, or difficulty quieting your mind at night? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, caught in a cycle of intrusive thoughts, or frustrated by sleep difficulties that leave you exhausted the next day. You don't have to navigate these challenges alone. With the right support, meaningful change is possible. New patient psychiatric evaluations are available within 72 hours.
I provide personalized psychiatric care for adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, mood changes, and sleep difficulties.
I’m a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience working in ICU. My background in ICU shaped how I understand the deep connection between physical and mental health, especially how stress, trauma, and anxiety often show up in the body. I transitioned into psychiatry after witnessing firsthand the emotional toll the pandemic had on patients, families, and healthcare workers. It became clear to me that supporting people’s mental health is just as essential as treating physical conditions.
**Important for New Jersey patients seeking STIMULANT treatment:
Due to New Jersey state regulations, patients prescribed stimulant medications are required to attend an in-person visit at least once every three months. These visits are scheduled at my SoHo office in Manhattan.
Please note that there is a $100 facility fee for in-person visits to cover the cost of the clinical space. This fee is separate from insurance and is due at the time of the visit.**
Hi! My name is Claudine Destine; I am a Dual-Certified Family/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of experience. I have a Master's degree in Nursing. I have experience treating Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and other mental illnesses.
Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) Specializes in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and evidence-based psychotherapy for patients across the lifespan. Dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and holistic care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Welcome and a pleasure to meet you! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health provider. I help people who struggling with mental illness. My passion is to make it easy for people get mental illness care. My approach is treating you as a whole person and working as partners through telehealth in NJ & NY. I have been a PMHNP for about 4 years which was built on a foundation of 27 years as an empathetic registered nurse. I care for teen, adults, and seniors of diverse backgrounds and cultures. I treat Depression, mental illness during and after pregnancy, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, OCD, and ADHD, etc while supporting and helping you find your inner strength to work towards lasting wellness.
MSN, APN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
A Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner provides mental health services for patients from adolescence through adulthood (12-65+). Leona went to Widener University for Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Walden University for Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner, and Wilkes University for Post-Masters Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and person‐centered care to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. My training includes a general psychiatry residency in New Jersey and an advanced Addiction Psychiatry/NIDA‐T32 Research Fellowship at Columbia University in New York City, where I received specialized experience in the treatment of substance use disorders, comorbidity, and academic research.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Clifton, NJ
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 95%ADD/ADHD
- 90%Bipolar disorder
- 86%OCD
- 98%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 88%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 67%Oxford
- 97%English
- 10%French
- 10%Yoruba
- 9%Spanish
- 5%Haitian Creole
- 100%In-person or online
- 62%Woman
- 38%Man
- 93%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 7%Medical Doctor
- 93%Individual therapy
- 12%Child or adolescent therapy
- 10%Family therapy
- 3%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Clifton
Finding psychiatrists in Clifton starts with understanding which type of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists focus on talk therapy and behavioral support. Both can be valid starting points, depending on what you need. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and approach before booking.
Clifton has local psychiatry options, but appointment availability may vary by schedule, location, and specialty. Virtual psychiatry can expand your options beyond nearby offices while still giving you access to care from a licensed psychiatrist in New Jersey. Medication management appointments are usually shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people choose to work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare profiles, look at availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Clifton can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before your first appointment. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who match your needs, verify your insurance, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can browse Clifton psychiatry profiles, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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