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.
I’m Desiree, a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management to adults in New Jersey. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood changes, attention concerns, sleep difficulties, challenging life transitions and other psychiatric conditions.I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing support while working together with each client to establish realistic and meaningful treatment goals. You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, unable to focus, or simply unlike yourself—and you may not know exactly why. You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We can begin by talking about what you have been experiencing and work together to determine what support may be helpful.
Bigy Thomas, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
You deserve a care plan that sees the whole person—not just a 15-minute prescription.
Taking the first step toward mental wellness can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. I believe true healing happens in a trusted partnership. In our sessions, you will find a safe, non-judgmental space where your voice is heard, your story is respected, and your personal goals guide every decision we make together.
How We Will Work Together:
- Care Beyond Medication: While precision medication management can be an effective tool, it is only one part of healing. I actively integrate evidence-based therapy skills (including CBT and Motivational Interviewing) to help you build practical, lasting coping strategies.
- Mind-Body Connection: With more than 25 years of extensive clinical nursing experience, I look closely at how your physical health, sleep, stress, and lifestyle influence how you feel mentally and emotionally.
- Culturally Sensitive & Personalized: Your background, values, and lived experiences matter. We will tailor your care to fit who you are and what you care about most.
Whether you are coping with anxiety, depression, mood changes, or major life transitions, we will work together at your pace to help you regain balance and feel empowered in your daily life.
My name is Faith Ekpo, and I am Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents, young adults, older adults. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, overwhelmed, over-thinking, poor sleep or other life challenges, my goal is to help you feel more balanced, empowered, and equipped with the tools you need to thrive. My approach integrates medication management with psychotherapy and individualized therapeutic interventions to support each client’s unique needs and goals.
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides care for children, adolescents, and adults. I work with concerns including anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorders, PTSD, and women’s mental health. My goal is to create a warm, open environment where you feel heard and respected.
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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