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Top psychiatrists in East Brunswick, NJ accepting new patients
Connect with 700 licensed mental health providers in East Brunswick and surrounding neighborhoods like Old Bridge and Jamesburg. Headway offers flexible in-person and virtual sessions covered by insurance, with many patients paying as little as $0 per session. Start your journey to wellness today.
Michelle Matusalem
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • South Brunswick Township, NJ
I am compassionate, warm, patient and easy to talk to. I work with empathy and listen actively to your concerns. Blood works are drawn on site at the office.
Dr. Rashidah Garrett-Hall
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Manalapan Township, NJ
Blessing Nwele
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Hillsborough Township, NJ
Joanne Wilson Russell
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Princeton Junction, NJ
Dr. Zaidi is Triple Board Certified in Psychiatry/Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. He has encompassed more than thirty years of extensive and diverse experience in the field of Child, Adolescent & Family Psychiatry. Dr. Zaidi was responsible for the management of a Monmouth Medical Center Children’s Crisis Intervention Service staff and operations; establishing patient services for adolescents, including day and overnight hospitalization; and supervision of multidisciplinary staff in various settings. Dr. Zaidi served as a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry at the Drexel School of Medicine. As a Site Director for Psychiatry, he provided supervision and training of medical students and pediatric residents on rotation at Monmouth Medical Center for Drexel School of Medicine and the Physicians Assistants Program from UMDNJ and Seton Hall. Dr. Zaidi has seen children, adolescents, and adults in private practice for over a decade. Dr. Zaidi is certified by the Board of Education to conduct psychiatric evaluations for school districts for Monmouth and surrounding counties.
Wendy Akoh-Brefo
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Hillsborough Township, NJ
Dr. Sharonda Moore-Forehand
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Ridgewood, NJ
Dr. Claudette L Blake, DNP, APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in psychiatry, oncology, correctional health, geriatric care, and healthcare leadership. Her broad professional experiences strengthen her clinical perspective and decision making. Together, your mental health becomes the priority.
am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders, and other mental health concerns. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive, skills-based psychotherapy, with treatment tailored to each patient's age, circumstances, symptoms, and goals.
My clinical background includes extensive work in outpatient psychiatry, behavioral health systems, detoxification and dual-diagnosis programs, and community-based mental health organizations. This experience has allowed me to work with individuals across the lifespan and with a wide range of needs, from patients seeking help with anxiety, depression, or ADHD to those managing trauma, substance use, or more complex mental health conditions.
I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with advanced training in psychiatric mental health. In addition to my direct clinical work, I have served as Chief Nurse Executive for a large behavioral health organization, where I oversaw integrated mental health, addiction treatment, and community-care programs. Working at both the patient and organizational levels has given me a broad perspective on mental health care and reinforced the importance of looking beyond a diagnosis to understand the medical, psychological, social, and environmental factors that can affect a person's well-being.
Hi, I'm Ade, an Advanced Practice Nurse specializing in Psychiatry and Mental Health, with years of experience. A compassionate, empathetic, and consistent health care provider that specializes in helping my patients with mental/psychiatric issues overcome their challenges and assisting them to live in recovery. I use various approaches, including therapies, medications, and advocacy/referrals, based on patients' presenting conditions and clinical indications. My master's degree in health/psychiatric social work is an added advantage to deliver the holistic care you desire. Am currently accepting new patients. You are just one click away from getting your desired mental health restored. You can schedule an appointment today.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of East Brunswick, NJ



- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 94%Bipolar disorder
- 89%ADD/ADHD
- 89%PTSD

- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 97%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 74%Oxford

- 100%English
- 18%Yoruba
- 15%Spanish
- 3%French
- 3%Hindi

- 100%In-person or online

- 74%Woman
- 26%Man

- 97%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 3%Medical Doctor

- 94%Individual therapy
- 15%Family therapy
- 8%Child or adolescent therapy
- 6%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 Psychiatrist in East Brunswick, NJ
Finding psychiatrists in East Brunswick starts with understanding what kind of care you want. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists focus on talk therapy and ongoing support. If you are looking for care related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, reviewing a psychiatrist’s listed specialties can help you find someone with relevant training and experience.
In a smaller city like East Brunswick, local psychiatry options may be more limited, so virtual appointments can expand the number of psychiatrists available to you across New Jersey. Medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare options, look at appointment times, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and what their bio says about communication style, clinical focus, and session structure.
Psychiatric care in East Brunswick 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 booking. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who are accepting new patients with your plan, verify your insurance, review estimated costs upfront, 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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