Find a psychiatrist in Edison, NJ — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Edison, NJ accepting new patients
Edison residents can connect with 730 compassionate providers across neighborhoods including Menlo Park, Raritan, and Woodbridge. Headway offers virtual and in-person sessions covered by major insurance plans, helping you save up to 75% on mental health care.
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Welcome! I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides personalized mental health services to patients with an approachable style. I believe in person-centered care with evidence-based treatment approaches.
Justin Salandanan has been in the field of psychiatry for over a decade and has been treating adult clients of various ethnic backgrounds for several years. Justin specializes in the medication management of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
Welcome! I'm Guy Badio, DNP, PMHNP-BC. I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their mental health journey. I provide evidence-based psychiatric evaluation and medication management while working collaboratively with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma-related concerns, insomnia, or life stressors, my goal is to help you feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to make meaningful progress.
Akosua C. Ababio MSN, APRN,PMHNP-BC.FNP-C is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She trained at Northern Kentucky University in both medication management and psychotherapy. She is licensed to treat patients of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors.
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults, managing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, psychosis, ADHD, OCD, and substance use.
I’m a direct, down-to-earth provider who values honesty, efficiency, and clear communication. I focus on practical, evidence-based care and avoid unnecessary medications. My goal is to help you feel better with a plan that actually works in your day-to-day life.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Edison, NJ
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 96%Bipolar disorder
- 92%ADD/ADHD
- 86%PTSD
- 99%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 92%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 72%Oxford
- 100%English
- 18%Yoruba
- 10%Spanish
- 7%French
- 3%Haitian Creole
- 100%In-person or online
- 69%Woman
- 31%Man
- 96%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 4%Medical Doctor
- 93%Individual therapy
- 15%Family therapy
- 10%Child or adolescent therapy
- 7%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 Edison
Finding psychiatrists in Edison starts with knowing what kind of mental health care you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists provide talk therapy and can also be part of your care. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, clinical background, and approach before booking.
Edison is a smaller city within a larger central New Jersey care market, so local in-person psychiatry options may be more limited by schedule, office location, or specialty. Virtual appointments can expand your choices while still letting you search for psychiatrists licensed in New Jersey. Psychiatric appointments for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before choosing, check appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and what their bio says about communication style and session structure.
Psychiatric care in Edison 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 care begins. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who match your needs, verify your insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront, and book directly when you are 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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