Find a psychiatrist in Hackensack, NJ — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Hackensack, NJ accepting new patients
Hackensack residents can access compassionate mental healthcare through Headway's extensive network of 732 providers specializing in anxiety, relationships, grief, and more. Whether you're in Polifly, The Racks, or other Hackensack neighborhoods, find therapists with availability as soon as next day. Many sessions are covered by insurance with zero or low copays.
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.
I’m a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with years of experience in mental health. I specialized in treating conditions like anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD, using a holistic and compassionate approach
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with six years of experience. My degree includes DNP and MSN. I treat clients aged 15 years old to adults with generalized anxiety disorder, depression, ADHD, OCD, Psychosis, autism, bipolar disorder, and insomnia. I value my client's opinions and input into the treatment they receive.
I believe in holistic and evidence based care. I support people of all ages who are navigating anxiety and depression, including children, teens, adults, and older adults. My role is to guide, support, and collaborate with you to create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals, values, beliefs, culture, and preferences. I want you to feel heard, respected, and understood-not reduced to a diagnosis. Together, we can make space for what is difficult and build a path toward steadiness, clarity, and meaningful change, at a pace that feels right for you. You do not need to have answers before reaching out; we can begin where you are.
Emmanuel is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and has over 9 years of mental health nursing experience caring for patients across the lifespan. He graduated from Rutgers Univ. with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and earned his master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. Emmanuel has worked in various mental health settings, including Hackensack Univ. Medical Center, Carrier Clinic, Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, St. Claire’s Hospital and Genpsych.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing virtual and in -person care across New Jersey. I help children and adults manage anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and related concerns.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Hackensack, NJ
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 94%ADD/ADHD
- 88%Bipolar disorder
- 84%OCD
- 98%Aetna
- 94%Cigna
- 86%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 67%Oxford
- 96%English
- 12%French
- 8%Spanish
- 8%Yoruba
- 6%Haitian Creole
- 100%In-person or online
- 63%Woman
- 37%Man
- 92%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 8%Medical Doctor
- 92%Individual therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
- 12%Family therapy
- 4%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 Hackensack
Finding psychiatrists in Hackensack starts with understanding what kind of care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with a prescriber as part of your care. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and approach before booking.
Hackensack is a smaller city within Bergen County, so nearby in-person psychiatric options may be more limited than in larger New Jersey markets. Virtual appointments can expand your search while still keeping care covered through your insurance plan. Psychiatric medication management visits are usually shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. As you compare options, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and what their bio says about communication style and session structure.
Psychiatric care in Hackensack can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your needs, take your plan, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details, see an estimated session cost before you book, review psychiatrist 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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