Find a psychiatrist in Amityville, NY — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Amityville, NY accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Amityville, NY across neighborhoods like Copiague, Lindenhurst, and Massapequa. Headway connects you with 1,219 licensed providers offering flexible in-person or virtual sessions covered by insurance, with many patients paying as little as $0 per visit.
Down to earth and very open minded. I believe in complete transparency and accountability.
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My name is Sean Thomas. I have been a mental health psychiatric nurse practitioner for the past 13 years. I look forward to treating individual clients with respect and a sense of partnership. My thirteen plus years of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner includes: emergency room, outpatient, inpatient, addiction, and assertive community treatment team settings.
Dr. Aleen Boyd’s passion is to help others achieve wellness. She’s a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of experience serving both inpatient and outpatient facilities within New York City. Dr. Boyd specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adults with a range of mental health issues.
With over 20 years of experience in clinical care, education, and research, I provide thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatry support tailored to high performing adults seeking clarity, stability, and wellness. My goal is to provide you both empathic and evidence-based support that leads to sustaining improvement.
In my practice, I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, or dementia who are ready for change but may feel uncertain about where to start. Together, we will identify your unique needs, set meaningful goals, and create a personalized plan that supports healing, growth, and long-term well-being. My goal is to help you not just manage symptoms but rediscover balance, resilience, and hope.
I help you simplify your medications and narrow down to 1-2 medications that work best for you. My patients would describe me as thoughtful and caring. I strive for patient focused care and manage symptoms with medications that you feel comfortable taking. You set the pace of your treatment. I believe in informed and collaborative decision making.
I am a dedicated Family / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to supporting my clients on their mental health journey. My approach is both warm and compassionate, creating a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe in being direct and honest while maintaining a foundation of empathy and respect.
With a strong focus on holistic and personalized care, I work collaboratively with clients to develop effective treatment plans that address your unique needs, challenges, and goals. My strength lies in balancing a straightforward communication style with genuine empathy, ensuring you feel supported and motivated throughout your mental health journey.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or life transitions, I am here to help guide you toward wellness with kindness, clarity, and understanding.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I provide compassionate and nonjudgmental mental health care for individuals seeking healing, balance, and personal growth. I believe every person’s story is unique, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where my clients feel heard and valued.
My approach is holistic and collaborative — I look at the whole person, not just symptoms, integrating evidence-based treatments with empathy and understanding. Together, we identify meaningful goals and create practical, sustainable solutions that support emotional well-being, resilience, and self-empowerment.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply need a safe place to process your thoughts, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
My passion is to help others achieve wellness. I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience. I currently work both inpatient and outpatient facilities within New York City. I specialize in the diagnoses and treatment of adults with a range of mental health issues.
I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, individual psychotherapy and medication management for adults. My goal is to explore each of my patient's situations and issues judiciously before arriving at appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.
My patients often say that I am approachable, personable, and respond quickly to emails/phone calls. I am accepting new patients.
I am a board certified nurse practitioner with extensive experience in both outpatient and inpatient treatment setting. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and PTSD. My goal is to provide a thorough evaluation and help you to decide the best treatment option for you. I am also a NYS Medical Marijuana Program Provider.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Amityville, NY
- 96%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 89%Panic disorders
- 89%OCD
- 81%ADD/ADHD
- 100%Cigna
- 96%Aetna
- 96%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 85%Oxford
- 85%United Healthcare
- 96%English
- 15%Russian
- 15%Spanish
- 7%Hebrew
- 4%Bengali
- 93%In-person or online
- 7%In-person only
- 81%Woman
- 19%Man
- 93%Nurse Practitioner
- 7%Medical Doctor
- 96%Individual therapy
- 19%Family therapy
- 7%Child or adolescent 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 Psychiatrist in Amityville
Finding psychiatrists in Amityville starts with understanding the type of care they provide. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy. Some people start with a prescriber for concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD. Others work with a therapist, or with both a therapist and a prescriber. Review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and approach to see whether their experience matches what you want support with.
In a smaller Long Island community like Amityville, local psychiatry appointments may be more limited than in larger nearby areas. Virtual appointments can expand your options while still letting you search for care that fits your schedule. Medication management appointments are often 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 whether a free phone consultation is offered. A psychiatrist’s bio can also help you understand their communication style and what to expect during visits.
Psychiatric care in Amityville can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who accept your plan, verify your insurance, and see an estimated cost before you book. Every psychiatrist listed is accepting new patients, so you can review bios, compare fit, 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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