Find a psychiatrist in Patchogue, NY — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Patchogue, NY accepting new patients
Patchogue residents can access compassionate mental health care through Headway, featuring 1,308 open-minded providers across the area. Serving Medford, Port Jefferson, and Bellport neighborhoods, sessions are available in-person or virtually with many covered by insurance.
I am approachable and I like to provide a safe space.
I am very dedicated to providing quality service to patients in my care and actively listening to their concerns
I am a board-certified psychiatrist committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and person‐centered care to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. My training includes a general psychiatry residency in New Jersey and an advanced Addiction Psychiatry/NIDA‐T32 Research Fellowship at Columbia University in New York City, where I received specialized experience in the treatment of substance use disorders, comorbidity, and academic research.
I have 8 years of nursing experience working with children as young as 6 years and older across inpatient and outpatient settings. Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, ODD, bipolar and psychotic disorders are some of the areas I have expertise in.
I graduated from Hofstra University Nurse Practitioner Program and was recognized for The Academic Excellence Award for outstanding clinical and academic performance.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming — whether it’s anxiety, ADHD, school stress, or simply navigating life's ups and downs. Maybe you're feeling stuck in relationships, school, or work and your goal is to feel more balanced, confident, and capable of handling daily challenges while building long-term resilience and growth. Regardless of what you're facing, I'm here to help. I’m Dr. Alex Luna, a Columbia and Cornell trained psychiatrist specializing in the care of adults, children, and adolescents.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management and psychiatric evaluations. As an ER nurse for 15 years in the Psychiatric emergency department and spending the first half of my Nurse practitioner career on an inpatient psychiatric unit before going to outpatient, I have been there with people and helped them through their roughest days. Through medication managed crisis intervention work in these areas, I have learned to support your journey through medication stabilization, a lot of humor about the triggers and stressors life gives us and foundational guidance.
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.
About our psychiatrists serving Patchogue, NY
- 99%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 82%PTSD
- 81%ADD/ADHD
- 78%Bipolar disorder
- 99%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 87%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 68%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 8%Spanish
- 4%Haitian Creole
- 3%French
- 3%Hindi
- 94%Online only
- 6%In-person or online
- 74%Woman
- 26%Man
- 89%Nurse Practitioner
- 10%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 96%Individual therapy
- 15%Family therapy
- 6%Couples therapy
- 4%Child or adolescent 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 Patchogue
Finding psychiatrists in Patchogue starts with knowing whether psychiatric care, therapy, or both fit what you are looking for. 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 you on support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or relationship concerns. If you are looking for care related to anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and approach before you choose a first appointment.
In a smaller Long Island community like Patchogue, nearby in-person psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger cities. Virtual appointments can expand your choices while still letting you search for someone licensed in New York. Psychiatric medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare profiles, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, session format, and how each bio describes communication style and areas of focus.
Psychiatric care in Patchogue can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce out-of-pocket costs for psychiatry. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who match your needs, verify coverage for your plan, and see an estimated cost before you book. Every psychiatrist listed is accepting new patients, and most take insurance, making it easier to compare bios, choose virtual or in-person care, 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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