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Top psychiatrists in Port Jefferson, NY accepting new patients
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Hi, I’m Dr. Mike Genovese. I’m a board-certified psychiatrist with 23 years of experience. I began my career in a hospital setting before transitioning to private practice. My focus is on combining clinical expertise with a practical, compassionate approach to help patients feel understood and supported in their treatment.
My psychiatric experience includes adolescents at NewYork-Presbyterian's Westchester Behavioral Health Center and adults, adolescents, and children at Four Winds Hospital in Katonah. I have an MSN from Hunter College, a BSN from Pace University, and a BA in psychology from Harvard University.
- Experience: 10+ years in mental health care
- Specializations: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder
- Affiliations:
- Northwell Health
- Columbia Presbyterian
- Education:
- Stony Brook University, MSN
- Neuroscience Education Institute (advanced psychopharmacology)
Marsel Kogan is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health and family nurse practitioner providing evidence-based care for adults. He specializes in psychiatric evaluation and medication management, with a collaborative, goal-focused approach. With experience in outpatient psychiatry, urgent care, and occupational medicine, he offers whole-person care. He is bilingual in Russian and English.
I am a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience, including emergency care. I am passionate about mental health and providing holistic, patient-centered treatment through a combination of medication management and therapeutic support. My goal is to help patients feel heard, stabilized, and empowered in their care.
Hi, I'm Dr. William Yu, a board-certified psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience providing medication management and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, and life transitions.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns of trauma, or exhausted by PTSD, healing is within reach. I am a compassionate psychiatrist whose practice is informed by a social-work lens. This means I look at the big picture—how social, environmental, and biological factors impact your mental health. My goal is to guide you from a place of survival to thriving. I provide careful diagnostic assessments and tailored treatment plans that respect your preferences, helping you safely process the past and reclaim control over your future wellbeing.
I am a triple board‐certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). This unique combination allows me to care for individuals across the entire lifespan, with a deep understanding of how physical health, hormones, trauma, environment, and life transitions shape mental well‐being.
My approach is collaborative, integrative, and rooted in both conventional psychiatry and functional medicine principles. I work to understand the root causes of symptoms—not just treat them—by considering biological, psychological, hormonal, nutritional, and environmental factors. Treatment plans may include medication management, lifestyle strategies, mind‐body approaches, and supportive therapy.
My style is warm, patient‐centered, and grounded in partnership. We build your plan together, ensuring it is evidence‐based, individualized, and flexible as you grow. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood changes, or complex mind‐body concerns, my goal is to meet you where you are and support you toward lasting emotional and physical wellness.
About our psychiatrists serving Port Jefferson, 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
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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 Port Jefferson
Finding psychiatrists in Port Jefferson starts with understanding what type of mental health care you want. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication plans. Therapists focus on talk therapy and related support. People may look for psychiatric care for anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or medication management. Review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and care approach to see whether their background matches what you want to address.
Port Jefferson is a smaller market, so local appointment options may be more limited than in larger parts of New York. Virtual appointments can expand your search while keeping care accessible from home. Psychiatric medication management appointments 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 availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Provider bios can also show how they communicate and what a first visit may involve.
Psychiatric care in Port Jefferson can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket cost. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your needs, accept your plan, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details to get an estimated session cost before booking, then review 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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