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Top psychiatrists in Poughkeepsie, NY accepting new patients
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Hello, I'm Olawande Awopetu, an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I am honored to serve as a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to enhancing and safeguarding your mental well-being. With my extensive background in the field, I specialize in delivering empathetic and comprehensive care for a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, substance use disorder, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.
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.
Hi there! I’m Jeff, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with roots in Med-Surg, Telemetry, and Psychiatric nursing. My journey in healthcare began at the bedside, supporting patients and families through some of their toughest days—an experience that shaped my deeply human, no-judgment approach to mental health care. I’m trained through an accredited PMHNP program and now provide thoughtful, evidence-based care that includes psychiatric evaluations, therapy support, and medication management. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, mood changes, or just feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to listen, support, and help you find real, lasting solutions. Let’s work together to create a plan that fits your life and goals.
Hi, I’m Arelys! I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 15 years of nursing experience. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of caring for people from all walks of life, across different ages, cultures, backgrounds, and circumstances. Those experiences have shaped the way I approach mental health care: with curiosity, compassion, and an understanding that there is always more to a person than what brings them into the room.
I work with adolescents, college students, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and the challenges and transitions that life can bring.
I chose to specialize in mental health because I believe meaningful care begins with truly getting to know the person in front of me. Your symptoms matter, but so do the experiences, relationships, stressors, strengths, and circumstances that shape them. I want our time together to be a space where you feel comfortable being honest, where your concerns are heard, and where you never feel like you have to fit into a one-size-fits-all approach.
My goal is to build a genuine, collaborative relationship and create a treatment plan that makes sense for you—one that supports not only symptom improvement, but your ability to feel more like yourself and move forward with confidence.
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.
About our psychiatrists serving Poughkeepsie, 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
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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 Poughkeepsie
Finding psychiatrists in Poughkeepsie starts with knowing which type of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and provide medication management. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with you on concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and stress. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties and bio to see whether their training matches what you want to address.
In a smaller city like Poughkeepsie, local psychiatry appointments may be more limited, so virtual appointments can expand your options across New York. Medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, while some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber, depending on the type of care they’re seeking. As you compare psychiatrists, look at appointment availability, whether they offer virtual or in-person care, and whether a free phone consultation is available. Provider bios can also show how a psychiatrist communicates, what conditions they commonly support, and what to expect from the first visit.
Psychiatric care in Poughkeepsie 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 find psychiatrists who are accepting new patients and match your plan, then shows your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. You can browse psychiatrists in Poughkeepsie, review bios, compare availability, 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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