Find a psychiatrist in New York — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in New York accepting new patients
Whether you're in New York City or upstate, Headway connects you with 1,218 licensed providers ready to support your mental health goals. Many providers offer free consultations, and with 70+ insurance plans accepted, flexible scheduling, and average savings of 75%, quality care is within reach.
Hey, I'm Antoinette — a psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes that healing isn't just about what's happening in your head, but what's happening in your whole body. I specialize in eating disorders, mood disorders, depression, and anxiety, and I bring over seven years of experience in some of the most specialized treatment settings in the country to every session.
Sabina is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who brings 7 years of nursing experience from one of the city's top hospital institutions — along with a genuine passion for holistic mental wellness. She earned her PMHNP master's degree from the prestigious Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing and holds her undergraduate nursing degree from LIU Brooklyn.
Driven by a deep commitment to accessible, culturally affirming care, Sabina is also the proud co-founder of Noir Wellness Group — a telehealth mental health practice dedicated to supporting your mental wellness journey from the comfort of home.
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I am a board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I treat a wide variety of mental illness, and I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism and those who are gender-diverse or other LGBTQ+ individuals.
Hello! I am a Columbia-trained and Columbia-affiliated psychiatrist who specializes in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I am an ANCC certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and DNP with graduate degrees from Molloy University. I have experience working with adolescents and adults facing various complex mental health issues in multiple settings.I approach each patient as a unique individual and tailor care accordingly. My style is all about challenging and empowering my patients while focusing on their needs. I help my patients achieve their highest level of functioning by providing thoughtful, patient‐centered treatment grounded in clinical excellence and collaborative care. I value a coordinated team structure where psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and wellness providers work together on a unified treatment plan so patients can focus on getting better rather than navigating fragmented systems
I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a professional background focusing on mood disorders, anxiety, and challenges in relationships. I attach importance to the ways issues of culture, race, trauma, family dynamics, and migration influence how we carry ourselves in the world and approach our experiences.
Colleen Spratt is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who holds a doctorate (DNP) from Columbia University.
Hello! I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a nursing career in psychiatry that spans over a decade. I have experience serving a diverse patient population in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings.
I grew up in NYC and I received my Master's Degree in Nursing from University of Rochester.
About our psychiatrists serving New York
- 99%Depression
- 99%Anxiety
- 83%PTSD
- 81%ADD/ADHD
- 79%Bipolar disorder
- 99%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 85%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 70%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 7%Spanish
- 4%Haitian Creole
- 3%French
- 3%Hindi
- 92%Online only
- 7%In-person or online
- 74%Woman
- 26%Man
- 88%Nurse Practitioner
- 10%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 96%Individual therapy
- 16%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 Psychiatrist in New York
Searching for psychiatrists in New York starts with knowing what kind of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage ongoing medication needs. Therapists focus on talk therapy and may work with you alongside a prescriber. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, reviewing each psychiatrist’s listed specialties can help you find someone whose training matches what you want to address. Across New York, available care can vary between urban and rural areas, so a clear sense of your needs can make the search easier.
Practical fit matters, too. A psychiatrist in New York, NY may offer different scheduling options than a psychiatrist in Buffalo, Albany, or other parts of upstate New York. Consider whether you prefer in-person appointments near you or virtual visits that fit more easily into your schedule. Psychiatry visits for medication management are usually shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, read psychiatrist bios for details about appointment structure, communication style, available times, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in New York 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. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to see whether a psychiatrist is in network and view an estimated cost before booking. Headway shows psychiatrists who match your preferences, are accepting new patients, and can be booked 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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