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Dara Fernandez

Psychiatrist, MD (she, her)

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Brooklyn, NY 11218
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Brooklyn, NY 11218
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Dr. Dara Fernandez is an experienced bilingual (Spanish), double board certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, sought after for her caring and warm nature; therapeutic and professional persona; and ability to provide expert mental health care. Her experience spans a wide breadth of clinical experience: academic psychiatry, child and adolescent’s mental health, college/young adult mental health, eating disorder inpatient and outpatient care, acute psychiatric inpatient care, outpatient psychotherapy, and medication management.
My goals are to provide compassionate, individualized, non-judgmental care - Inspire hope and joy - Shift the focus away from illness and towards wellness - Guide my patients on their journey of awareness and self-healing - Educate my patients about the root causes of and treatments for mental health issues.
Call or Dara Fernandez now for a free 15 minute consultation - (914) 350-4075

My Practice at a Glance

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Anima Psychiatry, PLLC

Brooklyn, NY 11218

(914) 350-4075
My website
I specialize in Child, Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (914) 350-4075
Photo of Dara Fernandez, Psychiatrist, MD

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Anima Psychiatry, PLLC

Brooklyn, NY 11218

(914) 350-4075
My website
I specialize in Child, Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Dara Fernandez
Psychiatrist, MD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (914) 350-4075
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Dara Fernandez
Psychiatrist, MD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (914) 350-4075

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: New York / 287422 Dara Fernandez
  • Additional Credentials

  • Board Certification by Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
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Dara Fernandez
Psychiatrist, MD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (914) 350-4075
Photo of Dara Fernandez, Psychiatrist, MD
Dara Fernandez
Psychiatrist, MD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (914) 350-4075

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Child
  • Depression
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • School Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Dara Fernandez
Psychiatrist, MD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (914) 350-4075
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Dara Fernandez
Psychiatrist, MD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (914) 350-4075

Endorsement

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Caring, knowledgeable, responsible, empathic and patient. Highly recommend as a colleague

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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Dara Fernandez
Psychiatrist, MD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (914) 350-4075
Photo of Dara Fernandez, Psychiatrist, MD
Dara Fernandez
Psychiatrist, MD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (914) 350-4075

Location

Primary Location

Anima Psychiatry, PLLC

Brooklyn, NY 11218

(914) 350-4075
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Dara Fernandez
Psychiatrist, MD
Call for a free consultation now - (914) 350-4075
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Dara Fernandez
Psychiatrist, MD
Call for a free consultation now - (914) 350-4075