Naheed Akhtar
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8 Garden Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Let's Connect (845) 379-2748
I love to help people! I completed my residency from Northshore University Hospital Manhasset NY. integrated within the Northwell health system - I have been practicing psychiatry and seeding hope for more than 20 years in all settings for Pt population like in-patients , community health centers and ER .During these years my focus has been to listen empathically and treat them the best i can .i was awarded by pronounced Vitals as the most compassionate dr who treat their pts with utmost kindness - also top rated by U.S News Health. My passion and profession meets here.
I treat all adult psychiatric issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD , panic disorder , bipolar disorder , schizophrenia, substance abuse, OCD , ADHD , ADD , eating disorder,
I focus on individual issues , analyzed them and treat by using psychopharmacology predominantly and some psychotherapy. My goal is to truly understand you first, and then help you in the best way possible.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Naheed Akhtar now - (845) 379-2748
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Finances
Fees
- Standard Visit $350
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CDPHP
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Medicare
- MVP Health Care
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: New York / 246388 Naheed Akhtar
- In Practice for 22 years
- License: New York / 246388
- License: State of New Jersey 25MA12008500 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Chronic Illness
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Urdu
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Urdu
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
Naheed Akhtar
Psychiatrist, MD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (845) 379-2748