Anxiety Psychiatrists in Amityville, NY
Sharon Friedman-Urevich
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
2 Endorsed
Amityville, NY 11701
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the emotional impact of medical and neurological conditions.
I provide thoughtful, patient-centered care focused on helping you feel more stable and function at your best. My approach is collaborative and grounded in respect and empathy, with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and supporting you in taking an active role in your care.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the emotional impact of medical and neurological conditions.
I provide thoughtful, patient-centered care focused on helping you feel more stable and function at your best. My approach is collaborative and grounded in respect and empathy, with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and supporting you in taking an active role in your care.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the stress that can come with high-demand roles and responsibilities.
I take a whole-person approach, considering physical, emotional, and social factors in your care. I provide thoughtful medication management and incorporate supportive, skills-based strategies as needed to help you feel better and move forward with clarity.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the stress that can come with high-demand roles and responsibilities.
I take a whole-person approach, considering physical, emotional, and social factors in your care. I provide thoughtful medication management and incorporate supportive, skills-based strategies as needed to help you feel better and move forward with clarity.
My background includes working with eating disorders and substance use, and I now support patients navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD and more.
Reaching out for support is not always easy, and you don’t have to figure things out alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself, we can work together to better understand what’s going on and find a path forward that feels manageable.
My background includes working with eating disorders and substance use, and I now support patients navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD and more.
Reaching out for support is not always easy, and you don’t have to figure things out alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself, we can work together to better understand what’s going on and find a path forward that feels manageable.
From ADHD to dementia and Autism to anxiety and mood disorders .
Ideal client is one who is willing to work to achieve the Goals of his treatment. Not just looking for any controlled substance .
From ADHD to dementia and Autism to anxiety and mood disorders .
Ideal client is one who is willing to work to achieve the Goals of his treatment. Not just looking for any controlled substance .
I treat mood, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, OCD, depression and other related mental health disorders.
At present I am the director of Adolescent Partial Program at South Oaks Hospital and a faculty member of at Hofstra School of Medicine where I train medical students and fellows.
I treat mood, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, OCD, depression and other related mental health disorders.
At present I am the director of Adolescent Partial Program at South Oaks Hospital and a faculty member of at Hofstra School of Medicine where I train medical students and fellows.
He specializes in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Spectrum Disorders, long-term depression, Attention Deficit Disorder as well as Substance-abuse treatment.
According to Federal Mandate all New Patients must be seen in person, in the office to establish care…Dr. Faisal Rafiq is a Psychiatrist and has been practicing since 2008, gaining vast experience throughout the field of Psychiatry, medication management, Psychvisit is a Full Service psychiatric practice offering state of the art treatments such as Genetic Testing, TMS therapy, Spravato Treatment, Long Acting injectables for Bipolar and Addiction.
He specializes in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Spectrum Disorders, long-term depression, Attention Deficit Disorder as well as Substance-abuse treatment.
According to Federal Mandate all New Patients must be seen in person, in the office to establish care…Dr. Faisal Rafiq is a Psychiatrist and has been practicing since 2008, gaining vast experience throughout the field of Psychiatry, medication management, Psychvisit is a Full Service psychiatric practice offering state of the art treatments such as Genetic Testing, TMS therapy, Spravato Treatment, Long Acting injectables for Bipolar and Addiction.
My clients are adolescents, young adults, and adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, insomnia, and life transitions.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults through psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and trauma. I also offer ADHD and autism screenings and evaluations for 504 Plans and school accommodations.
My clients are adolescents, young adults, and adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, insomnia, and life transitions.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults through psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and trauma. I also offer ADHD and autism screenings and evaluations for 504 Plans and school accommodations.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist with special focus on depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and coping with chronic medical issues.
I emphasize every patient’s individuality and uniqueness, then deciding together which therapeutic approach would work best for the patient. I put special emphasis on creating a safe and welcoming space for my patients to express their feelings, identify negative thought patterns and develop healthy coping mechanisms to better deal with their daily stressors
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist with special focus on depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and coping with chronic medical issues.
I emphasize every patient’s individuality and uniqueness, then deciding together which therapeutic approach would work best for the patient. I put special emphasis on creating a safe and welcoming space for my patients to express their feelings, identify negative thought patterns and develop healthy coping mechanisms to better deal with their daily stressors
Welcome to my psychiatric practice! My name is Dr. Rafiq and I am a psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive mental health care. As a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional, I understand that seeking psychiatric treatment can be a challenging and vulnerable experience. Therefore, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all my patients. My goal is to help my patients achieve their optimal mental health by providing individualized care tailored to their specific needs. My areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of mental health disorders.
Welcome to my psychiatric practice! My name is Dr. Rafiq and I am a psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive mental health care. As a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional, I understand that seeking psychiatric treatment can be a challenging and vulnerable experience. Therefore, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all my patients. My goal is to help my patients achieve their optimal mental health by providing individualized care tailored to their specific needs. My areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of mental health disorders.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I strive to empower my clients with a deep understanding of the foundational principles that guide my practice. With extensive experience in the field, I have refined my ability to diagnose and treat a diverse array of mental health disorders. My expertise in psychopharmacology enables me to prescribe and manage medications effectively, crafting personalized treatment plans that cater to the unique needs of each individual. This dedication to informed decision-making enhances the potential for transformative outcomes in their journeys toward wellness.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I strive to empower my clients with a deep understanding of the foundational principles that guide my practice. With extensive experience in the field, I have refined my ability to diagnose and treat a diverse array of mental health disorders. My expertise in psychopharmacology enables me to prescribe and manage medications effectively, crafting personalized treatment plans that cater to the unique needs of each individual. This dedication to informed decision-making enhances the potential for transformative outcomes in their journeys toward wellness.
PLEASE NOTE – INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DO NOT CONTACT UNLESS YOU ARE INTERESTED. Water Gap Wellness offers the most comprehensive and intensive Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program in the Northeast. The Program requires a continuous commitment of 6 hours per day 6 days per week. Preferred housing is available. The Program includes 1 weekly session with a psychiatrist, 2 sessions with your primary therapist, and daily group sessions. Water Gap Wellness is an outpatient provider that accepts all private insurance. Located 75 miles from NYC and less than 100 miles from Philadelphia and Connecticut.
PLEASE NOTE – INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DO NOT CONTACT UNLESS YOU ARE INTERESTED. Water Gap Wellness offers the most comprehensive and intensive Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program in the Northeast. The Program requires a continuous commitment of 6 hours per day 6 days per week. Preferred housing is available. The Program includes 1 weekly session with a psychiatrist, 2 sessions with your primary therapist, and daily group sessions. Water Gap Wellness is an outpatient provider that accepts all private insurance. Located 75 miles from NYC and less than 100 miles from Philadelphia and Connecticut.
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Many come to treatment feeling overwhelmed by ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, intimacy concerns, or major life transitions and are looking for solutions, and symptom relief.
I treat all psychiatric conditions and specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, PMDD, postpartum mental health, binge eating, female, hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), and psychiatric second opinions. I provide personalized evaluations, medication management, brief supportive therapy, and whole-body wellness care.
Many come to treatment feeling overwhelmed by ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, intimacy concerns, or major life transitions and are looking for solutions, and symptom relief.
I treat all psychiatric conditions and specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, PMDD, postpartum mental health, binge eating, female, hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), and psychiatric second opinions. I provide personalized evaluations, medication management, brief supportive therapy, and whole-body wellness care.
As a dedicated board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult psychiatry, I am committed to providing care that addresses the multifaceted aspects of my patients' well-being. I offer an integrated approach that recognizes the interplay between social, psychological, and biological factors in shaping mental health. I began my psychiatry career at Maimonides Medical Center, serving as chief resident and pursued a post-doc training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at NYU's Psychoanalytical Association of New York. Following this, I completed my public psychiatry fellowship at Columbia University.
As a dedicated board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult psychiatry, I am committed to providing care that addresses the multifaceted aspects of my patients' well-being. I offer an integrated approach that recognizes the interplay between social, psychological, and biological factors in shaping mental health. I began my psychiatry career at Maimonides Medical Center, serving as chief resident and pursued a post-doc training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at NYU's Psychoanalytical Association of New York. Following this, I completed my public psychiatry fellowship at Columbia University.
Post-master's prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with considerable experience treating major depression , bipolar and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, borderline personality disorder and treating persons on the autism spectrum. I specialize in medication management offered alone or in combination with insight-oriented, problem-focused psychotherapy. I currently see new and existing patients via HIPAA-compliant ZOOM.
Post-master's prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with considerable experience treating major depression , bipolar and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, borderline personality disorder and treating persons on the autism spectrum. I specialize in medication management offered alone or in combination with insight-oriented, problem-focused psychotherapy. I currently see new and existing patients via HIPAA-compliant ZOOM.
I have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders including ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating, and trauma-related disorders.
I am a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist based in Westchester, New York. My practice is guided by warmth and compassion to further my understanding of my patients. I utilize my training in various psychotherapy modalities and psychopharmacology to craft a personalized treatment plan, as patients may benefit from therapy, medications, or a combination of both.
I have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders including ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating, and trauma-related disorders.
I am a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist based in Westchester, New York. My practice is guided by warmth and compassion to further my understanding of my patients. I utilize my training in various psychotherapy modalities and psychopharmacology to craft a personalized treatment plan, as patients may benefit from therapy, medications, or a combination of both.
Witnessing the stigma around mental health and the barriers to care, I am dedicated to normalizing mental health conversations and providing safe, stigma-free support for her clients dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD.
I provide client-centered care that understand the complexities of mental health challenges. My mission is to support my clients as they overcome these obstacles by equipping them with the tools needed, such as medication management, guidance, and encouragement needed to build resilience and cultivate hope in their journey toward lasting well-being.
Witnessing the stigma around mental health and the barriers to care, I am dedicated to normalizing mental health conversations and providing safe, stigma-free support for her clients dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD.
I provide client-centered care that understand the complexities of mental health challenges. My mission is to support my clients as they overcome these obstacles by equipping them with the tools needed, such as medication management, guidance, and encouragement needed to build resilience and cultivate hope in their journey toward lasting well-being.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and stress related to life transitions, relationships, and work demands.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer medication management, therapy, or a combination of both, depending on what best supports your needs and goals. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and holistic, with an emphasis on clarity, balance, and long-term stability rather than quick fixes.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and stress related to life transitions, relationships, and work demands.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer medication management, therapy, or a combination of both, depending on what best supports your needs and goals. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and holistic, with an emphasis on clarity, balance, and long-term stability rather than quick fixes.
As an Integrative Psychiatrist, I look at one's diet, gut health, mitochondrial health and energy balance, sleep physiology, hormone cycles, stress / coping strategies, relaxation techniques, exercise routine, and social connectedness, in addition to med management and exploring the benefits of therapy, thereby helping my patients move towards true wellness, and working towards healing root causes of their symptoms.
As an Integrative Psychiatrist, I look at one's diet, gut health, mitochondrial health and energy balance, sleep physiology, hormone cycles, stress / coping strategies, relaxation techniques, exercise routine, and social connectedness, in addition to med management and exploring the benefits of therapy, thereby helping my patients move towards true wellness, and working towards healing root causes of their symptoms.
Our experienced team of clinicians is specialized in: anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief & bereavement, relationship issues, dating coaching, jealousy, work & career issues, stress & burnout, and life transitions.
In Session provides medication management for mental health and psychotherapy using an integrative and collaborative model. We offer in person initial evaluations and in person and/or online follow up psychiatric and psychotherapy visits. We are licensed in NY and CT. We’ll work with you to maximize your insurance coverage.
Our experienced team of clinicians is specialized in: anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief & bereavement, relationship issues, dating coaching, jealousy, work & career issues, stress & burnout, and life transitions.
In Session provides medication management for mental health and psychotherapy using an integrative and collaborative model. We offer in person initial evaluations and in person and/or online follow up psychiatric and psychotherapy visits. We are licensed in NY and CT. We’ll work with you to maximize your insurance coverage.
Ben specializes in providing talk therapy with or without medication for issues with anxiety, sleep, and attention.
Dr. Ben is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Education at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine and is double board certified in General Psychiatry & Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Ben received his MD from Cornell University, his BA from Williams College, and completed his residency in general psychiatry and fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The Mount Sinai Hospital. He has served as Chief Resident of the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai and has been featured on NBC's Today show.
Ben specializes in providing talk therapy with or without medication for issues with anxiety, sleep, and attention.
Dr. Ben is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Education at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine and is double board certified in General Psychiatry & Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Ben received his MD from Cornell University, his BA from Williams College, and completed his residency in general psychiatry and fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The Mount Sinai Hospital. He has served as Chief Resident of the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai and has been featured on NBC's Today show.
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FAQ - Anxiety Psychiatrists
When should you consider seeing a psychiatrist for anxiety?
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can develop at any point across the lifespan and may present in various forms, such as social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). While occasional anxiety is a normal part of life, in some cases it can become so overwhelming that it interferes with a person’s ability to function effectively at work, maintain healthy relationships, or carry out everyday responsibilities. In such instances, seeking support from a psychiatrist who is familiar with the complexities of anxiety can be an important step toward reducing symptoms.
What to expect during anxiety treatment?
At the beginning of treatment, psychiatrists generally conduct an assessment or evaluation to better understand a client's symptoms, medical history, and specific needs. This assessment helps them determine the most appropriate course of action, which may include therapy, medication, or a combination of both. In the case of anxiety, psychiatrists often recommend evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, exposure therapy, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—all of which have been shown to be effective in helping individuals reduce anxiety and develop healthier coping strategies. As treatment progresses, psychiatrists typically meet with clients on a regular basis to monitor their response to medications and therapeutic interventions, making adjustments when necessary to ensure that the treatment remains effective and aligned with the client’s goals. In many cases, they collaborate closely with other mental health professionals, such as psychotherapists or social workers. While the length of treatment varies from person to person, many individuals attend weekly sessions over the course of several months, which allows time for medications to take full effect. For others, shorter-term therapy may be sufficient, depending on the nature and severity of their anxiety symptoms.
How to find a psychiatrist for anxiety?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource for locating psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in anxiety and related conditions, and it allows users to filter results based on treatment focus, insurance, cost, and provider background. Because anxiety is so prevalent, most psychiatrists have experience in diagnosing and treating it. However, when searching for a provider, it is often helpful to ask about their specific experience with anxiety and to inquire about their general approach to treatment. It is also important to confirm whether the psychiatrist accepts your insurance or whether their out-of-pocket costs are manageable for you. Additionally, for some individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, finding a psychiatrist who shares or has familiarity with their cultural, racial, or gender identity can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of care.