LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Amityville, NY
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.
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.
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. Many of my patients come in feeling overwhelmed, managing high-demand roles, or trying to make sense of changes in their mood, focus, or overall well-being. With a background in neurology, I take an integrative approach that considers both physical and mental health. I provide thoughtful medication management and collaborate closely with therapists and other providers to help patients feel more stable, clear, and supported.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the emotional impact of medical and neurological conditions. Many of my patients come in feeling overwhelmed, managing high-demand roles, or trying to make sense of changes in their mood, focus, or overall well-being. With a background in neurology, I take an integrative approach that considers both physical and mental health. I provide thoughtful medication management and collaborate closely with therapists and other providers to help patients feel more stable, clear, and supported.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the stress that can come with high-demand roles and responsibilities. Many of my patients are balancing careers, family, and expectations while feeling overwhelmed or stuck. I provide thoughtful medication management in a collaborative, supportive environment and work closely with therapists and other providers to help patients move forward with clarity and confidence.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the stress that can come with high-demand roles and responsibilities. Many of my patients are balancing careers, family, and expectations while feeling overwhelmed or stuck. I provide thoughtful medication management in a collaborative, supportive environment and work closely with therapists and other providers to help patients move forward with clarity and confidence.
My clients are adolescents, young adults, and adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, insomnia, and life transitions. With over 10 years of experience as a psychiatric RN caring for children, adolescents, and young adults, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care. I offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, ADHD and autism screenings, and evaluations for 504 Plans and school accommodation letters to help clients thrive at home, school, work, and in daily life.
My clients are adolescents, young adults, and adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, insomnia, and life transitions. With over 10 years of experience as a psychiatric RN caring for children, adolescents, and young adults, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care. I offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, ADHD and autism screenings, and evaluations for 504 Plans and school accommodation letters to help clients thrive at home, school, work, and in daily life.
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I have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, addiction, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Available for new patients with some next day availability.
I am a masters degree trained, board certified, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I take a personalized, holistic and collaborative approach to my sessions and I utilize the most current research available in my treatment plans. I have great respect for the courage it takes for patients to improve their lives through the help of psychiatric care. I strive to create an authentic and warm therapeutic relationship and a space where patients will feel like they can be their true selves.
I have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, addiction, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Available for new patients with some next day availability.
I am a masters degree trained, board certified, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I take a personalized, holistic and collaborative approach to my sessions and I utilize the most current research available in my treatment plans. I have great respect for the courage it takes for patients to improve their lives through the help of psychiatric care. I strive to create an authentic and warm therapeutic relationship and a space where patients will feel like they can be their true selves.
My approach is affirming and inclusive of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, culturally diverse, and neurodivergent clients.
Many people struggle with intense emotions, racing thoughts, or difficulty focusing and sleeping. You might feel overwhelmed by stress, uncertain about how to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, or insomnia, or frustrated by challenges that interfere with daily life. You may want support to feel more balanced, improve focus and emotional regulation, and develop practical strategies to cope with life’s demands. I provide compassionate care that meets you where you are, helping you feel understood, supported, and empowered to work toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
My approach is affirming and inclusive of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, culturally diverse, and neurodivergent clients.
Many people struggle with intense emotions, racing thoughts, or difficulty focusing and sleeping. You might feel overwhelmed by stress, uncertain about how to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, or insomnia, or frustrated by challenges that interfere with daily life. You may want support to feel more balanced, improve focus and emotional regulation, and develop practical strategies to cope with life’s demands. I provide compassionate care that meets you where you are, helping you feel understood, supported, and empowered to work toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Accepting New Patients! I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with years of experience working in Psychiatry and Critical Care. I have experience treating various Psychiatric conditions and enjoy working with people in all life stages.
Accepting New Patients! I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with years of experience working in Psychiatry and Critical Care. I have experience treating various Psychiatric conditions and enjoy working with people in all life stages.
As an board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with years of experience treating clients of diverse backgrounds in multiple settings, including partial hospitalization programs, inpatient units, homeless shelters, and private practice, I have come to truly value the uniqueness of the human condition and tailor my treatment plans accordingly to reflect the needs of my clients using evidence-based treatment strategies to promote the recovery and healing process. I offer comprehensive and individualized care in a warm, safe, interactive environment and believe in treating the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.
As an board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with years of experience treating clients of diverse backgrounds in multiple settings, including partial hospitalization programs, inpatient units, homeless shelters, and private practice, I have come to truly value the uniqueness of the human condition and tailor my treatment plans accordingly to reflect the needs of my clients using evidence-based treatment strategies to promote the recovery and healing process. I offer comprehensive and individualized care in a warm, safe, interactive environment and believe in treating the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.
I have significant experience with college students, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people of color.
When depression, anxiety, or trauma plagues your thoughts, it can be difficult to even imagine how life could be different. Whether you are struggling with work-life balance, relationships, or life transitions, I offer new ways of thinking and a personalized treatment plan for patients ready to do the work of building a more meaningful life.
I am not a pill-pusher. I believe that while medications can be very helpful and at times life-changing, personal exploration through psychotherapy and healthy living habits are essential to sustained improvement. I work with you to find the right combination of medications and psychotherapy.
I have significant experience with college students, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people of color.
When depression, anxiety, or trauma plagues your thoughts, it can be difficult to even imagine how life could be different. Whether you are struggling with work-life balance, relationships, or life transitions, I offer new ways of thinking and a personalized treatment plan for patients ready to do the work of building a more meaningful life.
I am not a pill-pusher. I believe that while medications can be very helpful and at times life-changing, personal exploration through psychotherapy and healthy living habits are essential to sustained improvement. I work with you to find the right combination of medications and psychotherapy.
Please visit my website at www.couragepsychiatry.org. Dr. Armando León is a licensed psychiatrist with experience in medication management and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. His clinical approach acknowledges the important roles that mindfulness and curiosity play in achieving and maintaining wellness. He sees early relationships as foundational to how we operate in the world and hopes to promote greater insight and capacity for change through this lens.
Please visit my website at www.couragepsychiatry.org. Dr. Armando León is a licensed psychiatrist with experience in medication management and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. His clinical approach acknowledges the important roles that mindfulness and curiosity play in achieving and maintaining wellness. He sees early relationships as foundational to how we operate in the world and hopes to promote greater insight and capacity for change through this lens.
Although I work with anyone, my career has been most focused on the LGBTQ population serving as both President of AGLP: The Association of LGBTQ Psychiatrists and Director of Psychiatry at Callen-Lorde, a large LGBTQ Center.
I started my training by completing medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. For the first three years of my career I worked at St. Luke's Hospital both as Associate Training Director and as a general outpatient psychiatrist for patients, including those living with serious mental illness.
Although I work with anyone, my career has been most focused on the LGBTQ population serving as both President of AGLP: The Association of LGBTQ Psychiatrists and Director of Psychiatry at Callen-Lorde, a large LGBTQ Center.
I started my training by completing medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. For the first three years of my career I worked at St. Luke's Hospital both as Associate Training Director and as a general outpatient psychiatrist for patients, including those living with serious mental illness.
In addition to treating common psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression, I also focus on immigration stressors, LGBTQ issues, and addiction.
As a psychiatrist, my goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. My passion is helping people rediscover and reconnect with their true selves while building greater insights and strengths along the way.
In addition to treating common psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression, I also focus on immigration stressors, LGBTQ issues, and addiction.
As a psychiatrist, my goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. My passion is helping people rediscover and reconnect with their true selves while building greater insights and strengths along the way.
Anthony has been working in psychiatry for over 10 years. He is a skilled clinician that utilizes a biopsychosocial model to help people improve their lives. He is on staff at Mount Sinai hospital, working in the Faculty Practice and the Depression and Anxiety Center (DAC) of Mount Sinai. In his private practice, he treats a variety of conditions, ranging from mood disorders to ADHD. He holds a ANCC board certification in psychiatry.
Anthony has been working in psychiatry for over 10 years. He is a skilled clinician that utilizes a biopsychosocial model to help people improve their lives. He is on staff at Mount Sinai hospital, working in the Faculty Practice and the Depression and Anxiety Center (DAC) of Mount Sinai. In his private practice, he treats a variety of conditions, ranging from mood disorders to ADHD. He holds a ANCC board certification in psychiatry.
Ariel Cotallat - LGBTQ+, Anxiety, OCD, Depression
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
6 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach is grounded in inclusivity and affirmation, shaped in part by my own experiences within the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.
My approach is centered around you. I aim to create a space of trust and open collaboration, where you feel empowered to share and discuss your life judgment-free. Together, we'll explore your treatment options, and I will ensure you fully understand and feel included in every step of the process.
My approach is grounded in inclusivity and affirmation, shaped in part by my own experiences within the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.
My approach is centered around you. I aim to create a space of trust and open collaboration, where you feel empowered to share and discuss your life judgment-free. Together, we'll explore your treatment options, and I will ensure you fully understand and feel included in every step of the process.
Dr. Deneice
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MBA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
32 Endorsed
New York, NY 10023
Now accepting new clients with limited openings. I provide virtual psychiatric care for older teens 17+ and adults who feel anxious, depressed, burned out, unable to focus or sleep, or unsure whether their diagnosis or medication plan fits. I specialize in ADHD, autism-related concerns, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, PMDD, and insomnia. Initial visits include a thorough psychiatric evaluation; follow-ups blend medication management with brief therapy. Together, we create a clear path toward stability, confidence, and lasting progress across NY, CT, DC, VA, FL, TX, CO, AZ, NV, WA, and OR. Email today for availability.
Now accepting new clients with limited openings. I provide virtual psychiatric care for older teens 17+ and adults who feel anxious, depressed, burned out, unable to focus or sleep, or unsure whether their diagnosis or medication plan fits. I specialize in ADHD, autism-related concerns, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, PMDD, and insomnia. Initial visits include a thorough psychiatric evaluation; follow-ups blend medication management with brief therapy. Together, we create a clear path toward stability, confidence, and lasting progress across NY, CT, DC, VA, FL, TX, CO, AZ, NV, WA, and OR. Email today for availability.
When does something that once felt fun start to feel like a problem? Maybe things still look fine on the outside, but you’re starting to wonder if alcohol or drugs are taking up more space in your life than you’d like.
I’m a Columbia-trained, board-certified psychiatrist in addiction subspecialty training with a private practice in Brooklyn. I specialize in working with people who feel curious, ambivalent, or somewhere in between about their substance use. I also treat depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anxiety.
When does something that once felt fun start to feel like a problem? Maybe things still look fine on the outside, but you’re starting to wonder if alcohol or drugs are taking up more space in your life than you’d like.
I’m a Columbia-trained, board-certified psychiatrist in addiction subspecialty training with a private practice in Brooklyn. I specialize in working with people who feel curious, ambivalent, or somewhere in between about their substance use. I also treat depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anxiety.
My clinical interests include LGBTQ care, autism disorder, OCD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and women's health.
Hi- thank you for visiting. I am a Mount Sinai Hospital-trained, double board-certified Adult and Child/Adolescent psychiatrist. In addition to seeing patients in my private practice, I am an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai.
My clinical interests include LGBTQ care, autism disorder, OCD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and women's health.
Hi- thank you for visiting. I am a Mount Sinai Hospital-trained, double board-certified Adult and Child/Adolescent psychiatrist. In addition to seeing patients in my private practice, I am an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai.
I also specialize in LGBTQ+ and minority mental health, as well as treating young adults, professionals, and individuals facing life transitions.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with expert training in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and improve their mental health. My practice is built on a foundation of compassionate, patient-centered care. I work collaboratively with my patients to create evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I believe in empowering my patients by fostering a safe, non-judgmental space where they feel heard and supported. I offer psychotherapy, medication management, or a combination of both depending on the need.
I also specialize in LGBTQ+ and minority mental health, as well as treating young adults, professionals, and individuals facing life transitions.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with expert training in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and improve their mental health. My practice is built on a foundation of compassionate, patient-centered care. I work collaboratively with my patients to create evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I believe in empowering my patients by fostering a safe, non-judgmental space where they feel heard and supported. I offer psychotherapy, medication management, or a combination of both depending on the need.
You may know the burdens of depression and anxiety, and you're seeking relief. Perhaps you're looking for guidance in relationships - dating someone new, nurturing a long-term partnership, or even establishing boundaries with family, friends, or coworkers. Sometimes life transitions - starting a family, loss of a loved one, the stress of a new job or school, a move to a new city, a traumatic event - can be overwhelming, and you're looking for support and a fresh perspective. Whatever brings you here, you've already taken a big step towards feeling better.
You may know the burdens of depression and anxiety, and you're seeking relief. Perhaps you're looking for guidance in relationships - dating someone new, nurturing a long-term partnership, or even establishing boundaries with family, friends, or coworkers. Sometimes life transitions - starting a family, loss of a loved one, the stress of a new job or school, a move to a new city, a traumatic event - can be overwhelming, and you're looking for support and a fresh perspective. Whatever brings you here, you've already taken a big step towards feeling better.
As a cancer survivor myself, I bring both clinical experience and personal understanding to my work, with a focus on cancer psychiatry, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, the mind-body connection, and LGBT mental health.
I work with individuals ages 18+ to support their mental health through life’s challenges. I specialize in treatment for depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma, as well as helping build skills to improve professionals' stress and burnout, relationship issues, and coping with medical illnesses.
As a cancer survivor myself, I bring both clinical experience and personal understanding to my work, with a focus on cancer psychiatry, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, the mind-body connection, and LGBT mental health.
I work with individuals ages 18+ to support their mental health through life’s challenges. I specialize in treatment for depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma, as well as helping build skills to improve professionals' stress and burnout, relationship issues, and coping with medical illnesses.
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FAQ - LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
What are the advantages of seeing an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions using a combination of therapy and medication. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for effective treatment. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, working with a psychiatrist who understands or shares aspects of their identity can be an important part of feeling safe, heard, and respected in care. Providers familiar with LGBTQ+ experiences may be better equipped to address minority stress, identity development, gender dysphoria, coming out processes, family rejection, discrimination, and other concerns that uniquely affect LGBTQ+ communities and can impact mental health treatment.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful resource that allows you to filter for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) based on their experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals. You can look for providers who identify as LGBTQ+ themselves or who mention LGBTQ+ affirming care in their profiles. Consider looking for key indicators such as use of inclusive language, experience with gender-affirming care, or a focus on trauma-informed and identity-centered approaches. It’s also important to consider practical details, such as whether the provider offers telehealth, their therapeutic style, and whether they accept your insurance.


