Female Psychiatrists in Brooklyn, NY
You deserve a psychiatric nurse practitioner who takes the time to understand your concerns. If you’re currently on medication, you might be wondering if there’s a more effective regimen with fewer side effects—or if medication is even the right choice for you. You don’t have to face these questions alone. Together, we’ll carefully review your treatment options, ensuring you feel informed and empowered at every step. While psychiatric medication can be important to feeling better, I often recommend psychotherapy as part of your mental health treatment.
You deserve a psychiatric nurse practitioner who takes the time to understand your concerns. If you’re currently on medication, you might be wondering if there’s a more effective regimen with fewer side effects—or if medication is even the right choice for you. You don’t have to face these questions alone. Together, we’ll carefully review your treatment options, ensuring you feel informed and empowered at every step. While psychiatric medication can be important to feeling better, I often recommend psychotherapy as part of your mental health treatment.
If anxiety, depression, ADHD, or constant stress are making it hard to feel like yourself, you don't have to keep pushing through it alone. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care through convenient telehealth appointments in New York and Washington, with evening and weekend availability to fit your schedule. For ADHD concerns, I use QbCheck, an objective assessment tool, alongside your history to build a clear picture and a treatment plan that actually fits your life. Ready to feel more like yourself again? Book your appointment directly through my website
If anxiety, depression, ADHD, or constant stress are making it hard to feel like yourself, you don't have to keep pushing through it alone. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care through convenient telehealth appointments in New York and Washington, with evening and weekend availability to fit your schedule. For ADHD concerns, I use QbCheck, an objective assessment tool, alongside your history to build a clear picture and a treatment plan that actually fits your life. Ready to feel more like yourself again? Book your appointment directly through my website
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Dr Salzer's clients say she is warm, empathic, collaborative and makes them feel heard and cared about. But most importantly they know they are in good hands and that helps is on the way. We use an integrated approach incorporating several modalities of psychotherapy +/- evidence based psychopharmacology. Many of our clients are seen for therapy alone and are not treated with medications. Dr Salzer is licensed in NY and Ct.
Thank you for your interest in the practice. Let's see if we would be a good fit for you...
Unfortunately all spots for united, Oxford, UMR and SUREST are full at this time.
Dr Salzer's clients say she is warm, empathic, collaborative and makes them feel heard and cared about. But most importantly they know they are in good hands and that helps is on the way. We use an integrated approach incorporating several modalities of psychotherapy +/- evidence based psychopharmacology. Many of our clients are seen for therapy alone and are not treated with medications. Dr Salzer is licensed in NY and Ct.
A place to breathe, heal, and begin again because healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care through a calm and supportive telehealth environment designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life changes, my goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported. Together, we’ll work toward restoring balance, building resilience, and rediscovering peace within yourself.
A place to breathe, heal, and begin again because healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care through a calm and supportive telehealth environment designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life changes, my goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported. Together, we’ll work toward restoring balance, building resilience, and rediscovering peace within yourself.
I offer holistic and therapeutic psychiatry to help adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, and treatment-resistant depression identify and address the root causes of their mental health struggles. I also specialize in reproductive psychiatry, providing support for women's emotional well-being throughout the perinatal period, which includes the time before, during, and after childbirth. My treatment philosophy centers on a holistic, patient-centric approach, integrating medication management with psychotherapy, mindfulness, nutraceutical supplementation, sleep optimization, and lifestyle interventions.
I offer holistic and therapeutic psychiatry to help adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, and treatment-resistant depression identify and address the root causes of their mental health struggles. I also specialize in reproductive psychiatry, providing support for women's emotional well-being throughout the perinatal period, which includes the time before, during, and after childbirth. My treatment philosophy centers on a holistic, patient-centric approach, integrating medication management with psychotherapy, mindfulness, nutraceutical supplementation, sleep optimization, and lifestyle interventions.
Your health and well-being are my top priority. I am a Brooklyn-based Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. I focus on integrative psychotherapy and psychopharmacology considering your priorities, lifestyle, and your symptoms to help you address your concerns and to enhance your life. As we collaborate to achieve your goals, you can expect a thorough, but gentle, compassionate and personalized experience. I work with both adolescents and adults, and serve individuals from every cultural background. I work in private practice with Dr. Beata Lewis MD at Mind Body Seven.
Your health and well-being are my top priority. I am a Brooklyn-based Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. I focus on integrative psychotherapy and psychopharmacology considering your priorities, lifestyle, and your symptoms to help you address your concerns and to enhance your life. As we collaborate to achieve your goals, you can expect a thorough, but gentle, compassionate and personalized experience. I work with both adolescents and adults, and serve individuals from every cultural background. I work in private practice with Dr. Beata Lewis MD at Mind Body Seven.
As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I evaluate and treat psychiatric symptoms such as those associated with ADHD, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, shizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. I am currently accepting new clients and provide medication management services, first time consultations to discuss treatment plans, and medication review/ discussion of options.
As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I evaluate and treat psychiatric symptoms such as those associated with ADHD, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, shizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. I am currently accepting new clients and provide medication management services, first time consultations to discuss treatment plans, and medication review/ discussion of options.
Seeking mental health support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I provide compassionate, patient-centered care for adults and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. I believe healing begins with being truly heard, understood, and respected. I take time to listen and work collaboratively with you to create a treatment plan that feels personalized, comfortable, and effective. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, trauma-informed, and rooted in evidence-based care. Together, we’ll prioritize steady progress, meaningful symptom relief, and improving your daily quality of life.
Seeking mental health support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I provide compassionate, patient-centered care for adults and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. I believe healing begins with being truly heard, understood, and respected. I take time to listen and work collaboratively with you to create a treatment plan that feels personalized, comfortable, and effective. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, trauma-informed, and rooted in evidence-based care. Together, we’ll prioritize steady progress, meaningful symptom relief, and improving your daily quality of life.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist licensed in New York and California. I enjoy working with people at every life stage, and I believe psychotherapy is an effective tool to help us lead more meaningful and productive lives. As a physician I also prescribe medications when appropriate.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist licensed in New York and California. I enjoy working with people at every life stage, and I believe psychotherapy is an effective tool to help us lead more meaningful and productive lives. As a physician I also prescribe medications when appropriate.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, burnout, life transitions, and women's mental health concerns. I also specialize in pregnancy, postpartum, and maternal mental health, supporting women through the emotional challenges of fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, and high-achieving individuals seeking compassionate, evidence-based care in a judgment-free environment.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, burnout, life transitions, and women's mental health concerns. I also specialize in pregnancy, postpartum, and maternal mental health, supporting women through the emotional challenges of fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, and high-achieving individuals seeking compassionate, evidence-based care in a judgment-free environment.
I became a psychiatrist out of my desire to help others experience themselves and their lives more fully and deeply. I have found in my work over the years that my client's success in treatment comes from providing a holistic client-centered approach, offering them a self-reflective space that facilitates a deeper understanding of themselves. I do this by not only working on symptom reduction, but also truly understanding each client individually based on their backgrounds, experiences, and goals. This then allows me to help facilitate their development of their own agency rooted in empowerment and their own intrinsic strengths.
I became a psychiatrist out of my desire to help others experience themselves and their lives more fully and deeply. I have found in my work over the years that my client's success in treatment comes from providing a holistic client-centered approach, offering them a self-reflective space that facilitates a deeper understanding of themselves. I do this by not only working on symptom reduction, but also truly understanding each client individually based on their backgrounds, experiences, and goals. This then allows me to help facilitate their development of their own agency rooted in empowerment and their own intrinsic strengths.
Stella enjoys communicating and educating her clients about the importance of taking an active role in their health and mental health. Sometimes this is easier said than done; but she believes as an advocate of mental health, building a trusting relationship with her clients will encourage them to not just simply ask questions but engage in a dialogue that will promote better health related decisions. She believes that creating a safe space exudes comfort, patience, and trust. Moreover, it will lead her clients to have better health outcomes. Having the will to make a change is pivotal. So she is ready when you are!
Stella enjoys communicating and educating her clients about the importance of taking an active role in their health and mental health. Sometimes this is easier said than done; but she believes as an advocate of mental health, building a trusting relationship with her clients will encourage them to not just simply ask questions but engage in a dialogue that will promote better health related decisions. She believes that creating a safe space exudes comfort, patience, and trust. Moreover, it will lead her clients to have better health outcomes. Having the will to make a change is pivotal. So she is ready when you are!
I specialize in medication management and psychotherapy for adults dealing with reproductive issues, specifically during the fertility journey, pregnancy, postpartum and early parenting. You are the authority on your goals, your life, and your story. I can offer up to date, practical information, flexibility and collaboration.
I specialize in medication management and psychotherapy for adults dealing with reproductive issues, specifically during the fertility journey, pregnancy, postpartum and early parenting. You are the authority on your goals, your life, and your story. I can offer up to date, practical information, flexibility and collaboration.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or the emotional shifts that arise during fertility journeys, pregnancy, postpartum, or other hormonal transitions. Others come seeking clarity around mood, focus, sleep, or stress through a functional psychiatry lens. Many arrive feeling overwhelmed or unheard. I offer a warm, collaborative space that blends evidence‑based care with integrative approaches to help you restore balance, build resilience, and move toward lasting wellbeing.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or the emotional shifts that arise during fertility journeys, pregnancy, postpartum, or other hormonal transitions. Others come seeking clarity around mood, focus, sleep, or stress through a functional psychiatry lens. Many arrive feeling overwhelmed or unheard. I offer a warm, collaborative space that blends evidence‑based care with integrative approaches to help you restore balance, build resilience, and move toward lasting wellbeing.
My name is Patrice Rodgers and I am a PMHNP with over 25+ years experience in psychiatry and medicine with dual board certification as a PMHNP and Adult Medicine NP. I have extensive experience with diverse populations in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
My name is Patrice Rodgers and I am a PMHNP with over 25+ years experience in psychiatry and medicine with dual board certification as a PMHNP and Adult Medicine NP. I have extensive experience with diverse populations in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Hello, and welcome! I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 4 years of clinical experience in family medicine. My background has shaped a patient-centered approach to mental health care, particularly for individuals who may feel apprehensive about treatment or have had difficult healthcare experiences. My approach is rooted in understanding your reservations, educating you about your options, and collaborating with you to develop a treatment plan that aligns with your needs, values, and goals.
Hello, and welcome! I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 4 years of clinical experience in family medicine. My background has shaped a patient-centered approach to mental health care, particularly for individuals who may feel apprehensive about treatment or have had difficult healthcare experiences. My approach is rooted in understanding your reservations, educating you about your options, and collaborating with you to develop a treatment plan that aligns with your needs, values, and goals.
I am a Yale-trained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in psychotherapy and medication management for depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I work with young adults, college and graduate students, and professionals in demanding careers.
I am a Yale-trained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in psychotherapy and medication management for depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I work with young adults, college and graduate students, and professionals in demanding careers.
Hello there! I'm Dr. Henrietta O. Okpala, DNP, PMHNP-BC, your friendly neighborhood Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I'm all about giving you the kind of mental health care that feels like it's made just for you and your loved ones. My mission? To be there for everyone who needs help, especially those who have Mood Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, Schizoaffective D/O, Bipolar D/O, Autism Spectrum, Intellectual Disabilities, geriatric population, young adults to geriatrics population and people with gender identity disorder.
Hello there! I'm Dr. Henrietta O. Okpala, DNP, PMHNP-BC, your friendly neighborhood Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I'm all about giving you the kind of mental health care that feels like it's made just for you and your loved ones. My mission? To be there for everyone who needs help, especially those who have Mood Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, Schizoaffective D/O, Bipolar D/O, Autism Spectrum, Intellectual Disabilities, geriatric population, young adults to geriatrics population and people with gender identity disorder.
My name is Mary Cahill and I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in the state of New York.
My approach to care is through a compassionate, collaborative and trauma informed lens, where I offer a safe and nonjudgemental space.
I offer psychiatric assessments and ongoing medication management, and consultations, using the most up-to-date psychiatric literature and clinical guidelines for people 21-65 years old.
My name is Mary Cahill and I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in the state of New York.
My approach to care is through a compassionate, collaborative and trauma informed lens, where I offer a safe and nonjudgemental space.
I offer psychiatric assessments and ongoing medication management, and consultations, using the most up-to-date psychiatric literature and clinical guidelines for people 21-65 years old.
I am passionate about helping individuals, like yourself, become the best versions of themselves by empowering you on your journey to healing and personal growth. Are you struggling with focus and memory, feeling unmotivated, or lacking purpose? Do you find it challenging to face each day? Experiencing mood swings? Ongoing sadness, or a sense of impending doom? Are past traumas triggering nightmares and impacting your well-being?
I am passionate about helping individuals, like yourself, become the best versions of themselves by empowering you on your journey to healing and personal growth. Are you struggling with focus and memory, feeling unmotivated, or lacking purpose? Do you find it challenging to face each day? Experiencing mood swings? Ongoing sadness, or a sense of impending doom? Are past traumas triggering nightmares and impacting your well-being?
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FAQ - Psychiatrist Gender
Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, typically using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While clinical expertise is essential, feeling comfortable with your psychiatrist is equally important to the success of treatment. For some individuals, this means working with a provider who shares aspects of their identity—such as gender. A preference for a female psychiatrist often stems from a desire for greater relatability and the comfort of being supported by someone who may share similar lived experiences or perspectives.
What are the advantages of seeing a female psychiatrist?
Female psychiatrists may also possess particular expertise in specialty areas that can be especially relevant to certain patients. Although psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, some female practitioners have developed additional expertise in areas such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause-related mood changes, premenstrual mood disorders, and the psychological effects of gender-based trauma or discrimination. For patients navigating these concerns, working with a female psychiatrist may provide an added sense of validation, empathy, and trust—factors that can be especially meaningful in building a strong therapeutic relationship.
How to find a female psychiatrist
The Psychology Today online directory allows users to search specifically for female psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), with additional filters for clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, insurance acceptance, session costs, and languages spoken. Reviewing provider profiles helps you assess whether a psychiatrist's background, identity, and treatment philosophy align with your mental health needs and personal values. Considering identity factors in your provider search, such as gender, is a practical approach to finding a psychiatrist with whom you can communicate openly and build an effective therapeutic relationship.