Psychiatrists in Kings County, NY
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Divya Chhabra
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I work with children and families struggling through a wide range of life-stressors and types of psychological distress. My approach encourages curiosity, openness, empowerment, and expression and it is culturally-centered and individualized. I am versed in working with people from all walks of life and have specific expertise discussing complex issues such as race, gender, sexuality with children of all ages and their families. I also have a background in dyadic work for caretakers and their children, from infancy to college-aged.

Sarah L Hartman
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced, Columbia University-trained psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and I specialize in treating patients who require psychodynamic treatment to understand themselves and their problems more deeply; medications; or often a combination of the two. Choice of treatment modality is always dependent on the needs and preferences of the patient.

Bridge to Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, MSN, B SN
Verified
Verified
I am Dr. Henrietta Oby. Okpala, a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Doctorate in Nursing Practice and 16 years' experience in treatment of mental disorders across the lifespan. My areas of expertise include; Diagnosis and treatment for Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder, Geriatric Psychiatry, and child/Adolescent psychiatry. My 16 years of practice was for under served communities in NY. I have come to understand that mental health is key to physical health. To maintain holistic function of a human being, my goal is to utilize the best available evidenced based treatment combination to restore optimal function of the mind and body.

Jason Meisel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHMP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a Master's Degree in Nursing from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. My goal is to work with you and utilize medications and therapy to get a handle and understanding on your mental health struggles.

Jacob Leivent
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I treat high functioning adults who suffer from symptoms that prevent them from reaching their full potential. I specialize in targeting symptoms related to anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, ADHD, depression, and other mood disorders. I offer clients both flexibility and ease of scheduling regardless of work schedules with evening and weekend office hours from 2 office locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Stella O Okobi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
Verified
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!
Not accepting new clients

Michael David Combs
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
***I'm not currently accepting new clients.*** Thank you for considering working with me. I know how difficult it can be to seek help, but by doing so you're taking a step closer to where you want to be.I'm a board-certified psychiatrist who will do my best to help you overcome the obstacles in your way, recognize negative patterns in your life and behavior, and find healthy, productive responses to the challenges you face.

Kalvin K Kapoor
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am Dual board certified adolescent and adult psychiatrist. I see children from age 14 and up. People come to treatment for all sorts of reasons — anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty functioning at work or school, family conflict, challenges in relationships, low self-esteem, or simply a desire to learn more about themselves. As an adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with expertise in both medication management and psychotherapy, I can help patients develop a treatment plan that meets their needs. My style is guided by warmth and flexibility, with the goals of helping patients build insight and reduce symptoms.

Carlene Macmillan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am a Harvard-trained psychiatrist for children, adolescents and adults. I am an expert in accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and second opinions for complex cases, including when families are contemplating higher levels of care like residential treatment. My approach is to be collaborative, individualized and curious.This may involve managing medications, providing individual, family or group therapy or a combination of these options. I am comfortable working with individuals with complex psychiatric backgrounds. Please text 929-227-6577 or message through the platform and do not call for new inquires.

Susan Tansil
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
PLEASE NOTE This practice location is not in network with any insurance programs. I am a psychiatrist in private practice. I am currently accepting new patients--I see fully vaccinated patients in person on Thursdays in my office on Brooklyn Heights, or via telemedicine on other days of the week. In meeting, we can discuss what's been bothering you recently, and what you'd like to change to feel better.

Christina L Persaud
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Verified
My goal is to help you improve your quality of life through therapy, medication, or the right combination of both. My therapy style combines elements of psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and supportive therapy…along with the appropriate doses of sensitivity, empathy and humor.

Wendy McIntosh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-, BC
Verified
Verified
My practice treats patients with mental health disorders such as ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. I offer a holistic approach in which I cater to my patient’s unique needs through a comprehensive initial evaluation. I also use a combination of psychotherapy and pharmacology to treat my patients to help them develop a healthy mind in order to maintain a fulfilling and balanced life. This can be achieved through long term treatment with the goal of returning you to pre-illness state or as close to as possible.

Remi's Room, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, NE-BC
Verified
Verified
As individuals, we are very much influenced by what our eyes have seen, our ears have heard, and what our hearts have felt. I am a doctoral trained Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of healthcare experience. I opened my mental health practice "Remi's Room" to offer a safe place for honest and open dialogue with a provider who understands stress, coping, and the beauty of transformation.

Sohamy Pinard
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The process to building your mental wellness will have its ups and downs. My focus is to get you to trust your process, as we choose the right resources to help build it whether that be through therapy, medication or both. Please note I do not prescribe controlled substances

Gregory Okorongwu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified
Verified
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in the treatment of adults with a wide range of psychiatric disorders. I offer a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, individual psychotherapy and medication management. I offer personalized mental health services combining therapy and medications in a single appointment to save you time and money. I believe that mental health care should be accessible.

Vsevolod Rudoy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am a fully licensed psychiatrist serving the NYC community with over 20 years of medical experience. Understanding the uniqueness of each patient’s situation is my main focus. I use my experience and continued learning to provide outstanding medication management therapy to promote healthy living and a better quality of life for all my patients. I stay dedicated to my patients and work in collaboration with them to identify the most effective treatment plan with consultations being catered appropriately to accommodate each individual’s needs and concerns so that they can meet their full potential.

Toba Omidiji
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified
Verified
Toba has experience treating a range of psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, and schizophrenia; in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. He currently renders care to the young adult (17) and older adult population. When treating clients who are experiencing mental health issues it is very important to understand the other elements that may serve as contributing factors for their diagnosis. It takes a level of compassion, integrity, patience, and understanding to work with individuals who are experiencing difficulties managing mental health or the mental health of their loved ones.
Waitlist for new clients

Joseph Mouallem
Psychiatrist, MD, JD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Mouallem is a board-certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist specialized in evaluating and treating individuals with a wide range of issues, including depression and anxiety, relationship and career concerns, self-esteem problems, grief and loss. He has a special interest and focus in issues of early adulthood, reproductive psychiatry, and life transitions. After an extensive evaluation, you will work together to establish a plan of care that may include talk therapy, medication, or both when indicated. He has a warm and open-minded approach to care that is challenging and collaborative, thoughtful and thorough.
Not accepting new clients

Mind and Body Wellness Medical Center
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
We are a privately owned medical center that offers both psychotherapy and psychophramacology to the community. We provide individual, family and group counseling services in a professional and comfortable environment. Our staff of psychiatrists' and therapists specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults. We work as a team to help our clients achieve real and lasting change.

Our Wellness Project - Kevin Hamilton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my experience includes multiple behavioral health outpatient clinics as well as substance abuse clinics throughout New York City. Through these experiences, I have always felt a calling to assist individuals with mental health issues. My training crosses a life-span while utilizing Evidence-Based Practice. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as utilizing various treatment modalities to adequately treat each individual client. I am capable of helping individuals who are experiencing difficulties with the ability to physically function, due to the inability to manage their emotions.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Kings County is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Kings County Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Kings County has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Kings County, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Kings County Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Kings County is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Kings County Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Kings County has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Kings County, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Kings County Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Kings County, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Kings County, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Kings County as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Kings County). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Kings County, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Kings County, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Kings County as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Kings County). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.