Addiction Psychiatrists in Merrick, NY
I am a Columbia University trained board-certified adult psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist with over 14 years of experience of evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, and culturally responsive mental-health care.
To begin treatment, we start by first completing a comprehensive evaluation to understand your concerns. I take time to understand your personal history, stressors, identity, and goals. Afterwards, we work together to develop a personalized treatment plan to meet your needs.
I am a Columbia University trained board-certified adult psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist with over 14 years of experience of evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, and culturally responsive mental-health care.
To begin treatment, we start by first completing a comprehensive evaluation to understand your concerns. I take time to understand your personal history, stressors, identity, and goals. Afterwards, we work together to develop a personalized treatment plan to meet your needs.
Now accepting new patients with same-week appointments! Evolve Psychiatry is a mental health practice made up of 20+ psychiatrists for you to choose from. Located in Massapequa, Syosset, Garden City, and Albany. We compassionate care for all ages. Most major insurances accepted. We offer telehealth and in-person appointments for psychiatry, therapy, and medication management. Our specialized services include TMS Therapy and Spravato treatment. We treat a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health disorders.
Now accepting new patients with same-week appointments! Evolve Psychiatry is a mental health practice made up of 20+ psychiatrists for you to choose from. Located in Massapequa, Syosset, Garden City, and Albany. We compassionate care for all ages. Most major insurances accepted. We offer telehealth and in-person appointments for psychiatry, therapy, and medication management. Our specialized services include TMS Therapy and Spravato treatment. We treat a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health disorders.
Has someone suggested that you may need to take medication for what you're experiencing? Scary thought for most people. I'm a Nurse Practitioner with advanced training in therapy and medication management of all mood disorders. I strongly believe that total remission of your symptoms is possible. Research has shown that therapy in addition to medications for those who need them works best. Medication is prescribed as a last resort. I don't take prescribing medication lightly and do not believe in a one pill cure-all. There are many options we can explore.
Has someone suggested that you may need to take medication for what you're experiencing? Scary thought for most people. I'm a Nurse Practitioner with advanced training in therapy and medication management of all mood disorders. I strongly believe that total remission of your symptoms is possible. Research has shown that therapy in addition to medications for those who need them works best. Medication is prescribed as a last resort. I don't take prescribing medication lightly and do not believe in a one pill cure-all. There are many options we can explore.
Humanistic Family Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BSN, MSN, NPP, BC
Serves Area
Humanistic Family Psychiatry & Addiction Treatment is a Sole Psychiatric/ Addiction Treatment Practice located on the South Shore of Long Island.
I am a certified Suboxone provider for addiction treatment. My style is warm, compassionate and non judgmental, in a laid back comfortable setting. If you are ready to start feeling like you again and want to live the life that you deserve, please contact me to set up an appointment.
Humanistic Family Psychiatry & Addiction Treatment is a Sole Psychiatric/ Addiction Treatment Practice located on the South Shore of Long Island.
I am a certified Suboxone provider for addiction treatment. My style is warm, compassionate and non judgmental, in a laid back comfortable setting. If you are ready to start feeling like you again and want to live the life that you deserve, please contact me to set up an appointment.
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In my work with individuals with chronic medical, general psychiatric, pain and substance disorders I have come to truly appreciate how very individual and uniquely these manifest in the suffering patient.
In respect for this, every patient is methodically assessed leaving no medical, psychiatric, substance, environment, social, occupational, or identity-related historical feature unexamined. These are filtered through ones' unique personality, disposition, perspectives and lived experiences. Only then might we find a basis for true understanding.
In my work with individuals with chronic medical, general psychiatric, pain and substance disorders I have come to truly appreciate how very individual and uniquely these manifest in the suffering patient.
In respect for this, every patient is methodically assessed leaving no medical, psychiatric, substance, environment, social, occupational, or identity-related historical feature unexamined. These are filtered through ones' unique personality, disposition, perspectives and lived experiences. Only then might we find a basis for true understanding.
I am a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, with a specialty in addiction psychiatry with an integrative psychiatry practice based on a diagnostic assessment and treatment guided by biological, psychological, social, and behavioral paradigms.
I have a specialty in psychoanalysis that informs my approach to elucidate the experiences of the past that influence the perspective in the here and now that motivates one to think, feel, and act in predictable patterns that influence agency, identity, empathy, and intimacy.
I am a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, with a specialty in addiction psychiatry with an integrative psychiatry practice based on a diagnostic assessment and treatment guided by biological, psychological, social, and behavioral paradigms.
I have a specialty in psychoanalysis that informs my approach to elucidate the experiences of the past that influence the perspective in the here and now that motivates one to think, feel, and act in predictable patterns that influence agency, identity, empathy, and intimacy.
I am specialized in both General and Addiction Psychiatry and trained to provide psychotherapy to enhance motivation to quit and prevent relapse.
My goal in practice is to work together with each patient to develop a customized plan that will address their needs. I am a strong believer in psychotherapy and have experience in individual, group, couple and family therapy. However, when therapy has not provided adequate relief, medication management is always available. I will collaborate with patients to find the best treatment. I am also on faculty at Columbia University/ NYSPI and actively involved in research (specific areas include opioid dependence, pain and complicated grief). This experience allows me to integrate up to date treatment in my practice.
I am specialized in both General and Addiction Psychiatry and trained to provide psychotherapy to enhance motivation to quit and prevent relapse.
My goal in practice is to work together with each patient to develop a customized plan that will address their needs. I am a strong believer in psychotherapy and have experience in individual, group, couple and family therapy. However, when therapy has not provided adequate relief, medication management is always available. I will collaborate with patients to find the best treatment. I am also on faculty at Columbia University/ NYSPI and actively involved in research (specific areas include opioid dependence, pain and complicated grief). This experience allows me to integrate up to date treatment in my practice.
Maybe you're navigating substance use alongside mental health struggles, or you feel like previous care missed the mark.
In addition to my private practice, I work in a Psychiatric Emergency Department and a forensic psychiatric hospital. This experience allows me to skillfully manage the most severe, complex, and treatment-resistant cases—bringing urgency, precision, and deep compassion to every patient I serve.
Maybe you're navigating substance use alongside mental health struggles, or you feel like previous care missed the mark.
In addition to my private practice, I work in a Psychiatric Emergency Department and a forensic psychiatric hospital. This experience allows me to skillfully manage the most severe, complex, and treatment-resistant cases—bringing urgency, precision, and deep compassion to every patient I serve.
I have a specialty in substance use problems and addictive behaviors (e.g., compulsive sex, gambling, or eating), including a particular focus on flourishing in recovery (however you define that term).
I am a Columbia University psychiatrist who uses integrative practices (especially mindfulness and meditation) along with modern psychotherapy and psychiatric medicine. My main focus is helping motivated people to work with their difficult emotions and behaviors, toward greater joy and peace in their lives.
I have a specialty in substance use problems and addictive behaviors (e.g., compulsive sex, gambling, or eating), including a particular focus on flourishing in recovery (however you define that term).
I am a Columbia University psychiatrist who uses integrative practices (especially mindfulness and meditation) along with modern psychotherapy and psychiatric medicine. My main focus is helping motivated people to work with their difficult emotions and behaviors, toward greater joy and peace in their lives.
I offer warm, culturally sensitive, compassionate integrative psychiatry & psychotherapy services for those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction.
I integrate comprehensive assessments, labs, genetic testing, medications, supplements, lifestyle changes, trauma sensitive yoga, mindful self-compassion, IFS, EMDR, CBT & MI along with a lot of psychoeducation to get you the best outcomes. I will help you learn adaptive responses to negative emotions and lean into and soak up positive emotions.
I offer warm, culturally sensitive, compassionate integrative psychiatry & psychotherapy services for those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction.
I integrate comprehensive assessments, labs, genetic testing, medications, supplements, lifestyle changes, trauma sensitive yoga, mindful self-compassion, IFS, EMDR, CBT & MI along with a lot of psychoeducation to get you the best outcomes. I will help you learn adaptive responses to negative emotions and lean into and soak up positive emotions.
I am well-trained across many subspecialties but have particular strengths in psychotherapy, addiction, emergency psychiatry and consultation-liason psychiatry.
A client that would benefit from treatment with me understands that struggles with mental health are an opportunity for character development and liberation from the whimsicality of the psyche.
While we may explore more immediate remedies for these struggles between psychotherapeutic interventions and medication management, this client recognizes that the pursuit of "Sukoon" is a lifelong journey and understands that progress isn't always linear.
I am well-trained across many subspecialties but have particular strengths in psychotherapy, addiction, emergency psychiatry and consultation-liason psychiatry.
A client that would benefit from treatment with me understands that struggles with mental health are an opportunity for character development and liberation from the whimsicality of the psyche.
While we may explore more immediate remedies for these struggles between psychotherapeutic interventions and medication management, this client recognizes that the pursuit of "Sukoon" is a lifelong journey and understands that progress isn't always linear.
In private practice for over 20 years, I treat both straightforward and complex psychiatric conditions with medication and talk therapy.
I am double board certified in general psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry—a specialty that focuses on how physical health impacts mental well-being, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care.
My MBA from Columbia Business School further refines this approach with a data-driven, metrics-based perspective to treatment planning.
In private practice for over 20 years, I treat both straightforward and complex psychiatric conditions with medication and talk therapy.
I am double board certified in general psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry—a specialty that focuses on how physical health impacts mental well-being, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care.
My MBA from Columbia Business School further refines this approach with a data-driven, metrics-based perspective to treatment planning.
I help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and addiction feel more stable, clear, and in control.
If you’ve felt rushed, dismissed, or like a number,you deserve better. I offer something different: therapy and medication in one appointment, with care that’s thoughtful, connected, and personal. I work with teens and adults (14+) struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and mood disorders. I use Cognitive therapy (CBT) to help you shift unhelpful thoughts, Solution Focused therapy (SFT) to focus on your strengths and goals, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you understand and heal the parts of you carrying pain. I genuinely care, and I bring the skill set and experience to help you make real, lasting change.
I help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and addiction feel more stable, clear, and in control.
If you’ve felt rushed, dismissed, or like a number,you deserve better. I offer something different: therapy and medication in one appointment, with care that’s thoughtful, connected, and personal. I work with teens and adults (14+) struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and mood disorders. I use Cognitive therapy (CBT) to help you shift unhelpful thoughts, Solution Focused therapy (SFT) to focus on your strengths and goals, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you understand and heal the parts of you carrying pain. I genuinely care, and I bring the skill set and experience to help you make real, lasting change.
I treat wide range of psychiatric and substance use disorders.
My approach includes thorough evaluation of medical and social factors that impact mental illness. I particularly focus on sleep disorders and how they impact mental health. I offer psychopharmacological interventions to manage psychiatric symptoms.
I treat wide range of psychiatric and substance use disorders.
My approach includes thorough evaluation of medical and social factors that impact mental illness. I particularly focus on sleep disorders and how they impact mental health. I offer psychopharmacological interventions to manage psychiatric symptoms.
Salman Abouzied is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in therapy and psycho-pharmacological treatment of Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Substance Recovery, Anxiety Disorders, Psychotic/Thought Disorders, Childhood ADHD/ADD, and management of psychiatric symptoms related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Now offering 100% virtual visits for patients in New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Florida, and Massachusetts. Go to www.empathwell.com for more information.
Salman Abouzied is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in therapy and psycho-pharmacological treatment of Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Substance Recovery, Anxiety Disorders, Psychotic/Thought Disorders, Childhood ADHD/ADD, and management of psychiatric symptoms related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Now offering 100% virtual visits for patients in New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Florida, and Massachusetts. Go to www.empathwell.com for more information.
My ideal client is someone who wants more out of life than symptom removal. I want to work with people who want to find meaning, purpose and passion in their lives. Certainly, I want to help people diminish suffering but a lasting approach must involve a determined commitment to living a fulfilling life.
My ideal client is someone who wants more out of life than symptom removal. I want to work with people who want to find meaning, purpose and passion in their lives. Certainly, I want to help people diminish suffering but a lasting approach must involve a determined commitment to living a fulfilling life.
He is a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
Christian S. Monsalve, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist, Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), and Founder and Medical Director of Verigrate Health. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2021 and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2025. Dr. Monsalve provides individualized outpatient psychiatric care for adolescents and adults through secure telemedicine and select in-person appointments. He has clinical expertise in the evidence-based tapering and deprescribing of psychiatric medications when appropriate.
He is a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
Christian S. Monsalve, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist, Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), and Founder and Medical Director of Verigrate Health. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2021 and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2025. Dr. Monsalve provides individualized outpatient psychiatric care for adolescents and adults through secure telemedicine and select in-person appointments. He has clinical expertise in the evidence-based tapering and deprescribing of psychiatric medications when appropriate.
I am board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry and specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders.
I completed my adult psychiatry residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Following residency, I completed a fellowship in addiction psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine. I am currently on faculty at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and New York Medical College where I teach residents and medical students.
I am board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry and specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders.
I completed my adult psychiatry residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Following residency, I completed a fellowship in addiction psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine. I am currently on faculty at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and New York Medical College where I teach residents and medical students.
I have experience in treating mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, problems related to alcohol and cannabis use, and helping those with professional challenges.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist providing patient-centered care. I take pride in my ability to treat a variety of psychiatric conditions with evidence-based knowledge and appropriate psychotherapy tools. I have experience in working with healthcare professionals, students (college, graduate, law and medical), LGBTQ clients, and survivors of trauma. I am licensed in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts and can see patients remotely, but I appreciate the chance to meet in-person in my comfortable office in Montclair, NJ.
I have experience in treating mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, problems related to alcohol and cannabis use, and helping those with professional challenges.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist providing patient-centered care. I take pride in my ability to treat a variety of psychiatric conditions with evidence-based knowledge and appropriate psychotherapy tools. I have experience in working with healthcare professionals, students (college, graduate, law and medical), LGBTQ clients, and survivors of trauma. I am licensed in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts and can see patients remotely, but I appreciate the chance to meet in-person in my comfortable office in Montclair, NJ.
My practice centers around the trauma-related issues of addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and gender / sexual identity.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to provide the highest quality care to my patients. As a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my expertise in psychopharmacology is best utilized by taking the whole person into account. There is no one size fits all approach to mental health treatment, and we will work together to carefully understand your unique struggles. We will then customize a plan to get you feeling centered and empowered. While I offer both medication and therapy services, I also enjoy collaborating with other providers and seeing clients solely for medication management.
My practice centers around the trauma-related issues of addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and gender / sexual identity.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to provide the highest quality care to my patients. As a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my expertise in psychopharmacology is best utilized by taking the whole person into account. There is no one size fits all approach to mental health treatment, and we will work together to carefully understand your unique struggles. We will then customize a plan to get you feeling centered and empowered. While I offer both medication and therapy services, I also enjoy collaborating with other providers and seeing clients solely for medication management.
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Addiction Psychiatrists
What type of addictions can psychiatrists treat?
Addiction is a general term used to describe a group of mental health conditions characterized by the engagement in compulsive behavior, the loss of control, and harmful impacts on one's life—such as disruptions to school, work, or familial commitments. Substance use disorders involving the use of alcohol and/or drugs are among the most common forms of addiction, but addictions can also be behavioral in nature, such as gambling or shopping. Psychiatrists who specialize in addiction help clients manage the influence of their addiction on their daily life, often through a combination of psychotherapy and, when indicated, medication.
How do psychiatrists approach addiction treatment?
When seeing a new client, a psychiatrist will often begin with an assessment to ensure that outpatient care is appropriate for the client and assess whether a higher level of care, such as an intensive outpatient program (IOP) or inpatient detox program, may be necessary. Once the current level of treatment has been determined, psychiatrists will work with clients to identify recovery goals and outline a treatment approach that is most appropriate. Psychiatrists will often support recovery through psychotherapy practices like motivational interviewing, as well as through medication, which for some conditions, like opioid use disorder, can help manage symptoms of withdrawal that make recovery from addiction more challenging. In other cases, medication may be used to treat co-occurring conditions, such as depression or anxiety.
How to find the right addiction psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory is a useful tool to find psychiatrists who specialize in addiction. Using the search filters, clients can search for professionals with expertise in addiction or related conditions, such as substance use, alcohol use, drug abuse, or dual diagnosis. If desired, clients can also narrow their search to providers who share their identity, such as identifying as a specific gender or practicing a given religion. When speaking with potential psychiatrists, it can be helpful to ask about their specific expertise in treating addiction and inquire about their approach to medication and behavioral interventions. Since not all psychiatrists treat every form of addiction, it is important to ensure that the psychiatrist has experience in the specific addiction that is relevant. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.