Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Psychiatrists in New York, NY

Dr. Perlmutter is the Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Talkiatry. She is double board certified in adult and child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry. Prior to joining Talkiatry, Dr. Perlmutter was the Chair of Behavioral Health and Addiction Services at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. Prior to Bergen New Bridge, she was the Director of Inpatient Psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center-Wakefield, in New York. Over 35 years, Dr. Perlmutter has held numerous leadership roles with some of the largest hospital systems in the New York Metro Area.

Hello, my name is Dr. Tulsie Patel. I am a board certified psychiatrist. I graduated Cum Laude from Drexel University and attended the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I completed my psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Southwestern and served as Chief Resident. After graduation, I worked at clinics in California and Florida. I have experience in medication management, individual/group therapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation. I am dedicated to providing personalized, patient-centered, and continuously evolving treatment.

Hello, my name is Cathleen and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 23 years of nursing experience. I graduated with my Masters of Science in Nursing from Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fishers College. I specialize in Medication Management, Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I work at Lavender where we believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access.

Dr. Ghim is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who focuses on building a strong therapeutic and collaborative environment with patients who are struggling with depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety including social, obsessive compulsive, and generalized anxiety disorders, amongst others. Dr. Ghim provides primarily psychiatric medication management, in conjunction with supportive, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions, and other modalities of therapeutic treatment.

Dr. Caitlin Aguiar is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. Her mental health care incorporates a holistic approach, while treating clients to facilitate healing and wellness. She incorporates non-pharmaceutical interventions to supplement medication-management including, but not limited to, mindfulness, breathwork, CBT, DBT and supportive therapy in 30min sessions.

Every individual comes from lived experiences that impacts different stages of their life. Using a patient-centered model, my aim consists of both pharmacologic (if indicated) and non-pharmacologic interventions to help you build the foundation and skills, which allows you to take charge in your own mental health while maintaining a safe environment.

Dr. Edelman is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She completed her psychiatry residency training at the Medical College of Georgia and at SUNY Downstate. She completed her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at SUNY Downstate. She has practiced in various settings over her career, including inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric units, adult and child academic outpatient treatment clinics, emergency psychiatric treatment, and community psychiatry.

Dr. Liss was born and raised in a neighborhood in the North Bronx. He attended Queens College, CUNY where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in Hebrew. He completed Medical school at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY and thereafter was accepted to NUMC for psychiatry residency training. For his final year of residency, Dr. Liss was appointed to the position of Chief Resident at NUMC, Nassau University Medical Center.

Hi, I look forward to meeting you! I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and US Army Reservist with over 5 years of nursing experience. I'm skilled in providing exceptional care to my clients experiencing mental illness and substance abuse. I utilize medication management and psychotherapy treatment regimens to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety Disorder, and Depressive Disorders and enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ populations. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.

Dr. Wittenberg is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who recently completed his residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. He offers highly individualized and empathic treatment, with a primary focus on medication management and supportive or cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. He aims to create a collaborative, patient-centered, and non-judgmental treatment environment to help foster the development of a meaningful therapeutic relationship. He emphasizes a holistic approach to care, recognizing the importance of obtaining symptomatic relief with a sense of overall well-being.

Dr. Tran has extensive experience treating psychiatric disorders in diverse populations, including college students, LGBT, perinatal, veterans, and those with socioeconomic disadvantages. He also worked with experts in treatment-resistant depression and provided consultations for patients considering procedural interventions such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and ketamine infusion.

Hello, my name is Terron and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 5 years of nursing experience. I graduated with my Masters of Science in Nursing from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. I specialize in Medication Management, Depression and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I work at Lavender where we believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access.

Hi! I look forward to meeting you! I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of nursing experience with an expertise in behavioral health and psychiatry. I currently practice in both inpatient hospital and outpatient office settings. I enjoy providing psychotherapy in conjunction with medication management to treat clients with sleep issues, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar and many other mental health conditions. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.

Dr. Mathews is an adult psychiatrist who works with young adults and adults struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders. She uses a compassionate, non-judgmental, and reflective approach to listening and working with clients. Dr. Mathews’ practice focuses on medication management, offered in conjunction with supportive therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits.

Dr. Maria Tresa Carvajal is an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist. She is originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador, and is bilingual in Spanish and English. She completed her adult psychiatry residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, BronxCare Health System and her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Northwell Health in New York. She has experience working in various settings including inpatient, outpatient, and the emergency department. Dr. Carvajal has submitted and presented work in the American Psychiatric Association and has also collaborated in a book publication.

Dr. Raafay Deen is a board eligible adult psychiatrist who has been in practice for over 4 years. At the heart of Dr. Deen’s clinical approach is a strong emphasis on establishing trust and building a therapeutic relationship to help patients achieve their goals. Dr. Deen’s practice focuses on medication management. Typically he offers this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30 minute follow-up visits. Occasionally Dr. Deen may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome.

Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Emily and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety and bipolar. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.

Catherine Colson is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Catherine prioritizes listening, compassion, and cultivating a collaborative relationship with her patients. She is interested in anything and everything her patients want to tell her.

Dr. Abramov is a board certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of adults, with additional expertise in the care of older adults. Dr. Abramov’s practice focuses on medication management. It integrates principles from various therapeutic modalities including supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and motivational interviewing into 30-minute follow-up visits. At times, she may recommend the addition of an individual therapist to your care team in order to enhance treatment outcomes.