Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in New York, NY
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Faizan Syed
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
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Faizan Syed, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist. He has experience working with patients of all age groups who have struggled with
trauma
, relationship/attachment issues, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, psychosis, and personality disorders. He believes in the power and importance of psychotherapy as part of the therapeutic process and integrates individualized psychotherapy. He tailors techniques to each patient’s needs. He uses an integrative, holistic approach that combines different schools of psychology, philosophy, and neurology,
Angela Yeung
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MS, PMHNP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner offering psychotherapy and medication management with expertise in treating mood disorders, anxiety,
PTSD
, and psychotic disorders. I have served a wide range of patient populations including the chronically homeless, justice involved individuals, and patients with dual diagnosis. I received my graduate degree from New York University.
Shakiya Mussington
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, NP-P, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
The Bass Wellness Center (BWC) is excited to welcome Shakiya to their practice! BWC provides the most advanced, evidence-based mental healthcare, including a full continuum of psych & addiction services online, at your convenience! Shakiya is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 10 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. Shakiya's practice focuses on the treatment of
PTSD
, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and schizophrenia/psychotic disorders. Shakiya's style is solution-oriented, open-minded & promotes empowerment.
Geoffrey Robinson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I prefer to take a holistic approach to treatment with a focus on depressive disorders, anxiety/stress disorders, and
trauma
related disorders.
Conversations surrounding mental health and well-being so often minimize the depth of a person's struggle and prevent them from ever asking for help. Your mental well-being should not be considered taboo, but rather a priority. Challenging life experiences happen to everyone, but we often have little information and guidance on how to navigate things like burnout,
trauma
, relationship turmoil... Whether this is your first time seeking treatment or if you are returning or continuing treatment, we can work together to help achieve your goals, better manage stressors, and improve the quality of your every day life.
Anna Skiandos
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder,
trauma
, OCD, personality disorders, and addictive disorders.
People deserve to feel heard and understood from those they are seeking support. Grounded in my training at Columbia, I believe in treating clients as collaborators who have agency in their treatment. I strive to provide the latest psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches that would be best suited to their situation. I am primarily focused on treating people who question the role that drugs and alcohol may play in their life - whether they are considering abstinence or moderating their use, I am particularly attuned in helping people understand themselves.
Nema Health
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Verified
Nema Health helps people with
PTSD
heal in as little as 2 weeks by offering intensive gold-standard treatment in 10-12 daily sessions.
Have you endured a
trauma
and suffer from symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, low self-worth and fear that the
trauma
could happen again? Have you languished this way for years without any improvement in your symptoms? You may be suffering from
PTSD
and in need of effective, research-backed treatment for your condition.
Daphna Shiffeldrim
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I am trained in
Trauma
Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a model that can be used for children who have suffered medical
trauma
, have chronic illness, or who have experienced other forms of
trauma
(abuse, neglect, exposure to violence).
My interests in working in psychiatry started very early. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age. Living with a chronic condition has taught me about the intimate connection between mind and body and the power of one to influence the other. I am a board certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. In every stage of my training, I sought to deepen my understanding of this connection, and develop skills to help patients maintain a balance between the two. I specialize in treating children with chronic medical conditions; particularly type 1 diabetes, but also many other conditions.
Shoshannah Pearlman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
Attention, impulse control, and
trauma
-related issues are often misunderstood, stigmatized, and poorly treated. With time and treatment, patients who are affected learn to recognize and compensate for their symptoms. Self-acceptance brings appreciation for their own energy, strengths, and resilience. Many continue to exciting lives of high achievement and satisfaction. It is my privilege to accompany you on this journey.
Katrina C Im
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified
Verified
Katrina is a board certified Staff Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Talkiatry and she is dedicated to providing holistic treatment to those seeking mental healthcare. Katrina works primarily with young adults, adolescents and children. Her goal is to provide individualized holistic care to each patient using a combination of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Katrina also treats non-complex
PTSD
with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Katrina has clinical experience in multiple settings over the last 5 years.
Soho Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
With our decades of experience using a broad range of therapeutic methods, the skillful professionals at Soho Psychiatry provide customized treatments to each individual client. Working collaboratively with you and other providers we offer compassionate and effective therapeutic strategies matched to your needs and preferences, all in a discrete and confidential environment. We diagnose and create an agreed upon treatment plan that may involve medications therapy or both. We can help with a wide range of common issues like stress/
trauma
, anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorders, and ADHD
Elizabeth Janssen
Psychiatric Nurse, MA, NP, PMHCNS, BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have published papers on addiction,
trauma
, and psychoanalytic treatments.
I have been in practice over 30 years and have treated a wide range of life problems for individuals and couples. I believe that patterns are developed while growing up in our families of origin that no longer work or produce symptoms. I focus on understanding those attachment patterns historically and in the present in order to reflect and change them. I tend to be very empathic and interactive in this exploration with a focus on symptom reduction and change.
Dirk C Winter
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an attending psychiatrist at Columbia with a private practice locations located on the Upper West Side, and enjoy treating adults, adolescents, and children with a wide range of psychiatric problems including, but not limited to;
trauma
, anxiety, substance abuse, psychosis, ADHD, and personality disorders.
A great psychiatrist needs to combine clinical and scientific expertise with empathy and curiosity about people and their troubles. Throughout my career, I have been fascinated with how each of us develop our unique personal style of coping with a life that will inevitably bring problems in love, work, and the death of our loved ones and ultimately ourselves. If you or your loved one suffers from problems with mood, anxiety, attention, or seems stuck in a pattern of maladaptive behavior, I will work with you to identify the cause and find a solution.
Emily Barnett
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, F403917
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Emily is a ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her undergraduate training at The University of Florida and The University of North Florida. She earned her master’s degree from The University of South Alabama. Emily provides comprehensive evaluations and psychiatric treatment plans for patients experiencing a range of difficulties, including mood disorders, anxiety,
PTSD
, and ADHD. She believes a careful and thorough evaluation provides the best path to work with the patient to develop an individualized plan of care for optimal mental health outcomes.
Patricia Lindahl
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
During my training, I specialized in women's mental health and early childhood
trauma
.
I am an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist working primarily through individual psychotherapy. I see most of my patients on at least a weekly basis. Although I do sometimes prescribe medication, the management of medication is not my primary focus. I believe in psychotherapy because it is more effective than medication for most concerns, and because it can be a powerful, relationship-based experience that works to close past wounds. As a therapist, I try to always be open and compassionate as I listen and intervene.
Luis H Ripoll
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I rely on additional expertise in
trauma
and dissociation, the neurobiology of personality, childhood development, psychoanalytic technique, and in evidence-based psychotherapies such as mentalization-based therapy, cognitive processing therapy for
trauma
, and transference-focused psychotherapy.
I am a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, affiliated with Icahn School of Medicine and New York Psychoanalytic Institute. I treat people who feel stuck, either because of paralyzing anxiety, depression, or some other inexplicable emotional symptom. Others feel stuck in a particular way of relating to others, a specific view of themselves, compelling or distressing fantasies, or due to past traumatic experiences. I aim to provide individualized treatment to target a variety of difficulties in managing emotions, identity, and interpersonal functioning. When necessary, I also prescribe medication to optimize treatment.
Tina Wu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I am an NYU-educated, ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in providing authentic and non-judgmental nursing care. My focus are the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder,
PTSD
, OCD, and insomnia. I speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin. My approach is collaborative, individualized, holistic from a shared decision-making perspective. I strive to keep an open and safe environment for my clients to meet them where they are. My compassion, empathy and ability to understand your experiences facilitates a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment for all.
New York, NY 10010
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Aderonke Ayodele Oguntoye
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am an ivy league trained psychiatrist who is double board certified in adult and forensic psychiatry. I provide psychotherapy (talk therapy) and/or psychopharmacology (medication) to high functioning adults. Conditions treated in this practice include but are not limited to mood disorders, adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic illnesses, interpersonal/relationship difficulties as well as issues around
trauma
, grief and loss. This is not an exhaustive list of services. Please contact me directly to discuss your case and if this practice is right for you.
Marol Kerge
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, F403911
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Marol is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 10 years of practice as an RN and NP; graduating with his master’s from the University of Rhode Island. He has a wide range of experience in working with patients with depression, anxiety,
PTSD
, psychotic disorders, and many other needs. He also has experience in crisis, emergency, and inpatient psychiatric care.
Sara Frischer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
My specific areas of interest are treating clients with eating disorders, self-harming behaviors and the psychological effects of
trauma
.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in psychotherapy and medication management. My philosophy is driven by my belief that no one’s mental illness looks alike and shouldn’t be treated as such. Because of this I have cultivated a passion for an individualized approach to care. My compassion, empathy and ability to understand the human experience facilitates a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment for all of my clients.
Not accepting new clients
Lisa Y. Wang
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I help people who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar spectrum illness,
PTSD
/
trauma
and problems that may not fit neatly with a specific diagnosis, but are still interfering with your life.
Currently I am only accepting new patients interested in KAP work. Please send inquiries via email. I am a Columbia-trained psychiatrist and psychotherapist licensed in NY and NJ. I offer a warm, holistic approach to mental health care. My two areas of focus are psychotherapy (for individuals or couples) and integrative psychiatry. In talk therapy, I can help you understand yourself better and work on making meaningful change. When medications are recommended, I combine traditional psychiatric approaches with integrative approaches like nutritional supplementation, mind-body medicine, and healthy lifestyle habits.
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Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in New York is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
New York 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 New York 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 New York, 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. New York Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in New York is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
New York 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 New York 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 New York, 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. New York Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.