Women's Issues Psychiatrists in Northport, NY
I have spent several years working with adults from ages 16 to 70. Many of my patients are going through difficult transitions and have experienced anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and ADHD. I use a multidisciplinary approach if appropriate, in addition to medication management.
I have spent several years working with adults from ages 16 to 70. Many of my patients are going through difficult transitions and have experienced anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and ADHD. I use a multidisciplinary approach if appropriate, in addition to medication management.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the emotional impact of medical and neurological conditions. Many of my patients come in feeling overwhelmed, managing high-demand roles, or trying to make sense of changes in their mood, focus, or overall well-being. With a background in neurology, I take an integrative approach that considers both physical and mental health. I provide thoughtful medication management and collaborate closely with therapists and other providers to help patients feel more stable, clear, and supported.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the emotional impact of medical and neurological conditions. Many of my patients come in feeling overwhelmed, managing high-demand roles, or trying to make sense of changes in their mood, focus, or overall well-being. With a background in neurology, I take an integrative approach that considers both physical and mental health. I provide thoughtful medication management and collaborate closely with therapists and other providers to help patients feel more stable, clear, and supported.
If you are here, and reaching out, know that you are doing a difficult, but very healthy thing. I am very proud of you. Baby steps....of course it isn't easy. It isn't supposed to be. As human beings, we have a million and one ways to hide our pain from the world. In many ways, that cloaking is protective and serves a real purpose. But, as time goes by, the pain or trauma begins to present in ways that we did not expect. Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Acute Panic Attacks, Anger, and many more mental health challenges rear their heads and do not go away until we process the trauma and it begins to melt away.
If you are here, and reaching out, know that you are doing a difficult, but very healthy thing. I am very proud of you. Baby steps....of course it isn't easy. It isn't supposed to be. As human beings, we have a million and one ways to hide our pain from the world. In many ways, that cloaking is protective and serves a real purpose. But, as time goes by, the pain or trauma begins to present in ways that we did not expect. Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Acute Panic Attacks, Anger, and many more mental health challenges rear their heads and do not go away until we process the trauma and it begins to melt away.
Hello and thank you for stopping by, my name is Richard Menjivar and I am a bi-lingual, board-certified, Psychiatric NP, and Army Veteran on a mission to provide trauma-informed care. From supporting the LatinX community through culturally nuanced therapy to helping first responders (police, fire, military, EMS) navigate the weight of the front lines, my approach is always patient-centered and rooted in mindfulness.
Hello and thank you for stopping by, my name is Richard Menjivar and I am a bi-lingual, board-certified, Psychiatric NP, and Army Veteran on a mission to provide trauma-informed care. From supporting the LatinX community through culturally nuanced therapy to helping first responders (police, fire, military, EMS) navigate the weight of the front lines, my approach is always patient-centered and rooted in mindfulness.
Life transitions can bring unexpected challenges. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, perimenopause, relationship changes, or shifts in your identity or purpose. My goal is to help you restore balance, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself through a supportive and compassionate partnership.
As a Physician Assistant specializing in women’s mental health, I work with adult women experiencing anxiety, depression, and emotional changes during midlife and other major life transitions. My approach is holistic and collaborative, integrating evidence-based therapy, lifestyle strategies, and thoughtful medication management.
Life transitions can bring unexpected challenges. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, perimenopause, relationship changes, or shifts in your identity or purpose. My goal is to help you restore balance, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself through a supportive and compassionate partnership.
As a Physician Assistant specializing in women’s mental health, I work with adult women experiencing anxiety, depression, and emotional changes during midlife and other major life transitions. My approach is holistic and collaborative, integrating evidence-based therapy, lifestyle strategies, and thoughtful medication management.
Mental health care is vital to your overall health and functioning. As a licensed and board certified Nurse Practitioner in both Psychiatry (PMHNP-BC), and Adult Health (ANP-BC) I bring to you a rich background of person-focused care across the lifespan. We will work together to optimize your mental health. In person and telehealth appointments available.
Mental health care is vital to your overall health and functioning. As a licensed and board certified Nurse Practitioner in both Psychiatry (PMHNP-BC), and Adult Health (ANP-BC) I bring to you a rich background of person-focused care across the lifespan. We will work together to optimize your mental health. In person and telehealth appointments available.
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Trying to get help for mental health is overwhelming. You do not have to do this alone. I can help you through your mental health struggles and assist to get you to a place of thriving and not just surviving. Wether you are seeking support for yourself or child, I aim to create a warm, holistic approach where you feel heard, respected and comfortable.
Trying to get help for mental health is overwhelming. You do not have to do this alone. I can help you through your mental health struggles and assist to get you to a place of thriving and not just surviving. Wether you are seeking support for yourself or child, I aim to create a warm, holistic approach where you feel heard, respected and comfortable.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or not quite like yourself, you deserve a space where you feel supported. I’m Ana, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering gentle, judgment-free care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and pregnancy or postpartum challenges.
We can meet in person or through flexible telehealth anywhere in New York.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or not quite like yourself, you deserve a space where you feel supported. I’m Ana, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering gentle, judgment-free care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and pregnancy or postpartum challenges.
We can meet in person or through flexible telehealth anywhere in New York.
I partner with clients to explore their unique mental health & wellness path in a warm, empathetic, safe environment. Trust, communication, shared humanity & authenticity are fundamental to the therapeutic relationship. I believe mental health support begins with treating the whole person, which includes but is not limited to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture & core values. I’m passionate about working with clients to find peace, balance & respect for body image, food & movement. I treat anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, substance use issues, eating disorders & sleep issues.
I partner with clients to explore their unique mental health & wellness path in a warm, empathetic, safe environment. Trust, communication, shared humanity & authenticity are fundamental to the therapeutic relationship. I believe mental health support begins with treating the whole person, which includes but is not limited to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture & core values. I’m passionate about working with clients to find peace, balance & respect for body image, food & movement. I treat anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, substance use issues, eating disorders & sleep issues.
Mavida Health is a deeply specialized, comprehensive mental health platform for women - including those trying to conceive, pregnant (incl. adoption and surrogacy), experiencing pregnancy loss, in the postpartum, navigating (peri)menopause, and so much more. We offer 1:1 therapy, couples/family therapy, group therapy, prescribing, and medication management.
Mavida Health is a deeply specialized, comprehensive mental health platform for women - including those trying to conceive, pregnant (incl. adoption and surrogacy), experiencing pregnancy loss, in the postpartum, navigating (peri)menopause, and so much more. We offer 1:1 therapy, couples/family therapy, group therapy, prescribing, and medication management.
You might be navigating life on your own for the first time—or making major decisions about your body, your future, or your identity. Maybe you're unsure what’s normal, or you feel pressure to keep everything together. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and longing for a space where they can exhale. Whether you're a college student figuring out adulthood or a woman facing the complexities of fertility, pregnancy, or loss, I offer care that meets you exactly where you are. Together, we’ll build insight, stability, and confidence—so you can move forward with clarity and strength.
You might be navigating life on your own for the first time—or making major decisions about your body, your future, or your identity. Maybe you're unsure what’s normal, or you feel pressure to keep everything together. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and longing for a space where they can exhale. Whether you're a college student figuring out adulthood or a woman facing the complexities of fertility, pregnancy, or loss, I offer care that meets you exactly where you are. Together, we’ll build insight, stability, and confidence—so you can move forward with clarity and strength.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Lindsey and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Women’s issues, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) / Trauma, Depression, Chronic illness, Bipolar, LGBTQIA+, gender, & sexuality topics. 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.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Lindsey and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Women’s issues, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) / Trauma, Depression, Chronic illness, Bipolar, LGBTQIA+, gender, & sexuality topics. 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. Frieder is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in women’s mental health. This includes emotional and psychological problems during pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal losses, infertility, menopause, perimenopause and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. She pursued a residency in OBGYN in Argentina, and a residency in Adult Psychiatry and Fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx, NY. Dr. Frieder worked and taught at Montefiore Medical Group and at Zucker Hillside Hospital where she served as the Physician in Charge of the Perinatal Program.
Dr. Frieder is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in women’s mental health. This includes emotional and psychological problems during pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal losses, infertility, menopause, perimenopause and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. She pursued a residency in OBGYN in Argentina, and a residency in Adult Psychiatry and Fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx, NY. Dr. Frieder worked and taught at Montefiore Medical Group and at Zucker Hillside Hospital where she served as the Physician in Charge of the Perinatal Program.
Molly is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her nursing career at NYU Langone Health, where she spent eight years caring for patients and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Through that experience, she developed a deep appreciation for the importance of emotional support and mental well-being alongside medical care. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health and now provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals across the lifespan.
Molly is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her nursing career at NYU Langone Health, where she spent eight years caring for patients and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Through that experience, she developed a deep appreciation for the importance of emotional support and mental well-being alongside medical care. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health and now provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals across the lifespan.
I am a Board Certified Family Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health. I work with people across the continuum I have successfully treated people who have depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping, attention deficit disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder. I also work with people who are suffering from chronic illnesses. Inherited genetic variants also affect the way medications are metabolized. Therefore, I integrate Pharmacogenetic Testing which gives us another tool and more information about your unique genetic and medical make-up that will help inform medication selections and dosages.
I am a Board Certified Family Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health. I work with people across the continuum I have successfully treated people who have depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping, attention deficit disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder. I also work with people who are suffering from chronic illnesses. Inherited genetic variants also affect the way medications are metabolized. Therefore, I integrate Pharmacogenetic Testing which gives us another tool and more information about your unique genetic and medical make-up that will help inform medication selections and dosages.
Psychiatric care for women and children who feel overwhelmed or misunderstood - supporting clarity, confidence, and the ability to truly thrive.
Many of the women, teens, and children I work with are doing their best every day - but feel like they’re constantly pushing uphill. They may struggle with ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation, school pressure, or mood challenges that make daily life exhausting.
They want to understand why things feel so hard, build real tools that work, and finally feel capable, steady, and confident at school, at work, and at home.
Psychiatric care for women and children who feel overwhelmed or misunderstood - supporting clarity, confidence, and the ability to truly thrive.
Many of the women, teens, and children I work with are doing their best every day - but feel like they’re constantly pushing uphill. They may struggle with ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation, school pressure, or mood challenges that make daily life exhausting.
They want to understand why things feel so hard, build real tools that work, and finally feel capable, steady, and confident at school, at work, and at home.
You’re the one everyone relies on—but lately anxiety, overwhelm, or difficulty focusing is making daily life feel harder than it should.
I help high-functioning women and professionals who are successful on the outside but feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or unable to focus on the inside. Whether you're navigating burnout, a major life transition, reproductive or hormonal changes, or discovering the impact of years of untreated ADHD.
You’re the one everyone relies on—but lately anxiety, overwhelm, or difficulty focusing is making daily life feel harder than it should.
I help high-functioning women and professionals who are successful on the outside but feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or unable to focus on the inside. Whether you're navigating burnout, a major life transition, reproductive or hormonal changes, or discovering the impact of years of untreated ADHD.
Are you wondering what else you can do for your mental health? At Bloom Psychiatry And Wellness, we go above and beyond. We are attentive listeners and caring clinicians. You will have exclusive access to concierge psychiatric care: flexible, discreet, effective and simple-to-access tailored care from the comfort of your home.
Are you wondering what else you can do for your mental health? At Bloom Psychiatry And Wellness, we go above and beyond. We are attentive listeners and caring clinicians. You will have exclusive access to concierge psychiatric care: flexible, discreet, effective and simple-to-access tailored care from the comfort of your home.
Vanessa Barisano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC MSN, BSN
2 Endorsed
Williston Park, NY 11596
My vision is for all women and mothers to feel worthy of mental health treatment without fear or judgement. Women have unique needs based on what stage of life they are in. Whether you are preconception, pregnant, postpartum or "empty nesting", I have the expertise to manage your needs. My passion is helping women navigate through all their transitions & difficulties with compassion and empathy!
My vision is for all women and mothers to feel worthy of mental health treatment without fear or judgement. Women have unique needs based on what stage of life they are in. Whether you are preconception, pregnant, postpartum or "empty nesting", I have the expertise to manage your needs. My passion is helping women navigate through all their transitions & difficulties with compassion and empathy!
Feeling "stuck" in your career, daily life, or relationships can be overwhelming - yet reading these words means there is an opportunity for change. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences and emotions shape who you are and work toward growth and clarity.
Using psychodynamic and relational approaches, with touches of CBT and DBT, I aim to foster lasting change. If needed, thoughtfully prescribed medications can ease pain and support progress. Let’s create a path that feels right for you.
Feeling "stuck" in your career, daily life, or relationships can be overwhelming - yet reading these words means there is an opportunity for change. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences and emotions shape who you are and work toward growth and clarity.
Using psychodynamic and relational approaches, with touches of CBT and DBT, I aim to foster lasting change. If needed, thoughtfully prescribed medications can ease pain and support progress. Let’s create a path that feels right for you.
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FAQ - Psychiatrists for Women's Issues
How can psychiatrists help women with gender-specific mental health challenges?
Women can face a variety of unique mental health challenges that they may seek psychiatric support for, such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause, body image concerns, and other conditions that intersect with gender-based experiences. Psychiatrists with specific expertise in working with women can offer treatment for these conditions, often through medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. While not all psychiatrists who specialize in women's issues are female, some women find that they are most comfortable seeing a female psychiatrist, as they may feel more supported by someone who has shared life experiences and perspectives.
What does psychiatric treatment for women's issues involve?
Because women's issues encompass a variety of concerns, the course of treatment recommended by a psychiatrist will vary. However, psychiatrists will often begin treatment with an assessment of a client's current symptoms and recommend a treatment plan according to the assessment findings. Treatment often includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication, depending on the nature of the concern and the individual's goals. For example, a psychiatrist might use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or interpersonal therapy (IPT) to help clients explore and address challenges related to identity, relationships, parenting, or past trauma. For those experiencing mood changes related to hormonal fluctuations—such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or perinatal depression—medication may also be considered to help stabilize mood. In many cases, psychiatrists will coordinate with other healthcare providers, such as OB-GYNs or primary care physicians, to ensure comprehensive care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in women's issues?
Psychology Today's online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by treatment specialty and gender, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who treat women's issues and identify as female. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees.