Female Psychiatrists in Schenectady, NY
Spravato treatment for depression is now available in our Schenectady office. At Luminous Psychiatric our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are dedicated and compassionate, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders. Each is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan. We believe in a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our providers work collaboratively with their patients, empowering them to actively participate in their treatment plans and achieve their mental health goals.
Spravato treatment for depression is now available in our Schenectady office. At Luminous Psychiatric our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are dedicated and compassionate, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders. Each is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan. We believe in a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our providers work collaboratively with their patients, empowering them to actively participate in their treatment plans and achieve their mental health goals.
You are looking for help and before you decide where to turn you have done your research. Trying to find the right person, the right fit to help you get to where you want to go. You want to feel normal and happy within yourself because you are tired of how you are feeling. Therefore seeking mental treatment is first step to your ideal self.
You are looking for help and before you decide where to turn you have done your research. Trying to find the right person, the right fit to help you get to where you want to go. You want to feel normal and happy within yourself because you are tired of how you are feeling. Therefore seeking mental treatment is first step to your ideal self.
Spravato treatment for depression is now available in our Schenectady office. At Luminous Psychiatric our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are dedicated and compassionate, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders. Each is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan. We believe in a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our providers work collaboratively with their patients, empowering them to actively participate in their treatment plans and achieve their mental health goals.
Spravato treatment for depression is now available in our Schenectady office. At Luminous Psychiatric our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are dedicated and compassionate, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders. Each is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan. We believe in a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our providers work collaboratively with their patients, empowering them to actively participate in their treatment plans and achieve their mental health goals.
Spravato treatment for depression is now available in our Schenectady office. At Luminous Psychiatric our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are dedicated and compassionate, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders. Each is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan. We believe in a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our providers work collaboratively with their patients, empowering them to actively participate in their treatment plans and achieve their mental health goals.
Spravato treatment for depression is now available in our Schenectady office. At Luminous Psychiatric our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are dedicated and compassionate, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders. Each is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan. We believe in a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our providers work collaboratively with their patients, empowering them to actively participate in their treatment plans and achieve their mental health goals.
Hi, I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner affiliated with Luminous Psychiatric, a group of professionals dedicated to providing access to health and wellness solutions to those in need. Luminous Psychiatric offers online & in-person availability. Please go to our website (LuminousPyschiatric. com) and select Request Appointment. We believe that while telehealth is making access to healthcare readily available, we only accept patients that can safely be treated remotely. Suitable mental and behavioral conditions for tele-healthcare are depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and certain mood disorders.
Hi, I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner affiliated with Luminous Psychiatric, a group of professionals dedicated to providing access to health and wellness solutions to those in need. Luminous Psychiatric offers online & in-person availability. Please go to our website (LuminousPyschiatric. com) and select Request Appointment. We believe that while telehealth is making access to healthcare readily available, we only accept patients that can safely be treated remotely. Suitable mental and behavioral conditions for tele-healthcare are depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and certain mood disorders.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, licensed in New York. I have trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family and marital therapy. I have always felt that the brain is the most important and neglected organ in the body, and taking care of the brain is the key to well being. I take a holistic approach to care, evaluating for physical, nutrition, hormones, situational and psychodynamic causes of illness, whilst practicing evidence based psychiatry. I have a background in integrative psychiatry and HIV psychiatry. I believe that everyone has value, and everyone deserves the best care.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, licensed in New York. I have trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family and marital therapy. I have always felt that the brain is the most important and neglected organ in the body, and taking care of the brain is the key to well being. I take a holistic approach to care, evaluating for physical, nutrition, hormones, situational and psychodynamic causes of illness, whilst practicing evidence based psychiatry. I have a background in integrative psychiatry and HIV psychiatry. I believe that everyone has value, and everyone deserves the best care.
Do you or someone you know struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Mood Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Anger Issues, or any other mental or behavioral health issues? Is your mental health making it harder to spend time with your friends or family, maintain relationships or friendships, or is it making it more difficult to function at your job, business, career, or school?
Do you or someone you know struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Mood Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Anger Issues, or any other mental or behavioral health issues? Is your mental health making it harder to spend time with your friends or family, maintain relationships or friendships, or is it making it more difficult to function at your job, business, career, or school?
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health, including inpatient, outpatient, and detoxification settings. I currently work with adolescents in a school-based setting and provide virtual care to both adolescents and adults in private practice.
I am committed to delivering culturally competent care with strong ethical sensitivity while supporting individuals in treatment within their natural living environments. My approach focuses on creating a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, supported , and empowered in their mental health journey.
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health, including inpatient, outpatient, and detoxification settings. I currently work with adolescents in a school-based setting and provide virtual care to both adolescents and adults in private practice.
I am committed to delivering culturally competent care with strong ethical sensitivity while supporting individuals in treatment within their natural living environments. My approach focuses on creating a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, supported , and empowered in their mental health journey.
I have been a psychiatric NP for over 35 years now. I've worked inpatient, outpatient, in CPEP, and partial hospitalization. My specialty is chronic mental illnesses and personality disorders. I like to approach my clientele on a down to earth, human level. I like to use a little humor as well as educate about the brain, nervous system. I am not a power-hungry therapist/NP. I join with patients as a team working together. I believe that targeting symptoms that interfere with quality of life are more important than a diagnostic label. I am a therapist at heart, and a NP second. I like to use both roles as a means to achieve success
I have been a psychiatric NP for over 35 years now. I've worked inpatient, outpatient, in CPEP, and partial hospitalization. My specialty is chronic mental illnesses and personality disorders. I like to approach my clientele on a down to earth, human level. I like to use a little humor as well as educate about the brain, nervous system. I am not a power-hungry therapist/NP. I join with patients as a team working together. I believe that targeting symptoms that interfere with quality of life are more important than a diagnostic label. I am a therapist at heart, and a NP second. I like to use both roles as a means to achieve success
Rachael Morey is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing medication management and supportive psychotherapy. She specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. Her goals include promoting mental health across the lifespan, with a focus on vulnerable populations. It is her mission to develop a trusting, respectful and collaborative relationship with each client she treats. Rachael takes a holistic approach to the care she provides while addressing social, physical, and biological components, to navigate client-focused goals and individualized treatment recommendations.
Rachael Morey is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing medication management and supportive psychotherapy. She specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. Her goals include promoting mental health across the lifespan, with a focus on vulnerable populations. It is her mission to develop a trusting, respectful and collaborative relationship with each client she treats. Rachael takes a holistic approach to the care she provides while addressing social, physical, and biological components, to navigate client-focused goals and individualized treatment recommendations.
Hi, I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I help people feel better by finding the right medications to support their mental health. I believe good care starts with kindness, listening, and building trust. I take time to get to know each person because everyone’s experience is different. We’ll work together to find a plan that feels right for you.
Hi, I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I help people feel better by finding the right medications to support their mental health. I believe good care starts with kindness, listening, and building trust. I take time to get to know each person because everyone’s experience is different. We’ll work together to find a plan that feels right for you.
Creative people can end distress-without losing creativity! Starting with a comprehensive evaluation, you and I customize treatment to your needs. I also “de-prescribe” as needed to streamline your medications and use proven natural approaches whenever possible.
Creative people can end distress-without losing creativity! Starting with a comprehensive evaluation, you and I customize treatment to your needs. I also “de-prescribe” as needed to streamline your medications and use proven natural approaches whenever possible.
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Appreciation for the human spirit is an integral aspect of my approach to medication intervention and psychotherapy. I am aware of the courage it often takes to ask for, and accept clinical/psychopharmacological help. Collaboration in this process is most important. I strive to prescribe medication based on a detailed assessment. However, medication management does not lend itself to overnight fixes; It takes commitment and a patient who is onboard with the process. I am currently offering supportive psychotherapy to clients who choose medication mgmt.
Appreciation for the human spirit is an integral aspect of my approach to medication intervention and psychotherapy. I am aware of the courage it often takes to ask for, and accept clinical/psychopharmacological help. Collaboration in this process is most important. I strive to prescribe medication based on a detailed assessment. However, medication management does not lend itself to overnight fixes; It takes commitment and a patient who is onboard with the process. I am currently offering supportive psychotherapy to clients who choose medication mgmt.
Welcome! I'm a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in treating both children and adults with various mental health concerns. My focus is on empowering my patients to achieve balance and reach their full potential. My personalized treatment plans aim to help patients with the following conditions: Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Bipolar disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and more.
Welcome! I'm a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in treating both children and adults with various mental health concerns. My focus is on empowering my patients to achieve balance and reach their full potential. My personalized treatment plans aim to help patients with the following conditions: Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Bipolar disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and more.
My ideal client is someone who is carrying a lot—whether it’s anxiety that won’t quiet down, depression that feels heavy and unshakable, or the lingering effects of trauma that still shape daily life. Some struggle with focus and attention, or find themselves caught in the highs and lows of mood swings. Others come to me feeling simply “stuck”—in transition, in relationships, or in their own sense of self.
My ideal client is someone who is carrying a lot—whether it’s anxiety that won’t quiet down, depression that feels heavy and unshakable, or the lingering effects of trauma that still shape daily life. Some struggle with focus and attention, or find themselves caught in the highs and lows of mood swings. Others come to me feeling simply “stuck”—in transition, in relationships, or in their own sense of self.
Whether you are struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, or inability to concentrate, when we have an opportunity to engage, we will look at many components of your life, not just the current or present issues. It is my belief that many of our thinking patterns are developed at a very young age through our upbringing and influence of culture and socialization. Sometimes these thinking patterns serve us and sometimes they are of disservice to us. Together we can find what is not serving you anymore and come up with new strategies that will lead to a better version of yourself. This may or may not include medication.
Whether you are struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, or inability to concentrate, when we have an opportunity to engage, we will look at many components of your life, not just the current or present issues. It is my belief that many of our thinking patterns are developed at a very young age through our upbringing and influence of culture and socialization. Sometimes these thinking patterns serve us and sometimes they are of disservice to us. Together we can find what is not serving you anymore and come up with new strategies that will lead to a better version of yourself. This may or may not include medication.
Hi, my name is Joy Gavigan, and I am Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, based in the Lower Hudson Valley, NY. I received my MSN in 2020 from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing and have worked in healthcare for over 20 years. I provide evaluations, diagnoses and collaborative treatment plans. I believe in an integrated care approach which may include careful medication management, psychoeducation, lifestyle changes and counselling to help you get back on track. In our first session together, we will discuss any symptoms you are experiencing and examine the issues you are facing in your daily life.
Hi, my name is Joy Gavigan, and I am Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, based in the Lower Hudson Valley, NY. I received my MSN in 2020 from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing and have worked in healthcare for over 20 years. I provide evaluations, diagnoses and collaborative treatment plans. I believe in an integrated care approach which may include careful medication management, psychoeducation, lifestyle changes and counselling to help you get back on track. In our first session together, we will discuss any symptoms you are experiencing and examine the issues you are facing in your daily life.
As your provider, my focus is emphasized on your present symptoms and not the label that comes with those symptoms. The ultimate goal for my patients is to foster confidence and independence in their lives. If you don't leave our sessions with a sense of comfort and hope, I am not doing my duty to you.
As your provider, my focus is emphasized on your present symptoms and not the label that comes with those symptoms. The ultimate goal for my patients is to foster confidence and independence in their lives. If you don't leave our sessions with a sense of comfort and hope, I am not doing my duty to you.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in multi-family dynamics with expertise in emergency medicine, the complexities of civil service careers, and mental health for incarceration/reentry,. With a trauma-informed approach I foster resilience, healing, and empowerment for individuals and families facing life’s challenges.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in multi-family dynamics with expertise in emergency medicine, the complexities of civil service careers, and mental health for incarceration/reentry,. With a trauma-informed approach I foster resilience, healing, and empowerment for individuals and families facing life’s challenges.
I am a double board-certified mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner working predominantly with individuals ages 18-65. I hold master's degrees from Pace University. As both an advanced practice nurse and a psychiatric nurse at heart, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including inpatient care ( NewYork-Presbyterian), outpatient services and teaching future advanced practice nurses. Currently, I provide only telehealth services at this time but in-person in the near future.
disclaimer- at this time I am unable to assist in those seeking controlled medications
I am a double board-certified mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner working predominantly with individuals ages 18-65. I hold master's degrees from Pace University. As both an advanced practice nurse and a psychiatric nurse at heart, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including inpatient care ( NewYork-Presbyterian), outpatient services and teaching future advanced practice nurses. Currently, I provide only telehealth services at this time but in-person in the near future.
disclaimer- at this time I am unable to assist in those seeking controlled medications
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Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, typically using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While clinical expertise is essential, feeling comfortable with your psychiatrist is equally important to the success of treatment. For some individuals, this means working with a provider who shares aspects of their identity—such as gender. A preference for a female psychiatrist often stems from a desire for greater relatability and the comfort of being supported by someone who may share similar lived experiences or perspectives.
What are the advantages of seeing a female psychiatrist?
Female psychiatrists may also possess particular expertise in specialty areas that can be especially relevant to certain patients. Although psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, some female practitioners have developed additional expertise in areas such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause-related mood changes, premenstrual mood disorders, and the psychological effects of gender-based trauma or discrimination. For patients navigating these concerns, working with a female psychiatrist may provide an added sense of validation, empathy, and trust—factors that can be especially meaningful in building a strong therapeutic relationship.
How to find a female psychiatrist
The Psychology Today online directory allows users to search specifically for female psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), with additional filters for clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, insurance acceptance, session costs, and languages spoken. Reviewing provider profiles helps you assess whether a psychiatrist's background, identity, and treatment philosophy align with your mental health needs and personal values. Considering identity factors in your provider search, such as gender, is a practical approach to finding a psychiatrist with whom you can communicate openly and build an effective therapeutic relationship.