Alcohol Use Psychiatrists in Syosset, NY
Dr. Alexander Ivan Gumbs Dnp
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP, -BC
4 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791
Dr. Alexander Gumbs, DNP, FNP/PMHNP-BC is a dual board-certified practitioner in psychiatry and family medicine. Dr. Gumbs uses an integrative holistic approach to treat the bodies and minds of his patients. He is proficient in treating those across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults, and seniors). Community focus is his passion. He has experience treating disadvantaged populations, such as the homeless and those in the criminal justice system transitioning back to civilian life. Dr. Gumbs treats those with anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, autism, insomnia, dementia, and postpartum depression.
Dr. Alexander Gumbs, DNP, FNP/PMHNP-BC is a dual board-certified practitioner in psychiatry and family medicine. Dr. Gumbs uses an integrative holistic approach to treat the bodies and minds of his patients. He is proficient in treating those across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults, and seniors). Community focus is his passion. He has experience treating disadvantaged populations, such as the homeless and those in the criminal justice system transitioning back to civilian life. Dr. Gumbs treats those with anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, autism, insomnia, dementia, and postpartum depression.
Sandra M. Sarro, has been in the field of psychiatry for over 30 years. Sandra received her Masters degree in Nursing with specialization in psychiatry across the life span from Stonybrook University. She earned board certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner prior to entering private practice. Ms. Sarro is in private practice in Syosett, NY. Her practice includes comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management and individual psychotherapy. The specialities she treats includes but is not limited to treating patients with Depression, Anxiety,
Sandra M. Sarro, has been in the field of psychiatry for over 30 years. Sandra received her Masters degree in Nursing with specialization in psychiatry across the life span from Stonybrook University. She earned board certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner prior to entering private practice. Ms. Sarro is in private practice in Syosett, NY. Her practice includes comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management and individual psychotherapy. The specialities she treats includes but is not limited to treating patients with Depression, Anxiety,
I am a board-certified psychiatric NP, trained at New York University. I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. My virtual and in-person practices are friendly and confidential spaces where I provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation and personalized medication management. My approach is to always see things from the client’s perspective. My mission is to support my clients while they create more meaningful progress in life. I use my expertise to help them find harmony between mind and body. I think mental health care can be a spiritual, and yet a scientific way for the client to look into their soul.
I am a board-certified psychiatric NP, trained at New York University. I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. My virtual and in-person practices are friendly and confidential spaces where I provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation and personalized medication management. My approach is to always see things from the client’s perspective. My mission is to support my clients while they create more meaningful progress in life. I use my expertise to help them find harmony between mind and body. I think mental health care can be a spiritual, and yet a scientific way for the client to look into their soul.
Dr. Krakower is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and formerly served as Unit Chief of Psychiatry at Northwell Health / Zucker Hillside Hospital. He is internationally recognized for his work with patients suffering from trauma, anxiety, video gaming, head injuries, coronavirus recovery, and addiction. He has provided expert opinion for hundreds of studies worldwide. He is recognized as a top physician by SuperDoctors and was a group recipient of the the Catchers in the Rye Humanitarian Award.
Dr. Krakower is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and formerly served as Unit Chief of Psychiatry at Northwell Health / Zucker Hillside Hospital. He is internationally recognized for his work with patients suffering from trauma, anxiety, video gaming, head injuries, coronavirus recovery, and addiction. He has provided expert opinion for hundreds of studies worldwide. He is recognized as a top physician by SuperDoctors and was a group recipient of the the Catchers in the Rye Humanitarian Award.
I am a psychiatrist committed to creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. My approach centers on recognizing and respecting the unique experiences, strengths, and needs of each individual, combining evidence-based practices with a holistic understanding of mental health. In our work, I prioritize collaborative care, using a combination of therapeutic techniques, medication management, and lifestyle strategies tailored to your unique goals. I am committed to fostering an open, trusting environment where we can explore your path to wellness together.
I am a psychiatrist committed to creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. My approach centers on recognizing and respecting the unique experiences, strengths, and needs of each individual, combining evidence-based practices with a holistic understanding of mental health. In our work, I prioritize collaborative care, using a combination of therapeutic techniques, medication management, and lifestyle strategies tailored to your unique goals. I am committed to fostering an open, trusting environment where we can explore your path to wellness together.
Dr. York Teng specializes in treating a wide variety of mental illnesses in children and adults through medication management and/or psychotherapy. He is experienced in working with patients from a diverse array of backgrounds. Through detailed mental health evaluations, he will work with each patient to create an individualized treatment plan that is tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Dr. York Teng specializes in treating a wide variety of mental illnesses in children and adults through medication management and/or psychotherapy. He is experienced in working with patients from a diverse array of backgrounds. Through detailed mental health evaluations, he will work with each patient to create an individualized treatment plan that is tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Asking for help can be hard. Finding the right psychiatrist for you can be hard. As a board certified psychiatrist with a small patient-centered practice, I strive to create a personalized and thoughtful experience for you. I treat adults of all ages with a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and various phobias. We can address issues such as sleeping difficulties (insomnia), relationship challenges, work stress, and life stage transitions.
Asking for help can be hard. Finding the right psychiatrist for you can be hard. As a board certified psychiatrist with a small patient-centered practice, I strive to create a personalized and thoughtful experience for you. I treat adults of all ages with a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and various phobias. We can address issues such as sleeping difficulties (insomnia), relationship challenges, work stress, and life stage transitions.
Dr. Patricia Janson is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Therapy. She has many years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and she has expertise in treating a broad range of emotional and behavioral problems.
Dr. Patricia Janson is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Therapy. She has many years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and she has expertise in treating a broad range of emotional and behavioral problems.
Hi, I'm Reggie Valdemar. I am a Board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practioner. I have over 10 Years of experience assessing and treating various mental health disorders. My goal in providing care is that during each session, I will provide holistic care and work together with my clients to develop an appropriate treatment plan. Our alliance will be empathic, respectful, caring, and trust-building. We will work together to assist in discovering things about yourself. My practice cultivates room for growth or resilience. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Hi, I'm Reggie Valdemar. I am a Board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practioner. I have over 10 Years of experience assessing and treating various mental health disorders. My goal in providing care is that during each session, I will provide holistic care and work together with my clients to develop an appropriate treatment plan. Our alliance will be empathic, respectful, caring, and trust-building. We will work together to assist in discovering things about yourself. My practice cultivates room for growth or resilience. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
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I work with patients with treatment-resistant depression when medications and therapy don’t provide enough quality of life improvement. I can refer my patients to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of the brain (TMS) or Ketamine treatment, if necessary. I treat patients with ADHD, PTSD, Mood disorders, Anxiety spectrum disorders, and Dual diagnosis patients.
I work with patients with treatment-resistant depression when medications and therapy don’t provide enough quality of life improvement. I can refer my patients to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of the brain (TMS) or Ketamine treatment, if necessary. I treat patients with ADHD, PTSD, Mood disorders, Anxiety spectrum disorders, and Dual diagnosis patients.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist specializing in addiction and substance use disorders, practicing at a Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospital in Boston. My clinical focus includes the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of adults (18+) with co-occurring psychiatric (e.g., depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder) and substance use disorders (e.g., alcoholism, opioid, cocaine). I also conduct evaluations for Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), Workmans' Comp Evals, and the URAMP assessments.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist specializing in addiction and substance use disorders, practicing at a Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospital in Boston. My clinical focus includes the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of adults (18+) with co-occurring psychiatric (e.g., depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder) and substance use disorders (e.g., alcoholism, opioid, cocaine). I also conduct evaluations for Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), Workmans' Comp Evals, and the URAMP assessments.
So many people struggle with mental health issues or chemical dependency but are afraid to seek help. Here’s the truth — there is no shame in finding the care you need. In fact, it’s one of the bravest things you can do. Better mental health is a process, and there is no shame in working with an expert who can guide you through that journey. Our practice employs a holistic approach to care for people struggling with addiction, anxiety, insomnia, inattention, fatigue, low mood, stress, and depression.
So many people struggle with mental health issues or chemical dependency but are afraid to seek help. Here’s the truth — there is no shame in finding the care you need. In fact, it’s one of the bravest things you can do. Better mental health is a process, and there is no shame in working with an expert who can guide you through that journey. Our practice employs a holistic approach to care for people struggling with addiction, anxiety, insomnia, inattention, fatigue, low mood, stress, and depression.
Dr. Thomas collaborates with clinicians like psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists who may have clients struggling with addiction. He can help with "low dose initiation," pain and addiction, methadone to buprenorphine conversions, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).
Dr. Thomas collaborates with clinicians like psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists who may have clients struggling with addiction. He can help with "low dose initiation," pain and addiction, methadone to buprenorphine conversions, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).
How can we help you ? I am a dual-certified and licensed Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I work closely with the three Licensed Clinical Social workers, Katie Parent, Stefanie Westrick and Michele Pasquale in our office. Our Katonah office is a small private practice. This allows us to provide warm and confidential individual care to include medication management and a variety of therapy modalities for mental health issues. Our office is conveniently located on the main strip in town. We do not accept commercial insurance, we can provide an insurance claim form for you to submit at the end of each visit.
How can we help you ? I am a dual-certified and licensed Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I work closely with the three Licensed Clinical Social workers, Katie Parent, Stefanie Westrick and Michele Pasquale in our office. Our Katonah office is a small private practice. This allows us to provide warm and confidential individual care to include medication management and a variety of therapy modalities for mental health issues. Our office is conveniently located on the main strip in town. We do not accept commercial insurance, we can provide an insurance claim form for you to submit at the end of each visit.
My expertise lies in treating addiction and alcohol abuse in high functioning Executives and Professionals. Many of my clients seek treatment because their substance use is threatening their success: they have much to lose, and want to regain control of their lives. Rather than classify patients as "addicts" and put them in a one-size-fits-all spiritual or CBT program, my practice philosophy is a fully individualized, humanistic treatment approach. Each person is assessed to formulate a customized plan that can include medication assisted treatment (now considered a gold standard) and/or individual psychotherapy.
My expertise lies in treating addiction and alcohol abuse in high functioning Executives and Professionals. Many of my clients seek treatment because their substance use is threatening their success: they have much to lose, and want to regain control of their lives. Rather than classify patients as "addicts" and put them in a one-size-fits-all spiritual or CBT program, my practice philosophy is a fully individualized, humanistic treatment approach. Each person is assessed to formulate a customized plan that can include medication assisted treatment (now considered a gold standard) and/or individual psychotherapy.
Many people who come to my practice feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in cycles of depression, or uncertain about how to move forward. They may be navigating trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, chronic stress, or sleep difficulties. My ideal clients are individuals seeking clarity, emotional relief, and meaningful change. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we explore experiences, identify patterns, and develop healthier coping strategies. Together, we focus on building resilience, improving emotional well-being, and creating a path toward greater balance and personal growth.
Many people who come to my practice feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in cycles of depression, or uncertain about how to move forward. They may be navigating trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, chronic stress, or sleep difficulties. My ideal clients are individuals seeking clarity, emotional relief, and meaningful change. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we explore experiences, identify patterns, and develop healthier coping strategies. Together, we focus on building resilience, improving emotional well-being, and creating a path toward greater balance and personal growth.
When does something that once felt fun start to feel like a problem? Maybe things still look fine on the outside, but you’re starting to wonder if alcohol or drugs are taking up more space in your life than you’d like.
I’m a Columbia-trained, board-certified psychiatrist in addiction subspecialty training with a private practice in Brooklyn. I specialize in working with people who feel curious, ambivalent, or somewhere in between about their substance use. I also treat depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anxiety.
When does something that once felt fun start to feel like a problem? Maybe things still look fine on the outside, but you’re starting to wonder if alcohol or drugs are taking up more space in your life than you’d like.
I’m a Columbia-trained, board-certified psychiatrist in addiction subspecialty training with a private practice in Brooklyn. I specialize in working with people who feel curious, ambivalent, or somewhere in between about their substance use. I also treat depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anxiety.
Executive Home Detox is a national Private Duty Registered Nurse program for the client who wants private, competent & convenient treatment in the comfort of their home. Our focus is on safety & comfort. An RN, expert in detox, travels to the client & remains with the client in their home for the duration of the medical detox. The RN monitors the client's vital signs & hydration, manages physician prescribed medication, and assesses the medication efficacy. The RN begins a process of recovery coaching & suggests ongoing continued care options to sustain recovery. This is a self-pay program geared to the high net worth individual.
Executive Home Detox is a national Private Duty Registered Nurse program for the client who wants private, competent & convenient treatment in the comfort of their home. Our focus is on safety & comfort. An RN, expert in detox, travels to the client & remains with the client in their home for the duration of the medical detox. The RN monitors the client's vital signs & hydration, manages physician prescribed medication, and assesses the medication efficacy. The RN begins a process of recovery coaching & suggests ongoing continued care options to sustain recovery. This is a self-pay program geared to the high net worth individual.
I specialize in medication management for a wide range of conditions, including alcohol use disorders, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and social anxiety.
The right mental health support can be a powerful turning point—restoring balance, confidence, and a renewed sense of peace. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 18 years of experience in nursing and psychiatry, I’m committed to providing compassionate, expert care grounded in the latest evidence-based treatments.
I specialize in medication management for a wide range of conditions, including alcohol use disorders, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and social anxiety.
The right mental health support can be a powerful turning point—restoring balance, confidence, and a renewed sense of peace. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 18 years of experience in nursing and psychiatry, I’m committed to providing compassionate, expert care grounded in the latest evidence-based treatments.
You’ve got it together… until you don’t.
You’re functioning—but not at your best. On the inside, it can feel like your brain doesn’t have an off switch—always thinking, second-guessing, or negotiating with yourself.
I work with adults and older teens dealing with anxiety, mood swings, and patterns like drinking (not all the time—but when you start, it’s hard to land the plane) or emotional eating (“just one more chip”)—where part of you wants to stop, yet… here we are again...different day, same story.
Learn your pattern....
Change the outcome......
A better version of you.....clearer, calmer and in control !
You’ve got it together… until you don’t.
You’re functioning—but not at your best. On the inside, it can feel like your brain doesn’t have an off switch—always thinking, second-guessing, or negotiating with yourself.
I work with adults and older teens dealing with anxiety, mood swings, and patterns like drinking (not all the time—but when you start, it’s hard to land the plane) or emotional eating (“just one more chip”)—where part of you wants to stop, yet… here we are again...different day, same story.
Learn your pattern....
Change the outcome......
A better version of you.....clearer, calmer and in control !
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FAQ - Alcohol Use Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with alcohol use disorder?
For many individuals, alcohol consumption is a normal part of social events or celebrations. However, alcohol use that becomes more frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily functioning may meet the clinical criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). At this point, a psychiatric support can be an important step in addressing the issue. Psychiatrists who specialize in alcohol use disorder help individuals understand the psychological and physiological effects of drinking and offer support through therapy and, when appropriate, medications approved for alcohol-related treatment which can reduce cravings and support individuals in reducing or stopping alcohol use.
What does the assessment and treatment planning process involve?
Seeing a psychiatrist for alcohol-related concerns typically begins with an assessment of the person's drinking habits, as well as a screening for any co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders. This evaluation informs the treatment plan and helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of intervention is needed first—such as medically supervised detoxification or an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Once the appropriate level of care is established, the psychiatrist works with the client to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs and recovery goals. Psychiatric treatment for alcohol use disorders often incorporates evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and relapse prevention planning. Depending on the client's goals, treatment may focus on either moderation or complete abstinence. In some cases, psychiatrists may also coordinate with other members of the client's care team, such as primary care providers or addiction specialists, to ensure an integrated approach.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in alcohol use disorder?
The Psychology Today online directory is a valuable resource for finding psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in alcohol use. Users can filter providers based on specialty, insurance accepted, fees, location, and personal identity preferences—such as gender, cultural background, or religious affiliation. Because not all providers treat alcohol-related conditions, it is important to verify a psychiatrist's experience with alcohol use disorder. When contacting a provider, consider asking about their specific experience treating alcohol-related issues, as well as their approach to both medication management and behavioral therapy. This is especially important for individuals seeking a particular type of treatment approach, such as harm reduction or abstinence-based care.