Self Esteem Psychiatrists in 10029

Emotional pain can be invisible and debilitating, and hold us back from achieving happiness. Our experiences can color the way we view ourselves and the world around us. Taking a look at ourselves and discovering patterns can help us make different choices and find a path to happiness.

I am a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist. I utilize a compassionate, collaborative, and recovery-oriented approach to support each of my patients in living meaningful and sustainably healthy lives. I offer psychotherapy and medication management approaches where appropriate. I work with adults of all ages and treat a wide variety of concerns including anxiety disorders, mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, and interpersonal challenges.

Great to meet you! I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I received my Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. My background experience includes emergency room, adult psychiatric inpatient hospital, outpatient clinic, geriatric inpatient hospital, and eating disorder inpatient and outpatient clinics. I also speak Spanish and Portuguese.

As child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst I am able to help with a consultation or ongoing treatment for young people, including young adults, who struggle with psychological, emotional, and psychiatric issues. Conditions I can be helpful with are Anxiety Disorders (such as Separation Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Panic), Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Post-traumatic conditions, adjustment reactions, as well as difficulties in relationships and at the work place. I was educated in the US and in Europe, and enjoy working with international families.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist. As a physician, I diagnose and treat a wide range of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. I also work with people who are suffering in life from issues such as relationship or career concerns, grief and loss, life transitions, or identity issues. I will help you to know yourself better so you can experience life more fully.

I believe every person is unique and therefore needs an individually-tailored therapy approach. My primary approach is psychodynamic, existential and action-oriented. Psychodynamically, I work with my patients to understand how patterns of thinking and feeling from early childhood affect their current lives. Existentially, I help my patients to find personal meaning in their life and cultivate their uniqueness. An empathic & action-oriented approach enables my patients to make real and lasting changes in their personal and professional lives. If desired by the patient, I can prescribe psychiatric medication when medically indicated.

Dr. Wachtel is an award winning Psychiatrist in NYC. She is included in the 2022 Marquis Who's Who in America for accomplishments and dedication in the field of Psychiatry. She received the US News & World Report 2020 Patients' Top Choice award. RateMD rates Dr. Wachtel as one of the top five Psychiatrists in NYC. As one of her patient's noted, "Dr. Wachtel is one of those rare commodities in the health care industry: a knowledgable, accessible provider who truly cares about her clients. Highly recommended".

I am trained and experienced in treating those experiencing with a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders. I am particularly passionate about working with those navigating life transitions such as school graduations, marriage and having children. I focus on helping patients identify resilient qualities within themselves that can help live a more fulfilling life.

Please reach out via my website sophiakoganmdphd.com. I help women and LGBTQIA+ individuals who experience mood and anxiety disorders related to hormonal changes maintain optimal mental health during family planning, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting years. I provide individualized, comprehensive treatment to parents and professionals struggling with mood and anxiety disorders. I utilize medication, talk therapy and lab testing integrated with natural methods like nutritional medicine and natural supplements to help people live to their full potential.

Whether practicing insight-oriented psychotherapy or psychoanalysis, I listen to the way a person tries to solve his or her problems and help them to come to a new understanding based on greater tolerance for what they feel. My medical background helps me to be aware of the complicated interplay between what is physical and what is psychological. I help my patients sort out what we can treat with psychotherapy and when medications may make a difference. I am a psychiatrist, a psychoanalyst and a psychotherapist practicing in CT and NYC. I work with adults and young adults starting at age 18.