Depression Psychiatrists in New Jersey

I use a compassionate and thoughtful approach in order to form a collaborative partnership with my patients. I believe in treating the person as a whole and tailoring treatments to each individual's specific needs. I hold a special interest in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and OCD. I work with patients in 30-minute follow-up sessions, where in addition to medication management I provide supportive and at times psychodynamic therapeutic techniques.

I am double board certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I graduated from Tufts University before completing medical school at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. I then completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center, where I was a Chief Resident, and subsequently pursued an addiction psychiatry fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. I was also trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy by the Psychoanalytic Association of NY. Following my training, I returned to Maimonides Medical Center, where I worked as an attending in the adult outpatient clinic, treating patients from many different backgrounds with a wide array of diagnoses.

I take a holistic approach to patient care, establishing strong physician-patient relationships built on trust, respect, and communication. I primarily focus on medication management and also provide supportive psychotherapy. Treatment sessions are tailored to work towards a common goal to optimize one's mental well-being.

I graduated magna cum laude from undergraduate Binghamton University, received my medical degree from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed my residency in psychiatry at Northwell Mather Hospital, where I completed my residency training. I am a board certified psychiatrist. I have trained in various settings, including adult/adolescent psychiatric units and specialty clinics, and have experience in telepsychiatry visits.

I have experience treating numerous mental conditions, including depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and OCD. I also have experience treating patients of diverse cultures, having worked in psychiatric settings in the NYC metro and Long Island area.

My practice focuses on medication management, though I believe in the importance of both therapy and medication management in treating mental illness. I offer medication management with supportive therapy in 30-minute follow up visits, and I also utilize referrals to therapists to enhance collaborative care and management of illness. I focus on treating patients with depression and anxiety disorders. I believe in a holistic, patient-centered approach to care and encourage patients to explore their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs in addition to their mental health. I believe in the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist starting my post-graduate practice with Talkiatry. After completing an undergraduate degree in psychology at Johns Hopkins University, I completed my medical degree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. I am a recent graduate from the Adult Psychiatry Residency at University of Kansas Medical Center.

I practice general adult psychiatry, with a focus on medication management in conjunction with supportive psychotherapy. Follow-up appointments typically last 30 minutes and incorporate elements of supportive psychotherapy, CBT, and motivational interviewing. I utilize a collaborative approach to treatment, ensuring that treatment plans align with patients' goals and values. I have experience treating a wide array of psychiatric disorders including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and ADHD.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I obtained my medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed my residency training at Authority Health, an affiliate of Michigan State University. In addition, I have completed a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Fellowship from the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. I have 4 years of clinical experience across various psychiatric settings including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. I have treated patients of various ages and of diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds, and I have extensive training in the community mental health system, where I have treated patients with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.

I focus on medication management and offer this in conjunction with supportive therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, a focus on nutritional psychiatry, and 30-minute follow-up visits. I integrate nutrition, physical activity, and mindfulness techniques alongside pharmacotherapy to achieve a well-rounded approach to mental health.

I am double board-certified in general psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry. I received my medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, then moved to New York to complete my residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, where I stayed to complete my fellowship in geriatric psychiatry. After my fellowship, I worked at Woodhull Hospital as an attending before becoming unit chief and running their Special Pathogens Unit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I am an adult psychiatrist who works with young adults and adults struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders. I use a compassionate, non-judgmental, and reflective approach to listening and working with clients. My practice focuses on medication management, offered in conjunction with supportive therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. The philosophy of my practice is to help promote each individual's natural capacity for healing. I ultimately strive to help clients create rich and meaningful lives while also offering mindfulness skills to empower clients to effectively cope with the pain and suffering that life can bring.

I completed medical school at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, where I also earned my master's in Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics. I completed my adult psychiatry residency training program at Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

I provide a safe, therapeutic environment in which clients can share and process their thoughts and feelings, gain insight, and set and reach realistic and achievable goals. My primary goal is to develop a trusting relationship with my clients and to help them improve their lives. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoeducation while working with clients. I enjoy assisting clients in determining where they are and where they would like to be, the steps they need to take to get there, and in identifying and overcoming any obstacles that may be in their way. I have worked with individuals with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, health and medical challenges, substance abuse, and the specific challenges that seniors face.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned my Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey in 2004. I also completed a one-year training to become a Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York in 2017. I have more than 20 years of counseling experience and have worked with individuals, couples, and families, beginning by working with 9/11 displaced workers and recovery workers, including police, firemen, and EMTs, and then Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy families, after which I worked with bereaved military families, homeless veterans, and other homeless men. I have done individual, couples, career, and relationship counseling. I have worked in various levels of care including inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial care programs. I have answered the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-TALK, have worked in a psychiatrist's office, and in my own private practice. I also worked at a drug and alcohol detox and rehabilitation program.

My approach is custom-tailored for each individual client. I have a supportive, genuine, and authentic style of treatment. I am warm and empathic and strive to create a safe and trusting therapeutic environment. I utilize active listening skills and am intuitive and skilled in various modalities of treatment. Most often, I use CBT, DBT, and a psychodynamic approach in my work with clients.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I work with individuals who have a wide variety of mental health challenges, helping them work through symptoms that are holding them back so they can live a better, more fulfilling life. I am experienced in the areas of panic disorders, generalized anxiety, OCD, phobias, and separation anxiety, and I particularly enjoy working with adults who are motivated to grow through the process of therapy. I have worked extensively with clients who have depression, bipolar disorder, women's issues, ADHD, personality disorders, marital/relationship issues along with couples counseling, divorce, self-harm, adjustment disorders, and more. I hold certification in clinical supervision as well as school social worker certification, and I have training in red flags for suicidality.

I value open communication and believe in building a warm, respectful environment where patients feel heard. I work collaboratively with patients to set clear treatment goals and tailor my approach to meet each person's unique needs. My practice emphasizes both medication management and supportive therapy to promote long-term well-being. During initial sessions, I take time to understand each patient's history, concerns, and goals, and I use a team-based approach, partnering with patients in treatment planning and decision-making to ensure care is both effective and aligned with their values.

I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with over three decades of experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I earned my medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency at University Hospital. I have previously served as Chief of Mental Health at a VA Hospital and have maintained a successful private practice focused on medication management and supportive therapy.

I am an experienced, open-minded psychiatrist who prioritizes empathy and understanding in my work. I recognize that each individual's path to wellness is unique and strive to meet patients where they are in this process. I believe that while some individuals may benefit from treatment with medication management alone, psychotherapy is often important for treatment success. I encourage patients to participate in psychotherapy and believe a therapist can be a crucial part of the treatment team. I use a collaborative, patient-centered treatment approach with the goal of reducing mental pain and improving wellness so that patients are better able to pursue their unique personal and professional goals. I utilize psychopharmacology, psychoeducation, and supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy skills when working with patients. I have experience treating adults with a variety of mental health problems including anxiety, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, and psychotic disorders.

I am board-certified in general adult psychiatry and have more than twenty years of experience working with adults in a variety of mental health care settings including academia, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, university medical centers, VA medical centers, and community mental health settings. I received my medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed my psychiatric residency at the University of California, Los Angeles Neuropsychiatric Institute.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who works with motivated adults to navigate and discover the root of their mental health struggles. Through private practice, I have found that discovering the root of difficulties allows clients to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as a whole.

I am trained in multiple therapeutic modalities as well as medication management, implementing individually tailored treatment. My educational background includes training in psychodynamic psychotherapy with the Psychoanalytic Association of New York. I completed my psychiatry training at Delaware Psychiatry Residency Program in New Castle, Delaware.

I provide psychiatric services to adults ages 18 and older, focusing on medication management and psychoeducation, often along with supportive therapy. With a patient-centered approach, I believe in fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals can openly discuss their mental health concerns. I am well-versed in a wide spectrum of psychiatric conditions and offer evidence-based treatments tailored to each patient's unique needs. I have a particular interest in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and ADHD. I am passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and strive to provide the highest quality care to help individuals lead happier and more fulfilling lives.

I completed my Psychiatry residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, NJ. I received my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Fordham University and then attended medical school at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

I am an adult psychiatrist with a holistic approach to treatment, taking into account the entire person, and I emphasize the importance of the therapeutic bond to help people reduce suffering and achieve their goals. I am a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. My practice focuses on a mix of medication management, offered in conjunction with supportive therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits, and insight-oriented psychotherapy offered in weekly 45-minute visits. I work with people struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and difficulties with self-esteem and relationships. Occasionally I may believe that additional therapy is warranted and recommend a separate therapist to provide the best outcome.

I received my medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed my residency training at New York University. During training, I gained experience treating patients with various psychiatric illnesses in several different clinics and hospital-based settings. I worked with experts in the field of depression and provided consultations for patients considering transcranial magnetic stimulation. I also published a review article on long-term injectable medications for psychosis.

I have maintained an interest in teaching and remain connected to the psychiatry department at NYU. I have supervised and taught junior residents and medical students. Additionally, I am interested in global health and disparities in access to care and have traveled to Ghana to teach medical students rotating through psychiatry at the university there.

I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry. I primarily focus on medication management but integrate therapeutic support into my sessions. For more in-depth therapy needs, I encourage patients to have their own individual therapist. I particularly enjoy working with young adults and in areas related to women's health, such as perinatal mental health. I welcome people from all cultures and am LGBTQ+ friendly.

I received my undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, and then moved to Morgantown, West Virginia to complete my psychiatry residency. I have experience working with patients from different backgrounds in inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings.

I have over twenty years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I started my career as a clinician in a Crime Victims' Assistance Program funded by New York State, through which I began to explore the effects of trauma on individuals, their families, and the community. I have been trained in both EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and SE (Somatic Experiencing), and I utilize these body-focused therapies to help my clients be released from years of painful energies locked in their systems. I have also taught parenting classes, Mental Health First Aid, and provide training on Trauma-Informed Care. In April of 2022, I became a trainer for LivingWorks' SafeTALK program.

I received my Bachelor's Degree from Marist College and my Master's from Fordham University. I hold the LCSW-R credential and have been trained to supervise Social Work Students in their field placements. Before joining Talkiatry, I worked as a Director of Clinical Services for a not-for-profit in the Hudson Valley Region of New York State. Prior to that, I worked for a local hospital in the psychiatric department providing treatment to the Inpatient and Outpatient units, and I have held several positions as a clinician and program director. I also appeared in the Vassar College student-developed training video, "He said, She said," which is used to train peer sexual assault counselors.

Additionally, I have a trained therapy dog, Monkey, who goes with me to local hospitals and nursing homes to provide comfort and affection.

I have an interest in treating patients with a wide variety of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and in working with patients who have experienced trauma. I believe in addressing holistic and lifestyle factors with my patients, including nutrition and sleep, in addition to pharmacology. I combine medication management and supportive psychotherapy to provide well-rounded and comprehensive care, and I prioritize involving patients actively in each step of their psychiatric treatment.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist. I completed my undergraduate education at Barnard College, followed by medical school at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and then completed my psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. I have previously worked in the Mount Sinai health system in the psychiatric emergency department and inpatient psychiatric unit.