ADHD Psychiatrists in New York

I believe in a patient-centered approach that combines careful assessment, evidence-based treatment, and individualized care. I work with each patient to create a personalized plan that addresses both immediate needs and long-term goals. By integrating psychiatric expertise with compassion and collaboration, I empower patients to take an active role in their mental health journey.

During your first visit, you can expect a thorough and compassionate evaluation in a warm, supportive environment where you will feel heard and respected. I value open communication and work collaboratively with my patients to establish clear treatment goals. My approach is rooted in trust, empathy, and partnership, ensuring that every patient feels comfortable and supported throughout their care.

I am Board Certified in Adult and Child Psychiatry and Board Eligible in Forensic Psychiatry. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at Florida International University and my medical degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. I completed my residency in Adult Psychiatry at Henry Ford Hospital and went on to complete fellowships in Child and Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Michigan/Center for Forensic Psychiatry. I have extensive experience working in a variety of healthcare settings, including community mental health centers, inpatient and outpatient programs, and most recently at the Miami Veterans Affairs.

I am a board-eligible psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of adults. I seek to provide a safe, non-judgmental, gender affirming space for patients as they strive to lead a happier, more contented life. I employ a holistic, multimodal treatment approach, and aiming to treat the whole person, I stress the importance of nutrition, exercise, and sleep. I believe an informed patient actively engaged in decision making surrounding treatment has the best chance of effecting lasting change. Believing in the synergistic effect of talk therapy and medication, I incorporate one or more talk therapy techniques, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapies, into most sessions. I often recommend formal participation in some form of talk therapy and am happy to collaborate with other providers.

I have experience treating patients with various forms of depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders. After a pediatrics residency, I worked for 13 years as a pediatric ER physician. My interest in psychiatry was piqued during this time as I witnessed the emergence of a child and adolescent mental health crisis. While ultimately deciding to focus my efforts on the treatment of adults, I am keenly aware of the influence of child development and family systems on the behavioral health of adults.

My practice style is patient-centered, compassionate care tailored to each individual's unique mental health needs. As a psychiatrist, I am dedicated to helping my patients overcome their mental health challenges and achieve their goals.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist licensed in New York and Texas, a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and a member of the American Psychiatric Association. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from The University of Texas at San Antonio and my medical degree from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. I completed my residency in psychiatry at Texas A&M University - Temple/Baylor Scott & White Hospital, where I served as Recruitment Chief Resident.

I am passionate about collaborative care and telemedicine, and have held positions in primary care mental health and collaborative care settings. I previously worked as a staff psychiatrist at the Department of Veterans Affairs and held an academic appointment as Clinical Instructor for the Department of Psychiatry at New York University Grossman School of Medicine.

I value compassionate, holistic care and strive to build long-term, collaborative relationships with my patients. I am particularly drawn to the outpatient setting, where I can engage with the evolving narratives of my patients' lives. I create a warm, supportive environment where individuals feel safe, respected, and heard. My process begins with a comprehensive evaluation to understand each patient's history, concerns, and goals. Treatment plans are individualized and may include medication management and supportive psychotherapy.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who earned my bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and my medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. I completed my psychiatry residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Morningside/West in New York City. I have experience in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency psychiatry, treating a broad spectrum of mental health conditions across diverse populations.

I emphasize the importance of a strong doctor-patient therapeutic alliance and a patient-centered approach. To provide the best care, I believe in compassion, open communication, and collaboration. As a primary treatment method, I combine psychopharmacological medication and supportive therapy. I am particularly interested in issues related to women's mental health, including perinatal mental health issues.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I completed my undergraduate training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned my medical degree at the American University of Antigua. I completed my psychiatry residency at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center with training at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. In addition to experience providing inpatient and outpatient care, I have worked with a wide variety of patient populations. The conditions I treat include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, OCD, and ADHD.

I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment where patients can openly explore their emotions and experiences. I am passionate about a holistic approach to patient care, trained in psychosomatic medicine, and I have a deep appreciation for the intricate connection between the mind and body. By integrating evidence-based psycho-pharmacological modalities with mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques, I empower my patients to challenge a negative mindset and reach their goals.

I am a board-certified Psychiatrist at Talkiatry. I completed my Psychiatry residency and a fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at Mount Sinai/St. Luke's Hospital. With over 20 years of experience, I have facilitated excellent outcomes in the treatment of various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions.

Beyond my clinical practice, I am deeply committed to community mental health advocacy and the destigmatization of mental illness.

I focus on medication management and supportive psychotherapy, but I also have training in various therapy modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. I have experience and interest in treating adults suffering from trauma-related disorders and anxiety disorders, but I provide treatment for a variety of psychiatric conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. When appropriate, I will refer for more extensive psychotherapy and/or collaborate with your established psychotherapist for comprehensive care.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I obtained my medical degree from Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and completed my residency training in psychiatry at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Jackson Memorial Hospital. During my training, I gained extensive experience providing psychiatric care to various patient populations in multiple patient care settings, including the outpatient clinic, inpatient unit, and emergency department. Following my training, I worked as an outpatient psychiatrist for the Veterans Health Administration, where I worked closely with staff psychologists, social workers, and nurses to provide multidisciplinary, collaborative care to the veteran population suffering from a variety of mental health conditions.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who provides medication management alongside supportive therapy. I take an individualized, patient-centered approach, creating comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each person's needs. With an approachable and caring demeanor, I help patients address both immediate concerns and underlying stressors. I believe in evidence-based practices while maintaining sensitivity to each patient's unique mental health journey.

I specialize in providing comprehensive mental health care to diverse patient populations. I combine psychotropic medications with supportive therapy using a psychodynamic listening approach to understand my patients and achieve their treatment goals. I believe in tailoring treatment plans to meet individual needs, fostering a collaborative environment that empowers patients in their recovery. I emphasize the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance and integrate psychodynamic principles, mindfulness techniques, and lifestyle modifications into my practice.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who is bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish. I earned my Doctor of Medicine degree from Florida International University and completed a residency in Psychiatry at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital. During my training, I worked closely with a diverse array of patients, including minority and underserved communities, military veterans, trauma survivors, medically complex individuals with HIV and cancer, geriatric patients, and individuals with severe mental illness in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I received additional training through my participation in specialty clinics focused on mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and geriatric / memory disorders.

Dr. Deringer is a psychiatrist with board certification in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. She earned her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School, and she completed her psychiatry residency and addiction psychiatry fellowship training at New York University. She has previously held faculty roles at New York University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School. She has been involved in training the next generation of psychiatrists through her past work on the Program Director team for the MGH-McLean Psychiatry Residency Program. She has expertise in treating adults with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, trauma, and ADHD.

Dr. Deringer cares deeply about understanding each patient's unique experience.  She recognizes that mental health symptoms are impacted by an individual's biological make-up, social situation, and their individual way of interacting with others in the world.  She will assess all of these factors and work with you to develop an appropriate treatment plan to help you feel better and meet your goals.  She incorporates supportive psychotherapy into all of her patient meetings; this may include discussions of the role of nutrition, exercise, and sleep habits in your overall well-being.

Dr. Deringer will begin the evaluation process with a thorough one-hour session in which we will discuss your current symptoms, your prior treatment history, your medical history, and your goals for treatment.  At the end of that session, she will begin to formulate her diagnostic impression and treatment recommendations.  Sometimes, the evaluation process may require more than one session, and it may be helpful for Dr. Deringer to gather information, with your permission, from prior treatment or to collaborate with your therapist if you have one.  Dr. Deringer will work with you on a medication treatment plan, if clinically indicated, to help you manage your symptoms and achieve your treatment goals.

I provide medication management while incorporating psychoeducation, supportive, and psychodynamic psychotherapies. Generally, I employ 30-minute follow-up sessions, and I may request a psychotherapist to participate in treatment. I listen and build rapport with patients and families, while utilizing a trauma-informed, patient-centered, comprehensive, and collaborative approach. My primary focus is treating children, adolescents, and young-early adults for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, and other psychiatric conditions. I am bilingual and speak Spanish and English to deliver quality care for patients and parents.

I am double board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and I received additional training and certification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the New York Medical College Psychoanalytic Institute. I completed my undergraduate degree at Fordham University in New York, and subsequently received my medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. I then completed general psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, BronxCare Health System, where I excelled in my program and was awarded honors as Chief Fellow in achievement and professionalism. After completing training, I continued to work at the institution as an attending psychiatrist in the Child and Adult Outpatient Services, Pediatric Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), and Pediatric Consultation Liaison services. I have held leadership roles and instructed medical students, fellows, and resident physicians. I have treated patients of all age ranges and diverse backgrounds in community mental health settings.

I prioritize open communication and mutual trust, creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel respected and empowered to actively engage in their care. I integrate psychotherapy techniques and take a holistic, person-centered approach to treatment. I believe in collaboration and shared understanding grounded in evidence-based therapies. My typical process includes developing individualized treatment plans aimed at symptom relief, improved functioning, and overall quality of life. Beyond medication management, I incorporate psychotherapy techniques and psychoeducation to help patients build coping skills and insight.

I earned my medical degree at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, where I gained a strong foundation in both the biological and psychosocial aspects of medicine. I then completed my general psychiatry training at SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital, where I worked closely with a diverse patient population from varied religious, cultural, socioeconomic, and age groups.

I am a lifelong New Yorker who has always been fascinated by the complexity of the human mind, behavior, and experience. Growing up in a vibrant and diverse city, I developed a deep appreciation for how culture, environment, and individual background shape a person's psychological well-being. This passion drove me to pursue a career in psychiatry.

I offer a patient-centered approach, working with individuals aged 18–65. I believe in engaging patients in the decision-making process and in educating patients so they are empowered to work together with me to create treatment plans that improve their health and quality of life. My professional interests include treating a wide range of adult psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, panic, autism, and bipolar disorder. I provide psychiatric assessments and medication management along with brief supportive psychotherapy. I have additional education and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational enhancement. I can also review if adding a therapist to your care team could improve outcomes.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and am also dually certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I received my master's degree and post-master's certificate from Vanderbilt University. I have 12 years of experience as a nurse and over 7.5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner. I am licensed to practice in Montana, Arizona, and New York.

I emphasize creating a warm, empathic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. I collaborate closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that consider cultural, biological, psychological, and social factors. With a strong interest in psychotherapy, I frequently employ ego-supportive and insight-oriented therapy techniques during follow-up sessions.

During an initial visit, patients can expect a welcoming and supportive atmosphere in which I conduct a comprehensive assessment. This involves exploring the patient's history, current challenges, and individual circumstances. The goal of the first session is to collaboratively build an individualized treatment plan tailored specifically to the patient's unique needs.

I am board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I received my medical degree from LSUHC-Shreveport and completed my psychiatry residency training at Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where I served as chief of the Consultation-Liaison (C/L) service. Following residency, I served as Senior Chief, during which I was honored with the Leo M. Davidoff Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Medical Students. My professional experiences include roles at Fordham University, Albert Einstein Student Mental Health Counseling Center, and most recently as an outpatient psychiatrist at Maimonides Medical Center, where I enjoyed teaching and supervising residents.

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.

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.