OCD Psychiatrists in New York

I specialize in medication management for various psychiatric conditions, including mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. I employ a patient-centered approach that emphasizes empathy, open communication, and collaboration. In addition to pharmacological treatment, I incorporate psychoeducation and supportive therapy to help patients better understand and manage their conditions. When beneficial, I may recommend additional therapy and coordinate care with a therapist to ensure comprehensive treatment.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed my adult psychiatry residency at New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center. I have experience working with diverse patient populations and treating a range of psychiatric conditions.

During the first visit, patients can expect a thorough evaluation that explores their symptoms, treatment history, and personal goals. I take the time to listen and understand each patient's needs, ensuring that their treatment plan is tailored to their specific concerns. I provide a compassionate and structured approach to medication management while fostering a collaborative environment where patients feel supported in their mental health journey.

I am board-certified in Adult psychiatry and have been practicing for over 5 years. I focus on medication management and brief psychotherapy utilizing techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and supportive therapy in 30-minute appointments. When appropriate, I may recommend additional psychotherapy with a psychologist as part of the treatment plan. I am fluent in both Spanish and English and am passionate about working with the Latinx population.

I completed my bachelor's degree in Cellular Molecular Biology from Metropolitan University, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and my postgraduate work at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. I received my medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Ponce, Puerto Rico, and completed my residency training in psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

After completing my training, I began working for Lifespan Physician Group, where I became program director for Lifespan Latinx Mental Health Services and served as Staff Psychiatrist at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. I hold a faculty position in The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, as a Clinical Instructor.

I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space where patients can share their experiences openly. I encourage honest dialogue so patients feel supported, understood, and fully involved in every decision. My approach emphasizes evidence-based medication management to reduce symptoms and improve functioning, while maintaining flexibility to adapt strategies as needs and goals evolve.

I begin with a collaborative exploration of symptoms, personal history, and goals to establish a clear treatment direction. I tailor care to each individual, balancing medication management with supportive therapy when appropriate. Through shared decision-making, I ensure patients remain active participants in their treatment. By closely monitoring progress and adjusting as needed, I provide care that is both responsive and effective.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I earned my medical degree from Meharry Medical College and completed my psychiatry residency and child & adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. My training and practice reflect a commitment to supporting patients across the lifespan with individualized, evidence-based care.

I specialize in both psychiatric medication management and various forms of psychotherapy. I believe that effective psychiatric treatment requires attention to multiple domains, including the establishment of a strong doctor/patient relationship, the development of a sound understanding of who the patient is as an individual, and a comprehensive assessment of spiritual and biological factors contributing to mental health. As such, my practice includes both pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions that aim to treat the whole person on an individualized basis. I see patients of all ages, specializing in older adults, and treat all psychiatric conditions.

I am a graduate of the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center General Psychiatry residency and the Duke University Geriatric Psychiatry fellowship programs, and I am board certified in Psychiatry by the ABPN. I received the 2023 Distinguished House Staff Award from the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council, which is awarded to one graduating house staff member from each department annually for excellence during training. I have conducted research on depression and PTSD, published a number of papers in peer-reviewed journals, presented posters at conferences, and written a chapter for a book on medical education. I practice in both English and German.

I was born and raised in New York and now live in North Carolina.

I am double board certified in both adult and geriatric psychiatry. My practice focuses on medication management, which I typically offer in conjunction with supportive psychotherapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Occasionally, I may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best possible outcome. My primary clinical focus is treating adults with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

I received my medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. I completed my general psychiatry residency at Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey, then completed a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Hawaii. After completing training, I returned to my hometown of Chicago and began working at a Federally Qualified Health Center, providing care to an underserved low-income population for nearly 12 years. While at the clinic, I treated a wide range of diagnoses, the most common ones being depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

My philosophy of practice is to collaborate with patients to meet their specific needs and make an impact in various stages of their lives. I have more than 24 years of experience providing patients with compassionate psychiatric care for depressive and bipolar disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and dementia. I use pharmacotherapy as well as supportive psychotherapy. I may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome.

I am double board-certified in Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry. I completed my psychiatry internship and residency training at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center in New York City, and then completed a geriatric psychiatry fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. I have practiced inpatient psychiatry at the Long Island College Hospital, NYU Langone Brooklyn, and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. I have also worked in emergency rooms, day hospitals, and consultation-liaison settings, as well as seeing geriatric outpatients at a naturally-occurring retirement community (NORC) on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. I have taught St. George's University medical students during their clinical rotations in psychiatry.

I focus on medication management as the foundation of my treatment approach, typically combining it with supportive or emotionally focused therapy during 30-minute follow-up visits. I take a collaborative and individualized approach to patient care and, when needed, may recommend additional therapy by integrating a therapist into the care team to ensure the best possible outcomes. I have experience treating a broad range of psychiatric disorders in various clinical settings.

In a first visit, patients can expect a thorough and structured evaluation in which I carefully assess their symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals. I emphasize open communication and collaboration, ensuring that patients are fully involved in shaping their treatment plans. Follow-up visits typically last 30 minutes, during which I monitor progress, adjust treatment as needed, and may recommend additional therapeutic support for comprehensive care.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine and completed my residency in Adult Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Adult Psychiatry Residency Program. I further specialized by completing a one-year clinical and research fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry through Massachusetts General Hospital and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. In addition to my medical training, I hold a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. I have over three years of experience practicing psychiatry across inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings.

I strive to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and understood. My approach emphasizes a holistic, whole-person method to healing, guided by the patient's own goals and values. I integrate psychotherapy with medication management, drawing on my background in psychodynamic psychopharmacology and acceptance and commitment therapy. I focus on understanding each patient as a whole to create individualized treatment plans. This begins with a comprehensive history during the initial session to identify biopsychosocial factors. Treatment is then tailored to align with the patient's unique goals and values, promoting meaningful progress.

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned my medical degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. I completed my psychiatry residency at Loyola University Medical Center. I have experience practicing across outpatient, PHP, IOP, and inpatient settings.

My practice focuses on psychopharmacological interventions, which I typically combine with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). I strongly believe that the best outcomes are achieved when you treat a person and not just the illness. While I enjoy working with adults with various psychiatric disorders, my primary focus is on treating adults with various anxiety and depressive disorders. I also have a special interest in co-occurring sleep disorders with these conditions.

I am a Staff Psychiatrist at Talkiatry. I have completed adult psychiatry training and am board certified, and I have been actively involved in mental health care in various capacities over the past 7 years. I received my medical degree from one of the largest publicly funded medical schools in India, L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut, India, before moving to the US. I gained experience in mental and behavioral health in various roles at some of the most prestigious institutions in the US, namely Northwestern University, Emory University, and North Shore-LIJ. I completed my residency at Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY. I have been a co-author of several research papers, and my team's research work has also been presented at national and international meetings.

Dr. Daniel Weiss is a double board-certified psychiatrist in adult and forensic psychiatry. His expertise is in diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions, including depression and bipolar spectrum disorders, anxiety, stress and adjustment problems, maternal mental health, OCD, and other disorders. In addition, he has extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, college and graduate students, creative professionals, and a range of working adults. Through a supportive psychopharmacologic approach, Dr. Weiss strives to provide a comfortable experience in which doctor and patient work to understand the presenting problems, reduce symptoms, and optimize functioning. In addition, Dr. Weiss encourages concurrent therapy and will communicate with that provider in a collaborative care arrangement. Dr. Weiss previously served as an attending psychiatrist on the staff of Montefiore Medical Center and was formerly a faculty member at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Before joining Talkiatry, Dr. Weiss spent a decade working at The New School as the university's staff psychiatrist.

I focus on the interconnectivity of the mind, body, and soul. I am an excellent diagnostician with expertise in complex mood disorders, psychotic disorders, interventional psychiatry, and advanced psychopharmacology. In addition to medication management, I am proficient in supportive and interpersonal psychotherapy. I am dedicated and empathetic to all my patients.

I received my medical degree from Alexandria University and completed my psychiatry residency at Stony Brook University Hospital. I am double board certified in both general adult psychiatry and consultation & liaison psychiatry with over 20 years of clinical experience. After serving as chief resident, I joined Stony Brook University and became Associate Professor in clinical psychiatry. During my tenure at Stony Brook, I served as director of the ECT service, treating many patients with complex psychiatric disorders, including treatment-resistant depression, severe bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder. I also served as director of the medical student psychiatry clerkship, where I received numerous teaching awards including Alpha Omega Alpha and the Aesculapius Award for Excellence in Medical Education. I have multiple publications and abstracts presented.

I have treated adults, geriatric patients, and diverse populations including but not limited to LGBTQ+ and veterans.

I value compassionate, well-rounded care and work collaboratively with patients to develop effective treatment plans. I emphasize communication, active listening, and dignity, creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel understood and empowered. I begin by understanding each patient's history, concerns, and goals, then work together with them to establish clear, practical treatment objectives, ensuring each plan is tailored to their unique needs and fosters progress and long-term wellness.

I graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 2016. I completed my psychiatry residency at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, Michigan in 2020 and a subspecialty in Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Maryland in 2021. I am dual board certified in Adult and Forensic Psychiatry and have practiced in inpatient, outpatient, community, academic, and forensic settings.

Dr. Cheryl Person is the National Director of Clinical Quality at Talkiatry. She is board certified in general adult psychiatry and has been in practice for 20 years. Dr. Person focuses on medication management but believes that is only part of successful treatment. She will spend her time providing motivational interviewing or supportive therapy, and believes it is often critical to have a therapist as part of the treatment team. Dr. Person received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her psychiatric residency at Johns Hopkins and a psychiatric epidemiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with a focus on disaster mental health. After relocating to Texas in 2010, she worked as Director of Psychiatric Services of a large safety-net hospital in Houston. Prior to Talkiatry, she most recently was the executive director/chief physician of a large university student health center and campus pharmacy. In addition to adult psychiatry, Dr. Person has worked extensively with victims of acute trauma and her primary focus is on working with patients who have anxiety and mood disorders.

My approach to patient care begins with a thorough medical and psychiatric history, to include evaluation of co-morbid medical conditions and treatments that may be contributing to psychiatric symptoms. I reserve the end of the appointment for education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, any recommended medical work up, and reviewing the most up-to-date evidence-based literature. I also provide recommendations on non-pharmacologic interventions, to include psychotherapy and lifestyle modifications.

My areas of expertise include the management of psychiatric conditions in patients with complex medical illnesses and complex psychopharmacology. This includes the areas of neuropsychiatry, perinatal and reproductive psychiatry, women's health throughout all ages of adulthood, transplant psychiatry, and psycho-oncology. My interests include emergency psychiatry, brain stimulation therapies, complex psychopharmacology, and psychopharmacology in the medically ill.

I am board-certified in General Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (Psychosomatic Medicine) by the ABPN. I received my medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed my residency in General Psychiatry as well as my fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (Psychosomatic Medicine) at Virginia Commonwealth University. I spent most of my career in large, urban academic medical centers, primarily taking care of patients with severe mental illness, as well as those with mental illness comorbid with other complex medical conditions. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I held various leadership positions in academic medicine, emergency psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, and brain stimulation at multiple academic medical centers.

I have a passion for medical education and have held faculty appointments at Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Utah, Georgetown University, George Washington University, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. I have authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and provided academic presentations to both national and international audiences.

I am a board-certified addiction and general psychiatrist practicing medicine for over 15 years. I focus on providing integrated care for those with co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other forms of mental illness in the outpatient setting.

I provide medication management as well as psychotherapy, which includes drug and alcohol counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and cognitive processing therapy for trauma. When combining these treatment approaches, patients receive more comprehensive mental health care. Treatment begins with an initial assessment and a comprehensive treatment plan developed in coordination with the patient to best meet their needs.

My practice focuses on medication management and supportive psychotherapy in typically 30-minute follow-up visits. At times, additional psychotherapy is needed, and a therapist may be added to provide the best outcome. I have developed expertise in quickly building rapport with patients, conducting medication management assessments, and implementing effective interventions. I understand the delicate balance of providing thorough care within the constraints of virtual sessions, and I have developed strategies to ensure patients feel supported and understood, even through a screen. By combining clinical expertise with genuine empathy and persistence, I help my patients navigate their treatment journey with confidence and hope.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who treats adults. I graduated Magna Cum Laude and with General Honors from the University of Miami, and I completed medical school at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in the prestigious Honors Program in Medicine. I continued my medical education at Jackson Memorial Hospital and University of Miami Hospital for my 4-year psychiatry residency training program. After completing my training, I held an academic appointment at the University of Miami while working at the Miami Veterans Affairs Hospital, initially as a behavioral health consultant in the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) model and later as a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) psychiatrist in the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) role. My background spans clinical care, academic research, and community service, giving me a comprehensive understanding of mental healthcare delivery across different settings. These experiences taught me how to maintain clinical excellence while showing patience and respect for each patient's unique circumstances.