Postpartum Depression Psychiatrists in New York

I focus on medication management and am holistic in my approach to people and the difficulties they face in life. I have expertise in the treatment of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems, and people struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and eating disorders.

I am Board Certified in Adult, Adolescent, and Child Psychiatry, and I received my medical and psychiatric training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. I completed advanced training in psychotherapy at the Psychoanalytic Association of New York, where I am on the faculty. I have over thirty-five years of experience helping people of all ages cope with a wide range of problems.

I strongly believe that developing a good therapeutic rapport is essential for successful treatment. My practice primarily focuses on medication management, often combined with supportive, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and couples therapy in 20–30 minute follow-up visits. I take a holistic approach, particularly for patients with complex medical conditions that impact emotional health, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and family members when appropriate. In addition to general adult psychiatry, I specialize in geriatric psychiatry and women's mental health, with a primary focus on treating women with mood and anxiety disorders and geriatric patients with newly diagnosed psychiatric conditions.

I am double board-certified in adult and geriatric psychiatry with over nine years of experience. I earned my medical degree from Manipal College of Medical Sciences and completed my psychiatry residency and geriatric fellowship training at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. My background includes work in nursing homes, acute rehabilitation centers, inpatient psychiatric units, and outpatient settings, providing care for diverse patient populations.

During the first visit, patients can expect a comprehensive evaluation where I take the time to assess their symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals. I foster a collaborative and supportive environment, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to individual needs. Follow-up visits typically last 20–30 minutes, with a focus on medication adjustments and therapeutic support. If additional therapy is necessary, I may recommend integrating a therapist into the patient's care team for the best possible outcome.

I incorporate different therapy modalities and evidence-based treatments, tailored to each person's needs. I enjoy applying my knowledge in neuroscience and pharmacology into my clinical practice and believe a combination of medication and psychotherapy yields the best treatment outcomes. My ultimate goal is to help patients feel their best and accomplish their own goals by developing tools to navigate internal or external obstacles that are part of life.

I am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I completed my residency at Yale University and the University of Texas Houston. I have done extensive research on psychiatry during my PhD in Neuropsychopharmacology and a Master's in Neuroscience. I am originally from Colombia, where I earned my medical degree from Universidad Industrial de Santander. I pursued a Master's in Neuroscience at the University of Barcelona and a PhD in Neuropharmacology at the Universidad Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain. My PhD thesis was honored summa cum laude. I completed a postdoctoral fellowship training at the Institut de Neurobiologie de la Mediterranee in Marseille, France. I am the author of multiple peer-reviewed publications and have presented my research at national and international meetings. Over the years, I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, acute care, and psychiatric hospitals as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center.

I am bilingual in Spanish and English.

My approach to care involves providing a consistent, empathic, non-judgmental space to develop and attain shared treatment goals. I am committed to developing a partnership that is always respectful of patients' points of view, and I utilize this knowledge to inform treatment plans that are safe, effective, and agreeable to patients. I am also sensitive to financial or insurance coverage factors that may impact treatment. I specialize in treating a variety of psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and dementia. I am attuned to the direct and indirect mental health impact of the pandemic and its aftermath on patients of all ages.

I am board certified in both adult and geriatric psychiatry and have practiced psychiatry for over 10 years. I have extensive experience treating critically ill patients in hospital settings, which allowed me to hone the skills necessary to care for individuals with complex psychiatric illnesses complicated by medical conditions. After completing residency training at Montefiore Medical Center, I was invited to serve an additional year as Senior Chief Resident for its adult psychiatry residency training program. I then spent the following year as a fellow in Geriatric Psychiatry before my appointment as an attending physician on Montefiore's acute psychiatric inpatient unit. I subsequently transferred to Bronx Psychiatric Center, where I treated inpatients and outpatients suffering from severe mental disorders, further expanding my knowledge base and becoming an expert in advanced psychopharmacology. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I also served as an attending physician at NYU Langone Hospital. During my training years, I made several trips to Uganda to serve as an attending physician with the Doctors for Global Health Project.

I do not usually treat ADHD patients. For the small number of patients I treat who have ADHD, I require comprehensive testing, multiple follow ups, and a full medical workup before confirming a diagnosis to ensure appropriateness and safety of chosen treatment.

I focus on using my extensive medication knowledge to help treat an array of psychiatric disorders. Beyond medication management, I also work on a holistic approach to psychiatry, including working with the patient to get the proper therapy services when clinically indicated. During the initial interview, a thorough assessment is done, including any medical and psychiatric history, medications you may be currently taking, and supplements before any medication is dispensed. My interests include depression, anxiety, ADHD, obsessive compulsive and related disorders, transgender patients on hormone therapies and post-surgical transition. I also have an extensive interest in medical illnesses with a psychiatric component, such as cancer patients, transplant, HIV, and many others alike.

I am a board-certified Staff Psychiatrist at Talkiatry. I completed my residency at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey, where I excelled in leadership and knowledge, becoming Chief Resident in just my third year at the busiest outpatient behavioral health clinic in New Jersey. Upon completion of my third year, I went on to become Chief Academic Resident of my program, which allowed me to impart my knowledge of psychiatry to younger psychiatrists in training. After completing my residency in General Psychiatry, I completed a fellowship in the prestigious Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, based primarily out of the Beth Israel location. During this fellowship I studied Consultation-liaison psychiatry, also known as psychosomatic medicine, an exciting subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on the care of patients with comorbid psychiatric and general medical conditions. Consultation-liaison psychiatry deals with the understanding and advancement of medical science, education, and the provision of healthcare for medically ill and complex patients.

I have always believed that medication must be used in conjunction with psychodynamic therapy, and medical and social supports to most appropriately treat a patient. I offer 30-minute sessions consisting of medication management and brief therapeutic support. I specialize in treating victims of trauma and medical comorbidity.

I am board certified in adult psychiatry and completed fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (Psychosomatic Medicine). I have been practicing psychiatry since 2006. I completed my medical degree at Drexel University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, my psychiatric residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, and my consultation/liaison psychiatric fellowship at Long Island Jewish Hospital in Queens, NY. I continued to work in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at North Shore Hospital in NY, before working for nine years at Philadelphia Veterans Administration Hospital as a staff psychiatrist and associate at the University of Pennsylvania University Hospital. During this time, I worked closely with patients struggling with Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety, and I served as an attending psychiatrist in training medical students, psychiatric residents, and fellows. Following a move to New Zealand, I worked as lead psychiatrist for Te Puna Waiora, Maori Mental Health team (Indigenous Person mental health clinic) at Counties Manakau District Health Board. I worked with multiple patients facing cultural challenges, as well as psychosocial stressors including poverty, family fragmentation, and poor education. During this time, I worked within the indigenous system of mental health, which treats not just emotional or physical issues for a person, but spiritual and familial as well. I have incorporated this into my treatment approach for all patients.

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.

Dr. Sophia Monsour holds the position of Chief Psychiatrist for Pennsylvania at Talkiatry. After completing residency in 2013 at Albany Medical Center, she has spent the past 9 years fulfilling her passion for integrated and specialty care for adults suffering from mental illness. Her years of experience have included working as an integrated care Psychiatrist at a community health center, a medical director of a Partial Hospital and Intensive Outpatient Program (PHP/IOP), and also working for an Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) specializing in the Serious Mentally Ill (SMI) population. Most recently, she has been serving our veterans as the Outpatient Section Chief, Primary/Mental Health Integration Medical Director and Resident/Medical Student Coordinator at VA Pittsburgh. Dr. Monsour has an approachable style when treating individuals who suffer from various diagnoses, especially those with prior trauma. She provides supportive psychotherapy and at times uses psychodynamic therapy skills to address her patient's current stressors and to identify the root cause of their ailment. She believes in a holistic approach and utilizes mindfulness as a technique along with medication management.

My practice focuses on medication management from a holistic perspective, informed by a background in psychotherapy. I believe that mental health is the cornerstone of overall well-being and that treatment is a collaborative journey toward improved health and function in life, work, and relationships. I have experience treating a variety of mental health concerns but have a particular interest in depression, anxiety, and mental health in the perinatal period. I offer culturally sensitive treatment to people from all backgrounds and sexual orientations.

I attended the University of OK as a National Merit Scholar and went on to graduate with my MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School. I specialized in Adult Psychiatry at the University of NC Hospitals, where I was a chief resident. I received psychotherapy training in insight-oriented and cognitive-behavioral approaches and trained at the Psychoanalytic Institute of the Carolinas. I have 18 years of experience providing medication management and psychotherapy in both private practice and community mental health settings, and over 10 years of experience in telepsychiatry providing care to underserved communities.

I prioritize creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. I value building strong rapport and approach care holistically, recognizing that each patient is unique and deserves an individualized treatment plan. I appreciate the ongoing nature of outpatient care and adapt my approach as patients' goals and priorities evolve over time. I take a collaborative approach to treatment, working closely with patients to ensure their understanding of all available options. I empower patients to make informed choices and partner with them to develop plans that best align with their needs, values, and goals for treatment.

I earned my medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed my psychiatry residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson. I have extensive experience practicing primarily in outpatient settings, along with additional experience in inpatient, consultation, and emergency psychiatry. I am licensed in Indiana, New Jersey, and New York. I have also served in academic roles, teaching and mentoring trainees in both medical school and residency. I am board-certified in Psychiatry and in Addiction Medicine.

I strongly believe in tailoring treatments through a holistic and patient-centered lens based on individual and multi-faceted histories. During 30-minute monthly sessions, I focus on collaborating with patients using evidence-based treatments with an emphasis on medication management in conjunction with supportive therapy. Additionally, I may recommend bringing a therapist into your care team to help facilitate a more comprehensive treatment plan.

I am a board-certified physician specializing in adult psychiatry. I obtained my undergraduate degree from New York University, where I studied psychology and child/adolescent mental health, and received my medical degree from St. George's University in Grenada, before moving back to New York to complete my residency at Morningside and West Mount Sinai Hospitals. Since completion of training, I have practiced and held teaching positions in both the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Department of Harlem Hospital and the inpatient units and psychiatric emergency rooms of Morningside and West Hospitals. I have a wide range of experience treating a diverse spectrum of psychiatric diagnoses and populations.

I pride myself on being a warm, kind, and supportive provider. I practice psychiatry using evidence-based medicine and value open communication, creating a safe space where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I have expertise in psychopharmacology and am a published textbook author on medication management. I take time to thoroughly understand each patient's history, concerns, and goals, develop individualized care plans, think creatively about treatment options, and work collaboratively with patients to meet their unique needs and achieve meaningful progress.

I earned my Bachelor of Science Honors degree in neuroscience and animal behavior from Cornell University and a Master's in Education through the NYC Teaching Fellows Program. I completed medical school at NYIT COM and psychiatry residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, followed by a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at Cornell Medical Center. I served as a faculty member on the inpatient psychiatry service at Cornell Medical Center and later as administrative psychiatrist overseeing the Telepsychiatry Consultation Liaison service at Cornell and Columbia Medical Centers for over five years.

My practice entails medication management accompanied by supportive psychotherapy. I frequently encourage other forms of psychotherapy with a counselor to maximize treatment outcomes.

I am a board certified adult psychiatric provider with over 10 years of experience, and I have additional years working in the medical field as a physician assistant. After completing medical school at Central America Health Science University, I returned to New York City and completed my psychiatry residency at New York Medical College Program at Metropolitan Hospital Center. Subsequently, I moved to Minnesota and worked with Park Nicollet Health Service/HealthPartners, where I spent 10.5 years overseeing a successful psychiatric practice and helping patients who had been struggling with their conditions. I am a member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in addition to the American Psychiatry Association and State Psychiatry Association.

I also enjoy attending conferences and reading journals to learn about cutting-edge treatments so that I remain updated on the most recent FDA-approved medications.

I offer highly individualized and empathic treatment, primarily focusing on medication management. I frequently recommend integrating therapy into treatment plans and may suggest collaborating with a therapist. I prioritize a holistic approach, emphasizing overall well-being alongside symptom relief, and I encourage the incorporation of mindfulness, self-compassion, exercise, nutrition, and attention to interpersonal relationships into my treatment strategy. I have expertise in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma and stressor-related disorders, and OCD.

During an initial visit, patients can anticipate a collaborative, patient-centered, and non-judgmental environment designed to foster a meaningful therapeutic relationship. I will thoroughly discuss individual concerns and treatment goals, exploring potential therapeutic interventions, including medication management and holistic strategies to support mental health and overall wellness.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I received my undergraduate degree from Cornell University, majoring in Human Biology, Health, and Society, and earned my medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, where I was a member of the Psi Sigma Alpha Osteopathic Honor Society. As chief resident at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, I gained extensive experience working in outpatient settings and managing patient care at one of New York City's busiest clinics.

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 am a psychiatrist specializing in adult and maternal mental health. I develop personalized treatment plans to address anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal conditions. My goal is to help patients reconnect with their values and live balanced, fulfilled, and meaningful lives. I combine pharmacotherapy (medication) with psychotherapy to create individualized treatment plans. Therapy provides powerful tools to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that support balanced brain chemistry, and research shows that medication helps restore this balance more quickly and effectively, especially in moderate to severe cases.

I liken medication for the brain to fertilizer for a garden. Imagine your mental health as a vibrant garden: when well-nourished, it can thrive with resilience, beauty, and balance. But when symptoms like depression, anxiety, ADHD, or mood instability take hold, they act like invasive weeds, crowding out healthy growth and making it hard to enjoy the space. Medication acts like fertilizer, strengthening the garden's natural systems so the healthy parts can reclaim their place and flourish. Just as some gardens need only seasonal care while others require more consistent tending, medication plans are personalized to support each person's long-term mental wellness. My approach emphasizes diagnostic clarity, medication management, patient education, and brief psychotherapy based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I believe patients should take an active role in understanding their diagnosis and treatment.

Your first appointment is a supportive, in-depth conversation to share your story, challenges, and goals. I will review your medical and psychiatric history and assess symptoms using a whole-person approach that considers biological, psychological, and social factors. Together, we will develop a personalized plan that may include lab work, medication, and therapy. Initial visits last 60 minutes for thorough evaluation; follow-ups typically last 20–30 minutes, focusing on medication management and brief therapy. If needed, I can refer you to in-house or community therapists for add-on therapy support. Throughout your care, I prioritize shared decision making to ensure you feel informed, empowered, and supported.

My passion for medicine began in childhood, inspired by curiosity about the mind and body. I earned an Honors Chemistry degree with magna cum laude and completed my medical training and psychiatry residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. With a strong scientific foundation, I understand the role of medications and embrace holistic healing through connection, gratitude, and spirituality. I have experience in diverse clinical settings and have received national awards including the AWP International Fellowship and ADMSEP Innovations Award. I am dedicated to advancing maternal mental health screening and treatment through clinical care and education.