PTSD Psychiatrists in New York

My primary objectives are to help patients achieve success in both treatment and life goals and to always take time to truly listen. The primary focus of my sessions is to provide medication management with education on treatment options. I provide therapy models that are appropriate within that 20–30 minute medication session. If longer therapy time frames are indicated, I will discuss the need to add a therapist to the treatment team to achieve optimal care. My successful treatment outcomes are based on experience, staying current on psychiatric treatments, and having open communication with patients and families of children/adolescents so they can choose the most effective treatments.

I have 21 years of experience in treating adults, adolescents, and children. I graduated from Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina, then moved to Rochester, NY to complete my residency and fellowship at University of Rochester School of Medicine. My focus over the last ten years has been on working with young adults, children/adolescents, and their families. My expertise covers a wide array of therapeutic modalities and mental health diagnoses.

Prior to medical school, I worked in both marine and biochemical research venues and was coauthor on several research papers. I have an avid interest in the emerging field of neuroscience and frequently give talks to colleagues and students on current research topics.

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.

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.

I take a collaborative approach, actively engaging patients in treatment planning and decision-making. I incorporate therapy into my practice, emphasizing each individual's values and what gives their life meaning and purpose. I value a thorough evaluation to understand how medical, psychological, and social factors contribute to a patient's presentation. When appropriate, I invite family members or friends to provide collateral information to ensure a complete understanding, guiding a tailored and effective treatment plan. Patients can expect a thoughtful, empathetic, and patient-centered environment where their goals and experiences are prioritized.

I have experience treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Depression, as well as patients with comorbid neurologic and mental health conditions. I completed my psychiatry residency at Stanford, serving as Chief Resident in my final year, and pursued a fellowship in Neuropsychiatry at Stanford Hospital. I am board certified in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry and have worked as a National Expert in bipolar disorder at the VA. I have also taught residents as adjunct clinical faculty at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.

I provide medication management combined with supportive therapy, typically in 30-minute follow-up visits. I take a holistic approach to treatment, considering the impact of lifestyle, parenting practices, and family dynamics on mental health. I emphasize integrative care, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to each patient's unique needs and circumstances.

During the first visit, patients can expect a thorough and compassionate evaluation, where I take time to understand their symptoms, medical history, and environmental influences. I prioritize collaborative decision-making, working closely with patients and, when applicable, their families, to develop a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan. Follow-up visits typically focus on medication adjustments, supportive therapy, and lifestyle recommendations to optimize mental health outcomes.

I am trained in adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry and am a board-certified pediatrician. I earned my Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary and my medical degree from St. George's University in Grenada. I completed my pediatrics residency at Maimonides Medical Center in New York and practiced pediatrics with MedStar Shah Medical Group in Maryland before transitioning to psychiatry. I later trained in child and adult psychiatry at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

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 is influenced by my training and research in political and medical anthropology, psychoanalysis, and social psychiatry. I view mental health as inseparable from history, culture, and social context, not just neurobiology. My approach ensures patients time to elaborate how their life history shapes their experiences and goals. In a healthcare system that often relies on generic diagnoses and standardized plans, I work with each patient on their own terms, integrating psychotherapy and potential medications to support the pursuit of their unique life possibilities.

I often work with writers, actors, musicians, and visual artists and with journalists, academics, athletes, healthcare workers, and activists, many of whom seek treatment in response to creative blocks, burnout, and relationship struggles. I also have long-term experience working with people who have lived through incarceration, war, torture, migration, childhood abuse, and psychosis, and with those building queer and trans identities and communities.

To facilitate durable changes, I regard psychiatric symptoms as matters to be taken seriously, understood, and worked through, not simply suppressed by medications. I ask patients to actively engage in treatment and often recommend frequent appointments to support this.

Dr. Matthew Hamilton is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who is establishing his post-residency practice with Talkiatry.

Dr. Hamilton’s practice focuses on medication management. Typically, he offers this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. However, occasionally Dr. Hamilton may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into

your care team to provide the best outcome.

After completing his undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin he completed his medical education at Texas Tech University Health and Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, and recently completed his residency training at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

Dr. Hamilton has a diversity of experience in practicing general psychiatry treating adults of all age ranges. While his practice focuses on psychopharmacotherapy, Dr.Hamilton employs elements of psychotherapy in his practice where appropriate and will collaborate with your therapist when you are working with one.

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I provide patient-centered care with an emphasis on medication management, psychoeducation, and lifestyle adjustments. I typically provide supportive or integrative therapy along with medication management, but some cases will require the addition of a therapist to the treatment team. As an outpatient psychiatrist, I have an extensive history of treating patients of all ages with a wide variety of psychiatric disorders, with an emphasis on mood and anxiety disorders.

I am a Staff Psychiatrist at Talkiatry, certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult Psychiatry, and have been practicing for three and a half years. I received a Bachelor's of Medical Science from the University of Western Ontario in Canada and my Medical Degree from Ross University. I completed my residency at Metropolitan Hospital in Manhattan, where I served as chief resident in my final year. I then worked as a psychiatrist in the outpatient department at Kings County Hospital, where I also supervised residents from SUNY Downstate. I treated patients remotely during the COVID-19 outbreak, helping to manage the increase in stress that came with the pandemic.

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.

My clinical approach is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and I continually expand my knowledge by incorporating tools from a variety of therapeutic modalities. I am fascinated with the connectedness of the conscious and subconscious mind, body, and spirit, and I approach treatment through the lens of a growth mindset. I prioritize creating a safe space where patients can strengthen their courage to be vulnerable and authentic. I view therapy as a journey of helping patients explore their inner world, where I act as a mirror in order for patients to gain insight into their motivations, patterns, values, and higher purpose.

I prefer knowing my patients on a deep level and highly value the therapeutic process, which requires patience over speed. I acknowledge that it takes many sessions before even a preliminary understanding of the human being in front of me can be formulated. I honor the truth that my patients are the experts of themselves, and I prefer empowering them over micromanagement. As subconscious patterns emerge, I highlight these, as they are often blind spots to the patient. I understand that when it comes to mental health, quick fixes are not the most appropriate or effective means to healing. However, I respect the use of medications when indicated in addition to talk therapy.

I earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Nicholls State University and a Master of Science in Acupuncture from Texas Health and Science University. I completed both my MD and General Psychiatry training at Texas Tech Paul Foster School of Medicine, followed by specialized training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Texas School of Medicine.

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I treat each patient with a holistic, evidence-based approach that incorporates psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic best practices. My priority is to build a safe and trusting working relationship with each patient, keeping in mind their unique biological, psychological, social, and spiritual contexts. I have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders, and I incorporate therapy modalities such as supportive, psychodynamic, CBT, and EFT. Other professional interests include LGBTQIA and college mental health, mindfulness, and interventional psychiatry. I have worked with individuals with diverse backgrounds from all walks of life.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist trained in Adult Psychiatry. I received my medical degree from FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami, Florida, and completed my residency training at Cambridge Health Alliance / Harvard Medical School.

My approach to medication management is that it is one tool to be used in the broader context of a multi-modal evidence-based treatment approach that draws upon psychotherapy, mindfulness skills, Buddhist psychology, psychedelic (AKA "mind manifesting") studies, yoga philosophy, and other integrative practices. I understand that healing is an individualized process that cannot unfold without a safe space, and I am dedicated to holding an approachable, empathic space where you can feel empowered to write the next chapter of your life. I have an interest in working with immigrants and LGBTQ+ communities.

I am well versed in treating the full spectrum of mental illness. Having worked on multidisciplinary teams in acute inpatient psychiatric hospital settings, psychiatric emergency rooms, and mental health urgent cares for the better part of 10 years, I am comfortable helping with not just mild to moderate illness, but also the most severe cases of mental illness. I am especially motivated to work with you to maintain stability, avoid hospitalization, and more broadly, to achieve wellness.

I completed Adult Psychiatry Residency Training at Los Angeles County, University of Southern California, where I focused two years of training in conducting Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. I received my Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree in 3 years with Phi Beta Kappa honors at the University of Miami, Florida. In medical school at Stony Brook School of Medicine in New York, I was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society while earning my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. I have held academic appointments at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Western University of Health Sciences, and Ventura Community Memorial Health System Psychiatric Residency Training Program.

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.

My approach to patients emphasizes holistic, patient-centered, strength-based treatment built on a foundation of strong doctor-patient alliance and evidence-based medical knowledge. I value transparent communication and will work with you to create change. I treat patients as unique individuals, and treatment is put into place with individualized plans in mind. Your appointment with me will be a conversation. I am there to work towards goals together and am a good translator of "medical-ese." I enjoy working with patients on all aspects of their health and cater treatment plans to you.

I attended Yale University, where I studied philosophy in the Great Books Program, and later studied Molecular Biology at the University of Colorado, where my husband and I moved after getting married. I received my medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Program and completed my residency at Dartmouth Medical School. I also trained at Massachusetts General Hospital with Dr. Theodore Stern in his area of expertise (Consult Psychiatry) and learned from his immense skill at building strong rapport with all patients. I have experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, along with teaching and research. I have also worked in hospital administration and government entities, most importantly the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

I use a holistic, biopsychosocial approach tailored to each patient's unique background and needs. I integrate evidence-based pharmacotherapy with insight-oriented psychotherapy, aiming to foster self-awareness and long-term change. My patient-centered philosophy emphasizes a collaborative, respectful therapeutic alliance. I work with individuals of all ages and cultural backgrounds, and I have treated a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety/OCD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, ADHD, and other psychiatric concerns.

I earned my medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed my psychiatry training at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My clinical experience spans diverse settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and emergency departments.

Outside of clinical practice, I am also a passionate musician who plays piano and composes music for media. Learn more at www.aidinashoori.com.