
Katrina Lepthien, DO
I create a supportive environment where patients can openly express their feelings and treatment goals. I take a collaborative approach, partnering with patients to guide decisions and ensure care aligns with their values and needs. I conduct a thorough history and symptom review, discuss diagnostic criteria, and answer questions about diagnoses. I prioritize education on treatment options and work collaboratively with patients and families to develop personalized plans that support their goals.
I am a psychiatrist with experience in outpatient and inpatient settings, working with children and adults. I earned my medical degree from Des Moines University and completed my psychiatry residency at Maricopa Integrated Health System (now Valleywise Creighton Health Alliance). I served as Chief Fellow of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

Kaycia Vansickle, MD
I place a strong emphasis on establishing trust and building therapeutic relationships to help patients achieve their goals. My practice focuses on medication management, often combined with supportive or emotionally focused therapy during 30-minute follow-up visits. If I believe additional therapy would be beneficial, I may recommend that patients work with a therapist as part of their care team. I have extensive experience treating patients in various settings, including community mental health centers, VAMC-affiliated clinics, and hospital-based psychiatric units. I also have expertise in psychiatric consultations for medically ill patients, as well as guardianship and competency evaluations.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 25 years of clinical experience. I earned my medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio and completed my internship at UAB. I then completed my psychiatry residency at the University of Louisville Hospital, where I served as chief resident and received a national award in community psychiatry. Throughout my career, I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings as a staff psychiatrist, primarily in Texas and Alabama.
Patients can expect a thorough initial evaluation, where I take the time to understand their symptoms, history, and treatment goals. I provide a structured yet compassionate approach to care, ensuring that each patient feels heard and supported. Follow-up visits typically last 30 minutes, during which I monitor progress and adjust treatment as necessary. If additional therapy is needed, I collaborate with therapists to ensure comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs.

Kenneth Lai, MD
I believe psychiatry combines science and the art of medicine. I treat both adults and children/adolescents, with expertise in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, addiction, geriatrics, and dual-diagnosis care. I am trained in TMS and ECT, am a Certified Suboxone Prescriber, and offer consultations and treatment through office-based or telemedicine visits. My approach is tailored to each patient's needs, integrating compassionate care with evidence-based treatment.
I acknowledge the many choices patients have in providers and strive to create a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive environment for everyone seeking care. Patients value my professionalism, patience, empathy, and attentive listening.
Before pursuing medicine, I explored a range of passions. After earning dual degrees in Biology and Biochemistry from the University of California, Riverside, I opened a popular Riverside eatery featured on The Food Channel. I later transitioned to the IT industry, earning a master's degree and certifications, before answering my true calling in medicine, graduating from Saint Matthews University School of Medicine.
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Kevin DiCesare, MD
I pride myself in collaboratively arriving at treatment decisions with my patients, taking the time to listen to their concerns and answer their questions. I am well versed in psychopharmacological interventions, but I am a proponent of patients also being active in psychotherapy whenever appropriate. I have 22 years of expertise in diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, Bipolar spectrum disorders, adjustment problems, ADHD, and other disorders.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist treating adults. I received my undergraduate degree at Harvard University, my medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and then went on to train at Maine Medical Center for my psychiatric residency. I have worked in various settings, including community mental health centers and large hospital systems, with experience in inpatient, outpatient, and consultative roles. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I most recently served as an attending psychiatrist on the staff of Southern New Hampshire Health System, where I provided consultative care to referrals made from primary care providers and various specialists.

Kevin Ray, MD
Dr. Kevin Ray is a board-certified psychiatrist who completed his psychiatry residency at Zucker Hillside Hospital, part of Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, in Glen Oaks, New York. Board certified since 2015, he has held numerous clinical and academic leadership roles, including Chief of Psychiatry at the West Palm Beach VA Hospital and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. He is also trained in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Dr. Ray takes a thorough, thoughtful approach to psychiatric care, recognizing the important role lifestyle and nutrition play in mental health. He works closely with patients to simplify and optimize complex medication regimens whenever appropriate, with the goal of improving both outcomes and quality of life.
Dr. Ray uses an open-ended interview style that allows patients to fully express their thoughts and feelings. He carefully reviews the risks and benefits of treatment options, provides detailed education about medications, and discusses alternative approaches beyond medication when appropriate to develop individualized treatment plans.

Kirk Carruthers, MD
I bring a casual, easygoing communication style to create a comfortable space where patients feel at ease. I emphasize forming strong therapeutic bonds based on trust, and I combine supportive therapy with medication management. I encourage collaboration with therapists and use evidence-based treatment approaches tailored to each individual's needs. I begin with a thorough understanding of each patient's concerns, history, and goals, then create a personalized treatment plan and work collaboratively with the patient to reach those goals, adjusting care as needed for ongoing progress.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with experience in both outpatient and inpatient psychiatry, as well as addiction medicine. I completed my medical degree at Morehouse School of Medicine and trained at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, where I completed general psychiatry residency and fellowships in addiction and community psychiatry. My experience includes roles in community mental health, academic teaching, and the VA system.
Outside of work, I enjoy music production, soccer, spending time with loved ones, and all dogs.

Kirk Murphy, MD
I take time to understand each patient and their unique circumstances. I focus on clarifying diagnoses and thoughtfully discussing potential treatment options, including risks and benefits. I am committed to creating a supportive, empathic, and respectful environment that prioritizes patient comfort and collaboration. After learning about a patient's symptoms and needs, I establish diagnoses using standardized diagnostic instruments, review findings with patients, and discuss treatment options in detail, ensuring understanding and aligning care with each patient's values and preferences. I have extensive experience caring for outpatients with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, and complex medical conditions.
I completed residency and fellowship training in Trauma and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine. I also completed subspecialty training at UCLA's Human Sexuality, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders Clinics.

Kishan Peddanna, MD
I value continuity of care and collaboration, working with patients toward long-term improvements while building meaningful connections. My approach is grounded in shared decision-making, ensuring treatment plans align with each patient's goals. I have extensive experience managing conditions such as ADHD, mood disorders, and anxiety. My practice focuses on medication management complemented by supportive psychotherapy. I use evidence-based assessments and interventions to guide individualized treatment planning, fostering a care experience that is both effective and patient-centered.
I am a board-certified general psychiatrist with experience treating patients across the lifespan. I attended The Ohio State University for my undergraduate studies and earned my medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. I completed my residency in General Psychiatry at The Ohio State University and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Komal Shah, MD
I believe in creating a strong therapeutic alliance with my patients based on mutual trust and honesty. My primary modality of treatment is medication management, but I may also provide supportive psychotherapy and education, practicing evidence-based medicine. I like to collaborate patient care with their medical providers and/or therapist. I have extensive experience in evaluating and managing a variety of psychiatric disorders such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, dementia, etc.
I am double board certified in adult and geriatric psychiatry. I completed my residency at Nassau University Medical Center, New York, and then completed a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at LIJ-Albert Einstein school, New York. I have been practicing psychiatry for over 25 years. I held an academic position as a clinical assistant professor at Rutgers-UBHC for several years. I have worked in various clinical settings including inpatient, outpatient clinics, partial hospital programs, and nursing homes, serving a vast variety of patient populations.
I have also volunteered my services at NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness)-SAMHAJ to create and promote awareness of mental health issues in the community.

Krishna Divadeenam, MD
I believe in a holistic approach to mental health treatment, integrating medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and collaboration with therapists and support staff. I tailor treatment to each patient's unique needs, ensuring a comprehensive and individualized approach to care. My expertise includes treating a variety of psychiatric diagnoses, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, and PTSD. In a first visit, patients can expect a thorough evaluation, where I take the time to understand their medical history, symptoms, and treatment goals. I emphasize open communication and collaborative decision-making, ensuring that patients feel heard and supported. Based on this initial assessment, I develop a personalized treatment plan, which may include medication management and referrals to therapy or other supportive services as needed.
I am a staff psychiatrist at Talkiatry. I trained in New York and earned my medical degree from Albany Medical College in 1997. I finished my internship at Vanderbilt Medical Center and completed my psychiatric residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2000. During my residency, I served as Chief Resident at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVA). My initial post-residency focus was with patients with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) when I worked at the Johnson County Mental Health Center. I have served as an adjunct professor at the University of Kansas providing clinical supervision to residents and yearly lectures on Bipolar disorder, Tourette's, and Obsessive Compulsive disorder for over 20 years. I worked at Midwest Psychiatric Associates in an outpatient private practice for nearly 3 years before returning to the KCVA, where I oversaw care for combat veterans as a clinical psychiatrist and the supervisor for the PTSD Specialty outpatient clinic. After 5 years, I transitioned to the inpatient unit as the inpatient supervisor and one of the attending physicians of the acute inpatient psychiatric unit. In addition, I served as the University of Kansas Site Director for their psychiatric residency program.

Kristen Clark, MD
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.

Kristina Foreman, MD
My style is open, thoughtful, and relationship-focused, creating a space where patients feel safe sharing what matters most. I bring a therapeutic mindset to every encounter and practice strengths-based care to help people connect with resilience and agency. Trained in the Vermont Family-Based Approach, I value family involvement and blend medication management with therapeutic principles and lifestyle psychiatry to support emotional flexibility and values-driven change. I incorporate ACT, DBT, CBT, and positive psychology concepts to foster insight and skill development.
I begin by gaining a full understanding of each patient's history, strengths, challenges, and hopes for treatment. I build individualized plans that may include medication, lifestyle strategies, psychotherapy-informed tools, and family participation when helpful. Follow-up visits focus on refining the plan so progress feels steady, collaborative, and aligned with patient goals.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist and child and adolescent psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree from St. George's University and completed both psychiatry residency and fellowship at the University of Vermont Medical Center. I served for four years as an attending on a high-acuity inpatient adolescent unit in Denver, leading a multidisciplinary team in the care of complex cases. I also present nationally on Positive and Lifestyle Psychiatry and have taught these approaches to fellows and residents.
Find a psychiatrist in New York, NY
New York is full of specialists, yet getting on a psychiatrist's schedule can still take months. Talkiatry gives you another route: a psychiatrist in New York, NY who sees you by secure video, often within days rather than months.
Your psychiatrist is licensed in New York, so you can be seen from anywhere in the city, whether you are in Manhattan, Queens, or the Bronx.
How online psychiatry works for New York residents
Care happens by secure video, from wherever you are. You answer a few questions in a short assessment, then get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in New York. No subway ride, no waiting room.
Your first visit lasts 60 minutes, so there is time to explain your symptoms, ask questions, and shape a plan together. Later visits usually run about 30 minutes. The goal is a psychiatrist who listens and adjusts your care over time.
What a psychiatrist in New York can help with
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor trained to diagnose mental health conditions and manage treatment. Talkiatry psychiatrists help people with anxiety, depression, and ADHD, plus conditions such as bipolar disorder, OCD, and PTSD.
When medication is part of your plan, your psychiatrist can prescribe and manage it when clinically appropriate and legally permissible. A prescription is never guaranteed, and some medications may not be available for online prescribing. Your psychiatrist will talk through the options with you.
Therapy may also fit into your care, depending on your needs and availability.
Does insurance cover a psychiatrist in New York?
Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, and we check your coverage during the free assessment before you schedule anything. That way you know where you stand before your first visit. What you pay out of pocket depends on your plan, so confirm the details with your insurer.
Mental health care in New York
Even in a large city, finding an available psychiatrist is hard. According to KFF's analysis of federal shortage data, New York has 200 designated mental health professional shortage areas. Only about 15.2% of the state's need for mental health practitioners is currently met. Closing that gap would take an estimated 238 more psychiatrists.
Online psychiatry helps expand your options by matching you with a psychiatrist licensed anywhere in New York, not only those with an office near your neighborhood.
Psychiatry across New York
For psychiatrists licensed across the state, see our New York psychiatrist page. You can also explore online care in nearby Brooklyn.
Start with a free assessment
Getting started is simple. Take our free online assessment, answer a few questions, and get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in New York. Then schedule your first video visit, often within days.
How much does a psychiatrist cost in NYC?

Your cost depends on your insurance plan. Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, and we verify your coverage during the free assessment before you schedule. Because plans differ, your out-of-pocket amount, such as a copay, is set by your insurer, so it helps to confirm the details with them.
Who is the best psychiatrist in NYC?

There is no single best psychiatrist, because the right fit depends on your needs, condition, and goals. Talkiatry matches you with a psychiatrist licensed in New York based on what you share in your assessment. If the fit does not feel right, it is worth raising your concerns directly before deciding to switch, since a strong working relationship often takes a few visits.
Can I go straight to a psychiatrist?

Usually, yes. Talkiatry does not require a referral to begin. You take the online assessment and get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in New York. Check with your insurer, though, since some plans still ask for a referral for coverage.
What is the 3 month rule in mental health?

There is no official three-month rule in psychiatry. People sometimes use the phrase to describe giving a new medication or routine enough time to show effects, which can take several weeks. Your psychiatrist sets follow-up timing based on your treatment and how you respond, not a fixed rule.