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Dr. Annette Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Chronic conditions
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Dr. Annette Smith, a Ghanaian-American Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Born in the U.S. and raised in Ghana, I bring a deep understanding of how culture, spirituality, and tradition shape emotional well-being. My practice blends evidence-based psychiatry with soul-enriched therapy — helping individuals heal from trauma, break generational patterns, and embrace their divine purpose. I specialize in treating youth and adults facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, personality challenges, addiction, and trauma-related concerns. Together, we’ll explore your story, restore balance, and empower you to create your own destiny.

My approach to therapy

Soul-Enriched Psychiatry

Blending culture, spirituality & science to heal mind + soul.

Helping you break cycles, find peace & create your destiny.

What you can expect from me

The first session will consist of a thorough dive into your psychiatric, other medical history, and afterwards we will explore treatment, involving therapy and/or medication that may be beneficial for you.

Insurance accepted.

Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance to avoid fees.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Columbia University
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    205 Hudson Street
    New York, NY 10013