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Zafar Naqvi

Psychiatrist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health, Men's issues
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am currently accepting new patients.

Have 27 years of experience working with Psychiatry patients especially patients with Eating disorders, Bipolar Spectrum I, II, III, Bipolar Depression, Borderline PD, Addiction, Trauma /PTSD, ADHD, GAD, Panic disorder, Depression spectrum, Anger management Schizophrenia, Dual Diagnosis patients.

  1. Former Psychodynamic /Psychoanalyst supervisor Harvard Medical School, Assistant Professor University of Massachusetts.
  2. Trained from Royal College of Psychiatrists, London.
  3. Triple Board Certified, Psychiatry, Neurology, Addiction Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine.

If you’re looking for a trusted advisor to your mental health who will listen to you

Offer treatment that gets to the root of the problem

Consider medication an option, not the ONLY option...then you’re in the right place

Request a Consultation

DR. ZAFAR NAQVI

Founder and lead Psychiatrist at CONFIDANTE Psychiatry

My Credentials

Board-Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology

Board Certified in Addiction Medicine

Board Certified in Addiction Psychiatry

International Affiliate of Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom

Member Harvard Macy Institute, MA

Harvard Medical School Faculty (ex)

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry UMass Medical School(ex)

Psychodynamic Teaching Supervisor

My approach to therapy

My Practice Philosophy

I don’t just provide appointments, I provide solutions — all in the context of a caring, long-term partnership.

Areas of Focus

Evidenced based treatment of Obesity ,Eating disorders

Non Narcotic medication management of SUD

Double benefit medications – tailor made

I am able to treat conditions not mentioned below, but these are the primary areas of specialty in my practice.

Anxiety

I can help you worry less, reduce panic attacks and obsessive behaviors, and function better at your job and in your relationships.

Depression & Mood Disorders

I can help stabilize your mood, feel happier, and live a more fulfilling life free from the cloud of depression or bipolar spectrum illness.

Trauma & PTSD

I can help you process emotional trauma, face your fears, and increase your ability to experience joy and other positive emotions.

Surviving Cancer

I can help you cope with a new diagnosis, stay strong during treatment, and return to living a fulfilling and meaningful life after cancer.

What you can expect from me

CONFIDANTE Psychiatry is a MA based Integrative Psychiatry Practice founded on my belief that healing is a holistic process.

My goal is not just to prescribe you a medication and send you on your way — it’s to be a long-term, trusted partner in helping you achieve a happy and fulfilling life.

I incorporate prescription medications, integrated personalized treatment plan, taking care of all your individual needs including the due consideration of medical comorbidities and your existing medications cumulative side effects profile, lifestyle changes, talk therapy, into a complete treatment plan to help you reach your goals.

The right medication is only the beginning of your treatment. Sometimes, we need to dig a little deeper to get to the root of the problem.

About me

  • I identify as
    South Asian, Asian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Energetic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MD (Medical Degree) at Dow Medical College, Doctorate in Psychology at Drexel University College of Medicine
  • License type
    DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) (New York, New Hampshire), MD (Medical Doctor) (Massachusetts)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Point32 Healthcare, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health, Men's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Seeking Safety, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Brief Dynamic, Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strategic Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu