Find a psychiatrist in Elizabeth, NJ — covered by insurance

Start by identifying your goals — whether that's a psychiatric evaluation, medication management, or a combination of talk therapy and prescribing. On Headway, you can browse psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners in Elizabeth, NJ, read detailed provider bios, and book a session directly. Every provider listed is accepting new patients.

Mental health care providers on Headway are licensed. The providers in the psychiatrist directory include clinicians who can prescribe and manage medications through their license and DEA certification, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, MDs, and DOs.

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific insurance plan and the provider you choose. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see an estimated session cost before you book. Many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Headway is free to use — you can browse providers at no cost, and you are only charged after a completed session.

A few days before your first session, Headway places a temporary hold on your payment method for the estimated session cost. After your session, the hold is canceled and a charge is issued. You can pay by credit card, debit card, HSA, FSA, HRA card, or by connecting your bank account.

Most insurance plans include some coverage for mental health care, though coverage levels for psychiatry and medication management may differ from therapy and counseling. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans. You can confirm your specific coverage by entering your insurance details on Headway to see if your plan is accepted.

You can also check your mental health coverage by visiting your insurance company's website or app, reviewing your explanation of benefits (EOB) for "behavioral health benefits," or calling your insurance company directly.

Most insurance plans cover virtual visits with a psychiatrist. On Headway, many psychiatrists and psychiatric prescribers offer virtual appointments, so you can receive care from home. When you add your insurance details, Headway can help determine if virtual visits are covered by your specific plan.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and sometimes provide talk therapy. A therapist provides talk therapy and may hold titles such as licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker — but cannot prescribe medication.

Psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) are another type of provider who can diagnose, prescribe, and manage medication for mental health conditions. On Headway, you can find both therapists and prescribing providers to match your needs.

It depends on your insurance plan. Some plans, particularly PPO plans, allow you to see a psychiatrist directly. Others, such as HMO plans, may require a referral from a primary care provider. Check with your insurance company to confirm whether a referral is needed before booking.