

Connect with empowering, solution-oriented providers in Beacon, NY serving Tioranda, Lamington, and surrounding areas. Headway offers 1,194 licensed professionals providing talk therapy and medication management with free consultations and insurance-supported sessions.
I am a psychiatrist with over fifteen year of experience with children, adolescents and adults, and am dually board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Following undergraduate studies at Barnard College, Columbia University and after medical school, I completed my psychiatry residency at Tufts University and my fellowship in child & adolescent psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
In addition to my clinical work, I have expertise in medical ethics focused on issues of consent, capacity, and shared decision-making in healthcare and for research trials. I also remain dedicated to teaching and mentorship of undergraduates, medical students and trainees.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I believe health is a human experience, not simply a clinical checklist. My background in traditional psychiatry has given me a strong understanding of mental health across diverse settings, grounded in evidence-based practice.
I take a compassionate, collaborative, and structured approach to care. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. I work closely with each individual to develop personalized treatment plans that may include medication management and supportive therapy, always focusing on realistic and meaningful progress.
My goal is to help clients better understand their mental health, build effective coping strategies, and feel empowered in their treatment journey.
I have worked in the healthcare field for over fifteen years, with a strong background in emergency medicine, and behavioral health. The last 15 years have prepared me to continue to be a leader in the profession.
I am a dedicated mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. In my free time I enjoy cooking, traveling, and getting back into running.
I have excellent clinical skills, empathy, and an attentiveness to detail. I am a patient advocate with strong interpersonal skills.
Melanie MacIntosh, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over ten years of nursing experience and a strong foundation in behavioral health. She provides compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care to individuals across the lifespan.
Melanie has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and is skilled in psychopharmacology, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and crisis assessment and response. She holds additional certifications in suicide prevention through the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and completed the KySS Child & Adolescent Mental Health Fellowship Program, reflecting advanced training in the assessment and treatment of pediatric and adolescent populations.
She is a recipient of the DAISY Award, the Gold Heart Nurse of Distinction, & a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, honors that reflect her commitment to clinical excellence, collaborative care, and advocacy for patients and families.
Board-certified in Adult and General Psychiatry in 2016. Fellowship trained in Forensic Psychiatry. Since 2016, I have worked in the field of addiction, forensics, and private practice, as a clinical and forensic psychiatrist.
I am a board- certified psychiatric nurse practitioner committed to compassionate, ethical, and individualized mental health care.
Hello! My name is Joseph (Joe) Han, and I am an NYU-trained, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 7 years of experience caring for adults across inpatient, outpatient, and behavioral emergency settings. Reaching out for care can be difficult, and I’m glad you’re taking this step for yourself! As your provider, it’s important to me that I understand your story fully so we can build a thoughtful care plan.
Janet “Jan” Yager is a board certified nurse practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience in psychiatric, adult, and family health. After earning her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Stony Brook University, Jan took special interest in the disconnect between physical and mental health services. With a desire to provide a bridge between these aspects of care,











Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Finding the right psychiatrist in Beacon, NY starts with understanding what kind of care you need. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and in some cases provide talk therapy. If you're looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or medication management, a psychiatrist may be the right fit. Psychiatric nurse practitioners can also prescribe and manage medication and are another option available through Headway.
Beacon is a smaller city, and psychiatric availability in the Hudson Valley can be limited compared to larger metro areas. Consider what matters most to you — whether that's a provider who specializes in a specific condition, offers virtual appointments, or practices close to home. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach and decide if they're a good match before you book.
Psychiatry sessions can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a psychiatrist who is both the right clinical fit and covered by your plan.
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