Find a psychiatrist in Deer Park, NY — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Deer Park, NY accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Deer Park, NY with 1,196 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management. Headway connects you with compassionate, open-minded providers across neighborhoods like Commack, Huntington, and Bay Shore, with sessions available as soon as tomorrow and flexible in-person or virtual options.
Dr. Aleen Boyd’s passion is to help others achieve wellness. She’s a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of experience serving both inpatient and outpatient facilities within New York City. Dr. Boyd specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adults with a range of mental health issues.
My passion is to help others achieve wellness. I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience. I currently work both inpatient and outpatient facilities within New York City. I specialize in the diagnoses and treatment of adults with a range of mental health issues.
I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, individual psychotherapy and medication management for adults. My goal is to explore each of my patient's situations and issues judiciously before arriving at appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.
My patients often say that I am approachable, personable, and respond quickly to emails/phone calls. I am accepting new patients.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and judgment-free environment. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.
My goal is to help clients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their treatment. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship through trust, empathy, and collaboration. Together, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals and may include medication management, supportive therapy, and practical strategies to improve your overall well-being.
I understand that seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, and I strive to make the process approachable and comfortable. Whether you’re beginning treatment for the first time or looking for a new provider, I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward healing and lasting wellness.
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I have been Board certified Advanced Practice Nurse for 6 years. I have about 1 year experiencing specializing in generalized anxiety, major depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. I have 4 years of experience as a telemedicine provider. I became a PMHNP because I take pride in helping other achieve a sense of joy in finding peace in their reality and creating healthy coping strategies.
Hi, I'm Dr. William Yu, a board-certified psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience providing medication management and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, and life transitions.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with more than 22 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care in inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, and telepsychiatry settings.
Throughout my career, I have helped adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, trauma-related conditions, somatic symptom disorders, and other complex psychiatric illnesses. I also specialize in the treatment of substance use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine (Suboxone) for opioid use disorder.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner offering medication management. At this time I offer virtual sessions, with plans to add in‐person appointments in the near future. My approach is shaped by more than a decade of experience working in women's health as a nurse midwife. During that time, I realized how important it is to offer care that truly sees the whole person and honors their full experience. That background taught me how to sit with people in vulnerable moments, listen without rushing, and support them through real-life transitions with steadiness and compassion.
I utilize an evidenced-based holistic approach with the patient's concerns being front and center. If medications are to be used, then it is priority to ensure that the most benefit is provided, with the least amount of medication onboard. The most important tool a provider can use is simply listening. We are all seeking that "better space for mental well being, and I strive in helping people move closer on this journey.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Deer Park, NY
- 96%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 88%OCD
- 83%Panic disorders
- 79%ADD/ADHD
- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 96%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 83%United Healthcare
- 79%Oxford
- 96%English
- 21%Spanish
- 13%Russian
- 8%Hebrew
- 4%Bengali
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 83%Woman
- 17%Man
- 96%Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Medical Doctor
- 100%Individual therapy
- 17%Family therapy
- 8%Child or adolescent therapy
- 4%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Psychiatrist in Deer Park
Finding psychiatrists in Deer Park starts with understanding what type of mental health care you want to access. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy. Medication management may be part of care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD. Some people start with a psychiatrist, some start with a therapist, and some work with both, depending on their needs and preferences.
Deer Park is a smaller market, so local psychiatry appointments may be more limited than in larger New York cities. Virtual appointments can expand your options while still letting you search for a Deer Park psychiatrist who fits your schedule and care goals. As you compare profiles, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and whether their listed specialties match what you are seeking. Bios can also show how they structure appointments, communicate about medication management, and whether they offer therapy in addition to psychiatry.
Psychiatric care in Deer Park can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before booking. Nationally, Headway partners with a wide range of insurance plans, verifies your benefits, and shows an estimated cost before your first appointment so you can confirm coverage available in your area. You can browse profiles, compare availability, and book directly when you are ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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