Find a psychiatrist in Farmingdale, NY — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Farmingdale, NY accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Farmingdale with 1,204 licensed providers ready to help. Headway connects you with warm, solution-oriented therapists across Melville, Bethpage, and surrounding neighborhoods. Many sessions are covered by insurance with copays as low as $0, and you can start care within days.
I am a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience, including emergency care. I am passionate about mental health and providing holistic, patient-centered treatment through a combination of medication management and therapeutic support. My goal is to help patients feel heard, stabilized, and empowered in their care.
My name is Gillian Foster and I am a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC). I take a holistic approach to care, addressing both mental and physical health needs. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and stress-related concerns using evidence-based, individualized treatment plans. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental, with a focus on helping clients feel heard, balanced, and in control of their well-being.
I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and I offer psychiatric services through Telehealth, allowing clients to attend appointments from the comfort and privacy of their own space.
Starting mental health care can feel overwhelming, and many people seek support when they feel stressed, stuck, or unsure how to cope. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly. Together, we’ll work to understand your challenges and develop strategies that support healing, resilience, and lasting emotional well-being.
I am a board- certified psychiatric nurse practitioner committed to compassionate, ethical, and individualized mental health care.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving clients in Texas, Maryland & New York. I work with diverse kinds of clients (Age 18 +) with different cultural backgrounds and mental health problems. I specialize in depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Insomnia, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, personality disorder and much more. I am a compassionate provider with a passion for patients with mental illness.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns of trauma, or exhausted by PTSD, healing is within reach. I am a compassionate psychiatrist whose practice is informed by a social-work lens. This means I look at the big picture—how social, environmental, and biological factors impact your mental health. My goal is to guide you from a place of survival to thriving. I provide careful diagnostic assessments and tailored treatment plans that respect your preferences, helping you safely process the past and reclaim control over your future wellbeing.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Farmingdale, 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
- 88%Woman
- 13%Man
- 96%Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Medical Doctor
- 100%Individual therapy
- 17%Family therapy
- 8%Child or adolescent therapy
- 4%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
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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 Farmingdale, NY
Finding psychiatrists in Farmingdale starts with understanding the type of care psychiatrists provide. Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, medical doctors, and doctors of osteopathic medicine can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Therapists provide talk therapy and do not prescribe medication. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, either psychiatry, therapy, or both may fit your needs. Review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, clinical background, and approach to understand whether their experience matches what you want help with.
Farmingdale is a smaller Long Island community, so local psychiatry appointment options may be more limited than in larger nearby areas. Virtual appointments can expand your search across New York while still letting you choose someone who fits your schedule and care preferences. Medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, read each bio for details on appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, session structure, and communication style.
Psychiatric care in Farmingdale can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search psychiatrists who are accepting new patients, check whether they take your plan, and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. You can compare bios, filter by virtual or in-person care, 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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