Find a psychiatrist in Garden City, NY — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Garden City, NY accepting new patients
Seeking mental health support in Garden City, NY? Headway provides access to 1,204 providers across Mineola, Stewart Manor, and Hempstead offering both talk therapy and medication management. Most clients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with many paying as low as $0 per visit.
Joseph Weaver, DNP, PMHNP-BC. – is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner currently employed at NYU Long Island. Joe holds a Doctorate from Stony Brook University and has been practicing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2017. Joseph completed his service in the Army Reserves in 2021 as a Captain in a Combat Stress Unit at Fort Dix, NJ and treats people with mental health issues across the life span.
I am a dedicated Family / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to supporting my clients on their mental health journey. My approach is both warm and compassionate, creating a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe in being direct and honest while maintaining a foundation of empathy and respect.
With a strong focus on holistic and personalized care, I work collaboratively with clients to develop effective treatment plans that address your unique needs, challenges, and goals. My strength lies in balancing a straightforward communication style with genuine empathy, ensuring you feel supported and motivated throughout your mental health journey.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or life transitions, I am here to help guide you toward wellness with kindness, clarity, and understanding.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management of ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your mental health journey.
I believe that every person's story is unique, so I take the time to understand your concerns, symptoms, lifestyle, and treatment goals before developing an individualized care plan. I incorporate medication management with supportive counseling and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and Motivational Interviewing, to help you build practical coping skills and achieve lasting improvement.
Whether you're struggling with difficulty focusing, persistent worry, overwhelming stress, low mood, emotional challenges, or life transitions, I work collaboratively with you to help you regain balance and improve your overall well-being. My focus is on delivering personalized, compassionate care that supports meaningful, long-term success in both your mental health and daily life.
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.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Garden City, NY
- 98%Depression
- 93%Anxiety
- 80%OCD
- 78%ADD/ADHD
- 74%Stress management
- 100%Aetna
- 85%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 78%Cigna
- 72%United Healthcare
- 70%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 98%English
- 13%Spanish
- 7%French
- 7%Russian
- 4%Arabic
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 61%Woman
- 39%Man
- 74%Nurse Practitioner
- 26%Medical Doctor
- 100%Individual therapy
- 9%Family therapy
- 4%Child or adolescent 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 Garden City, NY
Finding psychiatrists in Garden City starts with knowing what type of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and provide medication management. Therapists provide talk therapy and can also be part of your care. If you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, experience, and approach before booking.
In a smaller community like Garden City, local psychiatry appointments may be more limited, so virtual visits can help expand your options across New York. 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. As you compare profiles, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Bios can help you understand communication style, session structure, and areas of focus.
Psychiatric care in Garden City can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated cost before you book. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your preferences, accept your plan, and are accepting new patients. You can browse profiles, compare availability, and book directly when you’re 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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