Find a psychiatrist in Long Island City, NY — covered by insurance

Start by entering your insurance details on Headway to see psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners in Long Island City who accept your plan. From there, you can review provider bios to learn about their specialties, approach, and experience. Every provider listed on Headway is licensed, verified, and accepting new patients. Many providers also offer a free phone consultation so you can see if it's a good fit before committing to a session.

The cost of a psychiatry session in Long Island City depends on your insurance plan and the type of visit. When you enter your insurance details on Headway, you'll see an estimated session cost before you book. Your out-of-pocket expense may be as low as $0 per session, but costs vary based on your specific coverage. Headway does not charge anything to search for a provider — you're only billed after a session takes place.

Many psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners in Long Island City accept insurance. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, and Optum affiliates. To confirm whether a specific provider accepts your plan, enter your insurance details on Headway and you'll see a list of in-network psychiatrists available to you.

Yes, many psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners on Headway offer virtual appointments. Virtual visits are available for both initial psychiatric evaluations and follow-up care discussions. Most insurance plans cover virtual psychiatry visits, but coverage can vary. When you add your insurance details on Headway, you can confirm whether virtual sessions are covered under your specific plan.

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy to help you work through emotional and behavioral concerns. Psychiatrists often help assess symptoms and discuss treatment options for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Some psychiatrists also offer talk therapy, though many work alongside a therapist as part of a broader care plan. On Headway, you can find both psychiatrists and therapists — including psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), who can also prescribe and manage medication.

Whether you need a referral depends on your insurance plan. Some plans, particularly HMOs, may require a referral from a primary care provider before you can see a psychiatrist. PPO and POS plans typically allow you to book directly. Check with your insurance company or enter your plan details on Headway to confirm your referral requirements before scheduling.