LocalMD
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LocalMD

Where New Yorkers go for their mental healthcare.
Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New York Accepting Online

We are currently offering only telehealth visits to all NYS residents, if you do not see your insurance in the list, please feel free to reach out to our office to confirm if we accept your plan.

Updated September 28, 2023

At LocalMD, our experienced psychiatrists approach medication treatment for psychiatric diseases with a professional and patient-centered approach. We understand that every patient's needs are unique, and we take the time to conduct a thorough evaluation and diagnosis to develop an individualized treatment plan.

Our goal is to help patients achieve symptom relief and improve their overall quality of life by utilizing evidence-based medication options. We closely monitor medication efficacy and side effects to ensure optimal results and make adjustments as necessary. We also prioritize patient education and informed decision-making to empower patients to take an active role in their treatment journey.

Our team of experienced psychiatrists, Nurse practitioners and psychotherapists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of mental health disorders. We provide personalized treatment plans that can include medication management, psychotherapy, and other evidence-based therapies, all to help our patients achieve symptom relief and improve their overall quality of life.

We have expertise in treating various disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, and more. We work closely with each patient to develop a customized treatment plan that meets their specific needs. Schedule a consultation with us today to begin your journey towards improved mental health.


About

What services does your practice offer?

LocalMD offers a variety of healthcare services, from mental healthcare to medical care. Look no further, get all your necessary medical care under one roof. Our mental healthcare services, which include medication management, group therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, adolescent therapy and individual therapy, are done remote, from the comfort of your home. While other medical services are also offered remote, we can also service our patients from 3 of our NYC locations, please feel free to call for more information.

We also offer ADHD testing and treatment.

How does payment work at your practice?

We accept most major insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, and accept electronic payment for all patient responsibilities. Our out of pocket fee is $250 for an initial medication management visit, $125 for follow up and psychotherapy visits.

Feel free to reach out to us about group, couples and family therapy fees.


Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia

Panic attacks / panic disorder - Brief, intense periods of overwhelming fear or anxiety




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • AmeriHealth
  • Amerigroup
  • Amidacare
  • Amita Health-BCBS HMO
  • BCBS HMO-Swedish Covent
  • Beacon Health Options
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Emblem Health
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • GHI
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Health Insurance Plan (HIP) of New York
  • Healthfirst
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare (through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
  • Medicare (through United Health)
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • SEIU
  • The Empire Plan
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet
  • Wellspring EAP
  • metroplus

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $125 (45min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9AM-7PM
  • Tue 9AM-7PM
  • Wed 9AM-7PM
  • Thu 9AM-7PM
  • Fri 9AM-7PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Head of Practice's Licensure

New York: 195423-1


Languages

Bengali

English

German

Russian

Spanish

Ukrainian