Ahmed  Albassam

Ahmed Albassam

Adult Psychiatrist, MD Licensed Psychotherapist Practice: Skypiatrist
New York Accepting Online
Updated March 13, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Depression
  • Artists' mental health
  • Body image
  • Eating disorders & disordered eating
  • Aging related concerns
  • Relationship issues

Specialties

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

Artists' mental health - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life

Body image - Development of skills for handling negative thoughts about physical appearance; building habits of more positive self-talk and self-perception.

Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating

Aging related concerns - Coping with memory loss, loss of independence, and other physical and/or mental impacts of aging. May include support for family or caregivers and resource planning for changes in living situation.

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating




Clientele

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $300 (45min)
  • Initial session: $450 (60min)
  • Medication management and therapy sessions: $300 (45min)
  • Medication management sessions: $200 (20min)

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 Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat 8 AM - 11 AM
  • Sun 8 AM - 11 AM

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Jacobi Medical Center , Psychiatrist , 2020 - Present
Bronxcare, Psychiatrist , 2019 - 2020

College of Medicine University of Baghdad , MBChB, 2000


Licensure

New York: 296972


Languages

Arabic

English