Paul Poulakos

Dr. Paul Poulakos is a Psychiatrist located in the heart of Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Dr. Poulakos specializes in supporting clients affected by depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Many of Dr. Poulakos’s clients find themselves missing out on daily life because of their mental health symptoms which include fatigue, a lack of motivation, panic attacks, impulsivity, difficulty concentrating, and more. These symptoms impact their relationships, work life, and self-esteem. Dr. Poulakos also helps clients who would like to further enhance their lives, including finding a greater sense of fulfillment.

Dr. Poulakos provides clients struggling with mental illness the medications they need to manage their symptoms, when appropriate. He continues to check in with these clients to ensure that the medication remains helpful and to talk openly about the challenges they face. Dr. Poulakos also draws from evidence-based therapy approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy, psychodynamic, supportive therapy, and solutions-focused brief therapy. He helps clients examine their thought and behavioral patterns and how these patterns influence their emotional states. He also helps clients set goals for their mental health and determine the steps to take to reach these goals.

Dr. Poulakos is a Georgetown and Mount Sinai trained psychiatrist. Dr. Poulakos is passionate about providing effective treatment for clients of all identities and backgrounds, particularly the LGBTQ community. His goal is to help clients move past the obstacles holding them back from meaningful, joyful lives.