Sharon Batista(She/Her/Hers)
Psychiatrist, MD
New York•California•Florida•New Jersey
Anxiety-Depression-Stress management-Life transitions-Perfectionism-Caregiver stress-
Sharon Batista
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Professional statement
Dr. Batista is a specialist in women’s mental health, anxiety disorders and OCD, multicultural psychiatry, physician mental health, and telemedicine. Dr. Batista provides care across the lifespan including serving as a perinatal mental health consultant to patients seeking psychiatric consultation for pre-pregnancy planning, during pregnancy, postpartum as well as in menopause. Dr.Batista enjoys working with patients suffering from anxiety and depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and OC-Related disorders, hoarding, perfectionism, and body-focused repetitive behaviors. She is trained in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) treatment, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Dr. Batista also provides treatment and support to caregivers, family members, persons who are working through career stress, or who are undergoing professional growth and transitions. Dr. Batista provides consultations to persons who wish to clarify their diagnosis and/or medication management options. Dr. Batista specializes in mental health care for women, physicians and healthcare workers, and people of color. She is race, ethnicity, sexuality and gender-affirming/positive. She embraces an approach including self-help, education, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and empowerment.
Dr. Batista provides telehealth treatment in the following states: NY, NJ, CA, CT, FL, IL, KS, OH, PA, TX, and VA.
PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Batista is not currently accepting new patients for consultation for management of ADHD or requesting controlled substances. No controlled substances are prescribed via telemedicine at this time including Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse, clonazepam, alprazolam, (or similar drugs) etc.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 19 years
Balanced Psychiatry of New York, Founder, Medical Director, and Psychiatrist, 2010 - Present
Inpathy, 2020 - Present
Research Foundation – CUNY, Supervising Psychiatrist, Mental Health Service Corps, 2016 - 2017
St. Johns University, Professor, Adjunct, Department of Psychology, 2015 - 2016
MindCare Solutions, PC, Nashville, TN, Telehealth Psychiatrist, 2015 - 2016
Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Associate Director for Recruitment and Retention, 2011 - 2015
Center for Comprehensive Health Practice, Medical Director, Substance Use Programs, Opioid Treatment Programs, 2011 - 2014
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, 2012
American Board of Addiction Medicine, Board Certification in Addiction Medicine, 2012
New York University, Fellowship, Psychosomatic Medicine, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, 2011
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certification in Psychiatry, 2011
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, Psychiatry Residency, 2010
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, MD, 2006
Harvard University, A. B., Anthropology, cum laude, 2002
Licensure
New York: 247842 - California: 136666 - Florida: ME 127258 - New Jersey: 25MA11267800 - Ohio: 35.126617 - Virginia: 0101273258 - Pennsylvania: MD455512 - Texas: T3740 - Connecticut: 69922 - Illinois: 036.158453Languages
EnglishSpecialties
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; coping with hopelessness; improving motivation and energy; reducing sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest or pleasure in life; improving self esteem
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others
Caregiver stress - Coping with anxiety, stress, fatigue, and burnout related to caring for a loved one; balancing the needs of others with one's own needs and health
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Parents
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Please see my practice website for some FAQs about my areas of expertise! You can schedule a 10minute "Meet&Greet" through my general practice website as well.
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon
- Cigna
Out-of-pocket fees
Get reimbursed for sessions with Sharon Batista
Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
- Individual sessions:$575 (45min)
- Initial session:$650 (45min)
- Medication management and therapy sessions:$400 (30min)
- Medication management sessions:$400 (30min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
The above fees are private pay fees. Dr. Batista works in two settings, one of which is contracted as in-network and another which is out of network. If you cannot see Dr.Batista in-network please inquire so that we can help you to navigate your benefits. If you have an insurance with out of network benefits, you may be able to use those benefits to make treatment more financially accessible.
Client testimonials
"I really appreciated that she sent a personal message before sending her automated message that she sends to every client. It showed I wasn't just a number or just another item on the conveyor belt and that my treatment mattered."
- Zencare client • June 2024Publications
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