Sima Paul
Adult & Child Psychiatrist, MD
New York•New Jersey•Pennsylvania
Adolescent mental health-Child mental health- Anxiety - Depression-Bipolar disorder-
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Professional statement
Dr. Sima Paul M.D. is a licensed physician practicing psychiatry in NJ, NY, and PA. She works with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Many of Dr. Paul’s patients are looking for treatment to address anxiety, depression, mood swings, irritability, ADHD in children and adolescents up to middle school ages, OCD, and identity issues. She is particularly passionate about serving young adults and adolescents, as she specialized with a fellowship in child psychiatry at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia University. Dr. Paul has advanced training in the areas of ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and depression.
Dr. Paul is trained in medication management for target symptoms. When patients are able to verbalize their symptoms and the changes they would like to see over time, medications are often helpful. Most patients will experience an improvement in whatever symptoms led them to get treatment in the first place.
Dr. Paul's style is direct, straightforward, and compassionate. When she first starts to work with a patient she tries to understand exactly what they are feeling and their symptoms, in their own words.
Dr. Paul credits a great deal of her knowledge of psychiatry care to working in the psychiatric emergency room in the heart of New York City during her residency training.
Since the pandemic, Dr. Paul is doing exclusively telepsychiatry.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 23 years
High Focus Centers, Psychiatric Director Lawrenceville site
CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Outpatient Psychiatrist
Hunterdon Medical Center, Attending Physician and Inpatient Psychiatrist
Family Services Association , Outpatient Psychiatrist
University Behavioral Health Care at Rutgers University, Attending Psychiatric Physician
Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center, Attending Psychiatric Physician
St. Luke's- Roosevelt Hospital Center University Hospital of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Psychiatric Residency training , 2007
Ross University School of Medicine , MD, 2001
Licensure
New Jersey: 25MA09445600 - New York: 2665041 - Pennsylvania: MD456125 - New York: 266504Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation
Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.
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
Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine
General expertise
- ADHD
- Adolescent mental health
- Anxiety
- Binge eating disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Borderline personality disorder
- Child mental health
- College & graduate student mental health
- Compulsive behavior
- Depression
- Eating disorders & disordered eating
- Gender identity & transgender health
- Impulse control issues
- Medical professionals' mental health
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Skin picking (excoriation)
- Insomnia & sleep issues
- Weight loss & management
- Mood disorders
- Social anxiety
- Panic attacks / panic disorder
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
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 (30min)
- Initial session:$500 (60min)
- Medication management and therapy sessions:$300undefined
- Medication management sessions:$300 (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
- As needed
Client testimonials
"Dr. Paul seemed very knowledgeable and patient with our teenage son. Questioning him with ease as to not cause stress. She asked all the right questions and made a great recommendation."
- Zencare client • October 2022