Psyachatrist recommendation needed in NYC!

September 19, 2011 7:41 AM

Looking for NYC Psychiatrist recommendations. Points for taking Anthem BCBS. Extra points for LGBTQ specialization.

I've recently moved from out of state. My GP used to prescribe my Celexa and I'm running out. I don't have a GP here yet, and my old GP won't prescribe now that I'm out of state. I'm looking for someone who can a: prescribe drugs and b: thereapize me. I have some issues that I'd like to talk out.

Feel free to send any recommendations by MeMail, or email at onemoreexit at gmail dot com.

Thanks!

posted by thatgirld to Health & Fitness (3 answers total)

I'd try the search function at Psychology Today (it's how I found my therapist). You can sort by which insurance they take and specific issues that you want to deal with. I will also MeMail you my therapist's info - I don't know if he has any LGBTQ specialization, though.
posted by bedhead at 8:00 AM on September 19, 2011

Dr. Irene Gurvits, 212-874-5400. Takes just about all insurance. Not a LGBTQ specialist, AFAIK, but she is very, very smart and good at what she does. She does NOT do talk therapy but she can recommend someone. Also has a Brooklyn office. Feel better!
posted by skbw at 8:30 AM on September 19, 2011

Arthur Sinkman, MD
295 Central Park West
Between 89th and 90th street
New York, NY 10024
212-724-3939

This guy does therapy, medication, teach, supervise, and do research in his spare time.

He also takes insurance.
posted by jchaw at 6:51 PM on September 19, 2011