Virtual Psychiatrist in New York City

Work with a Virtual Psychiatrist in New York City

Virtual Psychiatrist in New York City

You might be surprised to learn that online therapy has been found to be as effective as conventional therapy in a number of recent studies—and there are a number of advantages to choosing to work with a virtual psychiatrist as opposed to an in-person therapist. Skypiatrist, an online-only psychiatric practice that serves NYC, offers evaluation, talk therapy, and psychiatric medication management. It also features:

Availability. In New York City, mental health services are in high demand, due to skyrocketing rates of mental illness in recent years. Many traditional psychiatric practices are not accepting any new patients, or they have lengthy waiting lists for services. However, Skypiatrist is often able to schedule an appointment just days after you first make contact.

Insurance. Skypiatrist accepts a number of insurance plans from NYC clients, including Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, and United/Optum, as well as Medicare. They also accept non-insurance patients. You can visit their website and input your insurance details to find out if your session will be covered.

Commute. Many people dread the regular commute to their doctor’s office, and no wonder—NYC traffic can be extraordinarily stressful! With online counseling, there is no commute, no waiting room, no trekking through the snow in winter and sweltering in the heat in summer.

Comfort. Take your shoes off, make a cup of tea, and settle down on your own cozy couch. You can relax during your appointment, knowing that you are already home and comfortable. Being more relaxed helps to facilitate open and honest conversation with your therapist.

Convenient prescriptions. If you need medication, a Skypiatrist doctor will send your prescription to the pharmacy of your choice. You can then pick up the medication at your convenience.

Privacy. Skypiatrist uses a video chat application that is designed to provide maximum confidentiality. Their HIPAA-approved app connects the client’s device directly to their website, so that the only parties privy to the conversation are client and doctor. No software is necessary, so any client who has a device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer) that has a working videocamera can connect easily.

The Best Option

We are currently experiencing an increase in mental illness across every demographic, but young people have been hit particularly hard, with the National Education Association calling what is happening to people aged 13–24 “an epidemic of anxiety.” Teens and young adults are dealing with many different stressors, including pressure to perform academically, peer pressure, and social media, as personal issues and family problems. Of course, our world is currently adding to the pressure that young people feel, with news about climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, school shootings, war, terrorism, and other upsetting topics very hard to cope with. If you have a young person in your family who is suffering from anxiety, online therapy can be the best option. Teenagers often prefer virtual psychiatrists, as it allows them to retain some aspect of control and leaves them feeling less vulnerable than a visit to a conventional psychiatrist’s office does.

If you or a family member needs therapy, contact Skypiatrist today!