Female Psychiatrist in NYC

For some people, working through mental health challenges with a female psychiatrist is critical. There are many reasons why you might prefer to work with a female mental health care professional. You may simply feel more comfortable talking about intimate topics with someone who shares your experience; if you are a woman, you may feel more at ease when speaking to another woman, for example. If you are dealing with LGBTQ+ questions, you may have a gender preference, or a preference for someone who has similar life experiences to yours. And some survivors of domestic violence or sexual abuse by a male abuser may not want to work with a male doctor. The bottom line is that it is easier to build trust with someone that you relate to readily, and if you prefer to work with a female psychiatrist, you should make your preference known. However, it can be daunting to find the right doctor: demand for mental health services has never been higher and waiting lists for most conventional female psychiatrists in NYC are lengthy. Fortunately, if you are based in the New York City area, you may be eligible to access treatment through the online service Skypiatrist . Skypiatrist features experienced psychiatrists and therapists, and once you have been matched with a doctor, you will always see the same one; as in traditional therapy, it is important to build a trusting relationship with your online healthcare professional. Skypiatrist professionals include both men and women, so simply ask to book your first appointment with a female psychiatrist.

How It Works

Skypiatrist has a unique, HIPAA-approved video chat app that is situated on their website. Unlike other video chat applications, it does not go through a central server. Rather, Skypiatrist’s app connects your computer to your doctor’s computer, so only the two of you are involved. Video sessions are never taped, and privacy is a key value of the company. (No one except your doctor will have access to your file, not ancillary staff, not your insurance company.) Because it is not necessary to download any software, you can access Skypiatrist from any laptop, desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone that has a working video camera.

If you are insured, you can visit the website and enter details to find out if your visit to Skypiatrist will be covered. Their psychiatrists and therapist are in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, and United/Optum plans, as well as with Medicare. They also provide service to non-insured clients.