Online Psychiatrist in Utica, NY
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in New York.
The Mohawk Valley has long had too few psychiatric prescribers, and Utica residents often wait weeks or drive to Syracuse or Albany for care. Samz Mental Health sees Utica adults by secure video, usually the same day or the next, for evaluation, diagnosis and medication management. No referral is needed, and no winter drive on the Thruway.
Usually same day or next day
Secure video, anywhere in New York
$120 first visit, $90 follow-ups
Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Carelon
Who We See in Utica
Utica has welcomed refugees for decades, and today it has large communities from Bosnia, Burma, Somalia and many other countries. Many adults in these communities carry the effects of war and displacement, and we see patients for depression, anxiety and trauma symptoms. We also provide psychiatric evaluations for immigration cases by telehealth. Visits are conducted in English, and a trusted adult may join to help interpret.
We also see students at Utica University, Mohawk Valley Community College and SUNY Poly in nearby Marcy, healthcare workers, and long-time residents across the city’s older neighborhoods. Long, dark Upstate winters make seasonal depression a common reason to book.
What We Treat
Visits cover psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management for adults. Common reasons people book:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression, including postpartum depression
- PTSD and trauma and OCD
- Bipolar disorder and insomnia
- Medication management and prescriber transfers
- ESA letter evaluations in New York
Crisis and Mental Health Help in Oneida County
Anyone in Utica can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, at any hour; 988 also offers support in Spanish and interpretation in other languages. For referrals to local mental health and social services, call 211. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Telepsychiatry is for ongoing care and isn’t a substitute for emergency services.
Utica Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Utica, including Downtown, East Utica, South Utica, Cornhill and North Utica, and in Rome, New Hartford, Whitesboro, Yorkville, New York Mills, Clinton and Herkimer. Any location in New York State works, as long as you’re in the state when the visit starts.
Cost and Insurance
Self-pay is $120 for the first visit and $90 for follow-ups, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We’re in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Carelon Behavioral Health, so insured patients usually pay their specialist copay. We don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare. See insurance and pricing details.
How a First Visit Works
- Book a time in the online portal, often for the same day. No referral is needed.
- Fill out a short intake form about your symptoms, history and medications.
- Meet by secure video from a private spot in New York.
- If medication fits your plan, it’s sent to your pharmacy. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Utica Patient Questions
Do you treat winter depression?
Yes. Seasonal affective disorder and depression that worsens in the long Mohawk Valley winters are common and treatable.
Do you provide immigration psychiatric evaluations?
Yes, by telehealth, with a written report.
Do you see patients in Rome, New Hartford and Herkimer?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in New York State.
Can Utica University and MVCC students book?
Yes, if you’re in New York during the visit, with an in-network plan or self-pay.
Who do I call in a crisis in Oneida County?
Call or text 988 any time. For local referrals, call 211. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Utica
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.