Online Psychiatrist in Manhattan, NY
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in New York.
Manhattan may have more psychiatrists per block than anywhere in the country, yet many don’t accept insurance, and the in-network ones often have months-long waitlists. Samz Mental Health is in-network with major commercial plans and sees Manhattan adults by secure video, usually the same day or the next, for evaluation, diagnosis and medication management. No referral is needed, and no subway ride across town.
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 Manhattan
Many of our Manhattan patients work long hours in finance, law, media, tech or healthcare and have been told by one practice after another that the doctor doesn’t take insurance. Anxiety, depression, insomnia and burnout are the most common reasons they book. Video visits fit into a lunch break from a private office or a quiet room at home.
We also see graduate and undergraduate students at Columbia, NYU and the CUNY campuses, artists and freelancers with irregular schedules, and commuters from New Jersey and Connecticut who can be seen from their Manhattan office. Visits must take place while you’re physically in New York.
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 Manhattan
Anyone in Manhattan can call or text 988 at any hour. In New York City, 988 connects to local crisis counselors who can also dispatch mobile crisis teams. Students can contact their campus counseling centers. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Telepsychiatry is for ongoing care and isn’t a substitute for emergency services.
Manhattan Neighborhoods We Serve
We see patients across Manhattan, including the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood, Midtown, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, the East Village, the Lower East Side, Tribeca, the Financial District and Battery Park City. 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.
Manhattan Patient Questions
Do you take insurance, or are you out-of-network like many Manhattan psychiatrists?
We’re in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Carelon Behavioral Health, so insured patients usually pay their specialist copay. Self-pay is $120 for the first visit and $90 for follow-ups.
I live in New Jersey but work in Manhattan. Can I do visits from the office?
Yes, as long as you’re physically in New York when the visit starts. A private room at work in Manhattan is fine.
Can Columbia, NYU and CUNY students book?
Yes, if you’re in New York during the visit, with an in-network plan or self-pay.
Can I be seen during a lunch break?
Yes. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes and work from a private office, a phone booth room or home.
Who do I call in a crisis in Manhattan?
Call or text 988 any time; in New York City, 988 connects to local crisis counselors and mobile crisis teams. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Manhattan
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.