Find a Top Psychiatrist Near Me in Levittown, NY – Book an Appointment Instantly

Dr. Vando, a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Addiction Psychiatrist, is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

With a deep commitment to holistic healing, Dr. Vando offers a personalized approach, blending psychotherapy, medication management, and support to empower patients on their journey to recovery.

Whether you're seeking help for depression, anxiety, addiction, or other mental health concerns, Dr. Vando creates a safe, nonjudgmental space to guide you toward lasting well-being.

Hello, I am a passionate Board Certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of Clinical experience. I utilize active listening thoughtful questioning and empathy in my interactions. My practice specialities include psychiatric, behavioral and spiritual health care using modern approaches to neuropsychiatry, psychotherapy and medication management. Our Telehealth services include medication and psychotherapies such as Cognitive, Behavioral, Supportive and Existential. We encourage clients to participate actively in their treatment plan and decision-making. Health education, support and client empowerment are our treatment approaches. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at AKA-CHI Psychiatry to provide services to the inner city as well as urban areas in New York State. We believe that mental healthcare for ALL is a Right, not a privilege. We look forward to working with you to achieve your optimum mental health goals.

Mudasar Hassan, MD, is proud to bring expert psychiatric care to the team at First Response Urgent Care. He treats patients at convenient locations in the Brownsville and Clinton Hill neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York, bringing years of experience and a deep empathy to his services. First Response Urgent Care welcomes new patients and accepts a wide variety of insurance providers.

Dr. Hassan received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Hamdard College of Medicine & Dentistry in Karachi, Pakistan, before completing his surgery residency at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York. 

Honing his skills in mental health care, Dr. Hassan completed a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa, Texas, where he also finished his adult psychiatry residency. Dr. Hassan has medical licensure in New York.

Dr. Hassan is passionate about understanding the human mind and supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of mental health. His extensive research experience and numerous contributions to publications throughout his career underscore his commitment to the medical field. He remains a lifelong learner, constantly updating his knowledge and skills as he aims to help every patient live their best life.

For a truly patient-centric experience that focuses on your well-being, call the nearest First Response Urgent Care office and schedule your appointment with Dr. Hassan. Online booking is available.

Margaret Miller, DNP, LMSW is a psychiatrist and the founder of Greenwich Avenue Psychiatry, located in Greenwich, Connecticut. 

Dr. Miller began her career in psychiatry at Weill Cornell in the emergency room, where she trained through Payne Whitney Psychiatric Clinic. Following years of providing psychotherapy and working at Montefiore Medical Center, Margaret returned to Columbia University for a Master’s in Nursing, followed by a Doctorate of Nursing Practice with a clinical focus on psychopharmacology. She has presented work on reducing stigma and improving mental health care delivery at several conferences and is the recipient of multiple scholarly awards.

Margaret firmly believes in the power of the patient-provider relationship when it comes to providing care. Approaching all aspects of mental health with curiosity and empathy, Margaret specializes in crafting tailored psychiatric treatment plans that incorporate patient-centered goals. She uses her background in social work to understand patients in the context of their lives. 

Dr. Miller looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to Greenwich Avenue Psychiatry.

Dr. Takiysha McLeod-Ballard is a practicing psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over 17 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. Dr. Ballard is recognized for her unique clinical approaches to helping clients navigate life challenges, promoting healing through education, and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.

My career goals have been focused on the LGBTQ population working both as president of AGLP: The Association of LGBTQ Psychiatrists and Director of Psychiatry at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, one of the largest LGBTQ Medical Centers in the world. I provide psychotherapy and/or medication management. My training is largely psychodynamic but I use behavioral therapies when needed.

I'm an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to providing comprehensive mental health care to help you reach your full potential. I offer medication management and holistic interventions for children and adults with mental health concerns including depression, anxiety and panic disorders, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. At my practice, Oasis Psychiatric, we take pride in our personalized and compassionate approach to care.

Mudasar Hassan, MD, is proud to bring expert psychiatric care to the team at First Response Urgent Care. He treats patients at convenient locations in the Brownsville and Clinton Hill neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York, bringing years of experience and a deep empathy to his services. First Response Urgent Care welcomes new patients and accepts a wide variety of insurance providers.

Dr. Hassan received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Hamdard College of Medicine & Dentistry in Karachi, Pakistan, before completing his surgery residency at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York. 

Honing his skills in mental health care, Dr. Hassan completed a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa, Texas, where he also finished his adult psychiatry residency. Dr. Hassan has medical licensure in New York.

Dr. Hassan is passionate about understanding the human mind and supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of mental health. His extensive research experience and numerous contributions to publications throughout his career underscore his commitment to the medical field. He remains a lifelong learner, constantly updating his knowledge and skills as he aims to help every patient live their best life.

For a truly patient-centric experience that focuses on your well-being, call the nearest First Response Urgent Care office and schedule your appointment with Dr. Hassan. Online booking is available.

Samuel Apeatu, MD, is a skilled, board-certified neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care. The practice has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. Additionally, in offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida.

Dr. Apeatu obtained his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School in West Africa. He completed his pediatric residency training at New York Medical College, Lincoln Hospital Affiliation. He then completed his pediatric neurology fellowship at Schneider Children’s Hospital Long Island Campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Apeatu was also a fellow at Long Island Jewish Medical Center for epilepsy and electroencephalography. Prior to joining the Complete Neurological Care family, he’s worked in multiple neurology units throughout New York City and Pennsylvania.

Dr. Samuel Apeatu is a published and board-certified pediatric neurologist from the American Board of Pediatrics. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Child Neurology Society, and the American Medical Association.

Virginia Stringel MD, is a board-certified child neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care, where she sees patients in the Midtown and Broadway offices.  

Dr. Stringel earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and then completed a 5-year residency in child neurology at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, affiliated with Northwell Health, in Queens, New York. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Her practice at Complete Neurological Care is focused on pediatric patients with concerns including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, ADHD, seizures, and tic disorders. 

In addition to seeing patients in the clinic, Dr. Stringel also contributes to the field of medical education by creating supplemental study material for use at the medical student level. 

Dr. Ellen Edgar is the president of Complete Neurological Care, P.C. in New York and Florida. She is an American Board Certified Neurologist who holds double board certification from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and The American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (ABCN).

Dr. Edgar and her professional team help patients (ranging in ages from adolescents to adults) with all types of diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. She is an active member of the AAN and AANEM. Dr. Ellen Edgar received her post-graduate training in Neurology at SUNY Downstate Hospital – SUNY Downstate School of Medicine.

To continue her medical training at GWU Hospital, Dr. Edgar enrolled into a very competitive and highly skilled neurological fellowship in combine Electrophysiology (NCS/EMG/EP/EEG). She was under the close watch of Dr. Perry Richardson, one of the leading neurologist and an authority in Botox applications for chronic headaches, spasticity, dystonia etc., and Dr. John Kelly, a nationally recognized published author (internationally recognized authority in neuromuscular conditions).

Tamara Goodman, MD, is one of the exceptional neurologists practicing at Complete Neurological care, which has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. She is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. 

After obtaining her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, she completed a medical internship at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and subsequently pursued her residency in neurology at the Northwell North Shore University Hospital- Zucker School of Medicine affiliated with Hofstra University. She continued at North Shore Hospital for a Fellowship in epilepsy and electroencephalography (EEG).

Dr. Goodman holds certifications in Botox® therapy for various conditions, including chronic migraine, cervical dystonia, and TMJ dysfunction. She speaks English and Russian, which makes her accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Dr. Goodman welcomes new patients to the practice who are seeking advanced patient-centered care for a wide array of neurological disorders such as vertigo, headache, syncope, memory loss, concussions, neuropathic pain, and epilepsy.

Dr. Micic specializes in neurology and pediatric neurology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Nis Faculty of Medicine, serving multiple locations across NY. Dr. Micic completed an internship at Clinical Center Nis in Serbia after obtaining her medical degree. Later, she also completed her fellowships in child neurology, one at the University of Belgrade, Serbia, one at the State University of New York, Stony Brook and another at the Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital. Highly qualified, she also completed her residency in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr.

Dr. Caroline Bjorkman is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who provides treatment for a variety of mental health conditions including mood, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD and other psychiatric conditions. She uses an individualized and holistic approach providing medication management as well as psychotherapy to improve overall functioning and quality of life. Dr. Bjorkman completed medical school at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Morningside/ West. She is on the young professional board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness NYC and works with ASICS as a Mental Health Ambassador.

I am a Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) with over two years of clinical experience specializing in the mental health treatment of both adolescents and adults.

I employ a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for all clients. I use evidence-based techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Informed Care, to help clients of all ages develop coping skills, build resilience, and achieve their personal goals. Common counseling topics include anxiety and depression, family and peer relationships, academic and career counseling, self-esteem and identity issues, and trauma and crisis intervention.

My passion is to empower clients—both adolescents and adults—to overcome their challenges and thrive. I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and resilience, and it is my privilege to support them on their journey to mental wellness.