I love my therapist and psychiatrist here. I've been seeing both of them for 3 years now. With…read moretheir help I feel grounded and like I can function and accomplish more than I ever thought I could.

All these bad reviews and they say think the patient and her mother are a problem? The purpose of…read morereviews is to take it into consideration and investigate . As the professional that you claim to be you should know there are two sides to every story. So you may defend your office but at the end of the day it's the customers coming back that keep you in business. And if you have a problem with the patient's mother, then you address the patient's mother and not the patient. Treating her with humiliation by belittling her is a disgrace. shame on you and your practice. I will be reporting you. And by the way, do you even know what the details of the conversation were that took place between my daughter and your staff? Of course not as you were not present!! but here's the thing I was!! Your job is to be sympathetic and empathetic and if you cannot handle calls Do not go the way you want them to go then you have no right to be in this field. Caring just about the dollar bill is not acceptable.

Best Psychiatrist. I have struggled to find a good psychiatrist over the years. She blows them all…read moreaway.

Best doctor I've ever had. Picked up on disorders other doctors never did. Patient for 5 years with…read moreplenty of other Psychiatrists in my past that never worked out.

Well I see dr Russell ferstandig. He is AMAZING…read more HE HAS made me feel not worthless and maybe I am worthless something I am PTSD AND GRIEF AND ANXIETY. He is the mind of Dr I know HE change our whole patient Healthcare NOT MONEY WISE SORRY HE IS NOT A POLITICIAN LOL ..I MEAN HOW PATIENTS ARE CARED FOR A TREATED. Doesn't treat you like a animal. Like most Dr's I am new client, but I know he is going to stay my Dr. I AM TIRED of being treated like a animal

Doctor Russell Ferstandig saved my life. This is a powerful and true statement. I was addicted to…read moreopiates, and was putting myself in dangerous situations, doc shopping etc to get what I needed. I was 100% convinced I didnt have the strength, courage or will power to stop taking opiates. That all changed September 7, 2014, my 1st meeting with Doctor Russ. He immediately put me at ease, spent well over 2 hours understanding my situation, and discussing his process and care he will provide to safely get me off opiates forever. I knew I had finally found the right Doctor as he genuinely cares about his patients and goes to "above and beyond" to ensure their success in overcoming addiction. I had met with 3 different, highly rated Doctors in NYC, who spent 10 minutes with me, prescribed Suboxone, with no further instructions or counseling. Each time I relapsed, and fell further into my addiction Doctor Russ explained his process, and the importance of following it for a successful outcome. Additionally he educated me on Suboxone and how and when to consume for ideal results. He coupled medicine with counseling, which was the key to his success rates. He is very humble, and doesnt share that he has the highest success rates with no relapses. He cares more about helping you understand and overcome the reason that lead to your addiction. As our sessions continued he prescribed and anti-depressant as I was in denial of how much my depression was sabotaging my life. As our sessions continued, I realized, he was dedicated to ensuring not only my success in overcoming my addition, but also rebuilding an enriched life. I find it amazing how he is able to remember and build upon each of our sessions. I thank God every day for Doctor Russ. He listens, never judges, provides guidance to build a great life and never watches the clock. I have gone well over my scheduled hour, and never received additional billing, I have been opiate free for 4 years, and continue weekly sessions as they make me a better person. In summary, Doctor Russ saved my life and to this day, provides the incredible insights and counseling to rebuilding a better life and self.

Very professional. Spends more time than the average psychiatrist. I related well to her and…read morewould recommend her to anyone.

I had been suffering under the care of another psychiatrist for a year and a half. Finally out of…read moredesperation I googled the best psychiatrist in NYC and Dr. Mekles came up. That description of him is very accurate. He is without a doubt the best doctor I have ever dealt with. The attention you get from him is outstanding. If you're experiencing a problem, you can be sure you will speak to him that same day. His office staff is just as attentive. I highly recommend him. You can be sure you will get the best care possible. Thank you Dr. Mekles for helping me get back to myself again anxiety-free.

My experience with Dr. Brian Pell deserves to be publicly documented so others know exactly what…read morethey are walking into. I booked an appointment specifically for an ADHD assessment, clearly stated as such. That was the entire purpose of the visit. Yet, during the call, Dr. Pell casually informed me that they are not conducting ADHD assessments at this time and may resume, possibly in January or February of next year. This immediately raised a red flag: if you are not offering the service, why accept an appointment for it? Why bill insurance for something you never intended to provide? The entire interaction lasted 18 minutes, and not a single part of it resembled an evaluation. Instead, we spent the bulk of the time discussing my career. He asked about my former psychiatrist's nationality; he seemed very interested in why he didn't take insurance "as a Black doctor" (which I perceive as a common conflation between race and poverty). He then asked only two quick, surface-level questions about why I was seeking an ADHD assessment. Then in the same breath that he told me they are not doing assessments, he also told me that I probably do not have ADHD. He said this despite the fact that I was coming to him for a second opinion after already completing a comprehensive, legitimate ADHD evaluation with a diagnosis from an actual specialist. (I did not share I was coming in for a second opinion, as I didn't want it to be biased). He provided no testing, no structured questions, no clinical methodology, nothing that even remotely resembled evidence-based practice. The whole thing felt dismissive, and frankly, like a complete waste of my time. I left the appointment feeling misled and deeply uncomfortable, as insurance had been billed for a service that was never delivered. If you are seeking serious mental health care, diagnostic clarity, or responsible clinical practice, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. This experience felt unhelpful and entirely out of alignment with what any patient should expect from a licensed provider.

My 14-year-old son, who was diagnosed with ADHD, began meeting with Justin McEvoy at Empire…read morePsychiatry in August to find a medication that would help with his focus in school and his new symptoms of anxiety. Justin is incredibly easy to talk to, listens to all concerns, and is very personable. At the end of each session, my son feels heard and understood. I've worked with many providers over the years to ensure my son has everything he needs, and it's always refreshing to find someone who truly cares and listens. I would highly recommend him! Every time I have called the front office, they are so helpful and answer all questions.

I have been under the care of Manuela Maya Obradovic since late 2022, and she has truly transformed…read moremy life in the most wonderful way. Maya is an extraordinary PMHNP with remarkable empathy and expertise in diagnosing and treating disorders. Beyond her extensive knowledge, her kind words and warm demeanor never fail to lift my spirits during every visit. She takes the time to truly understand me, listening attentively and offering thoughtful guidance. Maya is one of the most compassionate and considerate providers I have ever met, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. I am so grateful for everything she and her team at Empire Psychiatry have done for me! :)

Worst mental health service in the country. They don't offer sessions outside of scheduled sessions…read moreand are horrible at communication. Therapists offer sessions in between and then admin says it's not possible to do. Shit service. Absolute garbage.

I've been seeing Nicholas Obertis at Mindful Care for about two years. After losing my insurance, I…read morewasn't able to see him for a while--but I was still taking the medication that he himself originally prescribed me. I just hadn't had an appointment because of the insurance gap, but I had enough medication left from previous fills and continued it consistently. When I finally scheduled an appointment again, they canceled it an hour before, claiming I needed to do a new intake since it had been over four months. It's extremely frustrating because if I had canceled last minute like that, they would've charged me a fee. Apparently, that rule only applies to patients. When I finally did get seen, Nicholas didn't listen. I explained that I had been taking my meds the entire time--the same medication he had originally prescribed. Despite that, he told me I had to basically start the whole process over, and reduced my dosage from 250 mg down to 25 mg. Unsurprisingly, I had a horrible month. My bipolar symptoms came back in full force. When I followed up and told him how badly I was struggling--including having intrusive thoughts--their response was: "Go to the ER." Anyone who has ever dealt with mental health issues knows how unhelpful that is. Sitting in an emergency room for hours when this could've been handled by my provider is not care--it's passing the buck. At my next appointment, the dose was slightly increased, but still nowhere near where it needed to be. I was still suffering. I tried reaching out to the office--which, by the way, is incredibly difficult to navigate--to get Nicholas's email. He had told me to contact him if anything came up. The front desk responded, "We don't give out personal emails." I wasn't asking for his personal email--I was asking for a way to contact my provider. The back and forth with the front desk went nowhere. Then Nicholas called me--but from a spam-labeled number, which obviously I didn't answer. He called again while I was at work and couldn't pick up. I emailed back explaining that, but the communication was already falling apart. I tried canceling my next appointment and--no surprise--it wasn't actually canceled. I had to email them five separate times before someone finally confirmed it was canceled. Eventually, a supervisor called me after seeing the string of emails. We had a 45-minute conversation where she told me she would follow up with Nicholas and get back to me later that day or the next. She never called me back. This is not how you treat patients, especially those dealing with serious mental health struggles. If you're looking for real mental health care, this is not the place. I've now been forced to start the exhausting and stressful process of finding a new provider in the middle of a mental health crisis that they made worse by not listening and not doing their jobs. Nicholas didn't listen. The front desk didn't listen. The supervisor didn't follow through. And the entire point of mental health care is to be heard. Instead, I'm spiraling--snapping at my kids over things like spilled milk, sobbing uncontrollably mid-workout, and feeling totally out of control of my emotions. I came here for care. I left worse than when I arrived. Long story short: I would never, ever recommend this place unless your mom works there--and even then, good luck.

Dr. Capote's approach in treating my two sisters who suffer from anxiety and depression was…read moreineffective. I ended up paying double than expected for my sisters' treatment. The office rooms were not well-kept, and Dr. Capote was impolite.

By far the single best doctor I've encountered in my 59 years on this planet. He is thorough,…read moreempathetic and will spend the necessary time with you. As a patient for over a year now I have referred many individuals to him. I've also let me other physicians know so they can refer him as well. I don't normally post reviews on this site but he's just that good.

Evolve has been fantastic…read more The front desk staff is kind and will usually try to cater to requests. For example, I was running low on medications and my prescriptions from the last appointment did not get processed; the receptionists helped to get in contact with Dr. B and arrange my prescription that day. That brings me to Dr B. Himself. Cheerful, jubilant, and thoughtful. His words are positive and encouraging and I can tell he takes my concerns seriously. He has helped me choose a plan of action that has been so far effective. I'm sure the other practitioners are equally as receptive and kind.

MONEY GRUBBING! Refusing to fill my final perscrption and insisting I need to schedule another…read moreappointment, despite the fact that I told my doctor I got a new job and would be moving to a different state. The billing never makes sense and fluctuates, one day they'll call you to ask about the $300 you owe them even though you already paid your $20 copay. Then the charge disappears when you push back on it. At my last appointment Dr. Sharief said it he would send my medication to a pharmacy in the state I was moving to. Three weeks later he refuses to fill my last perscripion because I'm out of state and is insisting I need to schedule another apointment. So I paid for 4 appointments with the Dr. Sharief but only got 3 perscriptions. Now I'm left scrambling to find a new dr. and will 100% run out of meds before I get in to see one. Extremely disappointing and completely unacceptable way to treat patients that have been with the practice for years.