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Hometown NP

Telehealth Psychiatry in New York

Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners serving New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, and all of New York via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth.

All of New York (NY) · 1 provider listed
Check availability in NY(708) 847-8688
Licensed inNew York (NY)
AppointmentsHIPAA-compliant video
First visit60–75 min evaluation
PrescriptionsSent electronically
Insurance plans5 accepted in NY
Self-pay rate$175/session

Mental Health Care in New York

Access gap in New York: Despite having more mental health providers than most states, New York City's demand so thoroughly overwhelms supply that average waits for new outpatient psychiatric appointments exceed 4 months. Upstate New York faces rural shortage areas with no local psychiatric prescribers.

Hometown NP bridges this gap by providing fully licensed, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medications via telehealth — legally, safely, and conveniently — to residents throughout New York.

Whether you are in New York City, a rural community, or anywhere in between, you can access board-certified psychiatric care from the comfort of home — via secure, HIPAA-compliant video. Check the scheduling portal for current appointment availability; most major insurance plans are accepted.

Conditions We Treat in New York

AnxietyDepressionADHDBipolar DisorderPTSDOCDSchizophreniaPersonality DisordersAddictionInsomniaEating DisordersPostpartum DepressionPanic DisorderGriefBurnout

New York Psychiatric Providers

Dr. Chime Ajiere

Dr. Chime Ajiere

DNP, APRN-FPA, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Accepting patients

Partner DNP specializing in family and psychiatric mental health across all age groups.

10+ years experience · DNP, APRN-FPA, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

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Insurance Accepted in New York

AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaUnited HealthcareOptum

Telehealth parity in New York: New York's telehealth parity law (NY Ins. Law § 3217-k) requires health insurance plans to cover telehealth mental health services at parity with in-person services. Your standard mental health copay applies to your Hometown NP appointment.

Self-pay rate: $175/session. We verify your benefits before your first appointment — no surprises.

How Telehealth Psychiatry Works in New York

1

Check Availability Online

View current appointment options in the scheduling portal. No referral required.

2

Complete Your Intake

Fill out a brief health history form securely before your visit.

3

Meet Your PMHNP

60–75 min evaluation via HIPAA-compliant video from your home.

4

Start Your Care Plan

Review your diagnosis and treatment plan; prescriptions are provided if clinically appropriate.

Cities We Serve in New York

New York CityBuffaloYonkersRochesterSyracuseAlbanyNew RochelleMount VernonSchenectadyUticaWhite PlainsHempsteadTroyNiagara FallsBinghamtonBrooklynQueensBronxStaten IslandFreeportValley StreamLong BeachRomeIthacaPoughkeepsie

+ all communities throughout New York. Telehealth means no travel required — we serve every zip code in NY.

Telehealth Psychiatry in Neighboring States

Telehealth Psychiatry in ConnecticutTelehealth Psychiatry in MassachusettsTelehealth Psychiatry in Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions — Telehealth Psychiatry in New York

Yes. Hometown NP's board-certified PMHNPs are fully licensed in New York and provide telehealth psychiatric evaluation and medication management throughout the state — including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, and all surrounding areas. Check the scheduling portal for current appointment availability.

Yes. Telehealth psychiatric care is legal in New York. All Hometown NP appointments take place via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. New York's telehealth parity law (NY Ins. Law § 3217-k) requires health insurance plans to cover telehealth mental health services at parity with in-person services. Your standard mental health copay applies to your Hometown NP appointment.

Hometown NP accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum for telehealth psychiatric visits in New York. New York's telehealth parity law (NY Ins. Law § 3217-k) requires health insurance plans to cover telehealth mental health services at parity with in-person services. Your standard mental health copay applies to your Hometown NP appointment. Self-pay rate is $175/session.

Hometown NP PMHNPs treat a full range of psychiatric conditions in New York, including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, postpartum depression, personality disorders, and more. View all 15 conditions we treat.

Book an appointment through our scheduling portal. Choose a New York-licensed provider, complete your intake forms, and attend your 60–75 minute initial evaluation via secure video from your home. Prescriptions, if appropriate, are sent electronically to your pharmacy.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your specific situation. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Start Psychiatric Care in New York Today

Board-certified PMHNPs licensed in New York. Check current telehealth availability. Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and more accepted.

Book AppointmentCall (708) 847-8688