1663 Route 22 Brewster, NY 10509 | 845-600-5214 | info@strengthofthemindpsych.com

Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatment by Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other mental health conditions? At Strength of the Mind Psychiatry, we provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care, including diagnostic evaluation, personalized treatment planning, and ongoing medication management.

Our approach combines medical expertise with compassionate, patient-centered care to help you feel better and function at your best.

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Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis

Your initial psychiatric evaluation is a comprehensive 60-minute appointment focused on understanding your mental and physical health, symptoms, and treatment history. During this visit, our board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners will:

  • Conduct a thorough psychiatric assessment

  • Review medical and mental health history

  • Provide an accurate diagnosis

  • Discuss evidence-based treatment options

We work collaboratively with you to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

Medication Management

Ongoing medication management is a key component of effective psychiatric treatment. Follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes and focus on:

  • Monitoring medication effectiveness

  • Adjusting prescriptions as needed

  • Managing side effects

  • Addressing new or ongoing concerns

Our goal is to ensure your treatment remains safe, effective, and aligned with your progress over time.

Conditions We Treat

We provide psychiatric treatment and medication management for a range of mental health conditions, including:

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Depression

  • ADHD

  • Mood disorders

  • PTSD

  • Insomnia

Psychotropic Genetic Testing

We offer genetic testing to help guide medication selection based on how your body may metabolize certain psychiatric medications.

This testing can:

  • Support more informed prescribing decisions

  • Reduce trial-and-error with medications

  • Improve treatment outcomes

Genetic testing is quick, non-invasive, and can be performed as a standalone service or as part of your ongoing psychiatric care.

Medical Marijuana Certification (New York)

Medical marijuana certification is available for eligible New York State residents in accordance with state regulations.

  • Certification provided by a licensed practitioner

  • Requires documentation of a qualifying condition from your treating provider

  • Evaluation completed during your appointment

Schedule Your Appointment

Take the first step toward effective, evidence-based mental health treatment.

  • Schedule a psychiatric evaluation

  • Begin medication management

  • Access care in-person or via telehealth

Information About Insurance

  • Strength of the Mind Psychiatry uses Headway as a 3rd party administrator, and currently accepts the following insurance plans: Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield (certain states), Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare, and Oscar. Specific restrictions do apply. Please call the office at 845-600-5214 for more details.

  • For self-pay patients with out-of-network benefits through another insurance provider, a detailed invoice (i.e. Superbill) can be provided.