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Dr. Anna Wachtel

Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Community Psychiatry
Accepting new patients
Anna Wachtel MD - Psychiatry 103 E 84th St Ste 1A, New York, NY 10028
(212) 534-8816

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Dr. ANNA WACHTEL, MD is a BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRISTAnna Wachtel, MDDr. Wachtel is the recipient of the 2022 Marquis Who's Who in America award, awarded for the position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in the field of Psychiatry. She has also received the Patient's top choice award across all patient categories. Her view on Psychiatry as an important step toward feeling well and living fully is discussed in an article in ENEWS. Dr. Wachtel is experienced in treating Psychiatric conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorder. She also focuses on treating dual diagnosis patients, who have both psychiatric illness and an alcohol or drug problem. She believes in the importance of developing a trusting relationship, in working together as a team. EDUCATIONDr. Wachtel trained in New York City at the Beth Israel Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Residency in Psychiatry. She is thoroughly trained in the most modern diagnosis and treatment of Psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder and eating disorders. Treatment is within a caring, warm and nonjudgmental setting, where she works with each patient to understand their individual feelings, concerns and goals and together formulate a treatment plan for healthier, happier and more fulfilling living.Dr. Wachtel speaks fluent English, Italian, Hebrew, Russian and Polish. Having traveled and lived in a number of countries around the world, she has a heightened awareness of cultural differences and a sensitivity to individual beliefs. By working with each patient as an individual, with proper medication as needed and talk therapy, a person more easily moves forward, relates better to themselves and others and more readily achieves their goals. Together with other efforts such as yoga, a good night's sleep and balanced nutrition a powerful effect occurs for our health and our goals.Psychiatry for HealthServices Provided+Psychopharmacology+PsychotherapyConditions treated:~Depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders~Obsessive-compulsive disorder~Eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)~Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)~Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders~Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)~Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)~Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic disorders, social anxiety)REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT (212) 257-2823

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Beth Israel Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Psychiatry

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Pavia, Italy

Languages Spoken

English
Italian
Hebrew
Russian
Polish

Location & Hours

Anna Wachtel MD - Psychiatry
103 E 84th St Ste 1A, New York, NY 10028
Mon:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun:8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Specialties Treated

Psychiatry
Mental Health Counseling
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Psychoanalyst
Psychology
Community Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Neuropsychology

Conditions Addressed

Women's Mental Health
Men's Mental Health
Chronic Mental Health Issues
Insomnia
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Autism Spectrum Disorders
ADD/ADHD
Eating Disorders
Anxiety
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Post Partum Depression
Severe or Chronic Depression
Treatment Resistant Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
Cognitive Decline
Alcohol Dependence
Bipolar Disorder
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophrenia Spectrum/Psychotic Disorders
Addiction
General Drug Addiction and Withdrawl
Opiate Addiction
Bereavement and grief
Opioid Dependence (e.g. heroin, oxycodone, fentanyl, Vicodin, etc.)
Sedative Dependence (e.g. Xanax, Valium, Ativan, etc.)
Stimulant Dependence ( Ritalin, Adderall, amphetamines, methamphetamines)
Family Conflict
Peer Relationships
Anger Issues
Clinical Anger
Mental Illness
Children with developmental disorders
Developmental Disabilities
Maternal Mental Health

Procedures Performed

Psych Visits
Psychotherapy
Psychiatric Diagnosis or Evaluation
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychiatric Pharmacogenomic Testing
Psychiatric Therapeutic Procedures
Medication management
Therapy in the context of medication management
Medication Refills
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling and Referrals
Psychoanalysis
Individual Psychoanalysis
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Psychological counseling
Therapy Services
Crisis Counseling
Family Counseling
Group Counseling For Addiction
Family Balancing
Family Support programs
Family Support Services For Addiction
Family Therapy
Structural Family Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Child Psychiatry
Child Therapy
Teen Counseling
Drug Addiction Treatment
Depression Management
Depression Medication
Anxiety Therapy
Psychosocial Therapy
Genomind Test
Sleep Study
Pediatric Sleep Problems
Stress Management Therapy
Stress Reduction
Stress Management
Anger Management
Geriatric Psychiatry
Mental Health Management
Mental Health Urgent Care
Autism & Developmental Screening

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Neurology & Neurosurgery 60
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
Diabetes & Endocrinology 44
Children's Hospital 22
Urology 87
Psychiatry 103
Geriatrics 82
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 17
Ophthalmology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 11
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60