Sharon Batista
Psychiatrist, MD
New York•California•Florida•New Jersey
Anxiety-Depression-Stress management-Life transitions-Perfectionism-Caregiver stress-
Sharon Batista
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Professional statement
Dr. Sharon Batista is a Psychiatrist whose practice is located in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood, and open to clients across the state of New York via teletherapy (also accepting patients for teletherapy in NY, NJ, CA, FL, IL, OH, PA,& VA).
She specializes in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress. Dr. Batista also welcomes individuals who are overcoming eating disorders and OCD, and additionally, is board-certified in treatment for addiction.
Dr. Batista values the therapeutic relationship and prioritizes remaining up-to-date in the best, most suitable practices for evidence-based treatments such as psychopharmacology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
While Dr. Batista is licensed to prescribe medications, she understands that every client has individual needs and preferences. She is able to provide both medication management and talk therapy, and she is also open to helping clients explore their alternative treatment options. Additionally, Dr. Batista offers psychiatric consultation for new clients.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 18 years
Balanced Psychiatry of New York, Founder, Medical Director, and Psychiatrist
Inpathy
Research Foundation – CUNY, Supervising Psychiatrist, Mental Health Service Corps
St. Johns University, Professor, Adjunct, Department of Psychology
MindCare Solutions, PC, Nashville, TN, Telehealth Psychiatrist
Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Associate Director for Recruitment and Retention
Center for Comprehensive Health Practice, Medical Director, Substance Use Programs, Opioid Treatment Programs
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, 2012
American Board of Addiction Medicine, Board Certification in Addiction Medicine, 2012
New York University, Fellowship, Psychosomatic Medicine, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, 2011
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certification in Psychiatry, 2011
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, Psychiatry Residency, 2010
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, MD, 2006
Harvard University, A. B., Anthropology, cum laude, 2002
Licensure
New York: 247842Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support; coping with hopelessness; improving motivation and energy; reducing sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest or pleasure in life; improving self esteem
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others
Caregiver stress - Coping with anxiety, stress, fatigue, and burnout related to caring for a loved one; balancing the needs of others with one's own needs and health
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Sharon Batista is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$575 (45min)
- Initial session:$650 (45min)
- Medication management and therapy sessions:$400undefined
- Medication management sessions:$400 (30min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
The above fees are private pay fees. Dr. Batista is out of network with all insurance plans. If you have an insurance with out of network benefits, you may be able to use those benefits to make treatment more financially accessible. Dr. Batista may be able to bill your insurance directly and charge you the out of pocket fee based on your plan instead of billing you directly for the full cost of your care.
Publications
Therapy with Sharon Batista
We interviewed Sharon Batista and asked about their work with clients and guiding philosophies on therapy.