Specialist psychiatric care for OCD and anxiety
I work with adults navigating OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, and mental health concerns during pregnancy, postpartum, and other stages of life. Whether you're seeking care for the first time or reconsidering treatment you've already tried, we'll start with a careful evaluation and a clear conversation about your options.
Telehealth for adults · Private-pay, out-of-network care
$100, credited toward an evaluation booked within 30 days.
Licensed in: New York, New Jersey, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia
NYU
NOCD Advisory BoardCastle Connolly Top DoctorIOCDFCare that builds on your history
You don't need an extensive treatment history to seek care. Whatever your starting point, we'll begin with what you bring.
Careful evaluation
We look at your symptoms, goals, previous treatment, and relevant history, so the plan reflects your situation rather than a template.
Decisions made together
Clear explanations, your options laid out, and room to discuss concerns. Medication is one option, not a requirement.
Continuity and coordination
Follow-up tailored to your clinical needs, with the same psychiatrist each visit. With your permission, I coordinate with your therapist.
Whom I help
Two ways to begin
Book an evaluation directly, or start with an optional Fit Call. No referral needed. Telehealth for adults 18 and older in 11 states.
Comprehensive Evaluation
90 minutes · $1,200
A full psychiatric evaluation and treatment plan, with time to review what you've tried and decide on next steps together.
Book ComprehensiveExtended Evaluation
Two hours, including a report · $2,400
More time for a complex history, multiple prior treatments, or co-occurring conditions, with a written report.
Book ExtendedNot sure which to choose? A 20-minute Fit Call is a nonclinical conversation (no diagnosis, medical advice, or treatment recommendations). $100, credited toward an evaluation booked within 30 days.
Dr. Sharon Batista, MD
I'm a triple board-certified psychiatrist in private practice since 2010. I completed my undergraduate degree at Harvard University (A.B., cum laude), earned my medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where I served as chief resident, and completed fellowship training at NYU. My practice focuses on OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, and women's and perinatal mental health.
ParentsVerywell Mind
“Medications for OCD: What They Do — and What They Don't”
Dr. Batista's plain-language guide for the Anxiety & Depression Association of America on what medication can and can't do in OCD treatment — and why it works best alongside the right therapy.
Read the articleQuestions people ask before they book
Not necessarily. I prescribe when we have enough information to make a safe, appropriate treatment decision. A 90-minute evaluation usually requires additional follow-up before starting medication. A two-hour evaluation often gives us enough time to complete the assessment and begin treatment when appropriate, but prescribing is never guaranteed at either visit.
No. Medication is one option, never a requirement. We'll talk through the options, the evidence, and the trade-offs together, and nothing is prescribed without your full understanding and agreement.
No. Some people come for the first time; others are reconsidering treatment they've already tried. If you have a treatment history, we'll look at it carefully and use it to inform next steps.
My practice is private-pay and out of network. I provide superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. In some cases, I can also submit a courtesy claim electronically on your behalf, depending on whether your plan accepts it. This does not make the practice in network or guarantee reimbursement. Courtesy electronic claims are sometimes possible with Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, depending on the individual plan. Please ask about your specific coverage. Payment is due at the time of service, and you are responsible for payment regardless of any insurance reimbursement.
Ready to get started?
Start with an optional 20-minute Fit Call, or book an evaluation directly. Telehealth for adults in any of 11 states.
Optional · 20 minutes · $100, credited toward an evaluation booked within 30 days
90 minutes · $1,200 or two hours with report · $2,400