Specialist care for OCD, anxiety, and perfectionism
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. There is an evidence-based approach to treating OCD and anxiety, and I'll explain it in plain language.
I'm a triple board-certified psychiatrist and a trained psychotherapist. I'll look at your symptoms, goals, and any treatment history you have, and we'll decide on next steps together. You don't need an extensive treatment history to book.
Two ways to begin
Comprehensive Evaluation
A full psychiatric evaluation and treatment plan. We establish a clear diagnosis, review what you've already tried, and decide on next steps together.
Best for: starting specialist care, or a relatively straightforward history.
View availabilityExtended Evaluation with Written Report
Everything in the Comprehensive Evaluation, with more time for a complex history, multiple prior treatments, or co-occurring conditions. Includes review of up to 50 pages of prior records sent in advance, and a written report with your formulation, a summary of your treatment history, and specific recommendations you can share with your therapist or current prescriber.
Best for: second opinions, long treatment histories, and people on several medications.
View availabilityRecords beyond 50 pages are reviewed at $200 per 15 minutes. You'll receive an estimate before any review begins. Report preparation and records review are often not reimbursed by insurance, even with out-of-network benefits.
Not sure which evaluation to choose? Book a 20-minute Fit Call — $100, credited toward an evaluation booked within 30 days
What happens in an evaluation
A full treatment review. Before anything is labeled a failure, I look at what was actually tried: the dose, the duration, whether it was taken consistently, and whether anything else in the regimen was working against it. Often the answer is there.
Diagnostic clarity. OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, and ADHD can look alike and often occur together. Getting this right changes the treatment.
A personalized treatment plan. Specific, sequenced, and explained in plain language: what we'll try, why, and what to expect.
No surprises at the pharmacy. If medication becomes part of your plan, I'll explain in advance what to expect, including that doses used for OCD can differ from doses used for other conditions.
Attention to what it's like to take medication. Fear of side effects, stigma, and mixed feelings about needing medication at all are part of treatment, not obstacles to it. My training as a psychotherapist shapes how I approach them.
What to expect over time
Follow-up is tailored to your clinical needs. Some people are seen more often at first; the right frequency is something we decide together and revisit over time.
Every person's course is different, and no specific outcome can be guaranteed.
Will I receive a prescription at my first visit?
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.
Working with your therapist
Collaboration is central to how I practice. With your consent, I coordinate directly with your therapist so medication supports your therapy rather than working against it.
Practical details
- Telehealth in New York, New Jersey, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia
- Fees are paid at the time of service. You are responsible for payment regardless of any insurance reimbursement.
- 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.
- Follow-up visits: $415 for 30 minutes
- Optional Fit Call: 20-minute nonclinical video conversation, $100, credited toward an evaluation booked within 30 days
About Dr. Batista
Board-certified in Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. A.B. cum laude, Harvard. M.D., Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Chief Resident, Mount Sinai. Fellowship, NYU. Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Trained in ERP through the IOCDF Behavior Therapy Training Institute. Presenter at IOCDF and ADAA.
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