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New York State
NY Mental Health Center is a comprehensive telehealth practice that offers both therapy and psychiatric services to meet the diverse mental health needs of our clients. Our team includes a broad range of talented psychologists and psychiatrists, all of whom are expert practitioners within their focus areas. With specialized training and extensive experience, our clinicians deliver care that empowers clients to lead more fulfilling lives.
Services Offered:
- Therapy Services:
- Individual therapy
- Couples therapy & family therapy
- Group therapy
- Assessment
- Psychiatric Services:
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
- Collaborative care planning
Research shows that patients receiving integrated care - where therapists and psychiatrists collaborate directly - are 60% more likely to show significant improvement compared to those receiving care from separate practices. This collaborative model ensures clients receive comprehensive support that addresses both their emotional and medical needs, resulting in more effective, long-term mental wellness.
Provider Spotlight
Dr. Kari Hancock is a board-certified psychiatrist with over two decades of experience in hospitals, community clinics, and private practice. She offers thorough, individualized evaluations and balances conservative medication management with a strong emphasis on therapy and communication. Dr. Hancock creates a warm, collaborative environment where patients feel heard and included in treatment decisions. Her expertise includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, developmental concerns, and life transitions. She works with adolescents, teens, and adults.
Let's Talk
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a member of our care coordination team. On this call we can:
- Review your goals and preferences
- Match you with a therapist and/or psychiatrist on our team
- Schedule your first appointment
- Review in-network and out-of-network insurance coverage
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We’re excited to welcome Dr. Joanna Young to our team.
Dr. Young is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 18 years of experience, including the past 8+ years working at the Albany VA, where she specialized in the treatment of trauma-related and stress-related conditions.
She has extensive experience working with PTSD, anxiety disorders, OCD, insomnia, depression, and personality disorders.
Her approach is integrative, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and deeply patient-centered. Dr. Young has advanced training in EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), DBT, ACT, ERP, CBT-I, and other evidence-based modalities.
We are thrilled to have her joining our group and look forward to the expertise, compassion, and thoughtful care she will bring to our patients.
Welcome, Dr. Young!
Does your therapist need to be “like you”?
Short answer: Not necessarily.
What matters most isn’t matching on paper.
It’s feeling understood, respected, and supported.
We break it down in our latest blog: https://nymentalhealthcenter.com/blog/
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Robert (Clayton) Thomas to NY Mental Health Center.
Dr. Thomas is a psychiatrist who brings a thoughtful, evidence-based approach shaped by experience in hospital, emergency, outpatient, and forensic settings.
He is known for thorough diagnostic evaluations, clear communication, and collaborative treatment planning that integrates biological, psychological, and social perspectives.
He works with adults 18+ and treats depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, and substance use disorders.
Dr. Thomas accepts Aetna, Anthem, and Cigna insurance.
We’re proud to have Dr. Thomas join our team.
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Maria Cintron, Licensed Psychologist, to New York Mental Health Center.
Dr. Cintron is a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychologist who provides thoughtful, culturally responsive care to adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and identity development. Her work includes neurodivergent-affirming therapy, and she is especially passionate about supporting clients in understanding their strengths, building self-acceptance, and developing practical strategies for daily life.
Dr. Cintron’s approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, creating a space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered to grow.
We’re grateful to have Dr. Cintron join our team and look forward to the impact she will have on our community.
Welcome to the practice, Dr. Cintron!
For more information or to book a consultation, please visit: https://nymentalhealthcenter.com/psychology/
