Prescribes
Yes: psychiatrist
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Mental health · New Jersey
Psychiatric evaluation for depression in New Jersey
A first, thorough look at what’s going on and what kind of care would help, from a clinician who can also prescribe.
Find an Appointment
About a minute. No account needed.
Telehealth
Video visits available
Insurance
Horizon BCBS · Out-of-network · Self-pay
New patients
Accepting now
How it works
Say it once. The clinicians who fit respond.
Directories hand you a list and a phone number. Practice MD works the other way around: you describe the care you need, and the clinicians who can provide it respond to you.
Describe what you need
Ava, Practice MD’s intake assistant, asks what’s going on, who the visit is for, your insurance, and when you’re available. About a minute.
See who fits, send once
Only clinicians who offer this care, take your insurance, and are seeing new patients. One request reaches everyone you choose.
Book the offer that works
They respond with appointment offers. Pick one.
Who provides the care
Clinicians offering psychiatric evaluation who treat depression
Your request reaches every clinician who fits.
Find an AppointmentIs this right for me
Who is this for?
People who aren’t sure what they’re dealing with and want a diagnosis, or a second opinion on one. People whose doctor, therapist, or school has recommended an evaluation. And people starting care after a long gap who want a fresh assessment before deciding on treatment.
What can it help with?
Conditions treated:
Common questions
Do I need a psychiatrist or a therapist?
Psychiatric evaluation is provided by clinicians licensed to prescribe: psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. For talk therapy, see Couples and family therapy in New Jersey. Many people do both.
Is it covered by insurance?
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Some clinicians also see out-of-network and self-pay patients. Your request only reaches clinicians who take your plan.Can I do this by video?
Yes. Video visits are available, and some clinicians also see patients in person in East Brunswick.
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