ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in New York

Dr. Jonathan Zilberstein is a board certified psychiatrist. In addition to seeing patients in his private office, Dr. Zilberstein works as an attending psychiatrist at a pediatric clinic of Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he sees patients and supervises residents and medical students.

Dr. Zilberstein is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of behavior and attention disorders (including ADHD in both children and adults), anxiety disorders (including social anxiety, panic, and PTSD), depression, bipolar disorder, and autism. Dr. Zilberstein is practicing social distancing and is temporarily conducting appointments via telepsychiatry!

I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I work full-time as a Psychotherapist at a non-profit community mental health clinic. This place allows me to obtain clinical experience and develop counseling skills. I am experienced working with Mood Disorders, Trauma & PTSD, Behavioral Disorders, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse, and the LGBTQ community. I am competent in working with multiple cultural backgrounds. I have a Certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Prior to my current experience, I worked as a Bilingual Psychotherapist at a Chinese Psychiatry practice. I have many years of research experience on mental health.

I developed a good understanding of how to connect with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds. In addition to English, I speak Cantonese and Mandarin fluently which allows me to be multiculturally competent.

Scheduling Policy: you will be asked your date of birth, insurance, and credit card information. when you schedule your first appointment. Cancellation Policy: you will be charged $75 if you cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled session time.

I only provide phone sessions or video sessions on Zoom with clients during the pandemic.

I began my career as a Fulbright Scholar, conducting research on traditional medicine in Sochi, Russia. I presented my work at the United States Embassy in Moscow, highlighting cross-cultural perspectives in healthcare and integrative practice.

After completing my grant, I attended New York University (NYU). I then completed a residency at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. I went on to earn my doctorate from the University of San Diego, California, where I focused on digital telehealth treatment for psychiatric care.

I am passionate about working with Veterans and individuals experiencing Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders. In 2023, I completed CIIS training in psychedelic-assisted therapy. In 2025, I was among the first providers in Colorado and in the country to become licensed as a psilocybin facilitator.

When you become a parent, your child is the apple of your eye. You want the best life for them and you will do almost anything to ensure their safety and their happiness. Children bring joy to our lives; they are energetic, quirky and imaginative. Kids exhibit their personalities through play and social connections. Watching our tiny humans grow and learn is precious. Children test boundaries with adults as part of several developmental stages. Being inquisitive creatures, this is a child’s way of testing the environment. Dynamic relationships can affect a child's wellness causing behaviors that confuse parents and children.

Thankfully, there is help for parents and children who are concerned about ADHD, depression or anxiety. Children require creative methods of intervention to help them through these scary times. Because children’s play is often imaginative and accentuates their thoughts and feelings, creative arts therapy is the technique I use to help you and your child.

The best strategy with kids is to mimic their level of energy, shyness or creativity that they are expressing. The focus of therapy is to help your child learn coping skills that will benefit them in their world. Let’s work together to ensure your little peanut or preteen has all the tools they need to reach their full potential.

I have over twenty-five years of experience as a practicing psychologist. My background includes being a school psychologist in a high school, teaching college psychology courses, and providing private practice therapy.

My name is Sara and I have a fully telehealth therapy practice. I have a unique background with experiences working with a variety of clients in a variety of settings. I fully believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as an agent of change.