Psychiatrists Accepting UnitedHealthcare and Optum in New York
Psychiatry and Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults
2nd Arc Psychiatry 2nd Arc Psychiatry accepts eligible UnitedHealthcare and Optum insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
We provide psychiatry and therapy for children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Patients can receive in-person care at our Brooklyn or White Plains office or schedule secure telehealth appointments from anywhere in New York State.
Our team includes board-certified psychiatric providers, including providers with specialized expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry.
We are currently accepting new patients.
UnitedHealthcare Plans We Accept
2nd Arc Psychiatry accepts eligible plans that include:
UnitedHealthcare Commercial Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Optum Behavioral-Health Benefits
• Insurance networks and behavioral-health benefits can vary between plans. Some UnitedHealthcare members receive their mental health benefits through Optum.
• Please call our office so we can verify your specific plan, benefits and provider participation before scheduling.
Mental Health Services for UnitedHealthcare and Optum Members
Depending on your clinical needs and insurance benefits, our services include:
• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
• Medication management
• Child and adolescent psychiatry
• Adult psychiatry
• Individual therapy
• ADHD evaluation and treatment
• Anxiety treatment
• Depression treatment
• OCD treatment
• Autism-related psychiatric support
• PTSD and trauma-related care
• School refusal and behavioral concerns
• Sleep and appetite concerns
• Perinatal and postpartum mental health care
• Ongoing psychiatric
follow-up and monitoring
• 2nd Arc Psychiatry accepts eligible UnitedHealthcare Community Plan members for covered psychiatry and therapy services.
• Services may include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, follow-up psychiatric care, therapy and telehealth appointments.
• Coverage, provider participation, referrals and authorization requirements vary. Our office will verify your UnitedHealthcare Community Plan benefits before scheduling treatment.
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Children and teenagers have mental health needs that can differ from those of adults.
Our psychiatric providers understand the emotional, behavioral and developmental needs of younger patients.
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Our team includes providers with board certification and specialized expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry.
We evaluate and treat concerns such as::
• ADHD and difficulty concentrating
• Anxiety and excessive worrying
• Depression and mood changes
• Autism spectrum disorder
• School refusal
• Behavioral difficulties
• Sleep or appetite changes
• OCD
• Trauma and PTSD
• Medication-related concerns
Parents and caregivers are included in the treatment process when clinically appropriate and permitted by the patient.
Evening and after-school appointments are available.
• Adults with eligible UnitedHealthcare or Optum benefits may request psychiatric evaluations, medication management, therapy and ongoing mental health treatment at 2nd Arc Psychiatry.
• Our providers help adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, mood changes, perinatal or postpartum mental health concerns and other psychiatric conditions.
• Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan based on their symptoms, history and personal goals.
Adult Psychiatry and Therapy
In-Person Appointments
in Brooklyn and White Plains
UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan and Optum members may request in-person psychiatry and therapy appointments at either of our New York locations.
Online Psychiatry and Therapy Across New York
Eligible patients may receive secure telehealth care from anywhere in New York State.
Our online psychiatry and therapy services are available throughout:
• New York City
• Brooklyn
• Manhattan
• Queens
• The Bronx
• Staten Island
• Westchester County
• Long Island
• The Hudson Valley
• Rochester and the Finger Lakes
• Buffalo and Western New York
• Albany and the Capital Region
Telehealth makes it easier to attend appointments without traveling or taking additional time away from work, school and family responsibilities.
Evening and After-School Appointments
2nd Arc Psychiatry offers appointments from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with the last appointment available at 7:30 PM.
Evening and after-school appointments are available for children, adolescents and working adults.
Appointment availability varies by provider, service and location.
Does UnitedHealthcare Cover Psychiatry and Therapy?
UnitedHealthcare and Optum plans may include benefits for outpatient mental health services such as:
• Psychiatric evaluations
• Medication-management appointments
• Follow-up psychiatric care
• Individual therapy
• Child and adolescent mental health services
• Telehealth psychiatry and therapy
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Coverage, copayments, deductibles, referrals, authorizations and provider participation vary by plan.
Acceptance of UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan or Optum does not guarantee that every service or provider is covered under every plan.
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Our office can verify your insurance information and explain the next steps before scheduling.
Why Choose 2nd Arc Psychiatry?
• Board-certified psychiatric providers
• Specialized child and adolescent psychiatric care
• Care for children, adolescents and adults
• Psychiatry and therapy services
• UnitedHealthcare Community Plan accepted
• In-person appointments in Brooklyn and White Plains
• Telehealth appointments throughout New York State
• Evening and after-school availability
• Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
• Personalized treatment plans
• Most major insurance plans accepted
Request an Appointment
If you are looking for a psychiatrist or therapist accepting UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan or Optum in New York, contact 2nd Arc Psychiatry.
Choose in-person care in Brooklyn or White Plains or convenient telehealth appointments throughout New York State.
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Telehealth makes it easier to attend appointments without traveling or taking additional time away from work, school and family responsibilities.
