1200 South Church St. Suite 14 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Mon – Thurs: 8 AM – 5:00 PM, Fri: 8 AM - 12 PM, Sat – Sun: Closed
Unrushed evaluations, real conversation, and clear treatment plans, delivered by video across New Jersey. Care built around understanding, not a ten-minute prescription.
If you've experienced rushed psychiatric care before, you know the difference careful attention makes. Many adults in Lakewood work in the demanding healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, or manage long commutes to jobs elsewhere in Jersey. You deserve a psychiatrist who listens thoroughly, takes time to understand your history, and works with you toward real solutions.
Our telehealth model means you meet with the same provider consistently, by secure video from home or wherever works for you. No waiting rooms, no travel time. Whether you're managing medication, processing life changes, or addressing long-standing concerns, continuity of care becomes possible around your actual schedule.
ANK Behavioral Health was built to occupy the gap between high-volume practices where appointments feel transactional and cash-only models that price most people out. Initial evaluations run 60 to 90 minutes because an accurate diagnosis takes real conversation, a careful history, and time to think.
A meaningful part of every visit is dedicated to education. You leave understanding what your diagnosis means, why a treatment option is recommended, what timelines look like, and the reasoning behind each decision. Prescribing is conservative and evidence-based, never driven by speed or convenience.
A note on scope: we provide general adult outpatient psychiatry. We do not prescribe Schedule II stimulants or ongoing daily benzodiazepines, and we do not offer in-person visits, MAT, or forensic evaluations. When a need falls outside outpatient care, we refer transparently and support the transition.
Lakewood's mix of commuters, local professionals, and shore-season rhythms creates unpredictable stress patterns that demand consistent care. Video psychiatry lets you stay connected to your provider without fighting traffic or rearranging your schedule, ensuring you get the unhurried attention you need to build real progress over time.
Initial evaluations are 60 to 90 minutes and follow-ups are 30 to 45. Visits are built for assessment and real conversation, not a brief medication check.
Diagnoses, medication mechanisms, timelines, risks, and alternatives are explained in plain language so you can take part in informed decisions.
We accept major commercial carriers through Headway, so appointment depth and careful evaluation do not require concierge rates.
Booking is done online, with full provider availability visible. Each request is reviewed so the fit is right before your first appointment.
A clear, structured path designed to remove uncertainty from the start.
Complete a short screening and place a card on file. We review each request and confirm fit before scheduling.
You receive a confirmation, an intake packet due within 48 hours, and a Headway invitation for insurance setup.
A 90-minute video appointment for full history, diagnostic clarity, and a plan explained in plain language.
Follow-ups of 30 to 45 minutes that combine medication management with education and therapeutic support.
ANK Behavioral Health proudly serves Lakewood and the surrounding communities of Toms River, Jackson, and Brick through secure video appointments. Whether you're in Lakewood proper or nearby areas, you can access our compassionate mental health care from the comfort of your home. We're here to support your wellness journey with convenient, confidential treatment options.
Yes. We accept major commercial plans through Headway, including Horizon BCBS of NJ and most BCBS plans, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Optum, and Quest Behavioral Health. Self-pay rates are $500 for the initial evaluation and $250 for follow-ups, and superbills are available for out-of-network reimbursement. We do not accept Medicaid.
All appointments take place over secure, HIPAA-compliant video. You will need to be comfortable joining a video call, completing digital intake forms, and using the secure patient portal for messages between visits. The telehealth format does not reduce clinical depth. The same evaluation and continuity apply as they would in person.
Medication is a tool, not a personality change. Appropriate medication supports your baseline functioning rather than erasing your identity or emotional range. We explain how a medication works, what to expect, and realistic timelines, and we prescribe conservatively. We do not prescribe Schedule II stimulants or ongoing daily benzodiazepines.
Ready to start? We're here to listen carefully, answer your questions clearly, and build a plan that makes sense to you—schedule your video evaluation with us today, serving Lakewood and across New Jersey.
ANK Behavioral Health LLC · Telehealth psychiatry for adults across New Jersey · 856-372-1819 · info@ankbh.com
