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.
Psychiatric care in Paterson shouldn't feel like a box checked off in a crowded clinic. Whether you work in the healthcare facilities along Route 3 or navigate the demands of daily life across the city, you deserve a psychiatrist who takes time to listen and understand your specific situation. We provide careful, personalized care built on consistency and genuine attention to what you're experiencing.
Our telehealth appointments mean you can meet with the same psychiatrist from anywhere in Paterson using a secure video connection. No commute across town, no waiting room time. Your care fits into your actual life, whether you're managing work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or just prefer the comfort of being home during your appointments.
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.
Paterson's working professionals often juggle demanding jobs while managing their mental health with limited local psychiatric options. Telehealth psychiatry gives you the unhurried, consistent care you need without adding commute stress. Regular video sessions let you build real understanding with your psychiatrist, creating a stable foundation for lasting wellness.
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 all of Paterson and nearby communities including Clifton, Passaic, East Orange, and Newark through secure video appointments. We're here to provide accessible mental health care right in your area, whenever you need us. Your wellbeing is our priority, and we make treatment convenient for you and your family.
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.
Take the first step today and schedule your video evaluation with us—Paterson residents deserve a psychiatrist who listens carefully, explains everything clearly, and creates a plan you truly understand.
ANK Behavioral Health LLC · Telehealth psychiatry for adults across New Jersey · 856-372-1819 · info@ankbh.com
