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Looking for a Psychiatrist in Washington Township, NJ? Meet Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
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’re looking for a psychiatrist in Washington Township, our board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners provide careful evaluations and medication management by secure video.
Psychiatric care in Washington Township shouldn’t feel like another appointment squeezed between your commute to Newark or your work in the surrounding office parks. If you’ve experienced rushed visits or felt like just another patient number, we offer something different: thoughtful, personalized care from a psychiatric provider who takes time to understand your specific situation and goals.
Our secure video visits mean you see the same provider consistently without leaving home or navigating traffic. Whether you’re managing work stress, caregiving responsibilities, or both, you can fit appointments around your actual life. Continuity of care and convenience aren’t luxuries—they’re how treatment works best.
Washington Township’s proximity to major employment centers means many residents balance demanding commutes with family responsibilities. Telehealth psychiatry offers the unhurried, consistent care you deserve without adding travel stress. Video visits let you work with a psychiatric provider who understands your specific situation, building real progress through education and continuity—not rushed appointments that leave questions unanswered.
What makes us different
Careful prescribing, and time to talk it through
We look at the whole picture before recommending anything, and we make sure you understand the plan.
Careful, thoughtful prescribing
We don't over-prescribe. No diagnosis or prescription without a proper evaluation.
A whole-person view
Your symptoms, history, health, life and goals, not just a diagnosis.
Longer appointments
Time to tell your whole story, and time to ask questions.
Actually talk with your prescriber
A real conversation every visit, with practical strategies alongside your medication care.
Understand your medications and your diagnosis
The diagnosis, the options, and the reasons behind each choice.
Protected time
We don't double- or triple-book. The time on your calendar is yours.
How it works
Three steps to your first visit
No online booking and no guesswork. A real person calls you.
We'll get you in as soon as we can.
Start your intake packet- 01
Start your intake packet
Fill out our secure intake packet. It tells us about you, your insurance and what you'd like help with.
- 02
We verify and call you
Once it's submitted, we'll verify your insurance and call you to schedule your appointment.
- 03
Your first evaluation
A longer first video visit with your psychiatric provider. We look at the whole picture and decide on a plan together.
Insurance and self-pay
Clear about costs, before you book
Using insurance
We're in network with Horizon BCBS NJ and most other BCBS plans, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Oscar, Oxford and Curative. Coverage can vary by plan and by provider, so after you submit your intake packet, we'll verify your benefits and let you know what to expect before your first appointment.
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Most other Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Optum
- Oscar
- Oxford
- Curative
Not accepted: We don't accept Medicare or Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare). Because of Medicare and Medicaid rules, we also can't see patients with these plans on a private-pay basis.
Paying yourself
Extended follow-ups are available; call our office for pricing.
- Superbills on request, for out-of-network reimbursement
- HSA and FSA cards are generally eligible
- No sliding scale
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs. Insurance and payment details
Do you serve my part of Washington Township and the surrounding area?
ANK Behavioral Health proudly serves Washington Township and the surrounding communities of Paramus, Fair Lawn, and Ridgewood through secure video appointments. We're conveniently accessible to residents throughout Bergen County, bringing quality mental health care directly to your home. Your privacy and comfort are our top priorities.
Is a psychiatric nurse practitioner the same as a psychiatrist?
Both diagnose psychiatric conditions and prescribe psychiatric medication. Ours are board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNP-BC), focused on careful evaluation and medication management.
Who do you see?
Adults 18 to 65 who are physically in New Jersey at the time of each visit. Most visits are by secure video, anywhere in New Jersey. Our office is in Mount Laurel, NJ, and in-person visits there are limited and by appointment only; ask our office.
Do you take my insurance?
We're in network with Horizon BCBS NJ and most other BCBS plans, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Oscar, Oxford and Curative. Coverage can vary by plan and by provider, so after you submit your intake packet, we'll verify your benefits and let you know what to expect before your first appointment. We don't accept Medicare or Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare). Because of Medicare and Medicaid rules, we also can't see patients with these plans on a private-pay basis.
How do I get started?
Fill out our secure intake packet. Once it's submitted, we'll verify your insurance and call you to schedule your appointment. We'll get you in as soon as we can.
What if I'm in crisis?
If you're in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), any time, day or night. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.