Expert Psychiatry & Psychotherapy for Neurodivergent Teens and Young Adults
Erica Lee, MD
Board Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist, licensed in NY & CT
Manhattan, NYC // Greenwich, CT // Westport, CT
A part of you feels stuck.
Are you someone who has devoted yourself to perfecting your academic or professional life, but inside, struggle to feel fulfilled or at peace? You may feel like you are 'drinking from a fire hose' with your responsibilities at school, work, or home, leading to feeling unsure about who you are and how to live your life with more ease. Perhaps relationships or traumas are constantly on your mind, no matter how much you have tried to 'move on,' and what you've found so far has felt rushed, impersonal, or like starting over each time.
Or maybe you're a parent, watching your child or teen struggle with anxiety, focus, or behavior that gets them in trouble, when all you want is for them to thrive like other kids. They are a star student, athlete, or artist but you see them doubt themselves because they feel different from their peers. You're not looking for someone to just start or adjust a medication. You're looking for the right psychiatrist, with the time and expertise to actually get to know your child, affirm their quirks, and tailor treatment to their context. A psychiatrist who will stay with your family for the long run.
For people and families who've felt like a number in a larger system, or who need a psychiatrist who can move as fast as their life does — same-week availability, real continuity, and care that is built around your story and values — you are welcome here.
ABOUT DR. ERICA LEE (she/her)
Welcome.
I am a Harvard and Brown trained, board certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist seeing patients age 5-64 in private practice. I consult to primary care physicians affiliated with the New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council Employee Benefits Fund, and advise peer mental health support groups. I often provide expert commentary and education on mental health for schools, parent groups, and media.
I became a psychiatrist after working for over a decade in hospital-based mental healthcare. I have advocated for my patients and for the mental health of physicians and other healthcare workers through labor organizing, published research, and speaking opportunities. In addition to advanced psychopharmacology training and medical training, I have expertise in many evidence based psychotherapies, and have formal training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I approach patients with a relational, attachment informed framework.
CREDENTIALS
The Lawrenceville School - High School Diploma, Semans Family Merit Scholarship
Brown University - Bachelor of Arts in Health & Human Biology
Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University - Medical Degree
Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School - Adult Psychiatry Residency
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Child Psychiatry Fellowship
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Board Certification
HOW I CAN HELP
Timely, personalized care that meets you where you are at.
This practice is small and patient centered, allowing patients access to appointments within a few business days. This concierge model also allows for combination treatment (e.g. psychiatric medications and psychotherapy) to more easily fit your busy schedule.
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I provide a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation of your difficulties in the context of your life experiences and biological risk factors, reviewing your psychiatric, medical, and developmental histories. A full evaluation for adults is typically completed after two (2) 50 minute sessions and for children and adolescents is typically completed after three (3) 50 minute sessions.
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I offer culturally sensitive, personalized psychotherapy sessions that are tailored to your struggles, drawing from my training in multiple evidence based psychotherapy modalities and medical knowledge informing lifestyle interventions. I also offer psychedelic integration sessions. These sessions occur at least weekly and are 50 mins in duration.
Medication management services as below can be provided within psychotherapy sessions if medication can be a viable tool.
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Parenting is difficult when life is so busy. I provide 50 minute sessions with parents/caregivers of children of all ages (including adult children) focused on addressing behavioral concerns, improving relationships, and making communication easier. I have particular interest in working with parents of children who struggle with impulsivity and relationships.
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I offer 50 minute family therapy sessions to help families navigate grief, conflict, communication breakdowns, and acculturation issues. I work with families with younger children as well as adult children with their siblings and parents. I also work with 2 people (ie a patient and their sibling or parent) together.
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I provide psychiatric follow up sessions that incorporate psychiatric medication management, lifestyle interventions, and supportive psychotherapy. These sessions can be integrated into a formal psychotherapy treatment or provided separately. I coordinate with primary care physicians and psychotherapists to support your care team as a whole. Sessions are at least monthly and 30-50 minutes in duration.
"Many of the teens and young adults who find their way here have been told, in one form or another, that something about them needs to be fixed. This practice starts from a different place: neurodiversity isn't a flaw to correct, it's a different way of moving through the world — and the goal is figuring out what actually works for you, not forcing you into a mold that was never built with you in mind.
I work closely with:
Neurodivergent teens and young adults — ADHD, sensory processing differences, OCD, anxiety, trauma
Young people and families untangling identity — race, gender, sexuality, class, or the weight of family expectations
Patients already in DBT, exposure-response prevention, or eating disorder treatment, or who've done that work before and need ongoing support or a new type of treatment
Families caught in high-conflict dynamics, working to rebuild trust and communication
High achievers — students at competitive schools, healthcare workers, artists and performers — who look like they have it all together and are quietly running on empty
If you've felt like you're 'drinking from a fire hose,' or you're a parent watching your child struggle in ways that don't fit the usual playbook, this practice was built with you in mind.
THE OFFICE SPACE
Come on in, you’re welcome here.
Photo by Trevor Parker
FAQS
Answering your questions
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A deep, listening ear, collaboration, and a touch of humor when indicated. In my initial sessions, I will ask questions to get to know you better in your context and to work together on your treatment plan. You will get a sense as to whether you think we would work together well.
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I see patients both in person in Manhattan as well as virtually through a secure video platform.
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For all 50 minute sessions, fees are $800. For 30 minute sessions, fees are $500. Payment is accepted via debit card, credit card, or FSA/HSA card and will be processed at the time of the visit.
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Midtown Manhattan Psychiatry is out of network with all insurance carriers to provide premium psychiatry services without the limits of insurance. If you are seeking to use out-of-network insurance benefits, a superbill can be provided to you. Midtown Manhattan Psychiatry does not bill to or accept payments from Medicare or Medicaid, meaning that the practice does not accept patients with these insurances, even if they are self-pay. Coaching is not billable to insurance.
If you would like to check your out of network benefits with your current health insurance plan, it may be helpful to know the codes that would be billed to check for their reimbursement rate, in addition to knowing if there is a deductible that needs to be reached. The codes are below:
Evaluation/Consultation: 90792
30 minute sessions: 99213 or 99214 (depending on complexity) and 90833
50 minute sessions: 99213 or 99214 (depending on complexity) and 90836
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Midtown Manhattan Psychiatry reserves the right to charge the fee for a full session for any missed appointments or late cancellations within 48 hours of the session time.
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At this time, I see patients during Mondays and Fridays during the day, evening hours during all weekdays, and have some limited weekend appointments. I see a limited number of in person patients in Connecticut on some Saturdays.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
Let’s learn how to get you unstuck, together.
I offer a free 15 minute introductory consultation call to any prospective patient.