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Mental Health Care for High Achievers

Erica Lee, MD, Board Certified Psychiatrist

Inclusive, Trauma-Informed, and Compassionate Care

Supporting patients in person in Manhattan or virtually across NY

A part of you feels stuck.

Are you someone who has devoted yourself to perfecting your academic and/or professional life, but inside, struggle to feel fulfilled or at peace? You may feel like you are “drinking from a firehose” with your responsibilities at work, school, or home. You may feel held back by a relationship, a traumatic experience, or the way you grew up. You may not feel as connected to your loved ones or built friendships as you had once hoped. You may live with a chronic medical illness or struggle with numbness, sadness, anxiety, or attentional difficulties. You may desire to know more about who you are or may know yourself but enter ineffective patterns that are hard to come out of alone.

All are welcome here. If you are seeking a warm, trusted professional to partner with on your journey to create a life where you thrive, you have come to the right place.

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ABOUT DR. ERICA LEE (she/her)

Welcome.

I became an Ivy League trained, board certified psychiatrist after working for over a decade in hospital-based mental health and becoming an advocate and organizer for increased access to mental health services for teens, young adults, and physicians. In addition to advanced psychopharmacology training and medical training, I have expertise in many evidence based psychotherapies, in particular psychodynamic psychotherapy and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I also incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family systems, attachment, and mind-body therapies in my work.

CREDENTIALS

Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School - Adult Psychiatry Residency

Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University - Medical Degree

Brown University - Bachelor of Arts in Health & Human Biology

  • ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry Board Certification

    DBT Foundational Training Intensive - Montefiore Medical Center

    AWARDS

    CHA Cares Award for professional patient care, Cambridge Health Alliance, 2022

    Isaac Ray Award in Psychiatry, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2021

    Herbert Rakatansky Prize for contribution to student wellness, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2021

    PUBLICATIONS

    1. Lee, E., Gonzalez, L.A. & Zingman, M. (May 2024). Being Well while Doing Well [Letter to the Editor]. New England Journal of Medicine 390(17), 1635. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc2403542

    2. Myers, W., Lee, E., Montplaisir, R., Lazarou, E.E., Safarik, M., Chan, H.C., & Beauregard, E (March 2021). Revenge filicide: an international perspective through 62 cases. Behavioral Sciences and the Law 39(2), 205-215.

    3. Lee, E.J., Hower, H., Jones, R.N., Birmaher, B., Strober M., Merranko, J., Goldstein, T.R., Goldstein, B.I., Weinstock, L.M., Hunt, J.I., Dickstein, D.P., Diler, R.S., Ryan, N.D., Gill, M.K., Axelson, D., Keller, M.B. & Yen, S. (May 2020). Course of longitudinal psychosocial functioning in bipolar youth transitioning to adults. Journal of Affective Disorders 268, 109-117. doi: 10.1016./j.jad.2020.03.016

    4. Montplaisir, R., Lee, E., Moreno De Luca, D. & Myers, W. (Aug 2019). Mosaic trisomy 20 and mitigation in capital crimes sentencing: a review and case report. Behavioral Sciences and the Law 37(5): 512-521. doi: 10.1002/bsl.2422

    5. Hower, H., Lee, E., Jones, R.N., Birmaher, B., Strober M., Merranko, J., Goldstein, T.R., Goldstein, B.I., Weinstock, L.M., Hunt, J.I., Dickstein, D.P., Diler, R.S., Ryan, N.D., Gill, M.K., Axelson, D., Keller, M.B. & Yen, S. (Jan 2019). Predictors of longitudinal psychosocial functioning in bipolar youth transitioning to adults. Journal of Affective Disorders 246, 578-585. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.12.108

HOW I CAN HELP

Timely, personalized care that meets you where you are at.

This practice is small and patient centered, allowing patients increased access to appointments than a traditional psychiatry clinic. This concierge model 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 50 minute sessions.

  • 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. 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.

  • 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 are leaving home for college or private boarding schools.

  • 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.

  • I offer academic and life coaching to individuals across the United States and around the world, typically focused on one particular goal and time limited.

  • I am currently completing child psychiatry training at Montefiore Medical Center and will be offering psychiatry and psychotherapy sessions for and with children and teens starting in July. I have a particular interest in working with busy parents and their children to develop closer attachments as well as working individually with older children/teens who are enrolled in high intensity, competitive schools. Please reach out if interested in being on the waitlist.

THE APPROACH

Values important to this practice

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PRESENCE

You deserve to be heard and listened to. A warm, trusting relationship is the foundation of any work we do together.

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CURIOSITY

I tailor healing to each individual and family, not diagnoses. As I get to know you, we work together to precisely adjust your treatment. We will use an evidence informed toolkit that includes psychotherapy, lifestyle interventions, and medication without favoring one tool over another.

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STRENGTHS BASED

You have worked hard to attain your professional goals and the skills you have developed will be invaluable to creating the change you are seeking. This practice is neurodiversity affirming and aims to figure out what works best for you.

THE OFFICE SPACE

Come on in, you’re welcome here.

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FAQS

Answering your questions

  • 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.

  • I am currently seeing patients age 18-64, and my expertise is in young adults and young professionals. I will have openings for children and teens in July 2026.

  • Common issues that individuals come to me with are both symptoms associated with formal psychiatric diagnoses (e.g. depression, anxiety, panic attacks, attentional issues and ADHD, high functioning autism spectrum disorder, impulsivity, PTSD, insomnia) as well as adjustment to life stressors (transition to work or school, grief, relationships, parenting, self-esteem). Others also may seek care to learn more about themselves in psychotherapy.

  • I see patients both in person in Manhattan as well as virtually through a secure video platform.

  • 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.

  • 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

    45 minute sessions: 99213 or 99214 (depending on complexity) and 90836

  • 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.

  • At this time, I see patients during early morning and evening hours during the weekdays and have some limited availability for weekend appointments.

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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.

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