Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in New York

I am accepting new clients for tele-health appointments. I provide medication management for: anxiety, depression, bipolar, and/or ADHD. I have after-hour appointments and Saturday availability.

Rachel Clarke is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 20 years of experience caring for individuals across the lifespan. Originally from the Caribbean and now proudly serving the Florida & New York community, Rachel brings a culturally sensitive, compassionate approach to mental health care.

Rachel is the founder of You First Mental Health, where the belief is simple but powerful: your mental wellness comes first. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to be themselves while receiving high-quality, evidence-based care.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, or just feeling overwhelmed by life, Rachel works with you to understand your needs and develop a personalized treatment plan. She believes in collaborative care, you are the expert in your experience, and she’s here to help guide and support you every step of the way.

Rachel holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from Walden University and her undergraduate degree from Florida International University. She is licensed in the state of Florida & New York and sees patients via telehealth.

Specialties:

Anxiety & Stress

Depression & Mood Disorders

ADHD (Adult & Adolescent)

Insomnia & Sleep Concerns

Life Transitions & Burnout

Why patients choose Rachel:

✅ Warm, culturally aware care

✅ Collaborative, nonjudgmental approach

✅ Focus on the whole person not just the symptoms

✅ Flexible telehealth scheduling

✅ Safe space for underserved voices

If you’re ready to prioritize your mental health and work with someone who sees all of you. Rachel is here to help you take that first step. You First Mental Health is Your First Step to a Healthier Mind

I have been working as a licensed psychologist for more than 30 years, providing individual and group psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults within diverse settings, including inpatient and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment facilities, skilled nursing facilities, college counseling centers, community mental health clinics, and private practice.

Having served as Director of College and Career Services for Oxford College of Emory University, and Dean of Students for New York Film Academy, I have particular passion and expertise for working with college-age adults--helping them navigate the overwhelming life-stage challenges of forging identity, living independently, deciding career and major, cultivating relationships, managing academic demands—while, encouraging them to honor their unique physical and mental health needs.

• I am a Daughter, Sister, Mother, & Ally.
• I was educated at the Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing in Manhattan, New York City, NY.
• My background is in Psychiatric & Correctional Healthcare.
• I offer Specialized ADHD/Autism 1:1 Weekly Coaching, Leucovorin & FRAT testing!
• Also, Medication Management, Talk Therapy, Goal Setting, Time Management, Fertility Support, Special Education Advocate, Weight Management, Confidential Religious Crisis Guidance.

Welcome—I’m Danielle, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) dedicated to supporting individuals on their path toward healing, growth, and emotional well-being. I provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with your strengths.

Throughout my career as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, I have worked with clients of all lived experiences, and find it meaningful that I am able to walk with clients from point A to point B (or sometimes, all the way to point Z and back again). It is significant to be witness to their growth, supporting them throughout very critical moments in their life journey, and ultimately, seeing them achieve their goals in therapy and beyond.

Part of what drew me to become a psychotherapist was having meaningful experiences where I felt supported in my own emergence in the world as an ever-evolving, multidimensional, curious, and empathetic person. From the very start of the therapy process, I emphasize to my client that I am here to offer support, guidance, or dive into the important work that they are investing in.

I also would like to share a more concise answer: I am a human being, trying to figure out how to navigate a complex world, and all of the dynamics, just like you! I say this to emphasize that I find points of connecting with clients to form a strong therapeutic alliance, as I am on your team, and want to see you excel.

I work with children, teens, young adults, and men navigating anxiety, depression, social anxiety, trauma, and life’s challenges. I support children with IEPs and teens working through identity, relationships, confidence, and emotions. I have a particular interest in working with boys and men who want to better understand and process their emotions, especially those coping with trauma. If you are a male seeking a therapist for the first time, you do not have to know exactly what to say or where to begin. Therapy can be a place to feel understood, build confidence, and develop healthier ways to cope.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with more than 11 years of psychiatric experience. I strive to provide safe access to mental health services across the lifespan and specialize in a wide range of psychiatric conditions. I am certified in medical Marijuana and Suboxone.