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Comprehensive Psychiatric Services for Individuals

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Welcome
I maintain a practice in General Adult Psychiatry in New York City, where I provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. I believe in gaining a comprehensive understanding of my patients to be able to evaluate their difficulties for proper diagnosis, as well as working closely with them to provide treatment tailored to their individual needs. I have expertise in both psychopharmacology (medications) and psychotherapy for the treatment of psychiatric disorders, and thus am able to provide integrated and comprehensive treatment that is suited to each individual.
I also have specialized experience in women's mental health and can provide evaluation or treatment for issues related to menstruation, pregnancy, infertility, menopause, as well as treatment of psychiatric disorders through pregnancy and postpartum periods. I am available for consultations and referrals, for both patients and practitioners.

Expertise

​Dr. Lee prioritizes understanding each patient’s unique challenges to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. With specialized knowledge in both psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, she will work collaboratively with patients, as well as other providers, to develop personalized treatment plans that address individual needs, fostering a path towards mental wellness and improved quality of life.
Dr. Lee provides treatment for psychiatric disorders and psychological difficulties, which include:
  • Mood problems, such as depression, dysthymia, irritability, mood instability
  • Anxiety, including generalized anxiety, panic, post-traumatic stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, which may cause or exacerbate behavioral, emotional, social, vocational, and academic problems
  • Women's mental health issues, including psychiatric issues related to menstruation, pregnancy, infertility, or menopause, as well as management of psychiatric conditions through pregnancy and the post-partum period
  • Personality disorders, which may cause chronic difficulties with identity, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, or work
  • Adjustment difficulties with acute life issues and events
  • Medical illness-related mood and anxiety problems
  • Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, mood-related psychosis, and medical illness- or medication-related psychosis

Services

​​Dr. Lee provides initial consultations, which include a thorough psychiatric evaluation and recommendations for treatment. Initial consultations may involve more than one session if needed. Treatment visits are 45 minutes in length. Treatment may involve:
  • psychopharmacology (medications)
  • psychotherapy, such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), or supportive therapy.
Treatment may be time-limited or long-term, depending on the difficulties to be addressed and goals of therapy. This can only be determined after a complete initial consultation. Please note that Dr. Lee is not in-network for any insurance panel. Invoices and receipts are itemized and include CPT codes and ICD-10 codes, and may be submitted to insurance companies for out-of-network benefit claims.
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About Dr. Lee
Dr. Vivian Lee graduated summa cum laude at Harvard University and received her medical degree from Cornell Medical College. She completed her training in adult psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Cornell Payne Whitney Clinic. During her residency training, Dr. Lee also completed the resident psychoanalytic fellowship program at the New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute. In addition to clinical work, Dr. Lee also has extensive experience in biomedical research and received her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Rockefeller University. Dr. Lee has expertise in both psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, and is able to integrate these in individualized treatment for her patients. Dr. Lee has been featured as a Rising Star and Super Doctor in The New York Times Magazine. She currently teaches as a Clinical Instructor of Psychiatry at the Weill Cornell Medical College and the New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Lee is a member of the American Psychiatric Association as well as the Women's Mental Health Consortium in New York City. She maintains certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Vivian M. Lee, M.D., Ph.D. 60 E. 42nd Street, Suite 4700 New York, New York 10165 T: (917) 497-5774F: (917) 677-6581
Email: admin@vivianleemdphd.com

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