Integrative psychiatry in New Jersey
I provide integrative psychiatric care by secure video to children 6 and older, teens and adults located in New Jersey. Care combines evaluation, diagnosis and medication management with attention to sleep, nutrition, physical health and supplements that have research behind them.
- Who I see
- Children 6 and older, teens and adults located in New Jersey
- Visits
- Secure video. Initial evaluation about 60 minutes, follow-ups about 30 minutes
- Payment
- Insurance through Headway, or private pay: $360 initial evaluation, $185 follow-up
- Languages
- English and Russian
Integrative psychiatric care anywhere in New Jersey, by telehealth
Yes, there are mental health providers in New Jersey who offer integrative psychiatry, and telehealth makes this kind of care available statewide. I am Izabella Alpert, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in New Jersey. I see patients by video from Bergen County to Cape May while they are located in New Jersey, with insurance through Headway or private pay.
Integrative psychiatry is not an alternative to medical care. Evidence-based treatment stays at the center: a careful evaluation, an accurate diagnosis, and medication when it is likely to help. Around that, I look closely at sleep, nutrition, stress, physical health, hormones and the supplements people are already taking.
- A promise that supplements can replace medication
- A reason to stop a medication that is working
- Expensive testing without a clear reason
- A substitute for emergency care
A whole-person plan, grounded in evidence
Every new patient starts with a psychiatric evaluation. From there, a plan may include any of the following.
Evaluation and diagnosis
A full review of symptoms, history, past treatments, medications, sleep, substance use and goals, leading to a clear diagnosis and next steps.
Medication when it helps
When medication is likely to help, I prescribe at an appropriate dose and review it regularly. Integrative care does not mean avoiding medication.
Sleep, movement and stress
Sleep, activity, alcohol and cannabis use, and daily stress are part of every plan, with practical steps that fit real schedules. Related reading: Smart Snacks for Better Sleep.
Nutrition and supplements
A few supplements have reasonable research for specific symptoms, such as EPA-rich omega-3s for depression and Silexan lavender oil for anxiety. I also say plainly when a supplement is unlikely to help or could interact with a medication.
Physical health and labs
Thyroid function, iron, vitamin D, hormonal changes such as perimenopause, and medication side effects can all affect mood and energy. Labs are ordered when the results can change the plan.
Genetic testing when useful
For some people whose medications have not worked, GeneSight testing can add information about how the body processes certain medications.
How telehealth care works in New Jersey
Visits take place by secure video while the patient is physically located in New Jersey. Telehealth makes it possible to see an integrative psychiatric provider from anywhere in the state, without a commute or a waiting room.
Paying for care
Insurance is accepted through Headway, with plans including Horizon BCBS NJ, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford and Oscar. Private pay is $360 for an initial evaluation and $185 for a follow-up visit. Supplements are paid out of pocket, and lab costs depend on the lab and the insurance plan. Details are on Insurance & Fees.
ADHD medication in New Jersey
For patients under 18, New Jersey allows stimulants to be prescribed by telehealth with written parental consent. For adults, New Jersey requires in-person visits for stimulants, so I do not prescribe them to adults located in New Jersey. Non-stimulant options are available at any age.
Children and teens
New Jersey rules on consent and records apply to care for minors. They are summarized on Where I Practice, along with local crisis lines.
Common questions about integrative psychiatry in New Jersey
Are there mental health providers offering integrative psychiatry approaches in New Jersey?
Yes. A number of practices in New Jersey describe their care as integrative, and telehealth makes it possible to see an integrative psychiatric provider from anywhere in the state. Clarity MindCare offers integrative psychiatric care by secure video to children 6 and older, teens and adults located in New Jersey, with insurance through Headway or private pay.
What is integrative psychiatry?
An approach that combines standard psychiatric care (evaluation, diagnosis, medication management and therapy) with attention to sleep, nutrition, physical health, stress and carefully chosen supplements. Evidence-based treatment stays at the center of the plan.
Does integrative psychiatry still use medication?
Yes, when medication is likely to help. Integrative care adds to evidence-based treatment and does not replace it.
Is integrative psychiatry covered by insurance in New Jersey?
For patients who book through Headway, evaluation and medication management visits are billed to insurance. Private pay is $360 for an initial evaluation and $185 for a follow-up visit. Supplements are paid out of pocket.
Can I be seen if I live in New Jersey but work in New York?
Visits must take place while the patient is physically in a state where I am licensed: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida or Oregon. A visit can be scheduled from home in New Jersey, but not from an office in New York.
Are visits available in Russian?
Yes. Visits are available in English and Russian.
How do I get started?
Book an initial psychiatric evaluation with insurance through Headway or as private pay. The first visit covers symptoms, history, current treatments and goals, and ends with a plan.
Start integrative care in New Jersey
Book with insurance through Headway or book a private pay evaluation online. For questions, call or text (215) 559-9962.