A Psychiatrist in Brooklyn, Not Another Directory.
Search “psychiatrist in Brooklyn” and you get lists — 300 names, no answers.
This is the other thing: one board-certified practice, one real office at 134 Broadway in Williamsburg, and a human who calls you back within 1 business day. ADHD, autism, burnout, OCD, anxiety — for the professionals of a borough of 2.6 million.
Book an intake call →134 Broadway, Floor 4, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Aetna + UnitedHealthcare in-network in NY
2.6 million people. Not enough psychiatrists who answer the phone.
Brooklyn is the most populous borough in New York City — if it were its own city, it would be one of the largest in America.
And yet finding a psychiatrist here still means one of two dead ends: the in-network clinic with a months-long waitlist, or the cash-only solo doctor who never returns your call.
The directories — Zocdoc, Psychology Today, Yelp — will happily show you hundreds of profiles. A profile is not an appointment.
A practice, not a profile
Psychiatry in Motion is a physical practice, not a listing. Our office sits on Broadway in South Williamsburg, at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge — the first stop into Brooklyn from Manhattan.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Katib, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist (ABPN), supervises every case; our clinical team runs intakes so you are seen in days, not months. In-person in Williamsburg, or telehealth anywhere in New York State — from Bay Ridge to Greenpoint without leaving your apartment.
One office. Easy from every corner of Brooklyn.
Psychiatry in Motion
134 Broadway, Floor 4, Brooklyn, NY 11249
(646) 347-6704 · call or text · by appointment
hello@psychiatryinmotion.com
Get directions on Google Maps →
Getting here
| Subway | J/M/Z to Marcy Av — the first stop over the Williamsburg Bridge, under 10 minutes’ walk down Broadway |
|---|---|
| Subway | G to Broadway (Union Ave) — about 12 minutes on foot |
| Subway | L to Bedford Av — a neighborhood away, roughly 20 minutes walking, so budget for it |
| Ferry | NYC Ferry East River route to South Williamsburg (Schaefer Landing, Kent Ave at S 9th) — about 10 minutes’ walk |
| Bus | B62 through Williamsburg on Driggs and Bedford — a block or two from our door |
| Parking | Street parking on and around Broadway is real but competitive — the subway is usually faster |
Psychiatry services in Brooklyn
Adult ADHD evaluation
Proper testing for the high-functioning adult who hits deadlines and still feels like they’re drowning.
The high-functioning ADHD guide →Autism evaluation (adults)
Late-diagnosed and masked presentations — we see what the mask costs you.
Adult autism in NYC →Anxiety & depression
Medication management and real protocols — movement, sleep, minimal meds.
Anxiety care in NYC →Burnout & medical leave
The symptoms you describe are clinically recognized and treatable — and leave paperwork is winnable when it’s documented right.
The burnout protocol →OCD
The doubting disease, not the tidiness cliche. Screening, diagnosis, and treatment that works.
Adult OCD, explained →Not sure what it is?
Nine validated clinical screeners — free, no email wall, answers stay on your device.
Take the 60-second triage →Brooklyn’s professionals, mostly.
The founder who can’t switch off
Tech and startup people from Williamsburg, Dumbo, and Downtown Brooklyn. We don’t pathologize your life. We optimize it.
The creative running on fumes
Designers, musicians, film and production crews. Deadline brain, sleep debt, and a suspicion it might be ADHD. Worth testing properly.
The healthcare worker who is the strong one
Nurses, residents, therapists. You hold everyone else together. Burnout in healthcare is documentable and treatable.
The finance professional in the grey zone
High performance outside, engine never shuts off inside. High-functioning anxiety is still anxiety.
Insurance: Aetna + UnitedHealthcare in-network in NY — see the Aetna and UnitedHealthcare (incl. Oxford + Oscar) pages for how your plan works here.
Self-pay is $200 with the clinical team, and out-of-network PPO plans often reimburse — check yours with the free OON calculator. Full rates on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Where in Brooklyn is your office?
134 Broadway, Floor 4, Brooklyn, NY 11249 — South Williamsburg, at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge. The J/M/Z at Marcy Av is the closest subway, under 10 minutes on foot.
Do you take insurance?
Yes — we are in-network with Aetna and UnitedHealthcare (including Oxford and Oscar plans) in NY. Self-pay with the clinical team is $200 per session. For other PPO plans we provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
How fast can I be seen?
Our Intake Director calls every new inquiry within 1 business day, and intakes are often available the same week when slots are open. We use a team model — specialized clinicians handle intakes under Dr. Al-Katib’s supervision — which is how we avoid the 3-month bottleneck.
Do I have to come to Williamsburg, or can we do telehealth?
Both. The office sees patients in person in Williamsburg, and we run secure telehealth for patients anywhere in New York State — most Brooklyn patients mix the two.
What conditions do you treat?
Adult ADHD, autism (including late-diagnosed and masked presentations), OCD, anxiety, depression, and burnout — including the medical documentation for burnout-related leave. If you are not sure what you are dealing with, start with the free 60-second triage.
Do you see patients outside Brooklyn?
Yes. We treat patients across New York, Florida, and New Jersey — in person in Brooklyn, and by telehealth in NY and FL. Manhattan and Queens patients are a short ride over the bridge or one ferry stop away.
Read patient reviews on Google · Psychology Today · Zocdoc
Ready when you are.
One call. A real human — our Intake Director, Leann — gets back to you within 1 business day.
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Finding a psychiatrist in Brooklyn, NY — how it actually works
Here is the honest state of psychiatric care in Brooklyn in 2026. The borough has thousands of licensed mental health professionals, but the psychiatrist layer — the physicians who can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe — is thin relative to 2.6 million residents.
Most people searching “psychiatrist in Brooklyn” end up on a directory, filter by their insurance, send five messages, and hear back from one practice a week later.
Why we built the exception
The system is not broken by accident; in-network psychiatry pays clinics less than volume medicine, so most practices either leave networks entirely or run on churn.
We built Psychiatry in Motion to be the exception on both counts: in-network with Aetna and UnitedHealthcare in NY, and structured so intakes happen fast.
The mechanism is the team model. Dr. Al-Katib — board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology — is the medical director on every case, and specialized clinicians run intakes and ongoing care. That is why the answer to “can I be seen this month” here is usually “this week, when slots are open” rather than a waitlist email.
Psychiatrist vs therapist vs psychologist, briefly
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor: diagnosis, medication, labs, medical leave documentation. A psychologist runs testing and therapy; a therapist provides talk therapy. Many of our Brooklyn patients keep their existing therapist and add us for the medical layer — evaluation, medication management, or the paperwork their employer or insurer demands. If you are unsure which layer you need, the who-do-I-actually-need guide settles it in two minutes.
What we are known for
Three things, mostly.
- Adult ADHD and autism evaluation done properly — not a 15-minute med check. Late-diagnosed adults are a specialty; start with the free validated screeners if you want data before a conversation.
- Burnout care with teeth: burnout is not a DSM-5 diagnosis, but what sits underneath it usually is, and it is treatable and documentable — including medical leave in NYC when that is what recovery requires.
- Movement-first psychiatry: sleep, movement, and metabolic work before reflexive prescribing. We literally write prescriptions for the gym.
Neighborhoods we serve
In person, patients come to Williamsburg from across the borough and beyond — Williamsburg itself, Greenpoint (one ferry stop or a straight shot on the G), Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Dumbo, Downtown Brooklyn, Park Slope, and Manhattan via the J/M/Z or ferry.
By telehealth we cover all of New York State, with licensed care in Florida and New Jersey as well. One practice, one entity, one standard — not satellite pages pretending to be offices.
Costs, in plain numbers
In-network (Aetna, UnitedHealthcare incl. Oxford and Oscar — in NY): your copay. Self-pay with the clinical team: $200. A hybrid MD + PA intake (The Joint) is $650, and 1-on-1 concierge care with Dr. Al-Katib is $1,200, application only. Out-of-network PPO members can preview their reimbursement with the OON calculator. Everything is itemized on the pricing page — no surprise bills, benefits verified before your first visit.
Curated by Dr. Ahmed Al-Katib, MD, board-certified psychiatrist (ABPN) · Last reviewed: 2026-07
Psychiatry in Motion · 134 Broadway, Floor 4, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · (646) 347-6704 · hello@psychiatryinmotion.com
This page is educational and is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a guarantee of any outcome. Insurance participation is verified per plan before your first visit.
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