Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted NYC Psychiatrist for Personalized Mental Health Care
Jane Algus, M.D is a board-certified psychiatrist with over two decades of experience in private practice, specializing in personalized mental health care. Our practice focuses on creating a stigma-free sanctuary where clients can explore emotional challenges through evidence-based therapies, including psychodynamic, cognitive, and dialectical behavioral approaches. We prioritize understanding how past experiences shape present behaviors, offering tailored treatment plans that integrate talk therapy, medication management, and career coaching.With expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and workplace stress, we collaborate with physicians and therapists to ensure comprehensive care. Our commitment to patient-centered care emphasizes transparency, practical solutions, and fostering resilience in New York City's fast-paced environment.
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychopharmacology
Career Coaching
Online Therapy
Psychiatric Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We are a board-certified psychiatrist with 20+ years of private practice experience.
- Our treatment plans integrate psychodynamic, cognitive, and medication management approaches.
- We specialize in addressing workplace stress and career transitions in Manhattan's competitive environment.
- Our practice emphasizes practical, actionable strategies for daily life improvements.
- We collaborate with physicians and therapists for comprehensive, coordinated care.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Castle Connolly Americas Top Doctors
What people say
Sensitive, thoughtful practitioner
Practical, not-too-difficult-to-implement suggestions
Deeply smart and compassionate
Focuses on day-to-day victories
Extraordinarily impactful during difficult times
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services explore the psychological roots of emotional suffering through psychodynamic and eclectic approaches. We help clients identify repetitive patterns from their past that influence current behaviors, enabling them to develop personalized solutions for anxiety, relationship difficulties, and career challenges. This evidence-based treatment fosters self-awareness and lasting behavioral changes.
Psychopharmacology
Medication treatment plans are tailored to complement psychotherapy for conditions like depression and anxiety disorders. We conduct detailed discussions about treatment options, potential side effects, and risk/benefit analyses to ensure informed decisions. This integrative approach combines biological and psychological interventions for optimal mental health outcomes.
Career Coaching
Our career coaching focuses on workplace stress management, leadership development, and career transitions. We help clients build structures for effective communication, negotiation, and work-life balance through evidence-based psychological strategies. This service addresses job dissatisfaction and supports professional growth in Manhattan's competitive environment.
Online Therapy
HIPAA-compliant online therapy provides accessible mental health care for anxiety, depression, and stress management. This service maintains personalized treatment plans while offering flexibility for clients navigating pandemic-related challenges or preferring remote consultations with the same evidence-based approach as in-person sessions.
Psychiatric Assessment
Comprehensive psychiatric assessments establish accurate diagnoses and treatment plans through detailed history-taking of personal and family mental health. This collaborative process identifies current symptoms, coping mechanisms, and life challenges to create individualized care strategies for conditions ranging from insomnia to bipolar disorder.
People
Jane Algus, M.D
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Algus has practiced psychiatry since 2000, combining psychoanalysis with evidence-based medicine. She teaches at NYU Medical Center, completed psychoanalytic training at the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, and specializes in helping Manhattan clients navigate anxiety, depression, and career transitions through personalized treatment plans.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, career transitions, and workplace stress through psychotherapy, medication management, and coaching.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant online therapy for clients seeking flexible mental health care options, particularly during pandemic-related social distancing measures.
How does psychiatric assessment work?
Our assessment involves a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms, personal history, and mental health needs to create an individualized treatment plan during initial consultation sessions.
What makes your practice different?
We combine board-certified psychiatric expertise with personalized treatment plans, emphasizing practical solutions and collaboration with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
Can therapy help with career challenges?
Yes, our career coaching addresses workplace stress, leadership development, and professional transitions using psychological strategies tailored to Manhattan's competitive environment.
