Welcome to Psychiatry for Health
Thoughtful Psychiatry, Grounded in Connection and Care
Dr. Anna Wachtel, MD offers personalized psychiatric care grounded in warmth, insight, and deep clinical experience. Based on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, she works collaboratively with each patient to build trust and understanding, helping individuals find relief from concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, attention difficulties, eating disorders, and life transitions.
With a holistic view of mental health, Dr. Wachtel considers both mind and body in diagnosis and treatment. Together, you’ll explore thoughtful options—whether medication, therapy, or both—to support emotional clarity, resilience, and lasting well-being.
Core Psychiatric Services
Anxiety & Stress Disorders
Care for anxiety, panic, and chronic stress, integrating therapy and medication to restore calm and emotional steadiness.
Depression & Mood Disorders
Treatment for depression and mood disorders focused on stability, vitality, and long-term emotional balance.
Men’s Mental Health & Life Transitions
Psychiatric care for men navigating sustained stress, career pressure, marital strain, divorce, and evolving family roles. Treatment supports emotional regulation, clarity, and effectiveness at work and at home during periods of change.
Women’s Well-Being
Supportive psychiatric care for women across life stages, including reproductive transitions, mood changes, and relational stress.
Eating & Body Image Concerns
Compassionate treatment for disordered eating and body image distress, supporting a healthier relationship with food and self.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Evidence-based care to reduce intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors and improve daily functioning.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Trauma-informed psychiatric care supporting recovery from distressing or overwhelming experiences.
Bipolar Disorder
Integrated treatment addressing both manic and depressive phases through psychotherapy and medication management.
Attention & Impulse Disorders
Evaluation and treatment for adult ADHD and related challenges, supporting focus and emotional regulation.
Geriatric Psychiatry
Respectful psychiatric care for older adults addressing mood, memory concerns, and later-life transitions.
Therapy Integration & Medication Management
A balanced approach combining psychopharmacology with therapeutic insight to support lasting change.
Relationship & Communication Growth
Psychiatric support focused on emotional awareness, communication patterns, and healthier relationships.
About Dr. Anna Wachtel
Dr. Wachtel completed her residency as Chief Outpatient Resident at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center and is a recipient of the 2022 Marquis Who’s Who in America Award.
She is fluent in English, Italian, Polish, Hebrew, and Russian, allowing her to work thoughtfully with a diverse patient population.
Appointments & Contact
In-person and telepsychiatry appointments are available throughout New York City.
Upper East Side, Manhattan
📞 (212) 534-8816