New York City
Online psychiatric care in New York City with direct psychiatrist access, secure virtual visits, personalized treatment, and a $125 monthly membership.
Online Psychiatrist & Mental Health Care in New York City
Personalized psychiatric care with direct physician access and secure virtual appointments that fit a busy New York lifestyle.
Saguaro Direct Care offers membership-based psychiatric care for eligible adults in New York City through convenient telehealth.
Our model is designed for patients who want more than a brief, one-time virtual appointment. Members receive ongoing care from a psychiatrist who can become familiar with their history, treatment response, concerns, and goals over time.
A More Direct Approach to Mental Health Care
Our mental health membership focuses on accessibility, continuity, and a stronger physician-patient relationship.
Direct Access to Your Psychiatrist
Communicate directly with your physician rather than navigating multiple administrative layers.
Personalized, Relationship-Based Care
Your treatment can build on previous visits, your history, and how you respond to care over time.
Convenient Virtual Appointments
Connect with your psychiatrist from an appropriate private location through secure telehealth.
Secure Communication Through Spruce
Members can use Spruce for secure messaging, phone, and video communication according to practice policies.
Individualized Treatment Plans
Care may include medication management along with clinically appropriate consideration of sleep, lifestyle, nutrition, and other supportive factors.
No Insurance Required
The mental health program uses straightforward monthly membership pricing instead of traditional insurance billing.
Mental Health Conditions We Treat
We provide psychiatric evaluation and individualized treatment planning for eligible adults experiencing concerns such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Sleep disorders
- Stress and burnout
- Women’s mental health concerns
- Non-stimulant ADHD treatment options
- Psychiatric medication management
Treatment recommendations depend on each patient’s evaluation. Some concerns may require therapy, testing, specialist referral, emergency services, or in-person treatment outside the scope of virtual psychiatry.
Mental Health Membership
Clear Monthly Pricing for Ongoing Psychiatric Care
$125/month
No insurance required for the mental health program.
Membership may include:
- Psychiatric evaluations and follow-up
- Medication management when clinically appropriate
- Direct physician communication
- Secure messaging, phone, and video through Spruce
- Convenient virtual appointments
- Individualized treatment planning
Dr. Sumbal Akhter, DO
Physician-Led Psychiatric Care
Meet Dr. Sumbal Akhter, DO
Dr. Sumbal Akhter, DO, provides physician-led psychiatric care focused on thoughtful evaluation, individualized treatment, and meaningful physician-patient relationships.
She completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine and family medicine internship training at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
Her approach considers each patient’s symptoms, relevant medical history, previous treatment, preferences, and goals before discussing appropriate next steps.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Akhter holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
Psychiatry Residency
University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine.
Family Medicine Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
Physician-Led Care
Individualized psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, communication, and follow-up.
Virtual Psychiatric Care for Life in New York City
Living in New York can mean long commutes, demanding work schedules, family responsibilities, and limited time for repeated office visits.
Our online psychiatric care in New York City is designed to make continued treatment easier to fit into everyday life. Through secure telepsychiatry, eligible patients can stay connected with their psychiatrist while benefiting from transparent pricing, direct communication, and ongoing personalized care.
Contact Dr. Sumbal Akhter, DO – Mental Health & Psychiatry
Have questions about psychiatric care in New York City or want to learn more about the mental health membership?
Contact Dr. Akhter’s psychiatry service for information about membership, availability, virtual appointments, or next steps.
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