Emergency Psychiatric Care
Urgent Psychiatric care services at Gaba Telepsychiatry - an emergency Psychiatrist will see you online - Call +1(833)312-4222 now for a same day appointment!
Urgent psychiatric care includes the following services:
Psychiatric evaluations
In urgent care, psychiatric evaluations quickly assess a patient’s mental health to identify their immediate needs and create a treatment plan, focusing on safety and stability.
Ordering lab works
Urgent care psychiatrists may request lab tests to rule out medical conditions that could imitate or worsen psychiatric symptoms, helping ensure a more accurate diagnosis.
Medication refills
Psychiatric medications are refilled on time to prevent interruptions in treatment and reduce the risk of exacerbating symptoms or withdrawal.
Immediate symptom management
Urgent care aims to quickly manage severe psychiatric symptoms, like anxiety or mood swings, using medications or brief therapy sessions.
Collaborating with family and other support services
Working with the patient’s family and support systems is crucial to provide a strong support network during recovery, especially in situations that need urgent care.
Liaising with your primary care doctor and urgent care services
Psychiatric urgent care collaborates with primary care and urgent care services to provide well-rounded medical care, addressing both mental and physical health needs.
Nursing home consults
Urgent psychiatric consultations for nursing home residents focus on immediate mental health concerns, like sudden behavior changes or medication problems, and offer quick solutions.
Hospital discharge follow-ups
After leaving the hospital, psychiatric urgent care helps maintain ongoing treatment by tracking recovery and making changes to the treatment plan to prevent relapses or a return to the hospital.
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Emergency Psychiatrist
Dr. Valeria Serban
Board Certified Psychiatrist
with Multiple State Licenses MBBS (MD)
As a neuropsychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Valeria Serban provides urgent psychiatric care services for all psychiatric illnesses, which also include neurological conditions such as migraine, epilepsy, concussion, stroke, and Parkinson’s, among others.
Whether it is psychiatric evaluations, ordering lab work, medication refills or immediate symptom management, Dr. Serban always goes the extra mile to provide urgent psychiatric care to her patients if needed.
Dr. Serban is greatly respected for her knowledge and her extensive work in neuropsychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, migraine, epilepsy, concussion, stroke, and dementia to name a few.
She explores different treatment options and works collaboratively with her patients to find one that best suits them. With more than twenty years of experience, she is knowledgeable and confident, treating all patients with utmost urgency and care.
Dr. Valeria Serban has a background in neuroscience and has completed her Ph.D. in Neuroscience. This background is a foundation for her interest in treating anxiety, postpartum depression, OCD, dementia, and a wide range of psychiatric illnesses.
To elevate patients’ quality of life, she offers customized treatment plans based on hormonal, nutritional, and medical health evaluations. Dr. Serban believes proper support, good therapy, and medications can greatly improve many psychiatric symptoms.
Medical School
University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” Bucharest, Romania
Neurology Residency Training
University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” Bucharest, Romania
Master of Philosophy (M.Ph.) – Neuroscience
NYS Institute for Basic Research, New York
Internal Medicine Residency
Temple University Hospital, Pennsylvania
Neurology Residency
Temple University Hospital, Pennsylvania
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Neuroscience
NYS Institute for Basic Research, City University of New York – Graduate Center
Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital – Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Electromyography – American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)
Neuromuscular Medicine – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Recertification – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Dr. Tony Issac
Board Certified Psychiatrist in New York & New Jersey (MD)
Dr. Tony Issac is the best when you need sudden supervision and care, as he is available for same day appointments during emergencies and is available for weekend appointments to ensure that you receive the care and the follow-up that you deserve.
With over nine years of experience practicing psychiatry, Dr. Issac is known for his compassionate nature and for providing discreet psychiatric evaluations and psychiatric care services to treat various psychiatric conditions that include insomnia, panic attacks, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Dr. Issac also provides follow up visits, and psychiatric services including psychotherapy, talk therapy, and sensitive medication titration. Dr. Issac can work with you to achieve a collaborative treatment plan and work towards recovery and healing.
Dr Issac is available for same-day appointments during emergencies and is available for weekend appointments to ensure that you receive the care and support you deserve.
Medical School
St. George’s University: School of Medicine
Psychiatry Residency Training
Richmond University Medical Center: affiliate of Mount Sinai Health Network
Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Psychobiology
Binghamton University – State University of New York
Board Certification
American Board of Preventative Medicine – Addiction Medicine, Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology – Psychiatry, Board Certification
Dr. Gundu Reddy
Board Certified Psychiatrist
with Multiple State Licenses MBBS (MD)
Being a Board Certified Psychiatrist with more than fifteen years of experience practicing clinical psychiatry, and over ten years of experience in forensic psychiatry, Dr. Gundu Reddy commands a lot of respect among her patients.
Dr. Reddy is an expert in urgent psychiatric care and provides maximum support to those in need of emergency psychiatric supervision and medication.
Dr. Reddy has trained in medication management, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy and has a special interest in integrative psychiatry.
Many individuals receive substandard care due to incomplete evaluation, and an integrative approach, including the expertise of an anxiety disorder psychiatrist, is needed to provide optimum clinical improvement.
Dr. Reddy emphasizes that the decision to take psychiatric medication, including medication for anxiety disorder, should not be taken lightly and should be prescribed with the utmost care. The goal of medication management, including anxiety disorder medication management, is to achieve maximum efficacy with minimum side effects, and gentle titration.
Dr. Reddy believes that in most cases psychiatric illness is treatable, and most people can achieve significant improvement in symptoms, as well as social and occupational functioning, with high-quality and consistent care, including the expertise of an anxiety disorder psychiatrist. Her goal is to provide the best possible treatment to patients in a telepsychiatry or online psychiatry setting, utilizing her expertise as an anxiety disorder psychiatrist, and achieve the same standards of care as if seeing the patient in person.
Please schedule online or call +1(833)312-4222 if you wish to schedule an appointment with Dr. Reddy.
Medical School
The United Medical Dental Schools of Guys Kings and St Thomas’ at King’s College London
Psychiatry Residency Training
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training
NYU Psychoanalytic Institute
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry Neurology
Dr. Lynn Alison Bornfriend
Board Certified Psychiatrist
with Multiple State Licenses (MD)
Dr Bornfriend is a triple board-certified psychiatrist with 30+ years of experience trained first with four years in adult psychiatry before completing child psychiatry and now she treats both children and adults across Illinois, South Carolina, California, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, New Jersey and Hawaii.
She is passionate about supporting patients dealing with a variety of disorders, including:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder, separation anxiety, social anxiety disorder, phobias, panic disorder
- Mood Disorders, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, major depressive disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, bipolar affective disorder and cyclothymia
- OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, trichotillomania, excoriation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Reactive Attachment Disorder, adoption-related issues - PTSD, acute stress disorder, adjustment disorder, prolonged grief disorder
- Oppositional Defiant
- Disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, conduct disorder
- Eating Disorders, Sleep Disorders
- Gender Dysphoria
- Substance Dependence and Abuse
- Psychiatric Disorders Secondary to Medical Illness
Dr Bornfriend considers all symptoms presented through the lens of the individual patient’s developmental stage, while also evaluating the impact of family dynamics, environment, academic experience, and developmental/genetic variants. She understands the shift in the importance of autonomy and self-determination as the child grows towards adulthood, assisting the patient and his/her family with active empathic listening and respectful communication.
She has worked with children and adolescents as well as their families, their schools, and the court systems in a variety of modalities, from evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and individual and family therapies, from a supportive, insight-oriented, and CBT/DBT and other modalities.
Dr Bornfriend’s patients have appreciated her varied experiences and training throughout her career. They appreciate her creativity, her warmth, her humor, her intellectual curiosity, and her ability to connect with a wide variety of patients, despite varied backgrounds and levels of psychological mindedness. She has formed long-term, long-lasting relationships with patients, which have had a dramatic impact on their current life experiences as well as their futures.
Medical School:
Pennsylvania State College of Medicine–Hershey, PA
Psychiatric Residency Program:
Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital–Dallas, TX
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship:
Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital–Dallas, TX
Board Certifications (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology):
Psychiatry; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Forensic Psychiatry
Currently licensed in IL, SC, CA, PA, TN, NJ and HI.
Registered State Licenses –
- SC – 92041
- NC – 2026-00712
- HI – MD-21936
- PA – MD047115L
- IL – 336.11763
- IL – 036.154690
- CA – 176663
- TN – 75724
- NJ – 25MA05806200
Dr. Cathleen Gomez
Integrative Psychiatrist
with Multiple State Licenses (MD)
Dr. Cathleen Jane Gomez is an integrative psychiatrist with extensive experience in diverse mental health settings. As a leader in holistic psychiatry, she specializes in medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and integrative approaches to treating mental health conditions.
Dr. Gomez’s expertise in integrative psychiatry allows her to blend traditional psychiatric treatments with innovative, evidence-based therapies.
She takes a whole-person approach to mental health, addressing biological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to mental well-being. Her focus is on understanding the root causes of psychiatric conditions and designing personalized treatment plans that cater to each patient’s unique needs.
Her areas of expertise include:
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Depression and Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Treatment-Resistant Psychiatric Conditions
Dr. Gomez incorporates a combination of psychotherapy, medication management, nutritional psychiatry, and lifestyle modifications into her treatment approach. She believes in empowering her patients by addressing hormonal imbalances, nutrition, gut health and mind-body connections to enhance overall well-being.
As one of the best online integrative psychiatrists, Dr. Gomez provides accessible and convenient telepsychiatry services, allowing patients to receive expert mental health care from the comfort of their homes. Whether treating treatment-resistant conditions or guiding patients through medication-free alternatives, she is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized, and effective psychiatric care tailored to each individual’s journey toward healing.
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica
Psychiatry Residency Training
Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, New York
Integrative Psychiatry Training
Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Registered State Licenses –
Florida State Medical License- ME143967
New York State Medical License – 300954-01
Dr. Suja Raju
Board certified Psychiatrist (MD)
Dr. Raju is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than nine years of clinical experience, certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She specializes in the comprehensive treatment of a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and schizophrenia.
With a strong commitment to delivering personalized, patient-centered care, Dr. Raju provides expertise in medication management, evidence-based psychotherapy, and thoughtful, sensitive medication titration. She has particular clinical interest and passion in women’s mental health and trauma-related disorders, striving to support and empower her patients through every stage of their healing journey.
Medical School
Universal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal
Psychiatry Residency Program
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Elmhurst
Program, New York
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Adult Psychiatry
Language spoken
English and Malayalam
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Clinical Services: California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee
Forensic Psychiatry Services: All of the US and Canada
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| State | Dr. Beena Saad | Dr. Tony Issac | Dr. Valeria Serban | Dr. Lynn Alison Bornfriend | Dr. Cathleen Gomez | Dr. Gundu Reddy | Dr. Suja Raju |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Illinois | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Florida | – | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | – |
| New Jersey | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| New York | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| South Carolina | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| North Carolina | Yes | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Tennessee | – | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
If you need help scheduling or have more questions,
Please call 18333124222 and ask for a patient advocate or forensic co-ordinator.
How much does it cost to see an online psychiatrist at Gaba Telepsychiatry?
Your first visit and online appointment with one of our psychiatrists will cost $400. The follow-up appointments will be $250. If you have out-of-network benefits, we can submit claims on your behalf.
When may I need urgent psychiatric care?
You will certainly need urgent psychiatric care or consult an emergency psychiatrist if you are suffering from:
- Anxiety, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, obsessions, and compulsions.
- Insomnia, nightmares, narcolepsy.
- Hallucinations, hearing voices.
- Paranoid thoughts so much that you are not sure of what is real or unreal.
- Severe depression, hopelessness, passive suicidal thoughts.
- Postpartum depression, psychiatric complications of pregnancy.
- Menopause, polycystic ovarian syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
- Anger, rage, violent thoughts, and impulse control disorders.
- Side effects to current psychiatric medications.
You must consult a psychiatrist for urgent psychiatric care services immediately, especially if symptoms get worse. It is equally important to opt for a same day psychiatrist appointment for urgent psychiatric care if you think that these symptoms are interfering with your ability to take care of yourself or your children, perform well at work, or continue with your usual daily activities.
“Prompt intervention can prevent deterioration of symptoms and psychiatric hospitalization”
Where may I find an emergency psychiatrist?
For urgent psychiatric care, you may find an emergency psychiatrist:
- At your local hospital emergency room
- At your local urgent care clinic
- Online, a Telemedicine Clinic
- At a behavioral health walk-in clinic
For most patients, an online clinic such as Gaba Telepsychiatry is the most convenient, especially in an emergency as the same day psychiatrist appointment can take place from the comfort and convenience of your own home, at a time of your choosing, without the hassle of traveling to the Doctor’s practice.
What is the difference between an emergency psychiatrist and a regular psychiatrist?
An emergency psychiatrist, like a regular psychiatrist, is a medical doctor and licensed psychiatrist who is board-certified in psychiatry and is accustomed to managing psychiatric emergencies and acute situations.
Why Gaba Telepsychiatry?
- We use only experienced, Board-Certified Psychiatrists to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
- We work with the patient by offering urgent psychiatric care services to provide care and help prevent hospitalization. This is possible only if the patient is not an immediate danger to themselves or others, can participate in outpatient care, and has adequate support.
- The psychiatrist will listen and work with you for acute stabilization of symptoms.
- Medical, hormonal, developmental, as well as environmental factors are considered.
- Psychiatric evaluations and documentation can be provided for medical leave, requests for accommodations, and return to work/school clearance.
- Medication recommendations will be sent online to the pharmacy of your choice. You simply collect your medication at your own convenience.
- We will liaise with family members, other providers, and support services when needed.
- Lastly, besides careful follow-up and treatment plan, we also provide medication titration and psychotherapy services in order to help achieve long-term recovery and resolution of symptoms.
Same-day Psychiatrist Appointment
When struggling with mental health, waiting weeks for help can feel overwhelming. Mental Health issues can get worse, panic attacks can happen more often, depression can make everyday tasks feel impossible, and emotional distress can affect day-to-day activities and physical health. In moments like these, having same day access to a psychiatrist can make all the difference. At GABA, our board-certified psychiatrists emphasize not scheduling appointments quickly but providing quality psychiatric care with compassion.
Many individuals might delay getting treatment because they think it will be complicated or will take too long. Many psychiatric practices usually have waiting lists, sometimes weeks or even months, forcing people to wait weeks before receiving proper psychiatric care. At GABA, we understand that mental health symptoms do not wait, and mental health crises can escalate quickly without proper support. Someone who is experiencing anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, emotional burnout, panic attacks, or worsening depression needs immediate support. Same-day psychiatrist appointments help connect the gap between suffering and getting support before symptoms get worse.
One of the most important aspects of urgent psychiatric care is the opportunity to express yourself and explain your symptoms while you are experiencing them. When individuals are emotionally distressed, they are often looking for reassurance, clarity, and safety while seeking therapy and psychiatric support. A quick diagnosis rarely leads to the best care. Our board-certified psychiatrists at GABA Telepsychiatry offer longer visits than is typical through the insurance model, really taking the time to dig deep into the patient’s symptoms. Individuals are able to explain what they are going through without feeling rushed. Whether someone is struggling with stress, emotional numbness, ADHD symptoms, trauma, bipolar disorder, or sudden changes in mood and behavior, our psychiatrists take time to understand the whole issue before creating a detailed treatment plan.
Same-day online appointments allow patients to get help from the comfort of their own home through secure virtual care. This is very helpful for people with busy work schedules, parents taking care of kids, individuals with mobility issues, or those living in areas where psychiatric services are limited. No need to drive long distances or sit in a crowded waiting room during a mental health crisis; individuals can connect with an experienced psychiatrist online through secure virtual appointments from home.
Individuals with mental health issues can suddenly find themselves unable to function at work. Someone with depression may feel emotionally overwhelmed after weeks of struggling in silence. Individuals with ADHD may finally reach a breaking point after months of burnout and disorganization. Others may be dealing with medication side effects, worsening insomnia, intrusive thoughts, or intense panic symptoms that interfere with life. A same-day psychiatrist appointment can help manage symptoms early and can even prevent hospitalization in some cases.
At GABA Telepsychiatry, our board-certified psychiatrist handles cases with professionalism and empathy, following all the guidelines and standards of care. Our psychiatrists focus on comprehensive evaluations, proper diagnosis, medication management when necessary, psychotherapy integration, and collaborative treatment with a therapist and other licensed providers when appropriate. Our psychiatrists also consider factors such as stress, environment, lifestyle, hormones, and overall well-being.
Mental health symptoms are not always obvious. Sometimes individuals may notice worry, emotional exhaustion, irritability, lack of motivation, racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, or changes in sleep patterns related to stress. With time, these symptoms can affect every aspect of life. Seeing a same-day psychiatrist allows individuals to ask questions, gain clarity about their symptoms, and begin treatment before things get worse.
Medication management is also a huge part of psychiatric treatment for many patients. Psychiatric medications are individualized, and constant monitoring is important. At GABA, our psychiatrists evaluate medication effectiveness, side effects (if any), previous treatment history, and complete health history before making any decisions or choosing to prescribe medication. This helps the individual feel safe, comfortable, and informed during the treatment process.
It is an emotional relief to know that a same-day psychiatrist is available. Many individuals feel isolated while dealing with such health issues. Some individuals hesitate to reach out because of stigma, fear, or bad healthcare experiences before. Being able to schedule a same-day psychiatrist appointment and talk to a psychiatrist can help reduce that sense of isolation. Usually, the first step toward recovery is simply having someone genuinely listen.
At GABA, psychiatry is not just about prescriptions or crisis management. Our psychiatric approach involves understanding the individual beyond just the symptoms. Our board-certified psychiatrists understand how anxiety affects relationships, how depression impacts motivation and identity, how trauma shapes responses, and how chronic stress affects both the mind and body. Same-day psychiatrist appointments allow addressing these issues without any delays, with support from a qualified nurse practitioner when appropriate.
Mental health symptoms can very quickly become overwhelming. Getting the right support should not feel difficult. Whether an individual is facing emotional distress, anxiety issues, burnout, panic attacks, depression, or might simply feel mentally exhausted and not sure what to do, psychiatric care can provide stability, direction, and hope. At GABA Telepsychiatry, same-day psychiatrist appointments are made to make mental health support more accessible and responsive for people who need help when it matters most.
What if I need a same-day psychiatrist appointment?
If you need to see a psychiatrist the same day for urgent psychiatric care services, you can call +1(833)312-4222 or book online for a same-day psychiatry appointment. However, if you cannot book online, the front desk is open seven days a week between 9 am and 6 pm to help schedule your first appointment. After 6 pm, please leave a message with our answering service and someone will get back to you the next day.
If I need urgent psychiatric care, should I go to the hospital?
You may need to visit the hospital for urgent psychiatric care if:
- You are having particularly serious or potentially life threatening complications to medication.
- You are having violent or suicidal thoughts with plan or intent, and there is a genuine fear that you may actually act on them.
- You are unable to care for yourself, get out of bed, log in to appointments, pick up your medications, or lack adequate community support to assist you.
- You are a genuine danger to yourself or others.
- You may need to see a psychiatrist frequently for stabilization and if outpatient care is not covered by your insurance.
FAQs
Can an emergency psychiatrist prescribe controlled substances online?
The rules vary from state to state and the psychiatrist must comply with state guidelines. During an emergency, the psychiatrist can send a consult to your PCP or Urgent Care to have a script filled. Most primary care doctors are happy to collaborate with psychiatrists during psychiatric emergencies in order to help prevent hospitalization. You may be asked to go to the Emergency Room if you are actively withdrawing, and your PCP is unavailable.
Is insurance accepted for emergency psychiatrist appointments?
Currently, appointments are out of network for urgent psychiatric care. The fee is $400 for an initial consultation and $250 for a follow-up. We can check your insurance cover and complete your reimbursement forms for no additional charge, removing the headache of liaising with your insurance provider.
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How does a telepsychiatry visit work?
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