What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.47
Average wait time
4.58
Bedside manner
4.25
“Abby was very detailed oriented and was focused on making sure we found the right solution for my medical needs!”
Michael M.May 3, 2024Video visit
About Abby Otufale
Focus areas
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Sleep Problems
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Stress
Binge Eating
Sleep Disorder
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Coaching
Interpersonal
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Emotionally Focused
Multicultural
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Abby Otufale
Hi, my name is Abby, and I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in New Jersey. I specialize in anxiety, bipolar disorder, binge eating disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), depression, and insomnia and sleep-related concerns.
With over 8 years of nursing experience and psychiatric training from Molloy College, I bring a compassionate and personalized approach to care. I’m deeply committed to destigmatizing mental health, and alongside my colleagues at Lavender Psychiatry, I’m on a mission to create a world where feelings are felt, respected, and cared for.
What should a new client know about working with you?
PLEASE NOTE, I’M IN-NETWORK WITH AETNA, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, HORIZON NJ, CIGNA, MEDICARE, OSCAR, OXFORD, QUEST BEHAVIORAL, UNITED HEALTHCARE. I DO NOT ACCEPT MEDICAID.
My style is warm, engaging, and personable. I value forming a strong alliance with each client, and collaborating on all treatment decision-making. I work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and many different walks of life, including students, parents, professionals, trades, service industry, retail, entrepreneurs, creatives and tech experts.
Starting treatment can be a scary and intimidating process, I’ve successfully treated many people who are new to psychiatric care.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Booking Process:
Book your appointment on Zocdoc. My office will email you a self-assessment to ensure I’m able to help you. We'll then reach out to confirm your appointment time.
Your First Visit:
The initial session is a comprehensive, one-hour evaluation which allows me to understand your current symptoms and difficulties, and learn about important aspects of your past psychiatric, medical, social, educational, and family histories. At the end of the session, we’ll determine the best treatment course. Session frequency ranges from weekly to monthly depending on the type of treatment you’re looking for.
If you’re already seeing a therapist, I’m happy to collaborate with them while guiding the medication aspect of your treatment. However, many of my clients see me for both therapy and medication management.
My practice, Lavender Psychiatry, is founded and fueled by board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners who create therapeutic journeys that are kind, convenient and transparent so that people can flourish. We have a fantastic team that works together to ensure our clients are well taken care of. This includes our care concierge team who is available 7 days a week between your appointments, to help answer questions and assist with any issues regarding coverage and prescriptions etc. We also have covering providers in case I’m away and an urgent matter arises. I look forward to meeting you and helping you in your journey to a brighter future!
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
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More information on payments and coverage
If you use your insurance with us, we can reduce out-of-pocket expenses and still offer high-quality care. You may not have any cost related to your visit with us, depending upon your insurance plan. Most patients pay a small copay per visit, subject to any deductible or coinsurance that your health plan has.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Molloy College, Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
NPI number
1508464397
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.47
Wait time
4.58
Bedside manner
4.25
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Abby was very detailed oriented and was focused on making sure we found the right solution for my medical needs!
May 3, 2024Michael M.Verified patientVideo visit
I got nothing out of the appointment and the provider didn’t seem to care about me at all.
January 20, 2025Emily V.Verified patientVideo visit
No clarity behind what was recommended to me compared to what I was looking for
October 16, 2023Kevin G.Verified patientVideo visit
She was very helpful.
October 30, 2024Fran C.Verified patientVideo visit
Unfortunately I was informed half way through my appointment that this practice does not accept patients with a history of substance use disorder because they ‘might not be able to manage the patient if anything were to happen’. It is very unfortunate to hear this as substance use disorder is a mental health disorder recognized in the DSM-V. Also of concern that a psychiatric practice feels they ‘may not be able to manage patients if something were to happen’ as presumably this is actually the basis of psychiatry: preventing ‘things from happening’; yet this practice feels it is unable to do so with certain mental health diagnoses. Very concerning.
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How soon can I make an appointment with Abby Otufale?
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Is Abby Otufale accepting new patients?
Abby Otufale generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Abby Otufale's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Abby Otufale accept my insurance?
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What practice does Abby Otufale work with?
Abby Otufale works with Lavender - New Jersey.
What are common reasons for patients to see Abby Otufale?
Abby Otufale frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Abby Otufale on their profile.
What languages does Abby Otufale speak?
Abby Otufale speaks English.
How do patients rate Abby Otufale in reviews?
43 patients have reviewed Abby Otufale. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.47/5. They have a 4.25/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.58/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.