Anna Lau, PMHNP-BC, MSN, PMHNP, NP

Anna Lau, PMHNP-BC, MSN, PMHNP, NP

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NY
Hi, my name is Anna and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in New York. I specialize in ADHD, Anger management/ Impulse disorder, Anxiety, Binge eating disorder, Bipolar, Burnout, Chronic illness, College & graduate student mental health, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Insomnia & sleep issues, LGBTQIA+, gender, & sexuality topics, Loss, grief & bereavement, Maternal mental health/pre/postpartum, OCD, PTSD/Trauma, Relationship issues, Religion & spirituality, Sexual health & dysfunction, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), Stress Management and Women’s Issues. I’ve been in nursing for 16 years and completed my psychiatric training at State University of New York. I’m passionate about destigmatizing mental healthcare, and together with my colleagues at Lavender Psychiatry, I’m on a mission to create a world where feelings are felt, respected and cared for.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Anna Lau

Focus areas

Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Stress Management
Depression
Pre-College Fears
Women's Issues Therapy
Family Issues
Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Coaching
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Positive Psychology
Interpersonal
Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Anna Lau

Hi, my name is Anna and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in New York. I specialize in ADHD, Anger management/ Impulse disorder, Anxiety, Binge eating disorder, Bipolar, Burnout, Chronic illness, College & graduate student mental health, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Insomnia & sleep issues, LGBTQIA+, gender, & sexuality topics, Loss, grief & bereavement, Maternal mental health/pre/postpartum, OCD, PTSD/Trauma, Relationship issues, Religion & spirituality, Sexual health & dysfunction, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), Stress Management and Women’s Issues. I’ve been in nursing for 16 years and completed my psychiatric training at State University of New York. I’m passionate about destigmatizing mental healthcare, and together with 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, ANTHEM NY, CDPHP, CIGNA, MEDICARE, OSCAR, OXFORD, 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
  • Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
  • Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront

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.

Popular visit reasons

Binge Eating
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Stress Management
Therapy
Binge Eating
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Psychiatry Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • State University of New York, Buffalo, Master's in Women's Health Nursing
  • State University of New York, Buffalo, Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

NPI number

1326359134

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Frequently asked questions

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What are common reasons for patients to see Anna Lau?

Anna Lau frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Anna Lau on their profile.

What languages does Anna Lau speak?

Anna Lau speaks English.

How do patients rate Anna Lau in reviews?

32 patients have reviewed Anna Lau. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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