What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.88
“She was fantastic, so thorough. This was a much better experience than I've had with other telehealth providers.”
Less than 3 months ago
About Joanne Vaz
Focus areas
Anxiety
Family Issues
Sleep Problems
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Life Transition
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Interpersonal
Family / Marital
Motivational Interviewing
Family Systems
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Joanne Vaz
Hi, my name is Joanne, and I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving clients in New York. I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing burnout, anxiety, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, sleep challenges, and depression. I also work closely with college and graduate students and support those navigating life transitions, family dynamics, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
With over 7 years of nursing experience and advanced psychiatric training from NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, I’m deeply committed to providing a compassionate and safe space for healing. My care is rooted in empathy and respect, and I believe that everyone’s emotional experience is valid and worthy of attention. 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, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, CDPHP, CIGNA, OSCAR, OXFORD, AND UNITED HEALTHCARE. I DO NOT ACCEPT MEDICARE OR 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:
Request your appointment time on Zocdoc. My office will email you an online intake form to ensure I’m able to help you.
If we’re a fit, we’ll reach out to confirm an appointment time. I try my best to keep slots available each week for new clients.
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.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, Master's in Nursing
NPI number
1205571890
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.88
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She was fantastic, so thorough. This was a much better experience than I've had with other telehealth providers.
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Very receptive to what I was saying!
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How soon can I make an appointment with Joanne Vaz?
Generally, Joanne Vaz has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Joanne Vaz's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Joanne Vaz accepting new patients?
Joanne Vaz generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Joanne Vaz's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Joanne Vaz accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Joanne Vaz online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Joanne Vaz using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Joanne Vaz work with?
Joanne Vaz works with Lavender - New York.
What are common reasons for patients to see Joanne Vaz?
Joanne Vaz frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Joanne Vaz on their profile.
What languages does Joanne Vaz speak?
Joanne Vaz speaks English.