What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.73
Average wait time
4.84
Bedside manner
4.67
“Dr. Cooke taught me so many tools to fight unhelpful thinking habits and unhealthy behaviors. I really believe now everyone can benefit from learning about psychology and universal human behaviors. You truly are not alone even if you feel that way . He taught me feelings are not facts. In general he teaches you ways to anchor yourself when you feel lost. So hopefully your low points aren’t as long or deep. Thats my personal experience. Dr. Cooke tells it how it is, i love and need his honesty! No complaints. He has never missed an appointment, is on top of making sure my meds are refilled, and cares about your well being as his patient. Highly recommend. Im much better now, before i met him i would get lost in my negative thoughts. Now i know they are irrational. Good luck to all seeking mental health help !!”
Alexandra N.August 16, 2022
“Compassionate, empathetic, well-mannered and, most of all, effective. These words come to mind when I think of Dr. Cooke. I have worked with Dr. Cooke for seven years. Thus, I draw from a wide range of experience in these comments. Dr. Cooke possesses a quickness of mind that's quite rare. This allows him to treat his patients in a manner that addresses the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease, and considering multiple factors simultaneously. I have yet to meet another doctor in any field who cares about his patients as much as he does. One way to describe this would be to say that Dr. Cooke does not put you in a 'half hour' box and leave you there. As his patient, you enter the comfortable ambience of his empathic nature, and you are never forgotten between appointments.
Dr. Cooke has an extensive knowledge of psychology in addition to medicine. This further distinguishes him from other psychiatrists. Most psychiatrists prescribe medication, but don't offer therapy. They leave this to a psychologist because they don't have the knowledge or the patience. By contrast, Dr. Cooke offers his clients medication and therapy based on the most effective and evidence based approaches in psychology today. I feel extremely lucky to have met Dr. Cooke seven years ago. He continues to improve my life and assist me. In sum, Dr. Cooke's acumen in both psychiatry and psychology cannot be questioned. Working with Dr. Cooke is a wise decision”
Emily A.March 10, 2021
About Dr. John Cooke
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
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MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. John Cooke
I DO NOT ACCEPT NEW PATIENT APPOINTMENTS FROM ZOCDOC. NEW PATIENT APPOINTMENTS MADE ON ZOCDOC WILL BE CANCELLED. TO BE A NEW PATIENT, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH MY OFFICE FIRST.
I graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University and am board-certified in psychiatry. My background in medicine is diverse; I have also been an emergency physician. It is my professional conviction that one can live a meaningful and fulfilling life only through addressing the health of both the mind and the body. Thus, effective psychiatry must assess all aspects of a patient's condition.
Because of trends in reimbursement, patients often see an MD for medication and a non-MD for therapy. This split treatment is too often suboptimal, especially since the two caregivers can rarely confer. By contrast, I seek to provide appropriate medication treatments as well as the necessary initial psychotherapy, with a subsequent therapy referral when appropriate.
Certainly, patients who prefer split treatments are always welcome for psychopharmacological care. My approach is validated, collaborative, thorough, and respectful. My goal is to improve the patient's life with unified treatment grounded on a strong therapeutic alliance of empathy and insight. One must care about the patient in order to care for the patient.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Columbia University, Doctor of Medicine
- University of Chicago, Juris Doctor
Professional memberships
- Medical Society of New Jersey
NPI number
1083895114
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.73
Wait time
4.84
Bedside manner
4.67
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247 reviews
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He is amazing! Really cares about his patients and takes the time out to really get to know his patient for proper treatment.
December 10, 2015Initials hidden
I see Dr Cooke for medication maintenance and he's been fine to date. I'm a relatively new patient, maybe more to say later.
March 24, 2015Initials hidden
I went to this doctor feeling hopeless. After one session I saw a huge improvement in myself. I cannot recomend him enough.
More than 1 year agoJW
It's a very comfortable setting and he is very straight forward and doesn't fluff anything I really enjoyed my visit.
July 14, 2014Initials hidden
Dr. Cooke is extremely thoughtful, knowledgeable, and caring. I would recommend him to anyone seeking treatment.
November 18, 2017Initials hidden
Dr. Cooke has been amazing at helping me managing my stress and anxiety. I would highly recommend him to others.
More than 1 year agoSP
I'm very thankful for Dr. Cooke. My life has changed tremendously for the better since I've started seeing him.
August 11, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Cooke seems to really care about his patients. He is, however, quite talkative and a little disorganized.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He is highly intelligent, funny, and truly understands his practice. The best therapist I have ever been too.
June 19, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Cooke really took the time to understand my situation and genuinely cares about his patient's well-being.
May 3, 2016Initials hidden
Organized, pleasant Dr. 2nd visit to him for medication review, he was great. Will continue to see Dr. Cooke.
May 6, 2015Initials hidden
This is the absolute worse doctor I have been to. Completely unprofessional and substandard care. Stay away.
January 15, 2015Initials hidden
Good doctor. Very good at identifying treatment for my anxiety, just stick with it and you will see results!
April 29, 2015Initials hidden
Impossible to get in touch with. No answering service. If you run out of your meds you're on your own.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I think I've finally found the right doctor for me. He's intelligent and truly cares about his patients.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. He is an incredibly intelligent and compassionate doctor.
November 14, 2014Initials hidden
Dr. Cooke was very kind, professional, well knowledgeable and made me very comfortable in his office.
April 22, 2016Initials hidden
This guy is really good. He makes the effort to "get you" and is an awfully valuable part of my life.
May 19, 2015Initials hidden
Very helpful and informative. Listens to what you have to say and what you think. Very knowledgeable.
September 18, 2014Initials hidden
Polite. Thoughtful. Caring. Intelligent. Comforting experience. Highly reccommend Dr. Cooke.
January 14, 2015Initials hidden
So far, so good! Very insightful and I can see achieving my the long-term goals with him.
March 31, 2016Initials hidden
He has helped me deal with my anxiety and I am learning to take thing one step at a time
May 8, 2015Initials hidden
His was very relatable and completely honest .
Hands down a great Md
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September 30, 2014Initials hidden
Very good doctor, I've been seeing him for almost two years and it has really helped.
March 17, 2016Initials hidden
This guy is just really good. He helps you see yourself and is just a great comfort.
June 19, 2015Initials hidden
Professional, empathetic, kind, thorough, highly intelligent, caring, compassionate.
March 11, 2015Initials hidden
It was fine. I have been seeing Dr. Cooke for a few months and I feel improvement.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I see Dr Cooke for meds maintenance and my appointment couldn't have been better.
February 27, 2015Initials hidden
He knows what he's doing.
Dives right into your issues and is very insightful.
August 26, 2014Initials hidden
He was fidgety and condescending. Dismissive of my issues. Would not recommend.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Cooke is very wise and very helpful, and truly cares. Thank you Dr. Cooke.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Today was my first visit, but so far, so good. His humor is definitely a plus!
December 15, 2014Initials hidden
I absolutely love seeing Dr. Cooke. Exactly the right Dr. I need in my life.
August 24, 2016Initials hidden
Great doctor- very personable and easy to talk to. So glad I found him!!
March 27, 2015Initials hidden
He can be very direct at first but he is a professional above all else.
January 28, 2015Initials hidden
He is very professional and I highly recommend him to my friends.
November 5, 2014Initials hidden
Nice man. Nice office. Easy to speak with. Great observations.
August 5, 2014Initials hidden
Dr. Cooke is great! He will help you out of the black hole.
July 22, 2015Initials hidden
Knowledgeable, personable, easy to talk to - very helpful
July 8, 2014Initials hidden
Still new with him, but everything has been positive.
May 13, 2015Initials hidden
Very professional. So helpful. Incredibly insightful.
March 24, 2015Initials hidden
Excellent Psychiatrist. Utilizes appt time very well.
October 16, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Cooke taught me so many tools to fight unhelpful thinking habits and unhealthy behaviors. I really believe now everyone can benefit from learning about psychology and universal human behaviors. You truly are not alone even if you feel that way . He taught me feelings are not facts. In general he teaches you ways to anchor yourself when you feel lost. So hopefully your low points aren’t as long or deep. Thats my personal experience. Dr. Cooke tells it how it is, i love and need his honesty! No complaints. He has never missed an appointment, is on top of making sure my meds are refilled, and cares about your well being as his patient. Highly recommend. Im much better now, before i met him i would get lost in my negative thoughts. Now i know they are irrational. Good luck to all seeking mental health help !!
August 16, 2022Alexandra N.Verified patient
Compassionate, empathetic, well-mannered and, most of all, effective. These words come to mind when I think of Dr. Cooke. I have worked with Dr. Cooke for seven years. Thus, I draw from a wide range of experience in these comments. Dr. Cooke possesses a quickness of mind that's quite rare. This allows him to treat his patients in a manner that addresses the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease, and considering multiple factors simultaneously. I have yet to meet another doctor in any field who cares about his patients as much as he does. One way to describe this would be to say that Dr. Cooke does not put you in a 'half hour' box and leave you there. As his patient, you enter the comfortable ambience of his empathic nature, and you are never forgotten between appointments.
Dr. Cooke has an extensive knowledge of psychology in addition to medicine. This further distinguishes him from other psychiatrists. Most psychiatrists prescribe medication, but don't offer therapy. They leave this to a psychologist because they don't have the knowledge or the patience. By contrast, Dr. Cooke offers his clients medication and therapy based on the most effective and evidence based approaches in psychology today. I feel extremely lucky to have met Dr. Cooke seven years ago. He continues to improve my life and assist me. In sum, Dr. Cooke's acumen in both psychiatry and psychology cannot be questioned. Working with Dr. Cooke is a wise decision
March 10, 2021Emily A.Verified patient
Dr. Cooke has really concrete ideas and solutions for attacking challenges. He provides specific things that I can do to improve my life.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I came to Dr. Cooke when I was in the middle of a relapse of MDD 2 1/2 years ago. My first episode had been 15 years prior and i had gotten much better and was stable all those years until I decided to wean off of my medication and, unfortunately, had to quit my job due to relapsing. My psychiatrist at the time did not recognize the severity of my symptoms and the help and medication I was in need of. I reached out to Dr Cooke and he put me on medication that targeted the anxiety I was plagued with and helped to pull me to the point I’m at today. I’m impressed with his knowledge of medications, their uses and their side effects, and his overall expertise in pharmacology.
August 29, 2019Initials hidden
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Cookes for almost 4 years now and he is excellent. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and thorough. He is consistently there for his patients and truly cares. With a past of doctors in this field, I can objectively say, he’s the best hands down and recommend him highly to anyone!
August 15, 2019Initials hidden
Dr. Cooke has been my psychiatrist for more than four years. In that time, I have made tremendous progress through his skillful combination of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. For the first time in decades, I have been relieved of crushing burdens and can now enjoy life. For anyone seeking that feeling of liberation from anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, social phobia, or any other impediment, I recommend Dr. Cooke highly and unhesitatingly.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Cooke is very attentive. He is comfortable to talk to. If he recommends that you need medication he is likely correct. You will feel much better.
March 22, 2019Initials hidden
Doctor Cooke is extraordinary! He is extremely knowledgeable and I guarantee if you listen as well as express all that you need help with, he WILL help you to get to a better place in your life.
December 11, 2018Dino D.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. John Cooke work with?
Dr. John Cooke works with John Cooke, MD, LLC.
Where is Dr. John Cooke's office located?
Dr. John Cooke's office is located at 516 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Cooke have?
Dr. John Cooke is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology).
What languages does Dr. John Cooke speak?
Dr. John Cooke speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. John Cooke in reviews?
247 patients have reviewed Dr. John Cooke. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.73/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.84/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.