What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.93
Bedside manner
5.00
“Dr Lichtman is genuine, compassionate, and interested. She's not about just giving you pills. She explores the whole of your life and offers holistic suggestions for ways to be a better you. Highly recommend. ”
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“My appointment was scheduled for 4pm and began promptly at 4:00PM on the dot. Dr. Lichtman is clearly very knowledgeable, very pleasant, easy going, hands on. Asked many questions and showed genuine interest. Gave her cell number to keep her informed or for any questions that may arise. A refreshing experience!”
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About Dr. Kara Lichtman
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Kara Lichtman
Dr. Lichtman is a Harvard-trained adult psychiatrist trained in both psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. Virtual sessions are offered in New York State.
In addition to medical training, she has a background in literature and film that is appreciated by patients who are creative artists, writers, entrepreneurs, academics, and anyone with interdisciplinary interests. Most importantly, she truly loves being a psychiatrist and this translates into attentiveness and openness to discussing any life problem
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $475 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $400 for 45 minutes
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medical School - University of California San Francisco Parnassus Campus, Doctor of Medicine
- Harvard Medical School (Adult Psychotherapy)
- Harvard Medical School, Residency in Psychiatry
- Yale University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1245480151
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.93
Bedside manner
5.00
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dr. l is everything a healer should be: kind, understanding, compassionate, knowledgable
August 3, 2017Initials hidden
Dr. Lichtman is pleasant, to the point and really makes you feel heard.
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Dr Lichtman is genuine, compassionate, and interested. She's not about just giving you pills. She explores the whole of your life and offers holistic suggestions for ways to be a better you. Highly recommend.
April 9, 2018Initials hidden
My appointment was scheduled for 4pm and began promptly at 4:00PM on the dot. Dr. Lichtman is clearly very knowledgeable, very pleasant, easy going, hands on. Asked many questions and showed genuine interest. Gave her cell number to keep her informed or for any questions that may arise. A refreshing experience!
February 14, 2018Initials hidden
Dr. L was very understanding and supportive.
June 14, 2017Initials hidden
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she's excellent. extremely thorough. i've seen many professionals in the mental health field and from experience, I can say that she is an excellent option when needing a psychitrist.
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How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Kara Lichtman?
Generally, Dr. Kara Lichtman has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Lichtman's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Kara Lichtman accepting new patients?
Dr. Kara Lichtman generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Lichtman's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Kara Lichtman accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Kara Lichtman online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Lichtman using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dr. Kara Lichtman work with?
Dr. Kara Lichtman works with North Brooklyn Psychiatry.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kara Lichtman?
Dr. Kara Lichtman frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kara Lichtman on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Kara Lichtman speak?
Dr. Kara Lichtman speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Kara Lichtman in reviews?
29 patients have reviewed Dr. Kara Lichtman. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.93/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.