Dr. Niles Drake, MD

Dr. Niles Drake, MD

Psychiatrist
NJ
Dr. Niles Drake is a board certified psychiatrist skilled in prescribing medications and working in psychotherapy. He combines a warm demeanor with excellent clinical skills, and has over 15 years’ experience working with adult patients of all ages and many walks of life. He has special expertise combining medication and psychotherapy to help patients reduce symptoms and grow as individuals. Dr. Drake’s additional training and experience in psychological modes of treatment enhance the quality of care he provides to all his patients, to meet them where they are and prioritize their individual needs and goals. He also provides medication management-only treatments for people who aren't looking for psychotherapy or who already have therapists. Dr. Drake completed his psychiatric residency at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. He also completed psychoanalytic training at the Columbia Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research. He went on to teach classes at the Center, educating candidates about the nuances of combining psychotherapy with other treatment modalities. In addition to providing outpatient psychiatric treatment for over 10 years in private practice, he has worked extensively in psychiatric emergency settings, supervising residents as attending physician at Columbia-New York Presbyterian Hospital and Long Island Jewish Hospital psychiatric emergency rooms. He also has special expertise treating college-aged and young adult patients, having served as staff psychiatrist at Barnard College’s Furman Counseling Center and worked with many students from Barnard and Columbia in his private practice. Dr. Drake offers treatment for many psychiatric conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and personality disorders. He identifies helping people ease and overcome their psychiatric conditions as his calling, and approaches each patient with humility, diligence, and a collaborative spirit.
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.62

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

4.80

About Dr. Niles Drake

Clientele seen

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

Treatment approaches

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Niles Drake

Dr. Niles Drake is a board certified psychiatrist skilled in prescribing medications and working in psychotherapy. He combines a warm demeanor with excellent clinical skills, and has over 15 years’ experience working with adult patients of all ages and many walks of life. He has special expertise combining medication and psychotherapy to help patients reduce symptoms and grow as individuals. Dr. Drake’s additional training and experience in psychological modes of treatment enhance the quality of care he provides to all his patients, to meet them where they are and prioritize their individual needs and goals. He also provides medication management-only treatments for people who aren't looking for psychotherapy or who already have therapists. Dr. Drake completed his psychiatric residency at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. He also completed psychoanalytic training at the Columbia Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research. He went on to teach classes at the Center, educating candidates about the nuances of combining psychotherapy with other treatment modalities. In addition to providing outpatient psychiatric treatment for over 10 years in private practice, he has worked extensively in psychiatric emergency settings, supervising residents as attending physician at Columbia-New York Presbyterian Hospital and Long Island Jewish Hospital psychiatric emergency rooms. He also has special expertise treating college-aged and young adult patients, having served as staff psychiatrist at Barnard College’s Furman Counseling Center and worked with many students from Barnard and Columbia in his private practice. Dr. Drake offers treatment for many psychiatric conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and personality disorders. He identifies helping people ease and overcome their psychiatric conditions as his calling, and approaches each patient with humility, diligence, and a collaborative spirit.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Medication Management
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression

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Practice names

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine
  • Columbia University Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1194985507

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Overall rating
4.62
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.80
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Dr. Niles Drake frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Niles Drake on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Niles Drake speak?

Dr. Niles Drake speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Niles Drake in reviews?

13 patients have reviewed Dr. Niles Drake. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.62/5. They have a 4.8/5 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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