What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“DNP White is absolutely wonderful ! As a woman of color I find it difficult to find mental health care without feeling as if I’m subjected to bias. She actually LISTENS when I am speaking, and does not make me feel judged at all. 10/10 recommend ! ”
MLLess than 1 month ago
About Dr. Tameka White
Focus areas
Anxiety Disorder
Comorbidities in Mental Health
Postpartum Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Psychiatric Assessment
BIPOC Mental Health Issues
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Existential
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family Systems
Culturally Sensitive
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Tameka White
Tameka White - Dela Cruz, DNP, PHMNP-C, ACNP-BC, is the founder of Mind Cafe NP in Psychiatry & Acute Care, PLLC. A New York-based practice offering tele-psychiatric and medical care that is rooted in clinical excellence, cultural responsiveness, and lived experience.
Her work is informed by years of caring for individuals navigating unmet mental health needs, complex medical challenges, and systemic barriers to care.
The practice is committed to thoughtful, whole-person care that honors patients’ stories and goals.
What should a new client know about working with you?
New clients can expect a comprehensive, evidence based approach to psychiatric and mental health care delivered entirely via telemedicine. All appointments are conducted virtually, offering accessible, high quality care from the comfort and privacy of your own space - without compromising the depth or quality of the clinical relationship.
My practice is rooted in cultural responsiveness and lived experience. I believe that effective psychiatry care must account for the whole person including identity, background and systemic barriers that often shape mental health outcomes, Clients from historically underserved communities, including those navigating complex or co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions will find a space that is affirming, non- judgemental and clinical rigorous.
Services include psychiatric evaluation, supportive therapeutic interventions and medication management, where appropriate.
I have specialized experience in several focused areas including mental health care for individuals living with HIV, perinatal and postpartum mood disorders and ADHD across the lifespan.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
At Mind Cafe, care begins with a comprehensive 90- minute evaluation designed to understand you beyond a diagnosis. This includes a thoughtful review of your mental health history, current concerns, medical background, and lifestyle factors that may be influencing your well being.
My approach is collaborative, structured, and individualized. Together we develop a treatment plan that may include medication management, supportive care, collaborative care tailored to your needs. I prioritize clarity, education, and shared decision making so you feel informed and in control of your care.
Follow up sessions focus on monitoring progress, refining treatment, and creating space for ongoing reflection and adjustment. While I do not provide formal psychotherapy, I incorporate therapeutic frameworks into our work to support insight, coping and behavioral change.
Follow up sessions ( 30-60 minutes) provide space to refine your treatment plan, deepen understanding and support steady sustainable progress.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $750 for 90 minutes
Ongoing session: $250-450 for 60 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
Mind Cafe Psychiatry is a private-pay practice and is not in network with insurance plans. Many patients, however, have PPO plans with out- of-network benefits and may be eligible for partial reimbursement. To make the process easier and support transparency, we partner with Thrizer to provide real -time estimates of your out-of-network benefits and assist with claim submission before scheduling.
Using Thrizer does not obligate you to book an appointment or submit a claim, and all services are paid at the time of visit.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Adelphi University, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
- New York University, Master's in Acute Care Nursing
NPI number
1104162692
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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DNP White is absolutely wonderful ! As a woman of color I find it difficult to find mental health care without feeling as if I’m subjected to bias. She actually LISTENS when I am speaking, and does not make me feel judged at all. 10/10 recommend !
Less than 1 month agoML
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Tameka White?
Generally, Dr. Tameka White has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. White's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Tameka White accepting new patients?
Dr. Tameka White generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. White's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Tameka White accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Tameka White online?
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Tameka White?
Dr. Tameka White 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. Tameka White on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Tameka White speak?
Dr. Tameka White speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Tameka White in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Dr. Tameka White. 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.