What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Dr. Chineze Worthington
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Psychiatry Consultation
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Ketamine Treatment
Therapy
Bipolar Disorder
Medication Management
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Dialectical (DBT)
Coaching
Interpersonal
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Chineze Worthington
** Please note, first appt is self pay and payment is accept prior to the appt day. Our office will reach out to you on the day of booking. thank you.
As a psychiatrist, I provide psychotherapy and medication management for adults and adolescents. I graduated from Rush Medical University in Chicago and completed a psychosomatic fellowship at Mount Sinai in New York. I work at Columbia Medical Center as a psychosomatic psychiatrist, focusing on the connection between mental health diagnosis and physical illness. I believe all persons are inherently whole and worthy; let's peel back the life experiences that hinder that realization.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I view medication as providing a window in which to make cognitive changes towards a worthy mind that works for you; one that is connected to an inner vision of oneself. When we work with a client,our first priority is to be curious and understand the mind before us. We believe that therapy is simply a series of realizations about oneself. After which, one can decide how they would like to facilitate the life they envision for themselves
Medication acts like a life jacket; it can keep you from drowning you your negative cognitions. But once you're treading water, therapy is what teaches you how to swim. Medication is the beginning, not the goal. In my practice we see medication as a window and an opportunity. Once the medication work has begun, therapy helps you sustain a new thought environment with a clearer mind. There is no “happy pill”, only a willingness to work towards happiness. That’s what we are honored to help our clients move toward.
In my practice, we very much lean into a collaborative care model. WorthyMind Psychiatry practice has 3 therapists, a life coach, as well as a very skilled psychiatric nurse practitioner. Working within a team ensures the highest level of care for each client and multiple perspectives ensures nothing is missed. This really works to accelerate the process of moving clients from stable to thriving. We really excited about the work that we do. It's the reason we are here. It's a joy to serve in a way that aligns with our values.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Medication and therapy work together. Our therapists and life coach collaborate closely with our medication prescribers (psychiatrist and psychNP)
Medication
The initial session is a full psychiatric evaluation, even if you want to do only therapy. We always do a full assessment of a client's baseline and use quantitative surveys to track progress.
We will discuss you past medical history, family history, psychiatric history, as well as your goals of care.
At the end of that first session, we will discuss the diagnosis and if medication would be helpful. If yes, we will then discuss the risks and benefits of each options and collaborate on plan moving forward.
We do not have start medication at the first visit, it's okay to discuss further and have all your concerns addressed. When do start a medication, we typically start at half of the lowest dose to see how your body does on the medication before we move further. This allows us to stop any medication that isn't a good fit quickly with minimal side effects, if any. At the early stage, communication is key. You will have close follow up when starting any new medication to facilitate this progress; you are the expert on you so the date you provide on how you feel is pivotal to the process.
ADHD - we offer NeuroCognitive testing for ADHD. This is an objective series of exercises that tests for simple attention, complex attention, executive function and Cognitive flexibility.
Therapy
We have 3 therapists in the practice. We focus on Cognitive Behavioral therapy. (CBT), Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Assertive and commitment therapy, Internal Family systems and Attachment (Interpersonal) Issues.
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)
In the right setting with proper guidance, Ketamine offers a new way to expand psychotherapy in treating mood, and anxiety disorders. We offer KAP - at home sessions via Lozenges as well as Spravato (in - office treatment).
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $299 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $195 for 30 minutes
- 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
More information on payments and coverage
We do take insurance. We do have to reach out to her insurance to verify that we are in network with your particular plan. ZocDoc does not do that, so we do not know at the time of booking that we accept your particular plan; within the insurance carrier. Pls reach out to us at the time of booking so we can get started right away; leave a detailed msg and it will be returned with 2hrs, M-F: 9-4pm.
Office location
Dr. Chineze Worthington, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- White Plains Hospital Center
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Rush University, Doctor of Medicine
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine
Professional memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Medical Association
- Dr. Chineze Worthington, MD is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Awards and publications
- Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry: 2021:vol62:p363–367. A Workshop on Interrupting Microaggressions for a Surgical Service: An Opportunity for Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry to Address Bias and Inequity
NPI number
1831595396
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Which hospital is Dr. Chineze Worthington affiliated with?
Dr. Chineze Worthington is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center and White Plains Hospital Center.
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Where is Dr. Chineze Worthington's office located?
Dr. Chineze Worthington has 2 office locations in Tarrytown, view full addresses on Dr. Worthington's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chineze Worthington have?
Dr. Chineze Worthington is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Chineze Worthington?
Dr. Chineze Worthington frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Chineze Worthington on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Chineze Worthington speak?
Dr. Chineze Worthington speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Chineze Worthington in reviews?
3 patients have reviewed Dr. Chineze Worthington. 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.