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Private Psychiatric Consultation with Dr. Sharon Batista, MD

Dr. Batista provides specialized, out-of-network psychiatric care for adults dealing with OCD, anxiety, panic, and complex medication decisions across 11 licensed states (NY, NJ, CT, PA, VA, FL, OH, IL, KS, TX, CA). Our process works hand-in-hand with your therapist to make treatment — including ERP/CBT — more effective.

Key Details

Care Model

Private-pay, out-of-network practice. Payment is due at the time of service. Superbills are provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement; this does not guarantee reimbursement.

Comprehensive Consultations

A 90-minute new-patient evaluation, or an extended 2-hour session that concludes with a full written report and individualized treatment roadmap. Comprehensive Evaluation: 90 minutes, $1,200. Extended Evaluation: two hours, $2,400, including a report.

Prerequisites

Adults 18 and older, physically located in NY, NJ, CA, CT, FL, IL, KS, OH, PA, TX, or VA at the time of each visit. No extensive treatment history needed.

Who This Practice Is For

This Practice is Built For You If

  • ✓You are an adult struggling with OCD, anxiety, panic, or complex medication decisions.
  • ✓You are in therapy (or ready to start) and feel stuck or unable to make exposure/CBT progress due to symptom severity.
  • ✓You are hesitant about starting medication, feel overmedicated, or need a fresh second opinion on your treatment plan.
  • ✓You are prepared to invest out-of-pocket in a private, highly personalized evaluation.
This Practice is Not a Fit For
  • ✕Individuals seeking in-network insurance coverage, Medicaid, or sliding-scale fee structures.
  • ✕Severe psychiatric emergencies requiring immediate inpatient or crisis care.
What Patients & Families Experience

In their own words

“

I finally felt safe making a decision about medication without feeling rushed or dismissed.

“

Dr. Batista worked directly with my ERP therapist so we were all on the exact same page.

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Worth paying out-of-pocket for a clear, written roadmap that stopped the constant trial-and-error.

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20-Minute Fit Call

A focused video call to ask questions and see whether the practice is the right fit before committing to a full evaluation.

Fit Call — $100

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New Patient Consultation

A careful assessment of your symptoms, goals, and history, followed by a conversation about your options. Prescribing is not guaranteed at an evaluation.

Comprehensive Evaluation — 90 minutes · $1,200

Extended Evaluation — two hours, including a report · $2,400. Compare evaluation options.

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Telehealth for adults (18+) in 11 states: NY, NJ, CA, CT, FL, IL, KS, OH, PA, TX, VA.

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For general questions about the practice, telehealth logistics, or non-clinical matters, reach out directly instead.

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Optional · 20 minutes · $100, credited toward an evaluation booked within 30 days

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90 minutes · $1,200 or two hours with report · $2,400