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Best Psychiatrists in East Orange, NJ (2026)

1,246 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Orange: MyWellbrook Health Psychiatry, RP Score 80/100; 4.9★ from 1,047 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: NYC Psychiatric Associates, 790 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 1,246 ranked after MyWellbrook Health Psychiatry; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

1,246 East Orange psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 345 open Saturdays and 201 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 1,246 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in East Orange at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in East Orange at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1MyWellbrook Health Psychiatry804.9★ (1,047)Newark, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2St. Michael Mental Care Consult775.0★ (43)East OrangeSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Conscientia Health774.6★ (639)Elizabeth, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4NYC Psychiatric Associates754.8★ (790)New York City, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
5Mark Rybakov, DO755.0★ (233)Brooklyn, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Dr. Ditzell Psychiatry754.5★ (67)New York City, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Dr. John Cooke, MD, LLC754.6★ (34)Montclair, 3 mi away——
8Mark Rybakov, DO744.9★ (164)New York City, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Conscientia Health744.6★ (9)Newark, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Palisade Behavioral Care, West Orange, NJ734.2★ (6)West Orange, 2 mi away——

The 1,246 best psychiatrists in East Orange, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in East Orange

    Based in Newark, 3 mi away

    80/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 1,047 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 1,047 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    550 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd Ste 606, Newark, NJ 07102
  2. Based in Elizabeth, 6 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 639 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 639 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    614 Pennsylvania Ave 1st Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
  3. Based in New York City, 12 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 790 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 790 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    Murray Hill, 353 Lexington Ave Rm 800, New York, NY 10016
  4. Based in Brooklyn, 12 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    50 Court St #710, Brooklyn, NY 11201
  5. Based in New York City, 11 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    65 Broadway #901, New York, NY 10006
  6. Based in Montclair, 3 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews
    Address
    516 Bloomfield Ave Ste 4, Montclair, NJ 07042
  7. Based in New York City, 12 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 164 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 164 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    57 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003
  8. Based in Newark, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    972 Broad St Suite 409, Newark, NJ 07102
  9. Based in Montclair, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    105 Grove St, Montclair, NJ 07042
  10. Based in West Orange, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    50 Northfield Ave #2, West Orange, NJ 07052
  11. Based in New York City, 11 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 324 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 324 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–10 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003
  12. Based in New York City, 11 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    412 6th Ave 7th Floor, Room #2, New York, NY 10011
  13. Based in Elmwood Park, 12 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    151 W Passaic St Ste 1, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
  14. Based in West Orange, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    414 Eagle Rock Ave Ste 203, West Orange, NJ 07052
  15. Based in New York City, 11 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    92 Horatio St Apt 1b, New York, NY 10014
  16. Based in Brooklyn, 13 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 261 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 261 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    109 N 12th St Ste 704, Brooklyn, NY 11249
  17. Based in Montclair, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    50 Upper Montclair Plaza #207, Montclair, NJ 07043
  18. Based in West Orange, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    405 Northfield Ave #204, West Orange, NJ 07052
  19. Based in Livingston, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews
    Address
    184 S Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039

Psychiatrists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 1,246 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in East Orange, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Marc Cantillon MD723.8★ (37)7 mi
27LEE HINDIN, M.D., F.A.P.A724.0★ (4)5 mi
28MYM Child & Adult Psychiatry725.0★ (5)14 mi
29Integrative Psych | Mental Health & Psychiatry725.0★ (96)11 mi
30Adult Psychiatry(David B. Brozyna, M.D.) Forensic/Guardianship Evaluations, Polski Psychiatra724.5★ (8)7 mi
31Dr. Adnan I. Khan, MD724.6★ (9)15 mi
32Marcel Kaganovskaya724.9★ (81)5 mi
33Scott Shapiro, MD724.4★ (48)12 mi
34Cohen Hayley M MD725.0★ (5)7 mi
35Online Psychiatrists: Dr. Zlatin Ivanov MD714.4★ (61)12 mi
36Michael Montiel, MSPAS, MPH, PA-C715.0★ (20)11 mi
37Valerie Verde, Md712.0★ (4)4 mi
38Vivanchi Radiant Health - Dr. Vivian Nwankwo DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGNP, LSW715.0★ (18)4 mi
39Nagendra Shan Md714.0★ (28)8 mi
40Aftel Scott MD714.6★ (10)8 mi
41Carnegie Hill Psychiatry714.9★ (28)13 mi
42Ascend Psychiatry715.0★ (27)6 mi
43Dr Joel Federbush714.5★ (58)13 mi
44Carlos M. Campos, M.D., P.A.714.4★ (33)3 mi
45Dr. Paul P. Cusano, MD714.2★ (5)7 mi
46Jacoby Jacob H MD714.2★ (10)8 mi
47Legendary online Psychiatry715.0★ (18)20 mi
48Dr. Sarah Fajgenbaum Teslja - Integrative Psychiatric Services715.0★ (9)3 mi
49Grace Medical Group714.8★ (16)11 mi
50Anna Yusim, MD715.0★ (82)12 mi

Also serving East Orange

20 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked East Orange psychiatrists

We scored 1,246 East Orange psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn East Orange data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in East Orange: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in East Orange?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in East Orange, NJ is MyWellbrook Health Psychiatry with an RP Score of 80/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,047 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. St. Michael Mental Care Consult (#2) and Conscientia Health (#3) follow. We ranked 1,246 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in East Orange?

RankedPsychologists ranks 1,246 psychiatrists serving East Orange, NJ. 1 of them is based in East Orange; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychiatrists in East Orange work on weekends?

345 of 1,246 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 201 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are MyWellbrook Health Psychiatry (#1), St. Michael Mental Care Consult (#2) and Conscientia Health (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Orange psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 1,246 rated psychiatrists in East Orange is 4.5★, with a median of 12 reviews. MyWellbrook Health Psychiatry has the most, 1,047 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside East Orange count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the East Orange city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in East Orange ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for East Orange

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,246 psychiatrists serving East Orange.
  2. November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.