Christina Freiman DNP-P
Board certified and doctorally prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan in New York.
About Christina
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatry with a Master of Science in Nursing from Columbia University.
I have always had a passion for health science and psychology. While working on my undergraduate degree at Binghamton University, I pursued psychology. I had an opportunity to do research for a nurse practitioner and loved the versatility - research, teaching, and clinical practice. She inspired me to pursue nursing, and I started with becoming a Certified Nurse Aid. From there I worked my way up to becoming a nurse practitioner.
As a registered nurse I worked at a residential treatment eating disorder center. It was there that my interest and passion for the treatment of eating disorders began. I integrate a Health at Every Size (HAES) philosophy into my practice daily.
My clinical experience involved a placement at an outpatient behavioral health clinic where I worked with adults across all diagnoses. I had the opportunity to assist with the medication management of a co-occurring substance use and mental health intensive outpatient program through Trinitas Hospital in NJ. Following my experience at Trinitas, I worked at Four Winds Hospital with the 12-17 age group range for approximately 14 months. I have experience prescribing psychotropic medication to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as clients with an Intellectual Disability.
I believe that psychiatry is everywhere and the integration of the mind and body is a powerful thing. Together we will navigate managing your mental health through medication recommendations, which may include natural supplementation as well. I believe in the importance of psychoeducation so clients can feel empowered understanding their diagnoses and medication regimen.
Services - All services are conducted through a secure telehealth platform
Diagnostic Evaluation for Adults | 45 to 60 minute initial session. Involves reaching out to outpatient care team members.
Diagnostic Evaluation for Children & Adolescents | 45 to 60 minute initial session. Involves reaching out to outpatient care team members, as well as parent/guardian.
Medication Management Follow Ups | 20 minute sessions
Psychiatric medication management is the primary service for Lifespan Mental Healthcare. After the initial evaluation, clients will follow up every 2-4 weeks for monitoring. Once medications have been stable, follow ups are generally every 1-3 months. Medication management usually addresses symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood lability, psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Insurance & Billing
Lifespan Mental Healthcare is an out-of-network organization. We are not contracted with any insurance companies. The names of providers may appear in insurance company searches due to other hospital affiliations, but only applies to inpatient level of care.
Superbills will be provided at request, which may reimbursed if out of network reimbursement is offered by your insurance company. This is plan specific. Please call your insurance company to determine your out of network benefits and your deductible.
We currently use Zelle for payments. Zelle may be available through your bank, or you can download the app onto your smartphone. Payments are expected prior to the start of the session.
Contact Lifespan
Call or Text: (845) 605-8074
Email: admin@lifespanmhc.com
Fax: (845) 293-4794
Telehealth Waiting Room: https://doxy.me/christinadnp