I am a Cornell and Columbia trained, board certified psychiatrist providing virtual care to teenagers and adults in New York and Washington, DC. My individualized, comprehensive treatments include psychotherapy, research-backed complementary and alternative approaches, and medication when needed.

I work with people facing personal, academic, and professional challenges, like coping with intense emotions, feeling down, experiencing anxiety or stress, suffering from trauma, having trouble in relationships, or struggling with focus and organization.

If you or your teenager are having a hard time, call, text or email me to start a conversation. Everyone is welcome. I am here to help.

office: 917-970-7252 (voice or text) | joel.bernanke@jbmd.sprucecare.com

Areas of expertise

People are not their diagnoses, but sometimes a thoughtful diagnosis is helpful for understanding what’s going on and choosing the right treatment. I have expertise in diagnosing and treating:

  • Depressive disorders

  • Bipolar spectrum disorders

  • Anxiety and panic

  • Obsessions and compulsions

  • Trauma-related symptoms

  • Borderline personality

  • Trouble with attention, impulsivity, and organization, like Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Treatment modalities

My treatments draw on proven psychotherapies, including:

  • Supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)

In addition to prescribed medications, I use research-backed complementary and alternative approaches, such as:

  • Broad spectrum micronutrients

  • Individual vitamins, amino acids, and other supplements

  • Light therapy

  • Exercise and mindfulness