Adult ADHD Psychiatrist
in New York City
For high-performing professionals seeking clarity, focus, and results.
Are you struggling with focus, anxiety, or insomnia?
Are you looking for therapy + meds in one place?
Scott Shapiro, MD
Adult ADHD Psychiatrist in NYC
Treatment for Adult ADHD, Anxiety, and Insomnia
Scott Shapiro, MD provides strategy-focused therapy + meds. He is deeply invested in your success and well-being.
In addition to adult ADHD, Dr. Shapiro works with motivated adults seeking effective treatment for anxiety, insomnia, and related concerns using medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, or a combined approach.
Appointments are available both online and in person in Midtown, New York City, and New Jersey.
Ready for better focus and results?
Call today! 212-631-8010
or email scott@scottshapiromd.com.
Effective Treatment can Help You:
- Increase productivity and follow-through
- Overcome procrastination
- Strengthen executive functioning
- Think and operate more strategically at work
- Accelerate professional growth
- Build efficient systems and protocols
- Clarify and prioritize meaningful goals
- Reduce anxiety and feel less overwhelmed
- Master time management
- Optimize sleep for sustained performance
- Improve communication and relationships
Adult ADHD Evaluation and Treatment
Dr. Shapiro provides both medication management and cognitive behavioral therapy in one place, allowing for a practical, results-oriented approach focused on productivity, focus, and long-term success.
Treatment for anxiety, burnout, and sleep challenges
Dr. Shapiro works with adults who experience anxiety, sleep difficulties, and stress-related challenges that interfere with focus, performance, and quality of life. Treatment may include medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, or an integrated approach, depending on individual goals and preferences. Care is collaborative, practical, and focused on meaningful improvement rather than symptom tracking alone.
Many high-achieving adults feel distracted, anxious, or overwhelmed despite being capable and successful. Sleep difficulties, persistent stress, and anxiety can quietly affect confidence, decision-making, relationships, and overall quality of life. As a Harvard-trained psychiatrist based in New York City, Dr. Scott Shapiro understands how these challenges show up in real-world demands. In a warm and collaborative environment, he works with adults seeking thoughtful, effective care that combines empathy with clear, practical strategies to help them move forward.
Goal-focused treatment
He provides you with proven, goal-focused strategies to help you achieve results. For over twenty years, Dr. Shapiro has helped professionals enhance productivity, sharpen focus, and improve time management. His approach is collaborative, structured, and results-oriented.
Dr. Shapiro offers both therapy and medication management in one place, making care convenient and effective. He specializes in adult ADHD and also treats depression, anxiety, and insomnia using the latest research-based methods. Many studies have shown the benefits of combining medications with cognitive behavioral therapy for better outcomes.
Ready for better focus and results?
Call today! 212-631-8010 or email scott@scottshapiromd.com
Harvard-trained psychiatrist
NYC psychiatrist and leading Adult ADHD expert Scott Shapiro, MD, graduated from Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts General Hospital Residency Program.
After his training, he worked as the Director of Psychiatry at St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center’s Infectious Disease Center. Thus, he founded the nonprofit MilestonesNYC, which matches pro bono mental health providers with people in need. He believes that everyone deserves quality mental health care.
Treatment
One of Dr. Shapiro’s unique strengths is his expertise in psychopharmacology, medical psychiatry, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Many psychiatrists focus mainly on medication management. Dr. Shapiro provides both CBT therapy + medication management. He provides a comprehensive assessment and an individualized treatment plan. Dr. Shapiro works with you to maximize your strengths and talents to reach your goals. In addition, he uses the latest evidence-based treatments in psychopharmacology and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Dr. Shapiro’s approach
You and Dr. Shapiro will begin with a comprehensive assessment to understand your history, challenges, and goals. Before the first session, you’ll share your top priorities so the assessment will be focused and productive. Dr. Shapiro’s passion is to help you overcome your challenges and achieve your top goals.
In each meeting, both of you will review updates, track progress, and revisit action plans from prior sessions. Together, you will discuss the agenda for the current session, address obstacles, and develop practical, step-by-step strategies to make the most progress. Each session builds on the previous one, creating steady, measurable progress toward your goals.
For over two decades, Scott Shapiro, MD, has helped executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals in finance, law, medicine, technology, education, and business achieve promotions, improve leadership and communication, increase productivity, and reach their full potential.
Based in New York City, Dr. Shapiro provides Adult ADHD treatment, executive coaching, and performance-focused psychiatric care for clients throughout New York and New Jersey, both in person and online.
Services
In addition to his expertise in adult ADHD, Scott Shapiro, MD, works with adults experiencing anxiety, insomnia, and related mood concerns, particularly those who have not found prior treatment helpful. Many people come to Dr. Shapiro after feeling misunderstood or unsupported in past mental health care.
He takes a highly collaborative approach, engaging patients in thoughtful, personable conversations throughout the assessment process. Through this dialogue, he carefully identifies the patterns and challenges that may be interfering with focus, confidence, performance, and overall well-being. This approach has earned the trust of many patients, who often recommend him to colleagues and family, recognizing both his clinical expertise and his genuine commitment to helping them succeed.
Results-oriented treatment
Dr. Scott Shapiro, a NYC and NJ psychiatrist specializing in adult ADHD, provides evidence-based treatment designed to deliver real, lasting results. He understands how ADHD affects high performers across fields like finance, medicine, law, engineering, computer science, and technology. With clarity, compassion, and proven strategies, he helps patients move past frustration and achieve greater focus, productivity, and confidence.
It’s easy to get started. Call today to start feeling better and reaching your highest potential.
Ready for better focus and results?
Call today! 212-631-8010 or email scott@scottshapiromd.com
